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ConfirmedUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 9 sources

The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother Game Announced

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The Apothecary Diaries is getting its first console and PC mystery game, titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. Featuring an original story by series author Natsu Hyuuga, the game is scheduled for early 2027, with a subsequent report pointing to a March 18, 2027 release across four platforms.

First Console and PC Game Revealed

News outlets including Anime News Network, IGN India, and AnimeTV reported in September 2026 that the franchise is getting its first console and PC video game, titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother.

Described by Anime News Network and Gizmodo as a cozy mystery game, the project marks the first time the hit series has been adapted for consoles. ComicBook.com also noted that a trailer was released alongside the September 2026 announcement.

Original Story Supervised by Natsu Hyuuga

Rather than simply retelling events from the existing anime seasons, The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will feature an original story.

According to Anime Corner and Japan Anime News, original creator Natsu Hyuuga is credited with writing and supervising the new story for the game. Specific plot details, character rosters, and gameplay mechanics beyond the mystery genre are not known yet from these initial reports.

Release Window and Platforms

Initial announcements in September 2026 gave the game an early 2027 launch window for consoles and PC, with Comic Book Resources specifically confirming a Nintendo Switch release.

A later report from shattered.io in October 2026 stated that the game will launch on March 18, 2027, across four platforms. Aside from PC and Nintendo Switch, the exact names of the other two platforms are not specified in the available reports.

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