Watch Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended
0 / 4 watchedThe full TV story in broadcast order, including the dated season 3 and film.
- 1 The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 24 episodes, aired October 2023 to March 2024. Maomao enters the rear palace.
- 2 The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 24 episodes, aired January to July 2025. The Shi clan conspiracy.
- 3 The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Split cour. First cour premieres October 2, 2026, second cour follows in April 2027.
- 4 The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Empress' Treasure Original story by Natsu Hyuga. Opens in Japan on December 11, 2026.
Released So Far (Catch Up Now)
0 / 2 watchedOnly what has aired so far, for catching up before season 3 starts.
- 1 The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 24 episodes, aired October 2023 to March 2024.
- 2 The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 24 episodes, aired January to July 2025.
About The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries follows Maomao, an apothecary serving in the imperial palace who solves medical mysteries for the court. The TV story runs in broadcast order, with a split-cour third season and an original film both scheduled for late 2026.
Good to know
Season 3 premieres October 2, 2026 with its second cour following in April 2027, and the original film The Deceased Empress' Treasure opens in Japan on December 11, 2026. Release order matches story order, so one list covers both.
