The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure Movie Unveils New Trailer, Kenshi Yonezu as Theme Song Artist
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure movie revealed a main trailer and a key visual ahead of the December 11 release date in Japan. Kenshi Yonezu is performing the theme song.
The movie will center around a journey Maomao and Jinshi take to return the remains of a concubine who passed away some time ago to her hometown. However, there is a deeper mystery at play. Mariya Ise joins the cast as Muqing, who might hold the key to solving the big secret. Norihiro Naganuma is directing the movie at TOHO animation STUDIO. Crunchyroll licensed the movie for theatrical release outside of Asia.
The move was announced alongside the third season of the TV anime, which is currently airing.
The Apothecary Diaries anime adapts the light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. The series has two manga adaptations: one by Nekokurage (artist) in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine and another by Minoji Kurata in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X.
The anime adaptation, produced by Toho Animation Studio and OLM, premiered in 2023. The second season premiered in January 2025. The series will also get its first original movie this December.
Crunchyroll describes the plot:
Maomao 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!
Source: Official Website
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