Critically Acclaimed 2-Season Historic Drama Returns With Brand-New Release Mystery Fans Can’t Miss

Published Nov 10, 2026, 5:30 PM EST An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com. Historical and history-inspired storytelling has been enjoying a thrilling multimedia boom thanks to international output, impressive budgets, and award-winning performances. Although not set in a real-world context, The Apothecary Diaries' blend of medical mystery and palace intrigue in an Imperial China-inspired backdrop has captured the hearts and minds of fans worldwide. From top to bottom with its elegant production quality and lovable cast, the series is heading through season 3 in full force, but this latest release is perfect for fans and collectors alike, with season 2 now out on Blu-ray. Licensed by Crunchyroll, The Apothecary Diaries' latest Blu-ray box set for the complete season 2 is available via the Crunchyroll Store, Amazon, and other participating online and physical retailers as of November 10, 2026. The anime's critically acclaimed second season expands the political intrigue considerably, diving further into a plot against the central empire, teasing greater developments in the central romantic tension between dual protagonists Maomao and Jinshi. But as Maomao's new chapter has begun after her return to the pleasure district in season 3, while Jinshi expands his role while embracing the truth about his identity, it's the perfect time to recount everything from the past season with this latest release. Crunchyroll's Latest Release For The Apothecary Diaries Is Out Now Featuring all 24 episodes of season 2, The Apothecary Diaries season 2 Blu-ray is available now on all major retailers just shy of two years after their debut in January 2025. The season expanded the plot immensely, escalating new conflicts with a rising faction vying for control over the country, with more than a few plot twists seemingly separating Maomao and Jinshi by the end. Fans can pick this box set up for $60 USD, with the following product details for those curious to learn more: The Apothecary Diaries season 2's Blu-ray box set includes the following: Spoken Languages: English, Japanese Subtitle languages: English Included Episodes: 25-48 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Run Time: 600 Number of Discs: 4 Region: A, B Special Features: Promo Videos All 24 Mini Anime Episodes Textless Opening and Ending Songs In addition to the regular Blu-ray collection, in two weeks Crunchyroll's licensed Blu-rays will also launch a SteelBook edition, and only $4 more at $64 USD, coming November 24. It's got all the features of the regular edition, but with two added collectible art cards as well as the gorgeous collectible metal case entailed. Each edition also includes key features like textless openings and endings, as well as all 24 episodes of the mini anime, Maomao's Monologue. Tying in fun facts related to each episode of the anime, this will certainly be a pleasant sight for those perhaps used to delightful bite-sized segments between episodes like Black Clover's "Petit Clover" or "Go Go Igo" from Hikaru no Go. Crunchyroll Has A Bunch Of High-Profile Blu-rays Coming Before November Ends One week following this latest development, Crunchyroll has a solid slate of three beloved anime getting key new Blu-ray releases on November 17. These include My Dress-Up Darling season 1's SteelBook, as well as the SteelBook edition for Overlord IV, with Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie getting its own regular Blu-ray release as well as the film's re-cut version of the second season's first five episodes. Crunchyroll has yet to clarify whether it'll include key features like the new Juju Stroll, but this can be reasonably expected alongside the beautiful epilogue slideshow, with any updates on the matter reflected here. Generally speaking, Blu-ray releases have been thrilling to behold in the past month, from nostalgic favorites like The Big O to massive franchises like Sailor Moon continuing to churn out more box sets and general disc releases. It's a stellar reminder that, while physical media may indeed be reduced to a niche, it's not in danger of fully going away, especially with the genuinely excellent collector incentives that come with some of these new releases. The Apothecary Diaries is leading the charge at the moment, but everything from seinen romance, to iconic isekai, to genre-defining battle shonen anime are entering the field once more in the coming days, ready to throw a haymaker at everyone's wallets.