TOHO Animation has released a character promotion video for the upcoming film The Apothecary Diaries: The Treasure of the Late Empress, based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuuga and Nekokurage. The video introduces the new characters Luochin and Yinxiang, alongside the announcement of their voice cast.
Roles of Miyuki Sawashiro and Ai Minami
Miyuki Sawashiro will play Luochin, a mid-level consort who passed away five years ago, with a final wish for her remains to be returned to her hometown. Ai Minami will portray Yinxiang, Luochin’s former maid who now assists Muqing, a member of the Bi household.
The film features a new story by series creator Natsu Hyuuga, depicting the journey of protagonists Maomao and Jinshi as they return the remains of the deceased consort to her birthplace.
Additional Cast and Story Details
The cast includes Mariya Ise as Muqing, a son of the Bi family, Nobuo Tobita as Bilu, the head of the Bi family, and Kumiko Watanabe as his wife Xu. Kenjiro Tsuda joins as Suijia, a former river pirate leader, and Shiro Saito will voice the late leader Suika.
The film is set to release on December 11, with Crunchyroll acquiring global distribution rights excluding North America and Asia. More details are to be announced later. Additionally, the third season of the television anime has begun airing, having premiered on October 2 in Nippon TV’s 'Friday Anime Night' slot.
About the Original Novel and Manga Adaptation
The original story started in 2011 on the website Shousetsuka ni Narou and transitioned to commercial publication in August 2014. In 2017, a manga adaptation by Nekokurage began serialization in Monthly Big Gangan, with the English version published by Square Enix in the United States.
