Crunchyroll will begin streaming an English dub for the third anime season of The Apothecary Diaries this Friday. This announcement follows the premiere of the third season on October 2 at 11:00 p.m. in Japan, broadcast on NTV and 29 affiliated channels within the "Friday Anime Night" programming block. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime as it airs in Japan.

The third season's first cours (quarter of a year) has already begun, with the second cours scheduled to premiere in April 2027. The anime is based on the light novel series by Hyuganatsu and Touko Shino. The story centers on Maomao, a quick-witted individual with extensive medical knowledge, who finds herself working as a lady-in-waiting for an Emperor's consort after her talents are discovered by the head eunuch, Jinshi.

Dub Cast and Staff Details

The English dub will feature additional voices by Paxton Lee, Nasim Benelkour, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura, Brandon Acosta, Daniela Valkova, and Elizabeth Hohman. The production staff for the dub includes Justin Cook, Michael Harcourt, and Nathanael Harrison as Studio Producers. Macy Anne Johnson is the Adaptation Supervisor, with Benjamin Tehrani handling Adaptation Prep. Kevin D. Thelwell serves as Assistant Voice Director, and Tara A. Williams and Brittni Hurley are responsible for Talent Coordination. Engineering Managers are Gino Palencia and Brandon Peters, with Katie Saltkill as Assistant Engineer.

Music and Previous Seasons

For the third season, yorushika performs the opening theme song "Kumo o Nukekazashimo e Watashidake," while Eve performs the ending theme song "AIYOU." The first season of The Apothecary Diaries premiered in October 2023 and ran for two cours, with Crunchyroll also streaming an English dub for that season. The second season premiered in January 2025 and also ran for two consecutive cours, with an English dub available on Crunchyroll.

Key points

  • The English dub for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premieres on Crunchyroll this Friday.
  • The third season began airing in Japan on October 2.
  • Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs in Japan.
  • The dub features a new cast for additional voices and a dedicated production staff.
  • The anime is based on the light novel series by Hyuganatsu and Touko Shino.

Source: Anime News Network · News · Oct 16, 2026