Scratch-off lottery tickets featuring Maomao and Jinshi from the upcoming The Apothecary Diaries film (Japanese title: 劇場版 薬屋のひとりごと 亡妃の秘宝) have been on sale at lottery outlets across Japan since October 7, 2026, according to a sponsored Anime Anime article. A prize campaign for ticket buyers runs from October 28 to November 23.
The article was sponsored by Takarakuji, Japan's lottery, which is issued by the country's prefectures and 20 designated cities.
Five Scratch Games
Each of the five games has its own artwork, price, top prize and sales period:
| Game | Price | Top prize | Sales period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate, Yoko, Naname | ¥200 | ¥5,000,000 | October 7 to November 3 |
| Happy Count | ¥200 | ¥1,000,000 | October 14 to November 10 |
| Lucky Try 12 | ¥300 | ¥10,000,000 | October 28 to November 23 |
| Lucky Target | ¥200 | ¥5,000,000 | November 4 to December 1 |
| Triple Match | ¥200 | ¥1,000,000 | November 11 to December 8 |
Lucky Try 12 comes in two designs. One shows Jinshi alone, and the other is a three-character design that includes a character created for the film. The Lucky Target ticket shows Maomao and Jinshi enjoying autumn leaves. Sales may end early if a ticket sells out.
Prize Campaign
Buyers who purchase at least ¥2,000 of eligible tickets in a single transaction receive one serial card. A QR code on the card leads to the campaign site, where buyers create an account and register the card's serial number to earn one point. Points are then used to enter for prizes. A total of 901 winners will be drawn after the campaign ends:
- A Prize (1 winner): a B3 campaign poster signed by Aoi Yūki, who voices Maomao, according to Anime News Network
- B Prize (100 winners): an original large towel
- C Prize (300 winners): an original candle-style LED mini light
- D Prize (500 winners): an original medicine case and drawstring pouch
The prizes use original designs from the scratch tickets. According to the article, the prize images are for illustration only, and the actual items may differ in specifications and design. Entry conditions and point requirements are listed on the campaign site.
The film is scheduled to open on December 11, 2026.