Journal With Witch (2026–present)

TV ShowOn airDrama, Anime1 season, 13 episodes
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Plot

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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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Journal With Witch S01E04CowerS01E04 · 8.8Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
  2. 02Journal With Witch S01E06OverlapS01E06 · 8.8As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
  3. 03Journal With Witch S01E07Leave in WritingS01E07 · 8.8As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2026Aired 8.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Journal With Witch S01E01OverflowJanuary 4, 2026 7.8When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
  2. S01E02Journal With Witch S01E02WrapJanuary 11, 2026 8.2Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
  3. S01E03Journal With Witch S01E03DiscardJanuary 18, 2026 8.4Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.
  4. S01E04Journal With Witch S01E04Season's bestCowerJanuary 25, 2026 8.8Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
  5. S01E05Journal With Witch S01E05DecideFebruary 1, 2026 8.5Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
  6. S01E06Journal With Witch S01E06OverlapFebruary 8, 2026 8.8As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
  7. S01E07Journal With Witch S01E07Leave in WritingFebruary 15, 2026 8.8As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
  8. S01E08Journal With Witch S01E08WanderFebruary 22, 2026 8.8After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
  9. S01E09Journal With Witch S01E09IntersectMarch 1, 2026 8.0Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.
  10. S01E10Journal With Witch S01E10BindMarch 8, 2026 8.8Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
  11. S01E11Journal With Witch S01E11Set FreeMarch 15, 2026 8.0With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
  12. S01E12Journal With Witch S01E12FindMarch 22, 2026 6.5Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
  13. S01E13Journal With Witch S01E13Morning Is HereMarch 29, 2026 8.0A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Miyuki SawashiroMiyuki SawashiroMakio Kodai (voice)Fuko MoriFuko MoriAsa Takumi (voice)

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