On March 28, 2025, excitement surged for fans as The Apothecary Diaries unveiled its latest promotional video for season 2 part 2. This announcement confirmed the eagerly awaited episode release date and introduced new theme songs, with the premiere set for April 4, 2025. This second segment will seamlessly follow the conclusion of the first part, ensuring viewers can continue without delay.
Alongside the promotional video, a captivating new key visual was released, showcasing the protagonist Maomao on a journey towards a snowy mountaintop city. The newly released footage hints at thrilling developments in the upcoming episodes, building anticipation among the audience for what lies ahead.
New Theme Songs from Mrs. Green Apple and Omoinotake
The latest updates regarding The Apothecary Diaries were shared via the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. The opening theme, titled “Kusuhiki” or “Mysterious,” will be performed by Mrs. Green Apple, while the ending theme, “Hitorigoto” or “Soliloquy,” will feature Omoinotake. Both tracks are introduced in the promotional video, promising an engaging audio experience for fans.
The new trailer primarily recaps significant events from the first part of the season, including the grave attempt on Jinshi’s life. This recap is followed by glimpses of fresh footage and dialogue from forthcoming episodes, indicating Maomao’s new solo adventure. The trailer concludes on a dramatic note with the image of Maomao on her journey and an ominous mantra stating, “insects can’t survive winter,” as highlighted in the captions.
The second part of The Apothecary Diaries will premiere with the 13th episode in the series on April 4, 2025. Following its initial debut on January 10, 2025, during Nippon TV’s FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT, the anime has been well-received, airing over two continuous cours. Fans can catch up with weekly episodes on Crunchyroll, which provides English subtitles. Additionally, Crunchyroll is offering an English dubbed version of the series.
In the first cour, the opening theme “Hyakkaryoran”or “Splendid Bounty,”was performed by Lilas Ikuta, while the ending theme “Shiawase no Recipe”or “The Recipe for Happiness,”was delivered by Dai Hirai. Joining the cast for this second season are noteworthy additions such as Asami Seto as the maid Shisui, alongside Lynn and Yumi Hara voicing characters Ayla and Aylin, respectively.
The Apothecary Diaries first season debuted in October 2023, captivating audiences with its immediate release of three episodes. It successfully ran across two consecutive cours, with Crunchyroll streaming each episode weekly in Japan, featuring both English subtitles and a dubbed version, reaching a wider international audience.