Crunchyroll has secured distribution rights for The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure across North America and other territories outside Asia, including India. This upcoming anime film is based on the popular light novel series The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) by Hyuganatsu and Touko Shino. The film’s announcement was initially made in October 2025 alongside news of the series’ third season.
A New Adventure for Maomao and Jinshi
Set to premiere in Japanese theaters on December 11, 2026, the film presents an original story penned by the novel’s author, Natsu Hyūga. It follows protagonists Maomao and Jinshi as they embark on a journey to the hometown of a concubine who died five years prior within the imperial harem. Their mission to return her remains home leads them into encounters with pirates, hidden treasures, and secrets surrounding the Empress’s remains. Along the way, they meet a mysterious boy who holds vital clues to the unfolding mystery.
The precise release dates for territories outside Japan, including North America, will be announced later by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Fans can anticipate a fresh narrative that expands the world of The Apothecary Diaries, building on the series’ growing international popularity.