The Apothecary Diaries’ second season is just a few hours away from streaming. Season One of the Apothecary Diaries was a sensational hit and it is an adaptation of the manga series of the same name. The Apothecary Diaries manga and novel series sold over 23 million copies and has been critically acclaimed by viewers. The hype for season 2 is massive as Maomao and Jinshi return in a new avatar for a big mission. Sources confirmed the Apothecary Diaries season 2 will be streamed in 2 cours and Crunchyroll streams it for worldwide audiences.
The Apothecary Diaries Anime Season 2 Episodes – Release Schedule
As of now, there is no official release schedule for episodes of the Apothecary Diaries season 2. The first episode of season 2 will be released on January 10, 2025. As of now, there is no official update regarding the release time of season 2, but sources confirmed that Apothecary Diaries season 2 will stream every friday at 11PM JST and the official timings for other regions will be out soon.
| Episode | Release Date | Release Time |
| 1 | January 10, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 2 | January 17, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 3 | January 24, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 4 | January 31, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 5 | February 7, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 6 | February 14, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 7 | February 21, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 8 | February 28, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 9 | March 7, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 10 | March 14, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 11 | March 21, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
| 12 | March 28, 2025 | JST 7PM/IST 7.30PM |
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 first cour begins on January 10, 2025. This release schedule is based on sources and it might change. Reports indicate the Apothecary Diaries S2 will have 24 episodes just like the season one, but an official confirmation is awaited.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 – Story
The first season of the Apothecary Diaries showed the struggles and rise of Maomao who worked as an apothecary in Imperial China Palace during the Tang dynasty. Maomao’s talents were found by the eunuch, Jinshi, in the Royal Court. In the final chapters of season one, Jinshi was asked to bring the Blue Rose by Lakan to a party who went to Maomao. Lakan and Maomao competed in a chess match, and Lakan got an opportunity to unite with his lover. In the end, Lakan chose Meimei as his Courtesan.
In season 2, Maomao’s journey begins outside the palace as she has to help Jinshi solve new cases. The Apothecary Diaries season 2 will adapt volume 3 chapters and stories from the original manga. Maomao will work on political cases that take place inside the court. Leaks indicate new characters will join the new season, and there might be a love sequence between Jinshi and Maomao.
How to watch The Apothecary Diaries Season 2?
The Apothecary Diaries Anime is licensed by Crunchyroll. Toho Animation Studio and OLM produce the season 2, and it is being directed by Akinori Fudesaka. Viewers can watch the Apothecary Diaries season 2 on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video every friday. The series will be available for streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, CIS, Oceania, and the Middle East. There is no information regarding Apothecary Diaries’ second season broadcast in India.
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 begins streaming on January 10, 2025. Season one has been hailed as a classic and the next season will take fans into new stories. The release date trailer of Apothecary Diaries season 2 is launched and the hype has been huge. Asami Seto will join the season 2 of the Apothecary Diaries season 2 cast and she plays a key role as Shisui.
FAQ
As of now, there is no update whether the Apothecary Diaries Season 2 will premiere in India.
