The Apothecary Diaries
TV animeFilm2023–Airing3 seasons1 announcedOriginal: light novelNatsu Hyuuga
Over 57 million copiesMaomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
After Season 2, continue with Vol. 5
Season 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 24Original: Vol. 2
- Read next
- Vol. 3light novel · English · Square Enix Books
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 3 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 3
Square Enix BooksEnglishPrint
Also in other languages:
Also in manga:
- Sunday GX manga · Vol. 8The Kurata manga begins adapting light novel Volume 3 in manga Volume 8.Buy on Amazon
- Big Gangan manga · Vol. 8Square Enix describes manga Volume 8 as the climax of light novel Volume 2, revealing Maomao's origins.Buy on Amazon
Where it stops:
Season 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 24Original: Vol. 4
- Read next
- Vol. 5light novel · English · Square Enix Books
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 5 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 5
Square Enix BooksEnglishPrint
All 6 books from Vol. 5 to Vol. 10 · Vol. 11 due Nov 2026
- Vol. 5The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 5Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 6The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 6Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 7The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 7Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 8The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 8Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 9The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 9Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 10The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 10Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 11The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 11 · Due Nov 2026Pre-order on Amazon
Also in other languages:
Also in manga:
- Sunday GX manga · Vol. 20The Kurata manga's Volume 20 includes Jinshi's rescue of Maomao from the Shi clan's fortress.Buy on Amazon
- Big Gangan manga · Ch. 86Manga UP! uses the Big Gangan manga's serial chapter numbers, which differ from the light novel and Kurata manga. The continuation point is Ch. 86 of the original. Which English book contains it hasn’t been verified yet. That doesn’t mean it isn’t published.
Where it stops:
Season 3 · Part 1
Where Season 3 · Part 1 leaves off hasn’t been researched yet. That is a gap in our data, not a sign that the books stop here.
Finished Season 2? Continue with Vol. 5 (see Season 2 above).
Season 3 · Part 2
Season 3 · Part 2 is only announced. Where it will stop isn’t known.
The Apothecary Diaries — Movie (2026)
The Apothecary Diaries — Movie (2026) is only announced. Where it will stop isn’t known.
Original · Light novel
The Apothecary Diaries
薬屋のひとりごと
Natsu HyuugaイマジカインフォスOngoing16 volumes so far
Series copies in print
Over 57 million copies
Shufunotomo · October 2026
All volumes
Related works
Before you read
Suggested reading (English · Square Enix Books): Season 1 ends at Ep 24. Continue with Vol. 3.
Suggested reading (English · Square Enix Books): Season 2 ends at Ep 24 (overall Ep 48). Continue with Vol. 5.
The original light novel is still ongoing; Vol. 16 is the latest as of October 2026.
Print: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 16.
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