The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 tops TV anime ranking; new game announced

• ·A new game titled "薬屋のひとりごと ～偽りの皇弟～" will release on 18 March 2027, with a new promotional video featuring characters from the series.
• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked first in a TV anime chart by a significant margin.
• ·The Season 3 opening theme "雲を抜け風下へ私だけ" entered the top two of mora's anime song ranking.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 wins third consecutive weekly anime ranking

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 won first place in the weekly anime ranking for the week of 12 October for the third consecutive week.
• ·All episodes of The Apothecary Diaries are being distributed free on ABEMA as a major autumn anime title.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 3 airs; lullaby scene draws attention

• ·Episode 3 of Season 3 aired, with viewers responding to a character named Youkyou and to a scene in which the protagonist confronts her sisters with harsh reality.
• ·In Season 3 episode 2, a lullaby scene sung by the protagonist ranked among the most-commented scenes, drawing viewer attention.
• ·ABEMA is streaming all episodes of The Apothecary Diaries for free as part of its autumn anime lineup.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 51 airs, character draws viewer attention

• ·Episode 51 of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 aired, with viewers posting reactions including "too charming" and "top-tier favourite", and a character named Ukikoki becoming a topic of discussion.
• ·Viewers also responded emotionally to the episode's storyline of a girl confronting harsh circumstances, with comments describing it as moving.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 continues with merchandise and cast interviews

• ·Voice actors Aoki Yuuki and Otsuka Takao discussed the deepening relationships in Season 3 in an interview, revealing an episode in which Jinshi is pushed around by Basen.
• ·A themed osechi box based on the series' world is available for pre-order, alongside acrylic stands of Maomao and Jinshi sold at the same time.
• ·Halloween-themed figures have launched, featuring Maomao in kyonshii costume and Jinshi in nine-tailed fox costume.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 3 synopsis and preview images released

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 3, "麺麭がなければ", had its synopsis and preview images released. The episode follows the lead character as she treats a beggar's daughter and notices something odd about a luxury confection the beggar reportedly ate.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 holds top ranking; film cast announced

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked first in this season's anime rankings for a second consecutive week, with continued viewer support.
• ·A new promotional video for The Apothecary Diaries film announced that Sawashiro Miyuki and Mikami Ai will voice characters key to the story. Mikami Ai stated she was genuinely happy about the role, her first project since a morning drama, as she was already a fan.
• ·Yorushika, a Japanese rock duo, released a music video for the Season 3 first cour opening theme "雲を抜け風下へ私だけ", produced by Takashi Kato and based on the Chinese mythological concept of "Hundun".
• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 was added to Niconico Premium's unlimited viewing catalogue alongside 32 other titles.

The Apothecary Diaries film reveals water pirate leader cast as Kensho Ono

• ·The Apothecary Diaries film's four-day character video series released its third instalment, featuring the water pirates Kajadan. The group's leader, Suizhebi, is voiced by Kensho Ono, a voice actor.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 film character PV features Mishitsu clan

• ·A character promotional video for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 film featuring the Mishitsu clan was released as the second instalment in a four-day PV series, with voice actor Isei Mariya, who plays Mokusui, providing comment.
• ·The Mishitsu clan PV includes voice actors Tobita Nobuo, Watanabe Kumiko and Nojima Hiroshi, with cast comments also released.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 film announces four-day character PV rollout

• ·The Apothecary Diaries' first theatrical film, "故姫君の秘宝", will release character promotional videos over four consecutive days, with the first featuring the lead character and Jinshi's group.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 50 airs with positive fan response

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 50 aired on 9 October, with scenes featuring a character receiving positive fan reactions described as "cute" and "precious", while another character drew responses like "do your best" and "too funny".
• ·Aoki Yuki, the voice actor for the lead character, discussed the series' appeal, stating it is "cool because it treats everyone equally", prompting reconsideration of the character.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 opening theme releases October 14

• ·Yorushika, a Japanese rock duo, will release the opening theme for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 first cour, titled "Kumo wo Nuke Kaze Shitae e Watashi dake", on 14 October via digital distribution.
• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is available on DMM TV, with viewing guides helping audiences catch up from Season 1.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 50 synopsis released

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 50 synopsis and scene cuts were released, featuring a legend of a beautiful celestial maiden who vanished into a lake and an element called "fire rat's robe" woven into the story.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 achieves high ranking in autumn anime expectations

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked highly in autumn anime expectation rankings and was described as a "rocket start," with viewers praising the balance of mystery-solving and romance.
• ·Promotion activities for Season 3 are underway, including photo spots set up at popup venues.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 voice actors discuss heightened character dynamics

• ·Voice actors for Maomao and Jinshi gave an interview about The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, describing the characters' relationship and noting that Season 3 becomes "notably more intense".
• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked highly in autumn anime anticipation rankings, with viewers praising the balance between mystery-solving and romance elements.
• ·Season 3 will release across four Blu-ray volumes, and a non-credited opening theme animation has been made public.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 became available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, listed as an October highlight title.
• ·Following the Season 3 premiere, viewers responded to changes in the character Jinshi's facial expressions and depiction with mixed reactions, ranging from "shock" and distress to praise for increased appeal.
• ·J:COM STREAM announced it will stream Season 3 alongside other autumn anime titles, expanding distribution platforms for the series.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiere receives high viewer praise

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered with its first episode (episode 49), drawing high viewer ratings with comments describing it as "felt like 5 minutes" and "it's fun after all", according to Yahoo News.
• ·Scenes featuring characters Raihan and Rikusun generated significant excitement, while a flashback scene involving Shisui prompted emotional responses including "my heart tightened" and "very lonely".

