The Apothecary Diaries watch order
Updated October 2026 · 6 seasons and 1 movie · in release order
Short answer
Watch The Apothecary Diaries in release order: The Apothecary Diaries → The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 → The Apothecary Diaries Season 3.
3
in the main story: 3 seasons
60
episodes
~24 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 2 seasons (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is airing now. Next: The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure (2026), Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2 (2027).
Release order
- 1
The Apothecary DiariesMain storyTV · Fall 2023 · 24 ep · ~9 hours · score 4.4/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix
- 2
Maomao no HitorigotoSide story · optional, after The Apothecary DiariesONA · Fall 2023 · 24 ep · ~50 minutes · score 3.3/5
- 3
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2Main storyTV · Winter 2025 · 24 ep · ~9.5 hours · score 4.4/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix
- 4
Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd SeasonSide story · optional, after The Apothecary Diaries Season 2ONA · Winter 2025 · 24 ep · ~50 minutes · score 3.4/5
- 5
TV · Fall 2026 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 4.3/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix
- 6
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure Upcoming · 2026Side story · optional, after The Apothecary Diaries Season 3Movie · Fall 2026 · score 5.0/5
- 7
TV · Spring 2027 · 12 ep
How long is The Apothecary Diaries?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 3 seasons | 60 | about 24 hours |
| Everything released | 5 seasons | 108 | about 25 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries is officially on Crunchyroll and Netflix (3 of 7) and Hulu (1 of 7), counting its 7 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch The Apothecary Diaries has the full list, free options included.
Is The Apothecary Diaries finished?
No. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 is airing right now, and The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2 are announced.
Do I need to watch the The Apothecary Diaries movies and OVAs?
Optional: Maomao no Hitorigoto, Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season.
How many episodes does The Apothecary Diaries have?
The main story is 60 episodes over 3 seasons, about 24 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 108 episodes (about 25 hours).
Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Related manga
- The Apothecary Diaries Manga · 2017
- The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes from the Inner Palace Manga · 2017
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.