Crunchyroll Acquires The Late Lady’s Treasure Anime Film for Global Release

Crunchyroll has secured the rights to distribute The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure across North America and international territories, excluding Asia but including India. This acquisition marks the first theatrical anime film in the franchise, which is based on a concept by series creator Natsu Hyuuga. Directed by Norihiro Naganuma at TOHO Animation STUDIO, the feature will open in Japan on December 11. Distribution in Western markets will be handled jointly by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The movie follows Maomao and Jinshi as they travel to Binan-shu to investigate the mysterious preservation of a deceased concubine’s remains. Their journey coincides with pirate tensions over a hidden treasure, leading to unexpected incidents during the funeral proceedings. While specific dates for Western cinema releases and ticket sales remain unannounced, the studio confirmed that further details will be provided at a later time. The original light novels are published by Shufunotomo in Japan, with English versions available through J-Novel Club and Square Enix.