The Apothecary Diaries season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
This historical mystery anime series returns in 2025!
After a successful first season, the historical anime series The Apothecary Diaries is about to return for season 2, adapting more stories from the Japanese light novels written by Natsu Hyūga.
The Apothecary Diaries takes place in Tang dynasty China, following the adventures of a girl named Maomao who trained to become an apothecary from a young age.
But when she gets kidnapped and forced into indentured servitude, her life takes a very different turn. Maomao ends up working for the royal court, teaming up with a eunuch named Jinshi to solve mysteries around the palace.
The supporting cast features concubines and courtiers, with plenty of dangerous conspiracies afoot.
Season 1 premiered in 2023, streaming internationally on Crunchyroll. Read on to learn about the upcoming release schedule for season 2!
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 release schedule
Below is the expected release schedule for The Apothecary Diaries season 2.
New episodes are released on Fridays at 5:15pm.
- Episode 1 - 10th January 2025
- Episode 2 - 17th January 2025
- Episode 3 - 24th January 2025
- Episode 4 - 31st January 2025
- Episode 5 - 7th February 2025
- Episode 6 - 14th February 2025
- Episode 7 - 21st February 2025
- Episode 8 - 28th February 2025
- Episode 9 - 7th March 2025
- Episode 10 - 14th March 2025
- Episode 11 - 21st March 2025
- Episode 12 - 28th March 2025
- Episode 13 - 4th April 2025
- Episode 14 - 11th April 2025
- Episode 15 - 18th April 2025
- Episode 16 - 25th April 2025
- Episode 17 - 2nd May 2025
- Episode 18 - 9th May 2025
- Episode 19 - 16th May 2025
- Episode 20 - 23rd May 2025
- Episode 21 - 30th May 2025
- Episode 22 - 6th June 2025
- Episode 23 - 13th June 2025
- Episode 24 - 20th June 2025
We'll update this article with more information if that changes.
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 trailer
The English-language trailer for The Apothecary Diaries season 2 has been out for a while, teasing plenty of drama around the palace this season.
You can watch the trailer below.
How to watch The Apothecary Diaries season 2
Fans can catch new episodes of The Apothecary Diaries on Crunchyroll, streaming in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East and CIS.
This simulcast release will be subtitled, and while there are plans for a dubbed release in several languages including English and Spanish, those won't arrive until a later date.
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 will be released in January 2025.
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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a freelance critic and entertainment journalist specialising in geek culture, TV and film. She has written for numerous outlets including Empire, TV Guide, Wired and Vulture, and hosts the film podcast Overinvested.
