Main Highlights
- The premiere of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is set for January 2025.
- A new promotional visual featuring Mamao and Jinshi has been unveiled for the upcoming season.
- Fans can expect to hear the same voice cast, under the guidance of a skilled team, streaming on Crunchyroll.
The Apothecary Diaries has quickly established itself as one of the most critically acclaimed anime series over the past five years. The overwhelming response to the first season made it clear that a continuation was on the horizon. In fact, the announcement for a second season came shortly after the conclusion of the first season’s finale. It has been officially confirmed that the follow-up season will debut in January 2025.
Excitement built when The Apothecary Diaries hinted at an important announcement scheduled for October 22, 2024. Viewers speculated it would relate to the upcoming season, and the official X account (formerly known as Twitter) confirmed that Season 2 will indeed premiere in January 2025.
Release Date for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The premiere episode of Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries will be broadcast on January 10, 2025. The anime’s official X account revealed a stunning new key visual showcasing Mamao and Jinshi. Fans will be delighted to know that the voice cast for this season remains the same, ensuring that beloved characters return with their original voices.
- Aoi Yuki as Maomao
- Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyo
- Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
- We Kino as Lishu
- Yūko Kaida as Ah-Duo
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
Production Team for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The following key staff members are involved in the production of Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries:
- Director: Norihiro Naganuma (known as The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Dr. Stone, and Vinland Saga)
- Assistant Director: Akinori Fudesaka (credits include Gantz, Naruto, and Toriko)
- Character Designer: Yukiko Nakatani (worked on Dragon Ball Super: Broly, One Piece, and Pandora Hearts)
- Color Designer: Misato Aida (involved with Golden Kamuy, Megalobox, and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress)
- Art Director: Katsumi Takao (credits include Inazuma Eleven and Pokemon)
- Compositing Director: Rumi Ishiguro (known for DAN DA DAN, Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold, and Tokyo Ghoul)
- Music Composers: Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Alisa Okehazama
- Animation Production: TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM
The original light novel began serialization in Shosetsuka ni Naro back in 2011, and the series saw a manga adaptation in 2017.
The announcement for the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries was made in February 2023, with the initial season spanning two cours and starting its airing in October 2023. The first season concluded with its finale on March 24, 2024.
Official Trailer: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is set to air on January 10, 2025! This anime will consist of two consecutive cours! More info: link link — AnimeTV (@animetv_jp) October 22, 2024
For the first season, the opening theme, “Hana ni Natte,”was performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, while Aina the End performed the ending theme, “Aina the End.”Uru sang the second opening theme “Ambivalent,”and Wacci provided the second ending theme “Ai wa Kusuri.”
Viewers can catch The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: Official Anime TV X (Formerly Twitter) Account
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