Apothecary Diaries-wrapped Yamanote Line train to run from November 13
The 11-car train carries five seasonal visuals pairing Maomao, Jinshi, Basen and Lahan with Ibaraki attractions, according to animeanime.jp.
A JR Yamanote Line train wrapped with collaboration visuals from The Apothecary Diaries and Ibaraki Prefecture will begin running on November 13, 2026, according to animeanime.jp. The service is scheduled to continue until November 26, 2026.
The 11-car train will display five visuals on both sides of the cars: spring, summer, autumn, winter and a key visual. The artwork features Maomao, Jinshi, Basen and Lahan alongside seasonal attractions of Ibaraki, including flowers, nature, food, festivals and activities.
Ibaraki Prefecture is running the collaboration as part of its tourism promotion under the concept "IBARAKI is Blossoming". The prefecture is also holding a stamp rally, AR photo spots and sales of original goods using newly drawn illustrations.
The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, published by IMAGICA Infos under Hero Bunko, has surpassed 57 million copies in circulation worldwide. The anime's first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, and the second from January to July 2025.
A film, The Apothecary Diaries: The Movie, with an original story conceived by author Hyuga Natsu, is set to open on December 11.
Quick answers
When does the Apothecary Diaries Yamanote Line train run?
It runs from November 13 to November 26, 2026.
Which characters appear on the train wrap?
The visuals feature Maomao, Jinshi, Basen and Lahan, shown with Ibaraki's seasonal attractions.
What else is part of the Ibaraki collaboration?
A stamp rally, AR photo spots and sales of original goods using newly drawn illustrations.