A new trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 dropped online, giving viewers their first real look at what lies ahead for Maomao and Jinshi as the story moves deeper into palace intrigue.
The trailer reveals that The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will air from October 2, and also unveils the newly revealed ending theme titled 'AIYOU,' sung by the musician Eve. The trailer also shows the introduction of new characters and deeper conflicts in this season of the show.

Fans are super happy to get new clips from the show. The theme song came with some twists for the fans and revealed a different side of the show, as it looks like the season has decided to follow the winning format of the past seasons.
The third season of the show has a similar structure to the two previous seasons. Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will be released in two cours. The first part will premiere in October 2026, and the second will hit the screens in April 2027. Furthermore, in the gap between the two parts, the audience will see the film based on the original story that is going to be released in Japan on December 11.
The Story So Far

The anime is based on Natsu Hyuuga's light novel series, illustrated by Toko Shino, the first series of its kind published by Hero Bunko. The story revolves around Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary who was sold to work in the emperor's palace.
Instead of staying out of the loop, she got her head in the game with her medical degree, helping to solve poisoning cases and other mysteries, thereby catching the attention of Jinshi. The relationship has been at the center of the series, which means that The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will go on with the trend.
Cast And Staff of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Akinori Fudesaka returns to direct the production, while OLM takes charge of the animation process. This continued partnership behind the scenes is what helps The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 feel like a sequel instead of a reboot.
Staff:
- Director: Akinori Fudesaka
- Animation Studio: OLM
- Series Composition: Norihiro Naganuma
- Character Designer: Yukiko Nakatani
- Music Composers: Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, Arisa Okehazama
Cast:
- Maomao: Aoi Yuki
- Jinshi: Takeo Otsuka
- Bai Niangniang: Reina Ueda (new addition)
The voice actor Reina Ueda joins the list of cast members as Bai Niangniang, who is a mysterious figure dressed in white whose role in the story is still uncertain.
What Fans Can Expect Next
Longtime fans are about to receive good news. On October 2, we will see The Apothecary Diaries Season 3. The theme music has been revealed, and the split-cour format has been confirmed, which means that fans can understand how the events will unfold in the next several months.
It seems that the new theme song, along with the original team and greater influence of the franchise in the industry, will give the series an edge.