The opening theme for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, “Hyakka Ryouran” by Lilas Ikuta, was released in English as “In Bloom” on September 5. The 2-minute, 59-second track is available on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Check out “In Bloom” by Lilas Ikuta on these services.
Lilas Ikuta is credited as the main artist and composer, recording the song at Metropolis Studios in London, UK. Shuya Yamamoto served as producer, KOHD arranged the track, and Konnie Aoki handled the translation. The original Japanese version has garnered over 17 million views on YouTube across official releases, while the Spotify version boasts nearly 40 million listens.
The Apothecary Diaries anime will return with a sequel to Season 2, though the release date remains unconfirmed. Updates on the sequel may be shared at The Apothecary Diaries Special Event ~Summer Garden Party 2026~, featuring voice actors Aoi Yuki (Maomao) and Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi). In the meantime, you can explore Anime Corner’s interview with Yuki and Asami Seto (Shisui) or check out the Reasons Why I Love “Hitorigoto” by Omoinotake (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Ending Song), written by guest author Luke So.
Crunchyroll first streamed both seasons of The Apothecary Diaries, describing the anime series:
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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