The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure Releases Maomao and Jinshi Character Trailer

The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure has released a new character trailer for Maomao and Jinshi ahead of the film’s December 11, 2026 premiere in Japan. The video is the first in a four-day series of character promotional videos being released for the upcoming movie.

The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure Trailer

Norihiro Naganuma directs the film, with TOHO Animation STUDIO handling animation production. Crunchyroll recently announced the acquisition of the North American and worldwide distribution rights for the film. The movie is the first theatrical feature in The Apothecary Diaries franchise and features a new mystery written by original series creator Natsu Hyuga.

The official film synopsis states that the emperor gives Jinshi an order to grant the final wish of a concubine who passed away five years ago by returning her to her homeland. Jinshi examines the remains and discovers they are in pristine condition, appearing as if she were still alive. To solve the mystery, 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 where Maomao is excited to see unfamiliar herbs and medicines, but tensions are high due to pirates seeking the treasure hidden by their late leader. On the day of the concubine’s funeral, a huge incident occurs, triggering a chain of events that nobody could see coming.

The series is serialized by Shunfunotomo and has two manga adaptations: one written by Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage, and another written and illustrated by Minoji Kurata. J-Novel Club publishes the novel in English, while Square Enix publishes the manga. The franchise recently announced its first live-action series adaptation and first console game.

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The official website for the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's manga revealed the main cast and a key visual. The anime series will premiere in 2027. Voice actors Rina Kawaguchi, known for Witch Watch, and Tomoya Itou, known for Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru, are starring as Noa Saotome and Rihito Ootsuka, respectively.

Shinsuke Yanagi, known for Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun and Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta, is directing the anime at feel., with Keiichirou Oochi, known for 5-toubun no Hanayome and Kanojo mo Kanojo, handling the series composition. Yumiko Yamamoto, known for Shichisei no Subaru and Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld, is designing the characters.

Akiyama began publishing the comedy manga in Weekly Young Jump magazine in July 2023. Shueisha released the 11th volume on July 17, with the 12th volume scheduled for an October 19 release. A promotional video was released to commemorate the release of the first volume in October 2023, featuring voice actors Mayu Yoshioka, known for Wake Up, Girls!, and Kengo Kawanishi, known for 3-Gatsu no Lion, as Noa Saotome and Rihito Ootsuka, respectively. The series was nominated in the 10th Next Manga Awards and came 8th in the print category.