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The Apothecary Diaries Season 3: Release Schedule and Streaming Guide

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered on October 2, 2026, following official trailer announcements in August 2026. New episodes roll out weekly on Crunchyroll, while Netflix carries the fall season in select regions. As of mid-November 2026, coverage has tracked the broadcast through Episode 8, though the total episode count for the season is not known yet from the available reports.

Premiere Date and Pre-Release Announcements

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 officially debuted on October 2, 2026. The premiere date, along with additional cast members and the opening song, was unveiled in a trailer covered by Anime News Network and Crunchyroll on August 15, 2026. The specific names of the cast members and the opening song title are not detailed in these reports.

Ahead of the fall premiere, ComicBook.com reported on August 22, 2026, that a new trailer confirmed the Crunchyroll release date. On September 30, 2026, Crunchyroll published the exact release date and premiere time for the season, while Comic Book Resources also covered the Episode 1 release date and time on September 28, 2026.

Weekly Episode Rollout and Schedule

Following the October 2 launch, multiple outlets tracked the weekly release schedule throughout October 2026. Comic Book Resources and IMDb published release date, time, and preview guides for Episode 2 around October 5, Episode 3 between October 10 and October 12, and Episode 5 on October 26, alongside general schedule overviews in late October.

The rollout continued into November 2026. The Review Geek covered the Episode 6 release schedule on November 6. Coverage for Episode 7, including a first look, appeared across Comic Basics, Comic Book Resources, and Business Upturn between November 6 and November 12. By November 13, 2026, GamesRadar+, Final Weapon, and Comic Basics published release and time guides for Episode 8. The exact broadcast clock times and the total number of episodes planned for Season 3 are not known yet from the provided sources.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll and Netflix Availability

Crunchyroll serves as the primary streaming platform mentioned across pre-release trailers and weekly episode guides, including the Episode 8 schedule covered by GamesRadar+ on November 13, 2026.

Netflix also streams Season 3, though availability is limited by region. On September 13, 2026, ComicBook.com reported that Season 3 was coming to Netflix in the fall, noting that it would not be available for everyone. Radio Times also included both Crunchyroll and Netflix in its October 2, 2026 release schedule guide. Which specific countries have Netflix access is not stated in the cited reports.

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