Based on the popular light novel, the Chinese-inspired, captivating anime The Apothecary Diaries exploded onto screens in late 2023, quickly becoming a massive hit. Its soaring popularity not only boosted sales of the original novels and manga but also saw its second season wrap up this past July.
Today (October 22nd) marks the anime's second anniversary, and the official team isn't just celebrating with a special "2nd Anniversary PV"—they've dropped a bombshell announcement: a third season is officially in the works, alongside the series' very first theatrical movie!
First up, the highly anticipated third TV anime season is slated for an October 2026 premiere for its first half, with the second half following in April 2027.
As for the series' debut film, fans can look forward to a brand-new original story penned by the original author, Natsu Hyuuga herself! Directing duties will be handled by Norihiro Naganuma, who served as director for Season 1 and chief director for Season 2.
The official "Super Teaser Visual" reveals Maomao with a determined glint in her eyes, surrounded by fiery, shadowy effects, accompanied by an intriguing tagline: "What glimmers in those eyes is the ultimate mystery."
▼ "The Apothecary Diaries" 2nd Anniversary Promotional Video
With both a third TV anime season and the series' first movie announced simultaneously, fans of The Apothecary Diaries have a lot to celebrate! Especially with the movie promising an original story, fans should definitely keep an eye out for more official updates!