The first episode of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is scheduled for release on September 28, 2026. This announcement follows the conclusion of the second season in July 2025, which saw the end of the overarching narrative that began with the series' debut in 2023.
The continuation of the anime series is supported by the extensive source material. The original light novel series by Natsu Hyuuga currently comprises 16 complete volumes, providing ample story content for future anime adaptations.
Series Background
The anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries has been following the story of Maomao and Jinshi. The second season concluded the primary storyline that had been developing since the series first aired. The availability of numerous light novel volumes suggests that the anime has a substantial amount of material to draw from for multiple additional seasons.
Key points
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 1 releases on September 28, 2026.
- Season 2 concluded in July 2025.
- The original light novel series by Natsu Hyuuga has 16 complete volumes.
- The second season concluded the overarching story of the series.
Source: CBR · Anime · Sep 28, 2026
