The latest promotional video for the third season of The Apothecary Diaries has arrived, offering a fresh look at the upcoming return of Maomao and the inner palace intrigue. Alongside new footage, the trailer confirms that the artist Eve will provide the ending theme song, titled "AIYOU." This follows the earlier reveal that the band Yorushika will handle the season's opening theme, "Kumo o Nukekazashimo e Watashidake."
Production details for the new season are now firmly set, with a premiere scheduled for October 2 at 11:00 p.m. JST. The series will maintain its presence on NTV’s "Friday Anime Night" block, with the first of two planned cours airing through the end of the year. Fans can expect the second cour to follow in April 2027. Additionally, the cast is expanding, with Reina Ueda confirmed to voice the mysterious new character, Bai Niangniang.
Beyond the television series, the franchise is entering a busy period. The theatrical film The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Empress' Treasure is slated for a December 11 release, featuring an original story penned by series creator Hyuganatsu. Further expanding the brand, an Amazon Prime Video live-action adaptation is currently in development for a 2028 debut.
With the third season split into two distinct broadcast windows, the production schedule mirrors the extended release patterns seen in previous seasons. Given the consistent two-cour structure, it remains to be seen how the narrative pacing will shift between the fall 2026 and spring 2027 segments.
