Maomao and Jinshi are heading to the big screen. The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure, the first film based on The Apothecary Diaries, opens in Japan on December 11, 2026, distributed by Toho.
It isn't a recap: the film tells a new story written by Hyūganatsu, author of the original light novels. Toho Animation Studio produces, and the film adds an original character, Mu Qing, voiced by Mariya Ise.
Will it come to the US?
Crunchyroll acquired the film for North America and worldwide, excluding Asia but including India. No release date outside Japan has been announced yet; we'll update this story when it is.
Season 3 is on the air
In the meantime, Season 3 premiered on October 2, 2026 and is split into two parts, with the second arriving in April 2027. This time OLM handles the animation.
| Installment | Japan premiere | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 22, 2023 | 24 |
| Season 2 | January 10, 2025 | 24 |
| Season 3, part 1 | October 2, 2026 | Airing |
| Film: The Late Lady's Treasure | December 11, 2026 | — |
| Season 3, part 2 | April 2027 | — |
The voices of Maomao and Jinshi
In Japanese, Aoi Yūki voices Maomao, the young apothecary who solves mysteries in the imperial palace, and Takeo Ōtsuka plays Jinshi. In the English dub they are voiced by Emi Lo and Kaiji Tang.
Dato Hyūganatsu's novels are illustrated by Touko Shino and have also been adapted into manga.
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