The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Set For January 2025; Check Out Release Date, Where To Watch And More

Oh, boy! As someone who has been enchanted by The Apothecary Diaries since its inception, the announcement of Season 2 is nothing short of a dream come true! I can still remember the thrill of the first season’s cliffhanger, and now, finally, we get to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead.

According to recent reports, TOHO Animation has confirmed that The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is currently being made, with a planned premiere in January 2025. Just like the initial season, this second installment will span across two uninterrupted segments, bringing back beloved characters Maomao and Jinshi for another round on our screens.

Continue on for further details about The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, such as its release date, viewing locations, trailers, and actor news.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Release date and where to watch

40 Japanese Standard Time (JST). This anime will be shown during the FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT programming block on Nippon TV. For those of you who live outside Japan, you’ll be able to watch it again on Crunchyroll.

On October 22, 2024, during a unique online broadcast, it was announced that Season 2 of the anime would be coming back, with the announcement being accompanied by a second promotional video, a fresh key visual, and details about cast updates. This generated anticipation among fans for the anime’s comeback.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Key visual and promotional content

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the inaugural promotional video from TOHO Animation unveils tantalizing sneak peeks into the storyline of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2! In this new season, our dynamic duo—Maomao and Jinshi—are seen delving deeper into enigmatic cases. Notably, we find Jinshi utilizing Maomao’s exceptional skills in identifying toxic concoctions once more to crack these intricate mysteries.

The video suggests a disaster tied to conflict, featuring soldiers moving across a barren desert. Maomao implies resemblances between this emerging peril and the strategically planned assault that concluded Season 1. The illustration that goes along with it portrays Maomao and Jinshi strolling through an Imperial Palace illuminated by stars.

On December 10, 2024, a fresh trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 was unveiled, offering more insights. It offers glimpses of Maomao’s conversations with both new and familiar faces, such as her fellow maid Shisui, who is voiced by the newcomer Asami Seto.

The trailer additionally included sequences hinting at potential peril, as Maomao, Jinshi, and Gaoshun delve into a mysterious noxious odor within the palace. Moreover, it unveiled the opening theme tune, Hyakkaryōran (Splendid Bounty), by Lilas Ikuta – marking her inaugural collaboration for a television anime.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Returning cast and staff

In the second season of The Apothecary Diaries, Aoi Yūki (Maomao), Takeo Ōtsuka (Jinshi), and Katsuyuki Konishi (Gaoshun) will once again bring their characters to life from the first season. Additionally, voice actors providing supporting roles like Gyokuyou, Lishu, and Ah-Duo are set to return, maintaining consistency in the portrayal of these characters.

In the ensemble, we have new voice talents such as Asami Seto portraying Shisui. For the production team, the second season welcomes back a skilled group led by Norihiro Naganuma, who resumes his role as director. Akinori Fudesaka joins him as assistant director.

In The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, it’s Yukiko Nakatani who’s responsible for designing the characters, while a team consisting of Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Alisa Okehazama work together on composing the music. The animation production for this season is shared between TOHO Animation Studio and OLM.

*At the time this was written, the release dates and times given are correct. However, these details may be altered by the creators whenever they choose.*

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2024-12-23 15:52