The creditless opening (NCOP) video for the TV anime Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) Season 3, Cour 1 has been officially released ahead of the series’ premiere.
Creditless OP — Yorushika Track, Directed by Nakata Ayaka
The opening sequence is set to 「雲を抜け風下へ私だけ」(Kumo wo Nuke Kazashimo e Watashi Dake) by Yorushika. The visuals are filled with subtle hints alluding to the journey of Maomao and Jinshi. Animation director Nakata Ayaka, who also helmed the Season 2 opening, returns to direct the sequence once again.
It was also announced that the creditless ending (NCED) video will be released on YouTube at midnight on October 3, 2026, immediately following the broadcast of the first episode.
4-Volume Blu-ray Set Starting February 2027
The Season 3 Blu-ray will be released in four volumes, beginning on February 17, 2027, with subsequent volumes to follow. Key details include:
- Limited first-press editions featuring a special slipcase (三方背) and an original illustration digipak
- A booklet included with every volume
- Unique bonus items per volume, such as a book cover and a mini art book
- Volume 4 will include footage of the staged reading performance held at the TV Anime “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” Special Event — Summer Garden Party 2026, which took place on August 17, 2026
About the Series
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto follows Maomao, a young girl working as a poison taster, who applies her sharp intellect to solve a series of mysterious cases in the imperial court and beyond. Yuki Aoi voices the lead character.
Broadcast Information (Season 3, Cour 1 — Autumn 2026)
- Nippon TV network (30 stations): Every Friday at 23:00, from October 2, 2026
- BS Nippon TV: Every Saturday at 23:00, from October 3, 2026
- AT-X: Every Saturday at 23:00, from October 3, 2026
- Animax: Every Saturday at 20:30, from October 3, 2026
- Movie Channel NECO: Every Wednesday at 23:30, from October 7, 2026
Streaming is available on numerous platforms including ABEMA, Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, DMM TV, dアニメストア, FOD, Lemino, and more.
Cast & Staff
Main Cast
- Maomao: Yuki Aoi
- Jinshi: Otsuka Takehiro
- Gaoshun: Konishi Katsuyuki
- Masan: Tachibana Ryumaru
- Luoban: Toyonaga Toshiyuki
- Lukan: Uchiyama Koki
- Zhao Yu: Fujiwara Natsumi
- Bai Niangniang: Ueda Reina
- Narrator: Shimamoto Sumi
Key Staff
- Original Work: Hinata Natsu (Hero Bunko / Imagica Infos)
- Original Character Design: Shino Toko
- Director: Fudesaka Akinori
- Assistant Director: Nakagawa Ko
- Series Composition: Naganuma Norihiro
- Character Design: Nakatani Yukiko
- Music: Kanmae Satoru, Kevin Penkin, Okehazama Arisa
- Animation Production: OLM
(แชร์แล้วไปกดรับที่หน้าภารกิจ · วันละ 1 lần)
