The Apothecary Diarieswas one of the most popular recent anime onCrunchyrolland in general, and fans don’t have to wait too long for the second season of this acclaimed show. The exact release date has been revealed in a gorgeous trailer, and the hype and anticipation for the second season is an at all-time high.
The official website of theApothecary Diariesfranchise has revealed when the second season will hit streaming services, as well as a new trailer and a key visual.The Apothecary Diaries season 2 will be released on August 16, 2025, and is scheduled for 2 cours, which is approximately 23–25 episodes. Just like the first season, this new installment will also be available to stream on Crunchyroll.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Will Stay Around For a Long Time
6 Months Of Non-Stop Greatness Is Incoming
It’s surprising the anime has come back this soon, given that season 1 ended in March 2024. Furthermore, the fact that it is scheduled to air for 6 months must mean that this was planned for a while, and the scheduling for the anime project was great. This is easily reflected in the trailer, with the visuals, animation, and soundtrack being the same as the first season, which was praised for how gorgeous it looked. In fact, the anime was so popular it propelled the manga to become one of thebest-selling manga of 2024.
The main staff of the series will be the same, which is great for the sequel. Studio OLM, the animators ofBerserk(1997),Pokémon, and more, will be in charge of season 2 again. Norihiro Naganuma will take up the mantle of chief animation director and compositor again, and Akinori Fudesaka will return to direct the series. Yukiko Nakatani is the character designer and Katsumi Takao will be the art director. Overall, the season has a strong staff and the fact they’ll be coming back will ensure season 2 will look just as good as the first.
This is yet another piece of good news for fans of the series after it was revealed that theApothecary Diariesmanga would continue despite the artist being charged with tax evasion. With season 2 about 2 months away,Apothecary Diarieswill be coming back to dominate once again and will be one of the anime to watch out for next year.
The Apothecary Diaries
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The Apothecary Diaries follows Maomao, sold from her peaceful life to serve in the emperor’s palace. Her unique talents emerge when she solves a medical crisis involving the imperial heirs, attracting the attention of Jinshi, a palace official, and launching her into the complex world of palace intrigue and mysteries.
