The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Debuts With New Mysteries and Character Development

The highly anticipated anime returns with a two-cour season, introducing fresh arcs, deepening relationships, and expanding its historical mystery narrative.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 premiered on January 10, 2025, on Crunchyroll, with a planned 24-episode run adapting Volumes 3 and 4 of the light novel series.
The opening sequence hints at key story arcs, including the Moon Fairy Dance, the Shrine of the Choosing, and deeper exploration of Jinshi's origins and the Empress Dowager's past.
Season 2 will delve into Maomao's evolving relationship with Jinshi, teasing potential romantic developments alongside the continuation of palace intrigues and medical mysteries.
The season will also revisit unresolved storylines, such as the mystery of Suirei, a former court lady whose actions and motives remain pivotal to the overarching narrative.
Episodes will release weekly on Fridays, with the series continuing to blend its unique mix of historical drama, romance, and detective elements.