The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will premiere on October 2, 2026. The official team has also released a batch of character visuals for returning characters. This season will be split into two parts, with the second half scheduled for release in April 2027.
Season 3 will see Maomao once again entangled in new mysteries. Many previously featured characters will return, each taking action amidst new political struggles. The newly released character visuals mainly showcase the returning cast for the new season.
The new season is divided into two cours, with a several-month break in between. The first cour will air in the Fall 2026 anime season, while the second cour is slated for the Spring 2027 season.
Akinori Fudesaka will serve as the director for Season 3, with OLM handling the animation production. Key staff and voice actors from the first two seasons are returning. Ueda Reina will voice the new character Bai Niangniang, who will play an important role in the story of Season 3.
Season 3 will be exclusively streamed on Crunchyroll in regions such as the United States, while viewers in parts of Asia can watch it on Netflix. Specific availability varies by region.
In addition to the TV anime, a theatrical film for The Apothecary Diaries is planned for release in Japan in December 2026. The film will tell an original story not featured in the TV anime or Natsu Hyuuga's original light novels. Overseas release plans have not yet been announced. Furthermore, a video game based on the series is scheduled to launch on gaming platforms in 2027.