The official X account of The Apothecary Diaries anime confirmed that collection’ third season and its first theatrical anime movie are in manufacturing.
The third season will air in two components, with the primary cour premiering in October 2026 and the second in April 2027. The movie will open in theaters in December 2026 and can characteristic a very new story written by unique mild novel creator Natsu Hyuuga, marking the franchise’s first unique anime movie mission.
The announcement was made alongside a 2nd anniversary commemorative promotional video, which begins with Maomao’s iconic “That is poisoned” scene and revisits main moments from seasons one and two.
A teaser visible was additionally revealed together with the PV.
Season 3 will adapt the arc by which the story shifts away from the inside palace. The brand new episodes will comply with Maomao and Jinshi as they confront new threats together with an impending catastrophe, a mysterious shrine maiden manipulating the general public, and Jinshi’s duties as an imperial prince.
Akinori Fudesaka, who directed season 2, is returning to direct the brand new season.
The brand new movie will characteristic course by Norihiro Naganuma, who dealt with collection composition and course in season 1 and served as chief director for season 2. Hyuuga is writing the screenplay for the movie’s completely unique story, which is not going to be based mostly on content material from the novels or manga.
Season 1 of the anime aired from October 2023 to March 2024, whereas a second season aired from January to July 2025.
