Apothecary Diaries Tops BookLive Fall 2026 Poll Again
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked first in BookLive's fall 2026 adaptation poll, with Firefly's Wedding second and anime taking nine of the top ten spots.
The Apothecary Diaries has once again claimed the top spot in BookLive's annual poll of media adaptations readers are most looking forward to, according to cbr.com. The survey, titled "Recommended Media Adaptations to Watch in Fall 2026," drew responses from 1,153 registered users and saw anime adaptations dominate, taking nine of the top ten positions.
Season 3 of The Apothecary Diaries ranked first, marking the second consecutive year the series has led the poll. The new season is set to air in two cours, with the first cour scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2026.
Firefly's Wedding placed second in the rankings and is slated to debut on October 9, 2026. Other titles in the top ten include The Ramparts of Ice, Magic Knight Rayearth, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Ranma 1/2, and Tokyo Revengers.
The franchise is also expanding to theaters: The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret Treasure of the Deceased Consort, the series' first animated film, is scheduled to begin its theatrical run in Japan on December 11, 2026.
Quick answers
What ranked first in BookLive's fall 2026 poll?
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ranked first, topping the poll for the second consecutive year.
When does The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiere?
Cour 1 is slated to premiere on October 2, 2026, with the season airing in two cours.
When does The Apothecary Diaries film release?
The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret Treasure of the Deceased Consort is scheduled to begin its theatrical run in Japan on December 11, 2026.