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Journal with Witch
Synopsis
The story
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.
DramaSlice of Life
Episode guide
13 episodes
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01Episode 1Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 4, 202602Episode 2Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 11, 202603Episode 3Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 18, 202604Episode 4Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 25, 202605Episode 5Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 1, 202606Episode 6Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 8, 202607Episode 7Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 15, 202608Episode 8Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 22, 202609Episode 9Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 1, 202610Episode 10Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 8, 202611Episode 11Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 15, 202612Episode 12Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 22, 202613Episode 13Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 29, 2026Characters & voices
500 credited
Makio Koudai
Main
Asa Takumi
Main
Emiri Nara
Supporting
Shingo Kasamachi
Supporting
Nana Daigo
Supporting
Minori Koudai
Supporting
Kazunari Touno
Supporting
Kyouko Koudai
Supporting
Announcer
Background
Announce
Background
Shashou
Background
Tenin
Background
Tenin
Background
Kotoko
Supporting
Motsu
Supporting
Dansei Kyoushi
Background
Josei Kyoushi
Background
Michiko Nara
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Kouhei KiyasuSeries CompositionKouhei KiyasuScript
Takahiro OomoriSound Director
Tomoko YamashitaOriginal Creator
Kazuhiko SekiEditing
Kenji HayamaCharacter DesignKenji HayamaAnimation Director (OP, ep 13)Kenji HayamaChief Animation Director
Kensuke UshioMusic
Toshie KawamuraSub Character Design
Miho TanakaColor Design
Satoshi NamikiDirector of Photography
Miyuki OoshiroDirectorMiyako KanoProp Design
Yumi SatouAnimation ProducerHaruka Itou2nd Key Animation (eps 6, 12, 13)
Riki Oouchi2nd Key Animation (ep 11)Mayumi Kitamura2nd Key Animation (eps 6, 13)
Kahoko KosekiKey Animation (ep 13)
Eriko TakahashiArt DirectorThemes & motifs
AniList community tags
AdoptionTheme-Other95%
Estranged FamilyCast-Main Cast95%
Female ProtagonistCast-Main Cast95%
Coming of AgeTheme-Drama94%
JoseiDemographic92%
Family LifeTheme-Slice of Life88%
OrphanCast-Traits88%
ParenthoodTheme-Slice of Life87%
Found FamilyTheme-Other85%
TragedyTheme-Drama83%
WritingTheme-Arts83%
Primarily Female CastCast-Main Cast78%
UrbanSetting-Scene73%
SchoolSetting-Scene70%
HeterosexualTheme-Romance42%
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53K members
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Current7,243
Planning24,061
Completed19,840
Dropped825
Paused1,011
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500 community reviews
Grief has no playbook. But finding your answers, or no answers at all, is necessary to move on.
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A compelling and grounded narrative exploring grief, memory, and the complicated relationship people have with family
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