The Apothecary Diaries season 2, episode 19 is scheduled to air on May 23, 2025. Originally expected to premiere on May 16, the episode was postponed by one week due to a special live program that took over the anime’s usual time slot on Japanese TV.
When Does The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, Episode 19
This break was not caused by any production issues but rather due to outside programming priorities on the broadcasting channels, such as Nippon Television and others. According to ScreenRant, he special live program featured the male voice cast and was announced on the anime’s official social media. Fans had to wait an extra week before the story continued, which was particularly noticeable as the plot was reaching an intense and suspenseful point.
International viewers can watch episode 19 on Crunchyroll approximately two and a half hours after the Japanese broadcast, now on May 23, 2025.
What is The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 About?
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 continues to follow Maomao, a sharp-witted young woman trained as an apothecary, as she navigates life within the imperial palace during an alternate Ming dynasty setting. This season deepens the intrigue surrounding palace politics, mysterious illnesses, and secret plots, all while showcasing Maomao’s unique skills in medicine and investigation. The story balances moments of quiet daily life, such as Maomao’s role as a food taster and her interactions with various palace figures, with escalating tensions and complex relationships among the concubines and their attendants. Without revealing spoilers, this season builds on Maomao’s clever problem-solving and keen observations as she uncovers hidden dangers and unravels conspiracies behind the palace walls.
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The Schedule
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 consists of 24 episodes airing weekly on Fridays, starting from January 10, 2025. The schedule runs consecutively with episodes released every Friday through June 20, 2025. The full airing dates are as follows: Episodes 1 to 18 aired from January 10 to May 9, 2025, episode 19 on May 23, and the season concludes with episode 24 on June 20, 2025. The dubbed versions are released two weeks after the original Japanese broadcast, extending into early July 2025. The series is available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix, depending on the region.
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