The official website for the upcoming anime film, The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure, has released its fourth character trailer. This trailer is part of a four-day consecutive release and introduces two new original characters created specifically for the film: Ruòqíng and Yinshan. Ruòqíng is described as a mid-rank consort who passed away in the inner palace five years prior, while Yinshan served as her head maid.
Miyuki Sawashiro is cast as Ruòqíng, and Ai Mikami will voice Yinshan. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on December 11. Crunchyroll plans to release The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure in theaters across North America and worldwide at a future date, though a specific release date for these regions has not yet been announced.
About the Film
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure marks the first anime film in the series. The concept for the film comes from series creator Natsu Hyuuga. Norihiro Naganuma is directing the feature at TOHO Animation STUDIO. The story revolves around a new mystery involving a secret treasure in a city on the water. Jinshi receives an imperial order to fulfill the final wish of a deceased concubine by returning her to her homeland. Upon examining her remains, which are in pristine condition, Jinshi brings Maomao along on a journey to Binan-shu, a southern province ruled by the Bi clan, to solve the mystery. The film's narrative will see Maomao and Jinshi encountering pirates and a significant incident on the day of the concubine's funeral.
Key points
- The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure film introduced original characters Ruòqíng and Yinshan.
- Miyuki Sawashiro voices Ruòqíng, and Ai Mikami voices Yinshan.
- The film will be released in Japan on December 11.
- Crunchyroll will release the film in North America and worldwide, with dates to be announced.
- Norihiro Naganuma directs the film at TOHO Animation STUDIO.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 14, 2026
