The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Set for October Debut

The highly anticipated third season of The Apothecary Diaries is confirmed to premiere on October 2, 2026.

TOHO Animation has released the main trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, a highly anticipated anime series based on the hit light novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shina.

The anime follows Maomao, an astute young herbalist navigating political intrigue, court secrets, and complex medical mysteries within an imperial palace setting. Building on the success of the first two seasons, Season 3 promises to deepen the series' exploration of political conspiracies, personal stakes and Maomao's evolving place within the palace hierarchy.

Co-produced by TOHO Animation Studio and OLM, the new trailer highlights the upcoming opening theme song, "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashita wa Watashi Dake" performed by popular musical duo Yorushika. The trailer also teases a major shift in scope as Maomao and Jinshi venture into the western territories to investigate rumors of crop failure, locust swarms and a mysterious cult-like figure.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is set to premiere on October 2, 2026.

New Opening Theme Song

The upcoming opening theme song, "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashita wa Watashi Dake" performed by Yorushika, is featured in the new trailer.

Season 3 Premise

Maomao and Jinshi will investigate agricultural crises in western territories, including crop failure, locust swarms and a mysterious cult-like figure.

Release Date

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is set to premiere on October 2, 2026.

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