The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Part 1 complete release schedule - All episodes and when they air

Still from the anime
Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is bringing Maomao and Jinshi back for another round of palace mysteries, medical investigations, and political intrigue. After she finally got to know the true identity of Jinshi, fans have high expectations for the new season as the duo will now be exploring new challenges.

This season premiered on October 2, 2026, and the third season is scheduled to run for 24 episodes divided into two cours. The first 12 episodes will air during the Fall 2026 anime season. It turns out that the second part will arrive in April 2027. If this was not exciting enough news, viewers can also look forward to a movie that is going to be released this December. In this article, we will be covering all the information that fans need to know about The Apothecary Diaries Season 3.


The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 complete release schedule

Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations
Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations

According to official sources, it has been confirmed that The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is going to follow a weekly release schedule, and all the latest instalments will be airing every Friday. All the new episodes will first air on a local Japanese broadcast channel, and international fans will soon get to stream it online. Below is a table with the complete release schedule for the first cour of the latest season:

Episode

Release Date

Episode 1

October 2, 2026

Episode 2

October 9, 2026

Episode 3

October 16, 2026

Episode 4

October 23, 2026

Episode 5

October 30, 2026

Episode 6

November 6, 2026

Episode 7

November 13, 2026

Episode 8

November 20, 2026

Episode 9

November 27, 2026

Episode 10

December 4, 2026

Episode 11

December 11, 2026

Episode 12

December 18, 2026

For now, the production team has revealed the schedule only for the first 12 episodes of this season. Fans will have to wait a little longer to get more information about release dates for Episodes 13-24. There is proper confirmation of the movie that is going to be released on December 11, 2026. So, viewers can expect the second cour to start airing a little after the movie is out.


What are the release times for the anime?

Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations
Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations

As we know, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is scheduled to first air in Japan every Friday at 11:00 PM (JST). Fans around the world will get to watch the anime on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Below is the list of release times based on various major regions:

  • Pacific Time (PT): 7:00 AM
  • Eastern Time (ET): 10:00 AM
  • British Summer Time (BST): 3:00 PM
  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 4:00 PM
  • India Standard Time (IST): 7:30 PM
  • Philippine Time (PHT): 10:00 PM
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:00 PM

It is important to note that this release schedule might change, so it is recommended that viewers keep checking the Crunchyroll listings for the confirmed streaming time.


Is the anime worth watching?

Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations
Still from the anime - Source: TOHO Animations

One thing is for sure: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is definitely worth watching. This anime is made for those who thoroughly enjoy mystery-driven storytelling set in a historical-inspired world. Fans have come to love Maomao for her observational skills and her knowledge of medicine.

Moreover, the third season might even have some development around Maomao and Jinshi's relationship. With Jinshi's identity no longer a secret to Maomao, the way they interact has changed. Fans could expect the narrative to also be more focused on their personal feelings intersecting with more political dangers lurking around the palace.

There is another reason why fans should look forward to The Apothecary Diaries Season 3: It is going to have a total of 24 episodes. While it is being divided into two cours, there is a possibility that it could give the narrative more space to develop mysteries, character development, and political intrigue. Overall, the upcoming season is shaping up to be an exciting continuation of Maomao's adventures.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade