The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Release Date, Schedule & Where to Watch
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered October 2, 2026. Here is the confirmed split-cour release schedule, where to watch it, the official trailer and when the second cour returns.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered in Japan on October 2, 2026. The official anime portal lists the main broadcast every Friday at 11:00 p.m. JST on Nippon TV's nationwide Friday Anime Night block.
What is The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 release date?
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 release date was October 2, 2026 for its first cour. The second cour is officially scheduled for April 2027.
Season 3 release schedule
The third season is a split-cour release. Its first cour begins in October 2026, while the official schedule places the second cour in April 2027. That means the story continues after a seasonal break rather than running straight through without interruption.
When is Season 3 Episode 2?
Episode 2 of Season 3 (episode 50 overall) is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. JST on Nippon TV in Japan, according to the official anime broadcast calendar. Crunchyroll lists its subtitled Season 3 episodes on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time in supported territories; check the local service listing for regional availability and schedule changes.
For the upcoming Japanese broadcast, the official calendar also lists episode 51 on October 16, episode 52 on October 23 and episode 53 on October 30 at 11:40 p.m. JST. See the official broadcast and streaming schedule and Crunchyroll Fall 2026 lineup for updates.
Where to watch
The official Japanese portal says streaming platforms begin carrying episodes progressively after the television broadcast. Crunchyroll carries Season 3 in supported international territories; availability and episode timing can differ by region.
What is Season 3 about?
The new story moves Maomao and Jinshi beyond the familiar confines of the rear palace. Official material teases signs of a disaster threatening the country, a mysterious shrine maiden and new responsibilities for Jinshi. Those developments push the mystery into a broader setting while keeping Maomao's investigative perspective at the center.
More Apothecary Diaries in 2026
Season 3 is not the franchise's only major 2026 release. The first theatrical film is scheduled for December 11 in Japan with a new story concept by original author Natsu Hyuuga. See our Apothecary Diaries movie guide and December 2026 anime calendar for the confirmed movie details.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 FAQ
Is Season 3 a split cour?
Yes. The first cour begins in October 2026 and the second cour is scheduled for April 2027.
Should I watch Seasons 1 and 2 first?
Yes. Season 3 continues Maomao and Jinshi's existing story and builds on mysteries and relationships established in the earlier seasons.