The Apothecary Diaries wrapped up its thrilling second season in July 2025, teasingly announcing an upcoming anime sequel. Although fans will have to wait for some time before they can watch it, the official website of the anime regularly shares fresh updates about collaborations and promotional activities related to the series. The latest collaboration, titled “IBARAKI is Blossoming,” involves partnering with Ibaraki Prefecture to boost tourism. A new branding website was launched on August 1st, 2025, showcasing Maomao and Jinshi on the homepage before highlighting tourist attractions. Additionally, a special movie has been created, featuring an original story where the duo embarks on a mission to discover the wonders of Ibaraki.
In the present moment, a 140-second video is being broadcasted on Ibaraki TV’s official YouTube channel. Jinshi invites Maomao for an engaging task, though she expresses doubts about his intentions. He explains that the task involves discovering what makes Ibaraki unique and mentions a Flower Garden that catches Maomao’s attention. As they journey through the Prefecture, they showcase notable attractions like the Furukoda Falls, Kairakuen Garden’s illumination events during sunset, and many more captivating sights. Furthermore, there is a planned collaboration for a Stamp Rally in Autumn 2025. This event will be divided into two courses: the Maomao Course and the Jinshi Course, each with five stops. Tourists participating will collect original stamps throughout the prefecture and receive exclusive acrylic cards featuring the anime’s leading duo as a reward.
What to Expect from The Apothecary Diaries Anime Sequel
The anime adaptation of “The Apothecary Diaries” has faithfully depicted all four volumes of the original light novel. Following the Shi Clan’s uprising, the narrative experiences a significant shift. Jinshi undergoes the most profound transformation upon revealing his true identity as Ka Zuigetsu, the Imperial Brother and the Moon Prince. He will no longer disguise himself as an eunuch or serve in the Rear Palace. Instead, Jinshi will carry on with his official roles within the imperial family. Additionally, Maomao decides not to return to the Rear Palace either.
Now, she’s employed as an apothecary at the Verdigris House, replacing her adoptive father, Luomen, in that role. However, Luomen resumes his position as a physician within the Rear Palace, having been unjustly dismissed during the previous Emperor’s rule. Despite growing apart, Maomao and Jinshi will still collaborate. Notably, Maomao’s skills extend beyond pharmaceuticals to solving mysteries as well.
Despite my own feelings towards Jinshi, I am incredibly helpful to him – that much is clear. As I eagerly anticipate, the trailer for the upcoming sequel hints at the adaptation of the fifth volume of the light novel. Here, Jinshi seeks Maomao’s aid in the Northern farming villages, where ominous trouble seems to be on the rise. This tale will carry us far beyond the palace walls, as a fresh adventure and mystery unfold for our dynamic duo, waiting just around the corner.
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2025-08-03 04:09