Journal with Witch

TV-142026•24m•8.9/10

AnimationDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.9/10(11)

Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family.

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Production

Shuka, Pony Canyon, ABC Animation, movic, BS Asahi, Tokyo MX

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 4, 2026

Last Aired

February 15, 2026

Networks

BS Asahi

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Overflow

Air date: 2026-01-04

When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.

Wrap

Air date: 2026-01-11

Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.

Discard

Air date: 2026-01-18

Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.

Cower

Air date: 2026-01-25

Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.

Decide

Air date: 2026-02-01

Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.

Overlap

Air date: 2026-02-08

As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.

Leave in Writing

Air date: 2026-02-15

Wander

Air date: 2026-02-22

Asa is furious at Makio for not telling her about Minori's diary. Makio receives a call from Emiri and learns that Asa had left the house as usual, but hadn't been to school for two days. She searches for Asa with Kasamachi and Tono, and finds her in front of a store.

Episode 9

Air date: 2026-03-01

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 2026-03-08

E11

Episode 11

Air date: 2026-03-15

E12

Episode 12

Air date: 2026-03-22

E13

Episode 13

Air date: 2026-03-29

Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro

Makio Kodai (voice)

Fuko Mori

Asa Takumi (voice)

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