The official YouTube channel for the Japanese rock band Yorushika has released the music video for their song "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashimo he Watashi dake" (Beyond the Clouds, Only Me Downwind). This track serves as the opening theme song for the recently premiered third season of *The Apothecary Diaries* anime.

Yorushika, comprised of composer n-buna and vocalist suis, was formed in 2017. While known for contributing theme songs to other anime series such as *The Dangers in My Heart* and *Frieren: Beyond Journey's End*, this marks their first involvement with *The Apothecary Diaries* series.

The digital single for "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashimo he Watashi dake" became available on October 14. Following its release, the song achieved the number 2 position on Oricon's daily digital singles chart.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Details

*The Apothecary Diaries* Season 3 began airing in Japan on October 2, 2026. The anime is directed by Akinori Fudesaka at animation studio OLM. Wataru Nakagawa is credited as the assistant director, with Norihiro Naganuma handling series composition. The scripts are written by Yuko Kakkihara, Misuzu Chiba, and Hitomi Ogawa. Character designs are by Yukiko Nakatani, and the music is composed by Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, and Arisa Okehazama.

The series follows Maomao, who, after being sold to the emperor's palace as a servant, uses her knowledge of apothecaries to solve medical mysteries, catching the attention of palace official Jinshi. Crunchyroll is streaming *The Apothecary Diaries* in various regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Key points

  • Yorushika released the music video for "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashimo he Watashi dake."
  • The song is the opening theme for *The Apothecary Diaries* Season 3.
  • This is Yorushika's first contribution to *The Apothecary Diaries* series.
  • The digital single was released on October 14 and reached number 2 on Oricon's daily digital singles chart.
  • *The Apothecary Diaries* Season 3 premiered in Japan on October 2, 2026.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 16, 2026