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The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season薬屋のひとりごと 第3期

2026 · TV · 12 eps Airing

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85%
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102,631
Episode 4 in 22 hours ·

What is The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 about?

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is a TV anime series planned at 12 episodes animated by OLM, adapted from a light novel. It began airing in October 2, 2026 and is still releasing new episodes. AniList classifies it as drama and mystery. It continues from The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, which is worth watching first.

In the aftermath of the Shi Clan’s rebellion, things have finally settled down, and Maomao has returned to her old life as a pharmacist in the pleasure district.

One day, triggered by a breakfast served at the Verdigris House, Maomao senses an anomaly and begins investigating its true nature.

Meanwhile, Jinshi, who has revealed his true identity as the Imperial brother and begun to face his heavy responsibilities, is deeply troubled by the final message left by Loulan: a warning of an impending "disaster that will strike the nation."

To make matters worse, rumors of a mysterious shrine maiden who deceives the people begin to spread, casting a dark shadow over the country of Li once again.

From the depths of the inner court to the city streets, and across foreign borders—the world grows wider, and the stakes even higher for Maomao and Jinshi.

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Medicine, Female Protagonist, Politics, Ancient China, Detective, Royal Affairs, Historical, Heterosexual, Seinen, Class Struggle.

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Main characters

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  • Maomao 猫猫

    Main character

    Maomao works as an apothecary in the red light district, helping her mentor and father Luomen in caring for its residents, with special attention given to the Verdigris Hall brothel, where she was born and was initially raised.

    Japanese voice: Aoi Yuuki

  • Jinshi 壬氏

    Main character

    Jinshi is the eunuch in charge of the affairs of the inner palace. He is described as having a face capable even of outshining the consorts in beauty, amazing women and men alike. He is constantly accompanied by his attendant Gaoshun and has taken an interest to Maomao's intelligence and active demeanor.

    Japanese voice: Takeo Ootsuka

Supporting characters

  • Lakan 羅漢

    Supporting character

    Lakan is a renowned strategist known for his nonchalant disregard of proper manners. His plotting ability causes fear even in the Emperor himself. He sees people's faces as a piece of shogi representing their worth, with a few exceptions like the woman he loved and his daughter. Currently heads the La clan.

    Japanese voice: Takuya Kirimoto

  • Gaoshun 高順

    Supporting character

    Gaoshun is Jinshi's attendant. He's shown to be extremely dependable. A stern believer in deference to authority and proper etiquette, his disapproval is often splattered in his transparent facial expressions, even if he says nothing.

    Japanese voice: Katsuyuki Konishi

  • Meimei 梅梅

    Supporting character

    Meimei is one of the Three Princesses of Verdigris Hall. She started as Fenshen's apprentice and, being somewhat cunning herself, inherited Fenshen's taste for strategy board games. She is the most attached to the brothel and the people within.

    Japanese voice: Megumi Han

  • Yarite Baba やり手婆

    Supporting character

    Once a high ranking courtesan herself, the Madam is now the runner of the Vergidris Hall.

    Japanese voice: Kimiko Saitou

  • Pairin 白鈴

    Supporting character

    Pairin is the oldest of the Three Princesses of Verdigris Hall. She loves men's bodies and dreams of being taken away by a muscular prince.

    Japanese voice: Ami Koshimizu

  • Joka 女華

    Supporting character

    Joka is the youngest of the Three Princesses of Verdigris Hall and one of Maomao's adopted sisters.

    Japanese voice: Hiroki Nanami

  • Rikuson 陸孫

    Supporting character

    Subordinate of Rakan. A very capable official, he is gentle, diligent, and quick-witted.

    Japanese voice: Kouki Uchiyama

  • Lahan 羅半

    Supporting character

    Lahan is the adopted son of Lakan and a number loving eccentric.

    Japanese voice: Toshiyuki Toyonaga

  • Bai Niangniang 白娘々

    Supporting character

    A mysterious fairy with translucent white skin, white hair, and red eyes who has been causing a stir. Rumor has it that she can read people’s minds and use magical powers to create gold.

    Japanese voice: Reina Ueda

  • Basen 馬閃

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Tatsumaru Tachibana

  • Kyou-u 響迂

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Natsumi Fujiwara

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