The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 1 Premieres October 2
The third season of The Apothecary Diaries anime begins its first cour on October 2, 2026. The premiere episode airs at 11:00 PM JST on NTV and affiliated channels in Japan as part of the Friday Night Anime block. International viewers can stream the simulcast on Crunchyroll starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on the same date.
Maomao works as a pharmacist in the Red-Light District while assisting Jinshi with investigations. Their journey takes them West to Gyokuyou's homeland for an inspection of prominent families. Maomao accompanies Jinshi under her identity from the La Clan to help address a looming famine threat and new mysteries involving the White Lady.
Crunchyroll News reported on September 30 that The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premieres on Crunchyroll.
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- October 2, 2026
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- Crunchyroll
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