TOHO Animation released the main trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, revealing more cast members for the continuation of the anime series. In addition, the trailer reveals the opening theme song for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.
The trailer confirms Asami Seto is joining the The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 cast as the maid Shisui. The voice cast of the first season will return for the second season, including Aoi Yūki as Maomao and Takeo Ōtsuka as Jinshi. Moreover, Lilas Ikuta performs the opening theme song “Hyakkaryōran (Splendid Bounty).”
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 will premiere on January 10, 2025. Season 2 will air for two consecutive cours, with the first episode airing at 11:00 p.m. JST on Nippon TV’s FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT programming block. Crunchyroll will stream The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 in January 2025 alongside the Japanese TV premiere.
Watch the new trailer below:
The first cour of The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 ran for 12 episodes. The second cour ran for another 12 episodes, bringing the first season’s total to 24 episodes on March 23, 2024.
Lastly, here’s a synopsis of the series, via Crunchyroll:
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!