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The Apothecary Diaries Watch Order
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Also known as Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, Dược sư tự sự
The Apothecary Diaries watch order covers two 24-episode seasons plus the Maomao no Hitorigoto shorts and the newest Season 3, so you can follow Maomao's palace mysteries in the correct order. Begin with the first season's Episodes 1-24, then watch the short recap-style Maomao no Hitorigoto before moving into the second season's Episodes 1-24. The Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season shorts follow, and the run continues into Season 3 and its Part 2 as they release. The Hitorigoto shorts are light bonus recaps that sit best after their corresponding season rather than between the main episodes. If you are wondering where to start, begin at Episode 1 of the first season. This page keeps both full seasons, the ONA shorts, and the ongoing third season sequenced so you always know where each piece fits and can track your progress through the mystery-drama in the intended chronological order.
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New season airing — start hereEpisode 6 · The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Watch Season 1 (24 episodes, October 2023) and Season 2 (24, January 2025) in order. Season 3 began on 2 October 2026 and is still airing, and a Part 2 is listed for April 2027.
Checked October 2026
Chronological order
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The Apothecary Diaries
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1–24
Start here. Season 1 (24 episodes) — watch in simple release order; there are no out-of-order entries.
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Maomao no Hitorigoto
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Maomao no HitorigotoOptional
Optional. 'Maomao no Hitorigoto' — short companion ONA shorts that aired alongside Season 1. Skippable side extras.
ONA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1–24
Season 2 — continues directly after Season 1.
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Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd SeasonOptional
Optional. Second batch of the 'Maomao no Hitorigoto' companion shorts. Skippable.
2 people are here, including Ashad and AlphonseONA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
#5 · 1 entry
- 5The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Season 3 — the continuation after Season 2.
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Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2
Season 3 Part 2 — the back half of Season 3. Watch last.
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More on where to start
Checked October 2026
The Maomao no Hitorigoto shorts are optional extras that ran alongside each season.
AniList also lists a film, The Late Lady's Treasure, for December 2026; it is not on this page.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1–24 (The Apothecary Diaries).
- What to skip
- 2 entries are optional: Maomao no Hitorigoto and Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Maomao no Hitorigoto. Optional.
- Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season. Optional.
The correct order to watch The Apothecary Diaries, as one listShowHide
Watch The Apothecary Diaries in this order. 6 entries, chronological.
- The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 1–24
- Maomao no Hitorigoto (ONA) — optional
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Episodes 1–24
- Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (ONA) — optional
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
- Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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The Apothecary Diaries watch order FAQ
What order should I watch The Apothecary Diaries in?
Watch Season 1 (24 episodes, October 2023) and Season 2 (24, January 2025) in order. Season 3 began on 2 October 2026 and is still airing, and a Part 2 is listed for April 2027. The Maomao no Hitorigoto shorts are optional extras that ran alongside each season. AniList also lists a film, The Late Lady's Treasure, for December 2026; it is not on this page.
Do I need the Maomao no Hitorigoto shorts?
No. They are short companion ONA episodes that aired alongside the seasons (24 episodes in October 2023 and 24 in January 2025). They are optional and have no story you need.
Is Season 3 finished?
No. Season 3 started on 2 October 2026 and AniList lists it as still releasing; the 12-episode Part 2 is listed for April 2027. Episode counts for both come from AniList.
What is the chronological order of The Apothecary Diaries?
Start with Episodes 1–24 (The Apothecary Diaries), then continue with Maomao no Hitorigoto, Episodes 1–24 (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2), Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, and Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2. The full The Apothecary Diaries watch order on this page has 6 entries across 6 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of The Apothecary Diaries?
The Apothecary Diaries aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1–24 (The Apothecary Diaries).
How many episodes is The Apothecary Diaries?
The Apothecary Diaries has 72 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 ONAs.
Can I skip anything in The Apothecary Diaries?
Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Maomao no Hitorigoto and Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is The Apothecary Diaries finished?
Not yet. The Apothecary Diaries is still airing. This order is updated by the community as new seasons, movies, and specials come out. Track it to get notified when the order changes.
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