The second Halloween-themed visual for " Maomao and Jinshi 's Halloween Banquet" has been released for the anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga , which originated on the novel submission website " Shosetsuka ni Naro ." Character visuals and mini voice dramas will be released over three consecutive days starting October 29th, and the second visual features Gao Shun and Ma Sen dressed as werewolves, the creatures they transform into on the full moon. The visual shows them setting out on a hunt, sporting sharp claws and fangs, fluffy ears, tails, and fur.
The light novel version of " The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagica Infos), and its comic adaptation has also gained popularity. The original series has sold over 40 million copies in total. The story is set in the glamorous harem of a certain continent, where Maomao, a poison taster, and the handsome harem manager, Jinshi, become embroiled in an incident that unfolds in a harem filled with conspiracies and rumors. The first season of the TV anime aired from October 2023 to March 2024, and the second season aired from January to July 2025.
It has also been announced that a third season of the TV anime and the first movie will be produced. The third season of the TV anime will be split into two seasons, with the first season airing on Nippon Television in October 2026 and the second season starting in April 2027. The movie will feature a completely new story with the original story concept by the original author, Natsu Hyuga, and will be released in December 2026.
