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Journal with Witch

Journal with Witch
★ 8.6/10•2026•24m•TV-14•Animation•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 4, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - OverflowE124m

Overflow

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

Jan 4, 2026

Episode 2 - WrapE224m

Wrap

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

Jan 11, 2026

Episode 3 - DiscardE324m

Discard

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

Jan 18, 2026

Episode 4 - CowerE424m

Cower

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

Jan 25, 2026

Episode 5 - DecideE524m

Decide

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

Feb 1, 2026

Episode 6 - OverlapE624m

Overlap

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

Feb 8, 2026

Episode 7 - Leave in WritingE724m

Leave in Writing

As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.

Feb 15, 2026

Episode 8 - WanderE824m

Wander

After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.

Feb 22, 2026

Episode 9 - IntersectE924m

Intersect

Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.

Mar 1, 2026

Episode 10 - BindE1024m

Bind

Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.

Mar 8, 2026

Episode 11 - Set FreeE1124m

Set Free

With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.

Mar 15, 2026

Episode 12 - FindE1224m

Find

Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.

Mar 22, 2026

Episode 13 - Morning Is HereE1324m

Morning Is Here

A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.

Mar 29, 2026

Actors

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Makio Kodai (voice)

Fuko Mori

Fuko Mori

Asa Takumi (voice)

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