TOHO recently celebrated the first anniversary of The Apothecary Diaries anime with a live stream on their official YouTube channel. During the event, the exciting news of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 release date was revealed. Fans can mark their calendars for January 10, 2025, when the new season is set to premiere in Japan. Crunchyroll has also confirmed that they will simulcast the new season as it airs, ensuring that international fans can enjoy the show at the same time.
In addition to the release date announcement, a new key visual for the upcoming season was unveiled, generating even more anticipation among viewers. The production of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is in the hands of TOHO and OLM, with Norihiro Naganuma, known for his work on The Ancient Magus’ Bride, taking on the role of director and scriptwriter. The music for the series will be composed by a talented trio including Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Arisa Okehazama. Character design credits go to Yukiko Nakatani, adding her expertise from previous projects like Go! Princess Precure and Tropical-Rouge! Precure.
The story of The Apothecary Diaries follows Maomao, a girl with a deep knowledge of medicine who finds herself unexpectedly involved in the political intrigues of the emperor’s court. Kidnapped and forced into service at the hougong, the rear palace where the emperor’s consorts reside, Maomao must navigate a dangerous world of secrets and deception. With the help of Jinshi, the perceptive head eunuch, Maomao becomes a lady-in-waiting to the emperor’s favorite consort, using her skills to uncover poison in the palace.
Originally a light novel by Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries has gained popularity and now boasts both an anime and a manga adaptation. The light novel is available digitally in America thanks to J-Novel Club, while the manga adaptation is being published by Square Enix Manga & Books.
Fans of the series can look forward to the intricate storytelling, rich characters, and stunning visuals that have made The Apothecary Diaries a standout in the world of anime and manga. With the release of Season 2 on the horizon, the anticipation continues to build as viewers eagerly await the next chapter in Maomao’s journey through the palace intrigue of the emperor’s court.
