The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure is heading to cinemas internationally. Crunchyroll has acquired North American and worldwide rights, excluding Asia but including India, with Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment handling distribution.

The franchise’s first anime film opens in Japan on December 11. North American and other international release dates, along with ticket information, will be announced later.

Based on a concept by series creator Natsu Hyuuga, the feature is directed by Norihiro Naganuma at TOHO Animation STUDIO.

The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure

The film’s official synopsis introduces the mystery:

Tasked by the emperor with returning a concubine to her homeland five years after her death, Jinshi discovers that her remains are inexplicably preserved. He brings Maomao to Binan-shu, a southern province governed by the Bi clan, to investigate.

Their destination is a thriving city on the water, filled with unfamiliar herbs and medicines that capture Maomao’s attention. But pirates searching for their late leader’s hidden treasure have put the region on edge. When a major incident unfolds during the concubine’s funeral, the pair find themselves caught in a mystery that reaches far beyond the journey they expected.

The original novels are written by Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino, with Japanese publication through Shufunotomo’s Hero Bunko imprint. J-Novel Club releases the English digital edition, while Square Enix publishes the English print edition.

Season 3 began its first cour on October 2, 2026, with a second cour scheduled for April 2027. Akinori Fudesaka directs at OLM, assisted by Wataru Nakagawa. Norihiro Naganuma handles series composition, with scripts by Yuko Kakkihara, Misuzu Chiba and Hitomi Ogawa, character designs by Yukiko Nakatani, and music by Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin and Arisa Okehazama.

The first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, followed by Season 2 from January to July 2025. Crunchyroll streams the anime series.