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The Apothecary Diariesfans are having a fantastic week. On top of the exciting news that the bubbly and ever-charmingXiaolan will star in her own spin-off manga, the franchise has delivered another major update:The Apothecary DiariesSeason 2 cour 2 will air immediately after cour 1 wraps up. That’s right — no frustrating mid-season break is in sight, with episode 13 set to premiere just a week after episode 12.
Originally a light novel series by Natsu Hyuga,The Apothecary Diariesfirst debuted in 2011 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website before transitioning to print in 2014 with illustrations by Touko Shino. The story follows Maomao, a clever apothecary kidnapped and sold to the emperor’s inner palace. While attempting to keep her head down, her keen intellect inevitably draws attention, particularly from the handsome and mysterious eunuch Jinshi. Her knack for solving complex medical cases makes her an invaluable asset within the palace walls.
The series was adapted into an anime by TOHO Animation and OLM, withits first season airing from October 2023 to March 2024. Season 2 premiered in January 2025, immediately capturing fans' hearts once again. Its blend of court intrigue, historical drama, and Maomao’s charmingly sarcastic demeanor has only solidified its standing as one of the top anime of the Winter 2024 season.
When WillThe Apothecary DiariesSeason 2 Cour 2 Start Airing?
Volume 15 Of The Manga Confirms That Cour 2 Will Have No Break
The Apothecary Diariesseason 2cour 2 is confirmed to premiere on May 15, 2025. The transition will be seamless, with no typical seasonal hiatus in between. The final episode of cour 1, episode 12, airs on July 22, 2025, and fans can dive right into cour 2 just a week later.
International viewers can catchthe new episodes on Crunchyroll and Netflix, where the series will stream shortly after its Japanese airing. Japanese viewers can tune in on channels like Animax, Nippon Television, and AT-X.
Here’s the complete release schedule for cour 2:
What to Expect in Cour 2 of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Episode 11 ofThe Apothecary Diariesseason 2left fans curling their toes and gushing with excitement. For context, the episode followed Jinshi and Maomao on their expedition to Shihoku-shu, where Jinshi’s intention to reveal his true status loomed over their interactions.
Amid the political undercurrents and impending dangers, fans couldn’t stop gushing over the intimate moment when Maomao tended to a heat-exhausted Jinshi by a waterfall. His vulnerability and Maomao’s quiet concern melted viewers' hearts. But the highlight was when Maomao fell into Jinshi’s arms by the waterfall. Their eyes locked, Jinshi’s grip on Maomao tightened, and the frog instantly became the MVP of the season.
As the episode closed with Jinshi and Maomao locked in a clumsy but heartwarming moment, social media erupted with reactions:
Which Chapters Will Cour 2 Cover?
The first cour ofThe Apothecary Diariesseason 2covered chapters 43 to 63 of the manga, effectively adapting the palace drama and political intrigue. With episode 12 expected to wrap up around chapter 63.2 or 64, cour 2 will seamlessly continue from there, covering the story’s next major arcs.
Season 2 cour 1
43 - 63.2
Season 2 cour 2
64 - 84
