Maomao is back! The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered on October 2, 2026 and instantly jumped to #1 on the Fall 2026 trending charts. Here is the release schedule and everything new.
Quick Info
- Premiere: October 2, 2026
- Episodes: 24 (two parts of 12)
- Part 2: April 2027
- Studio: OLM
- Stream: Crunchyroll (outside Asia), Netflix (some Asian regions)
- New episodes: Weekly, Fridays
The Apothecary Diaries — Official Trailer
Season 3 Episode Schedule (Part 1)
| Episode | Release date |
|---|---|
| 1 | October 2, 2026 |
| 2 | October 9, 2026 |
| 3 | October 16, 2026 |
| 4 | October 23, 2026 |
| 5 | October 30, 2026 |
| 6 | November 6, 2026 |
| 7–12 | Weekly until late December 2026 |
Schedules can change because of breaks or specials — we update this page when that happens.
What Changed in Season 3?
Seasons 1 and 2 were co-produced by Toho Animation Studio and OLM. Season 3 is made by OLM alone. The season runs for 24 episodes, split into two cours with a break before Part 2 in April 2027.
Catch Up: Seasons 1 & 2
- Season 1 — 24 episodes (October 2023 – March 2024)
- Season 2 — 24 episodes (January – July 2025)
Why Everyone Loves It
Maomao — a sharp-tongued apothecary obsessed with poisons — solves mysteries inside the imperial palace, while the beautiful eunuch Jinshi keeps finding excuses to be near her. Mystery, court politics and slow-burn romance in one show.
Where to Watch
Stream on Crunchyroll worldwide outside Asia. In some Asian regions it is on Netflix.
See every new show: Fall 2026 Anime Guide.
