The Apothecary Diaries announces season 3 premiere and new film

The anime series ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ has announced its third season, scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2026, in Japan. The new season will be split into two parts, with the second half expected to air in April 2027.

To celebrate the announcement, a special event titled ‘Summer Garden Party 2026’ was held at Pacifico Yokohama on August 15, 2026. The event featured live voice acting performances and appearances by the main cast, including Aoi Yuki (Maomao) and Takehito Koyasu (Jinshi).

New promotional material includes a trailer and a new opening theme song, ‘Kumo o Nukekazashimo e Watashidake’, performed by Yorushika. The upcoming story arc will follow Maomao and Jinshi as they investigate mysteries involving a potential plague and a mysterious new figure named Bai Niangniang. Additionally, a feature film titled ‘The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Empress’ Treasure’ is slated for release in Japanese theaters on December 11, 2026.