Fans of The Apothecary Diaries have another reason to look forward to 2027. The popular mystery series is expanding into the gaming world with a new title, The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, which is scheduled to launch in early 2027.
Adding to the excitement, the upcoming game will feature an original story concept from series creator Natsu Hyuuga, giving fans a new mystery set within the world of the franchise.
The Apothecary Diaries Gets an Original Game Story
The upcoming title will introduce a new storyline inspired by the world of The Apothecary Diaries. While specific gameplay details have yet to be revealed, the game’s original story concept comes directly from Natsu Hyuuga, the author behind the original light novel series.
The franchise follows Maomao, an apothecary’s daughter with an intense fascination with medicines, poisons and solving unusual mysteries. Her sharp observational skills repeatedly draw her into complicated incidents within the imperial palace.
She is joined by Jinshi, a charismatic and enigmatic eunuch whose connection to the imperial court frequently places him at the centre of Maomao’s investigations.
Together, the pair become involved in a variety of mysterious cases, blending palace intrigue, medicine and detective-style storytelling.
The Apothecary Diaries Has Become a Global Hit
The original novels are written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino. The franchise has continued to grow internationally and has now surpassed 57 million copies in circulation worldwide.
Its popularity has also expanded beyond the novels, with the anime adaptation helping introduce Maomao and Jinshi’s story to an even wider audience.
Season 3 Is Coming in 2026
The anime’s story will continue with Season 3, which is planned as a split two-cour season.
The first cour is scheduled to begin airing in October 2026, while the second cour is expected to arrive in April 2027.
This means fans will have multiple new Apothecary Diaries projects to look forward to around the game’s release window.
A Theatrical Film Is Also on the Way
The franchise is also heading to cinemas. A new The Apothecary Diaries theatrical film is scheduled to open on December 11.
The movie will provide another opportunity for fans to experience the series’ distinctive combination of mystery, historical court intrigue and character-driven storytelling on the big screen.
Live-Action Adaptation Planned for 2028
The Apothecary Diaries is also making the jump to live-action.
A live-action drama starring Mana Ashida is scheduled to stream in 2028, further expanding the franchise beyond its original novels and anime adaptation.
What to Expect From The False Imperial Brother
With The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother scheduled for early 2027, the game is set to become another major addition to the growing franchise.
The involvement of Natsu Hyuuga is particularly notable, as the original story concept could offer fans a fresh mystery while retaining the investigative atmosphere and characters that made The Apothecary Diaries popular.
With a new game, the third anime season, a theatrical film and a live-action drama all in development, The Apothecary Diaries is entering one of its busiest periods yet. Fans of Maomao’s clever investigations and the imperial court’s secrets will have plenty of new content to anticipate over the next few years.
