On Friday, November 3, 2023, Crunchyroll made an exciting announcement regarding the English dub release date and cast for the highly anticipated “The Apothecary Diaries” anime series. This revelation has sparked immense enthusiasm among fans, especially given the series’ popularity during the Fall 2023 season.
English Dub Details

In addition to the cast unveiling, the English-dubbed version of “The Apothecary Diaries” anime also disclosed key staff members and premiere information. Crunchyroll confirmed that the first three dubbed episodes will premiere on the same day, aligning with the original Japanese release schedule for the series.
Japanese Premiere Success:
The “The Apothecary Diaries” anime made its Japanese debut on Saturday, October 21, and quickly garnered acclaim from both Japanese and international audiences. The series’ captivating storyline and engaging characters have maintained the enthusiasm of viewers, with the fourth episode already released and the fifth episode on the horizon.
English Dub Premiere Date:
According to Crunchyroll, the English-dubbed version of “The Apothecary Diaries” will begin streaming on the platform on Saturday, November 4, 2023. As previously mentioned, the first three episodes of the English dub will be available on the same day, mirroring the original Japanese release.
English Dub Cast and Crew:
- Director: Shawn Gann
- Producer: Colleen Clinkenbeard
- Script Writers: Kieran Flitton and Clayton Browning
- ADR Mix: William Dewell
- ADR Engineers: Tina Son and Katie Saltkill
- English Cast:
- Emi Lo as Maomao
- Kaiji Tang as Jinshi
- Molly Zhang as Gyokuyō
- Trina Nishimura as Lihua
- Bree Han as Xiaolan
- Monica Rial as Ah-Duo/Narrator
- Alex Hom as Gaoshun
- Jim Foronda as Guen
- Stephen Miller as Luomen
- Giovannie Cruz as Hongniang
- Kelsey Maher as Yinghua
- Ciarán Strange as Pairin
- Monica Flatley as Joka
- Rebecca Danae as Meimei
- Alex Mai as Emperor
- Sarah Roach as Fuyō
- Kelly Greenshield as Guiyuan
- Naya Moreno as Ailan
Anime Production Team:
- Director: Norihiro Naganuma
- Studios: TOHO animation and OLM
- Assistant Director: Akinori Fudesaka
- Character Designer: Yukiko Nakatani
- Sound Director: Shoji Hata
- Music Composers: Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Arisa Okehazama
- Opening Theme: “Hana ni Natte” by Ryokuoshoku Shakai
- Ending Theme: “Aikotoba” by Aina The End
The English dub of “The Apothecary Diaries” is set to offer fans an exciting new way to experience this captivating series, and its release on Crunchyroll is highly anticipated.




