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Apothecary Diaries Film Drops Fourth Character Trailer

The Late Lady's Treasure reveals two original characters, Ruòqíng and Yinshan, in its fourth character trailer, ahead of a December 11, 2026 Japan release.

The official website for The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure posted the film's fourth character trailer, introducing two original characters, Ruòqíng and Yinshan.

Miyuki Sawashiro voices Ruòqíng, a mid-rank consort who died in the inner palace five years ago. Ai Mikami plays Yinshan, who once served as Ruòqíng's head maid.

The trailer is the fourth in a run of four consecutive daily character trailers for the film.

The film is scheduled to open in Japan on December 11, 2026. Crunchyroll will release it in theaters across North America and worldwide at a later date, to be announced.

About the film

The movie is the first anime film in the series and is based on a concept from series creator Natsu Hyuuga. Norihiro Naganuma directs at TOHO Animation STUDIO. The original light novels are written by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino, and published in Japan by Shufunotomo under its Hero Bunko imprint.

Quick answers

When does The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure release in Japan?

The film is scheduled for release in Japan on December 11, 2026.

Who voices Ruòqíng and who plays Yinshan?

Miyuki Sawashiro is cast as Ruòqíng, and Ai Mikami is cast as Yinshan. Both are original characters created for the film.

Will the film be released outside Japan?

Crunchyroll will release the film in theaters across North America and worldwide. A release date has not yet been announced.

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