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 releases opening and ending visuals

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 released non-credited opening and ending visuals. The opening theme "Kumo wo Nuke Kaze Shitae e Watashi dake" by Yorishika, a Japanese rock duo, was visualised in the opening, while the ending depicts the relationship between Maomao and Jinshi with a hairpin motif.
• ·The season's first episode (episode 49, "Inago") aired, showing Maomao and Zhao Yu being served locust stew by a madam, with new trials facing Maomao and Jinshi. Viewers responded with emotional reactions.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 releases non-credited opening, announces Blu-ray

• ·The non-credited opening video for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 was released and a Blu-ray release was announced, with booklet product information also made public.
• ·In the season's premiere broadcast, scenes showing Jinshi and Luohan displaying earnest attitudes toward Maomao drew viewer responses including comments on their facial expressions.
• ·The latest episode depicted Maomao recalling a missing friend, prompting emotional viewer reactions.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 begins broadcast today

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 began airing on 2 October. Episode 49 aired the same day, with a non-credit opening video by Yorushika, a Japanese rock duo, premiering on YouTube at 18:00.
• ·A collaboration with Universal Studios Japan was announced, running from 10 February to 30 June 2027 in conjunction with the film The Apothecary Diaries: The Poisonous Consort's Hidden Treasure, scheduled for release on 11 December.
• ·A nationwide bookstore fair is underway, distributing clear shelf-talkers for The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Palace Mystery Handbook featuring character designs.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 launches puzzle campaign and bookstore fair

• ·A new puzzle campaign titled "#猫猫謎謎" launched alongside the broadcast of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, presenting riddles related to the series.
• ·Shogakukan is holding a bookstore fair starting 1 October, offering a special shelf display clear POP for "薬屋のひとりごと～猫猫の後宮謎解き手帳～".
• ·Prime Video featured Season 3 as an October release title, as attention grows for the series ahead of an upcoming film.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 characters' relationship enters new phase

• ·Voice actors Aoki Yuki, who plays Maomao, and Otsuka Takao, who plays Jinshi, described the pair's relationship in Season 3 as "a relationship without a name" and stated they are "aiming for the same place", according to remarks made at an advance screening.
• ·Singer-songwriter Eve, who is composing the Season 3 ending theme "AIYOU", announced participation in Echoes, with the track set to release from 2 October.
• ·Episode 36 of Season 3 depicted Jinshi's charm directed at Maomao and conflict over a "frog", drawing viewer responses.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ending theme and cast comments announced

• ·Voice actor Yuuki Aoi, who plays Maomao, commented that a scene in Season 3 was "extremely embarrassing," confirming that the relationship between Maomao and Jinshi undergoes a change.
• ·The Season 3 ending theme is "AIYOU" by singer-songwriter Eve, and a second promotional video was released suggesting new trials ahead for Jinshi.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 preview reveals changed relationship between characters

• ·A advance screening of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episodes 1 and 2 took place on 27 September at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, with voice cast including Akane Yuki in attendance, and revealed that the relationship between two main characters will change.
• ·Akane Yuki, who voices one of the main characters, commented that she hopes viewers will make Season 3 part of their daily lives.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 releases second trailer, announces ending theme

• ·A second promotional video for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 was released, depicting new trials for the imperial prince Jinshi. The ending theme is a new song titled "AIYOU" by singer-songwriter Eve.
• ·Eve announced a transfer to the label Echoes under Sony Music, with "AIYOU" as the first release following the move. The song will be used in Season 3's first cour, which is scheduled to air from October.
• ·U-NEXT decided to stream the first episode of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 for free, with autumn anime distribution beginning in October 2026.
• ·Regarding the live-action film The Apothecary Diaries, in which Ashida Mana stars, the original author praised the visual design of the filming set.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 reveals ending theme by Eve

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3's second trailer was released, revealing that musician Eve, a Japanese artist who recently moved to Sony Music's Echoes label, performs the ending theme.
• ·The ending theme is an original composition by Eve titled "AIYOU".
• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will stream on U-NEXT alongside over 50 other autumn anime titles.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 runs gift campaign during broadcast

• ·The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is running a gift campaign to commemorate the broadcast of the series' third season.
• ·Episode 25 of the series aired, drawing responses from viewers.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 episode 22 airs

• ·Episode 22 of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 aired, featuring a character facing a challenge described in the episode title.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 cast appears at pre-broadcast stage event

• ·Voice actors Aoi Yuuki, Takao Osuka, and Tatsumaru Tachibana appeared at a stage event held before The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 began broadcasting, according to Yahoo! News and Animeage Plus.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 broadcast approaches with cast interviews

• ·Voice actors Aoi Yuuki, Takao Osuka, and Tatsumaru Tachibana discussed The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 in interviews, with Yuuki noting "a never-before-seen showcase for Maomao".
• ·A pre-broadcast special stage event for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 took place, with an official report published.
• ·DMM TV began offering a free 14-day trial period to watch the first and second seasons' 48 episodes ahead of Season 3's broadcast.