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The Apothecary Diaries Watch Order
The The Apothecary Diaries franchise runs to six entries — four TV series and two OVAs and specials — spanning 2023 to 2027, 96 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with The Apothecary Diaries (2023) and work down.
- Entries6
- Episodes96
- TV series4
- Films0
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | The Apothecary Diaries Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Watch on Crunchyroll Netflix +1 | TV | 2023 | 24 |
| 2 |  | Maomao no Hitorigoto Watch on YouTube | ONA | 2023 | 24 |
| 3 |  | The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season Watch on Crunchyroll Netflix | TV | 2025 | 24 |
| 4 |  | Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season Watch on YouTube | ONA | 2025 | 24 |
| 5 |  | The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season | TV | 2026 | — |
| 6 |  | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2 | TV | 2027 | — |
Where to watch The Apothecary Diaries
No single service carries all of it — the most any one has is 2 of the 6 entries. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
The Apothecary Diaries (2023) is the earliest entry. 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…
What to watch after The Apothecary Diaries
517 people who watched The Apothecary Diaries recommend Raven of the Inner Palace as the next thing — more than any other title. These are votes cast by viewers on AniList, not genre matches:
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Frequently asked
How many episodes of The Apothecary Diaries are there?
The Apothecary Diaries has 96 episodes across 4 TV series.
How many The Apothecary Diaries entries are there?
6 in total: 4 TV series, 0 films, and 2 OVAs and specials.
What order should I watch The Apothecary Diaries in?
Release order works for The Apothecary Diaries — start with The Apothecary Diaries (2023) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the The Apothecary Diaries films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
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