The Secret of the Deceased Concubine - A New Trailer for the Full-Length "The Apothecary Diaries" Has Been Released

Maomao and Jinshi must find out why the woman's body has not decomposed even five years after her death.

The creators of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Lady's Treasure" have released a character trailer dedicated to Maomao, Jinshi, and their companions. This is the first of four videos that will be released daily from October 11 to 14.

According to the plot, the emperor entrusts Jinshi with fulfilling the last will of a concubine who died five years ago and transporting her remains to her homeland. However, the woman's body has not changed at all over these years — she looks as if she is still alive. To unravel this mystery, Jinshi, along with Maomao, travels to the southern province of Binan, where they encounter pirates searching for a treasure hidden by their deceased leader. And on the day of the concubine's funeral, an incident occurs that triggers a chain of unforeseen events.

The original story for the full-length film was conceived by light novel author Natsu Hyuga. TOHO Animation STUDIO is handling the production, and Norihiro Nagamuma is directing. The Japanese premiere will take place on December 11, 2026. Crunchyroll will handle international distribution, but release dates outside of Japan have not yet been announced.