The Apothecary Diaries season 2 release date, cast, latest news
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 is on its way!
Adapted from a Japanese light novel series, The Apothecary Diaries has grown into a multimedia phenomenon.
At present, the original novels have inspired two manga adaptations and an ongoing anime series, with the anime set to begin its second season in 2025.
Taking place in Tang dynasty China, The Apothecary Diaries is a historical mystery drama with a twist. Protagonist Maomao is a girl who was raised to become an apothecary, but her life is turned upside down when she's kidnapped and forced into indentured servitude.
Working at the Imperial Palace, she winds up using her apothecary skills to solve mysteries, mentored by a powerful palace eunuch named Jinshi.
Following its popular first season in 2023, The Apothecary Diaries anime will return for season 2 in 2025. Read on to learn everything we know about the upcoming second season!
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 release date
Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on 10th January 2025.
The show's production studio TOHO Animation hasn't confirmed how many episodes will air this season, but it's expected to be somewhere in the region of 24 episodes - much like season 1.
Is there a trailer for The Apothecary Diaries season 2?
Crunchyroll has released a teaser trailer for The Apothecary Diaries season 2, promising plenty of enigmatic drama around the Imperial Palace.
The Apothecary Diaries cast: Who's playing who?
At present, the show's original Japanese voice cast are expected to return for season 2. This includes:
- Aoi Yûki as Maomao
- Kaiji Tang as Jinshi
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
- Hiroshi Yanaka as Luomen
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Hongniang
You can catch The Apothecary Diaries season 1 on Crunchyroll now.
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