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Light novel

The Apothecary Diaries

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  • Ongoing
  • 16 volumes
  • Anime 3 TV season(s)

Where to watch

Official services only. Availability changes, so we note when we checked. Checked 10/22/2026

Status and length

Original
Light novel, Ongoing, 16 volumes
Anime
3 TV season(s), latest 2026

Watch order

  1. TV anime season 12023, 24 episodesThrough volume 2
  2. TV anime season 22025, 24 episodesThrough volume 4
  3. TV anime season 32026

Continue in the source

Picks up after TV anime season 2

Volume 5

Season 3 has been airing since October 2026, so the volume to pick up from will change once it ends.

Source, Checked 10/22/2026

Why we recommend it

Maomao, a girl well versed in medicinal herbs and poisons, is sold into service as a maid in the inner palace and solves mysteries at court. Cases resolved in a single chapter unfold alongside conspiracies spanning several volumes, while the subtle tension between her and Jinshi adds to the appeal.

Romance where the wait is the funWon by wits, not power

It may not be for you if

Mysteries and court politics take center stage, while the romance develops very slowly. If romance is your main draw, the wait may leave you restless.

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