Crunchyroll Brings The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure To Screens
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Thomas Storai 
The first feature film in The Apothecary Diaries franchise, The Late Lady’s Treasure, tells a brand-new story by series creator Hyuganatsu and is coming to Crunchyroll!
Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that it has acquired the North American and worldwide rights (excluding Asia but including India) for the mystery anime feature film The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the film.
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure is a brand new mystery from The Apothecary Diaries series creator Hyuganatsu, and the first film in the popular anime franchise. Norihiro Naganuma directs the film, with animation by TOHO Animation STUDIO.
A LEGENDARY STORY
The popular mystery series follows Maomao, a young woman obsessed with medicine and poisons. After being kidnapped and sold as a lowly servant at the emperor’s palace, she soon gets caught up in political schemes and medical mysteries, and catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 premiered in October 2023 and Season 2 in January 2025, with Season 3 recently premiering on Crunchyroll on 2nd October. All three seasons are available on Crunchyroll.
SYNOPSIS
The curtains rise on a new mystery surrounding a secret treasure hidden in a city on the water. The emperor gives Jinshi an order. He must grant the final wish of a concubine who passed away five years ago by returning her to her homeland. In order to return her to her family, Jinshi examines the remains, only to discover that they’re in pristine condition. She’s beautiful, as if she were still alive. To solve the mystery of the remains, Jinshi drags Maomao along on a journey to Binan-shu, the southern province ruled by the Bi clan. They arrive at a bustling city on the water. Maomao is excited to see herbs and medicines she has never seen before, but tensions are high in the area, as pirates are viciously trying to find the treasure their late leader hid away.
“I hope nothing happens…”
Jinshi’s premonition comes true. On the day of the concubine’s funeral, a huge incident occurs, triggering a chain of events that nobody could see coming.
Stay tuned for more announcements about the film’s release, including release dates. Be sure to check back with Future of the Force for all the latest anime news, trailers, reviews, and updates from Crunchyroll. Your next great anime adventure is always just around the corner!
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