The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Movie Coming in 2026!

I have exciting news for anime fans and fans of “The Apothecary Diaries”. Season 3 and a movie have been announced for 2026-2027!

Here is what we know.

• The third season will be in two parts, with the first half airing from October 2026 and the second part in April 2027.
• A film with an all-new story by author Natsu Hyuuga will hit theaters in December 2026.

Currently, the film is only slated for release in Japan. However, given the incredible success of “Demon Slayer” in theaters, it makes sense to put an “Apothecary Diaries” film in theaters as well. Both anime have been incredibly popular, and “The Apothecary Diaries” is now available in both the original light novel format and manga-style books.

Toho released a 2nd anniversary video with the announcement

Crunchyroll has a synopsis of the show, 

“Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!”

I love this show. It’s incredibly good and I highly recommend it!

Seasons one and two are available across various platforms online.

What do you think? Comment and let us know!

Special thanks to Sarah for letting me know and for recommending the show to me in the first place.