The highly anticipated second season of The Apothecary Diaries premiered on January 10, 2025, embarking on a continuous two-cour run. Comprising 24 episodes, the season concluded with its finale, episode 24, which aired on July 4, 2025.
The series, known for its intricate blend of court intrigue, historical drama, and the astute deductions of its protagonist Maomao, has garnered significant fan attention throughout its second installment. The finale episode was set to address lingering plotlines, including the bruise on Maomao’s neck, the fate of characters like Suirei and the Shi clan, and the evolving dynamic between Maomao and Jinshi following his identity reveal.
The Apothecary Diaries anime is an adaptation of a popular light novel series, with the second season covering story arcs up to the fourth light novel. Discussions and anticipation for a potential third season are already circulating among fans, given the ample remaining source material from the light novels. International viewers were able to stream the episodes on platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix shortly after their Japanese broadcast.
