The Apothecary Diaries Season 3's trailer reveals October 2 debut, more cast, and opening song. The anime is based on the light novel series by Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino, with the third season premiering on NTV and 29 affiliated channels. The trailer features the opening song 'Kumo o Nukekazashimo e Watashidake' by yorushika. The cast includes Reina Ueda as Bai Niangniang, a pale and mysterious nymph. The event also unveiled character visuals for the upcoming film, 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Empress' Treasure', which will open in theaters on December 11. The first season premiered in October 2023, and the second season aired in January 2025. Crunchyroll streams both seasons with English dubs. J-Novel Club publishes the novels digitally, and Square Enix is releasing the manga adaptation in English and publishing the novels in print. The story follows Maomao, an unassuming girl raised by an apothecary father, who is kidnapped and sold into service in the rear palace.
