Fans of anime series are certainly familiar with one of the popular anime titles Kusuriya no Hitorigoto or “The Apothecary Diaries“. This anime, which is quite captivating for anime lovers, aired in 2023, with a fairly good rating. This makes fans hope for the presence of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2.
Of course, the question that is often asked is, will we see this Kusuriya no Hitorigoto later? Let’s find the answer by reading this article thoroughly.
Will There Be Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2?
Before being adapted into an anime, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto was originally a light novel series.
This light novel is the work of Natsu Hyuuga, while the anime version is produced by OLM studio, TOHO animation STUDIO.
Although the Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime series that aired on October 22, 2023 – March 24, 2024 has ended after 1 season with a total of 24 episodes, the story in the light novel series still continues to this day.
This raises hopes for a sequel or Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2.
There are several plausible reasons why fans of the Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime are expecting its continuation. The following is a summary of some of these reasons.
1. Popularity and Rating
One of the indicators of an anime’s success is its rating and popularity. If the rating is high enough, it means that the anime is indeed quality and worth watching.
This anime with the Drama, Mystery, Historical, Medical genre is able to attract the attention of many viewers, even those who were not too fond of anime before were interested in watching Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.
Based on the site MyAnimeList, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto received a rating of 8.90 out of 10.
This good enough rating and popularity is already a strong enough reason to continue the sequel.
2. Source Materials that are Still Available
Rating and popularity may not be the only reason for a production studio to make a sequel.
However, this Kusuriya no Hitorigoto light novel still has a lot of story material that is enough to be adapted into a sequel.
3. Sales in All Sectors
The last reason that might be taken into consideration to give birth to a sequel in the anime world is its fantastic sales figures.
If the sales of manga, anime DVDs, as well as revenues from various streaming platforms show positive results, it is very likely that the anime will get a follow-up season.
With impressive sales, both the writer and the production studio will make huge profits.
This is certainly an incentive to continue the story in the next season. There is potential for even greater profits from the sequel.
When is Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 Released?
The anime with the theme of a medicine doctor is very attractive to many viewers, and the ratings are very high.
After the success of the first season of 24 episodes, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 was officially confirmed.
The high enthusiasm of the audience about this anime makes many eagerly await the sequel. A poster about Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 was released along with a promotional video.
The poster informs us that “the second season will be broadcast in 2025”. Yup, that’s right we will be able to watch Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 in 2025.
However, there is no information about the date, number of episodes, and other information about it. So let’s wait together for the release date.
In addition to the poster, there is information about the sequel to Kusuriya no Hitorigoto in a video below this article.
It won’t be long before we see the sequel to Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. So let’s wait and watch together in 2025.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Characters & Voice Actors
Here are some of the characters in the Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime and their voice actors:
- Maomao (Yuuki Aoi)
- Jinshi (Ootsuka Takeo)
- Gyokuyou (Tanezaki Atsumi)
- Gaoshun (Konishi Katsuyuki)
Summary
Based on the explanation above, it can be concluded that Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 has been confirmed and will soon be released in 2025.
But the information that can be obtained at this time is still quite limited, there is no information about the number of episodes and other information.
So it is likely that currently this Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime sequel is in the production stage.
Let’s wait and hope that the sequel will get the same number of episodes as the first season, so that it will be longer when watching and more satisfied.
While waiting for the next season, it is highly recommended to read the main light novel, in order to get more detailed and interesting information that is usually not contained in the anime version, given the limited duration.
You can also re-watch the first season before watching the sequel, so that your memory is fresher and the story is more in-depth.
If there are any updates or official announcements regarding this Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime, the information will be announced again soon through this blog.
Stay tuned!
