The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure Reveals Three New Character Trailers With Additional Cast

The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure has completed its four-day series of character promotional videos, introducing the Bi clan, the Kajadan pirates, and key original characters Ruòqíng and Yinshan ahead of the film’s December 11, 2026 Japanese theatrical release.

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

The second character PV, released on October 12, focuses on the Bi clan, who rule Binan-shu, the southern province where much of the film’s story takes place. New cast members include Mariya Ise as Mu Qing, Nobuo Tobita as Birou, Kumiko Watanabe as Qiuyu, and Hirofumi Nojima as Bisen.

The third PV, released on October 13, introduces the Kajadan, a group of pirates searching for treasure hidden by their former leader. Kensho Ono voices current leader Suija, with Ryota Takeuchi as Eisho and Jiro Saito as Kaja.

The fourth and final PV introduces Ruòqíng and Yinshan. Ruòqíng is the mid-ranking consort who died in the rear palace five years before the events of the film, while Yinshan previously served as her head maid. Miyuki Sawashiro voices Ruòqíng, with Ai Mikami as Yinshan. Both characters were created for the movie.

The official film synopsis reads:

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.

You can also watch the main trailer for the film:

Natsu Hyuga writes the The Apothecary Diaries light novel, with illustrations by Toko Shino. The series is serialized by Shunfunotomo. The series has 2 manga adaptations, one written by Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage, and one written and illustrated by Minoji Kurata.

J-Novel Club is publishing the novel in English, while Squre Enix is publishing the manga. The story follows Maomao, a young apothecary who ends up getting sold to the emperor’s palace as a lowly servant. She’s not the type of character who can just stay obedient, so she ends up helping Jinshi, the handsome official at the palace.

The franchise recently also announced its first live-action series adaptation, as well as the first console game. The Failure at God School, a manga with story written by Natsu Hyuga, also recently announced an anime adaptation.

Source: TOHO Official YouTube
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