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Journal with Witch

Journal with Witch

TV-142026•24m•8.7/10
AnimationDrama

Ratings

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8.7/10(20)

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

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 4, 2026

Last Aired

March 29, 2026

Networks

BS Asahi

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Overflow
E1
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
E2
Wrap
Air date: 2026-01-11
Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
Discard
E3
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
E4
Cower
Air date: 2026-01-25
Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
Decide
E5
Decide
Air date: 2026-02-01
Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
Overlap
E6
Overlap
Air date: 2026-02-08
As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
Leave in Writing
E7
Leave in Writing
Air date: 2026-02-15
As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
Wander
E8
Wander
Air date: 2026-02-22
After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
Intersect
E9
Intersect
Air date: 2026-03-01
Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.
Bind
E10
Bind
Air date: 2026-03-08
Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
Set Free
E11
Set Free
Air date: 2026-03-15
With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
Find
E12
Find
Air date: 2026-03-22
Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
Morning Is Here
E13
Morning Is Here
Air date: 2026-03-29
A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.

Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Makio Kodai (voice)

Fuko Mori

Fuko Mori

Asa Takumi (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Shingo Kasamachi

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