ShareThe Apothecary Diaries season 3 episode 2 follows Maomao as she uncovers the secret behind the Fire Rat Cloak, helps Chou-u secure winter clothes and warns Jinshi about the looming threat of famine. As Jinshi struggles with exhaustion, Maomao's unusual attempts to help him lead to comedy and a heartfelt lullaby. The Apothecary Diaries season 3 episode 2, titled “The Fire Rat Cloak”, premiered on October 9, 2026. Aoi Yuki returns as Maomao, while Takeo Otsuka voices Jinshi in a story that brings together a strange garment, a looming locust crisis and an unexpectedly sweet moment between the two characters. Maomao's trip to the market with Chou-u takes an unusual turn when a shopkeeper spins a tale about a mysterious cloak. Meanwhile, Jinshi is struggling with his growing responsibilities, and Maomao's attempts to help him lead to some hilarious misunderstandings. Maomao sees through the Fire Rat Cloak legendMaomao accompanies Chou-u to the market to buy padded winter clothes. While looking through a secondhand shop, Chou-u spots a white garment decorated with vine-like embroidery. The shopkeeper claims it is the legendary Fire Rat Cloak, supposedly connected to a beautiful celestial maiden who disappeared into a lake. THE LULLABY SCENE#ApothecaryDiaries https://t. co/TneZba9mg6
Sing me a lullaby 🎶💚Anime: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 https://t. co/BfC3pZ85fB
was another great episode of The Apothecary Diaries! absolutely loved this scene of Maomao singing a lullaby for Jinshi 🥹🙏🏻 https://t. co/BxEkKtl4qy
Maomao was so excited to see Jinshi that Gaoshun thought she mistook Jim for someone else 💀Anime: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 #薬屋のひとりごと #TheApothecaryDiaries https://t. co/MwEgouDLC2
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