The official team behind The Apothecary Diaries anime has announced a special live program set to air on May 16, 2025, offering an exclusive look into the series. This event promises to bring fans closer to the world of Maomao and her intricate adventures in the imperial court, with surprises and insights expected from the cast and crew. This broadcast of the show is an unexpected break, delaying the release of Episode 43 by one week, so that means Season 2 Cour 2 is set to resume on May 23.
The hiatus isn't caused by production problems or delays but is instead to accommodate a festive special episode. Set to air on the usual broadcast night, the event will include a talk show with the Japanese voice actors for Jinshi (Takeo Otsuka), Gaoshun (Katsuyuki Konishi), and Basen (Tatsumaru Tachibana). Named Kusuriya’s First Boys’ Night Out, the special will highlight a fun, relaxed side of the series’ cast and characters.
Here's the announcement from the official X account of The Apothecary Diaries:
Here's the updated calendar of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 broadcast schedule:
April 25: Episode 40
May 2: Episode 41
May 9: Episode 42
May 16: Special Live Program
May 23: Episode 43
May 30: Episode 44
Here's the official teaser trailer for the second cour of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2:
TOHO Animation and OLM studios returned to produce the second cour of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Norihiro Naganuma, who directed the first season, is directing Season 2 with the same main staff, which includes Akimi Fudesaka as a director, and Wataru Nakagawa as assistant director, and Yukiko Nakatani as the character designer. The talented trio of Kevin Penkin, Arisa Okehazama, and Satoru Kosaki are in charge of the anime's music.
What is The Apothecary Diaries about?
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) anime is based on the mystery romance light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. Since 2011, the drama series has been serialized on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website before it was acquired by Shufunotomo, who initially published it as a novel with a single volume in 2012 and then as a light novel series in 2014.
The series also received a couple of manga adaptations in 2017: one published by Shogakukan in Monthly Sunday Gene-X, and the other published by Square Enix in Monthly Big Gangan. J-Novel Club licensed the light novel series digitally in North America, and Square Enix licensed it in print. Square Enix also licensed the manga illustrated by Nekokurage.
Crunchyroll's description of The Apothecary Diaries reads:
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
For those eager to dive deeper into Maomao’s world, the May 16 program is a must-watch. Keep an eye out for further announcements, and prepare to immerse yourself in the elegance and intrigue of The Apothecary Diaries. For the latest information, check out the official website of the anime.
