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Journal with Witch — Season 1

202613 episodes8.4/10 (49 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (13)

Overflow
E1

1. Overflow

7.8

Aired 4 January 2026 • 24 min

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

Wrap
E2

2. Wrap

8.3

Aired 11 January 2026 • 24 min

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

Discard
E3

3. Discard

8.5

Aired 18 January 2026 • 24 min

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

Cower
E4

4. Cower

8.8

Aired 25 January 2026 • 24 min

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

Decide
E5

5. Decide

8.5

Aired 1 February 2026 • 24 min

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

Overlap
E6

6. Overlap

8.8

Aired 8 February 2026 • 24 min

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

Leave in Writing
E7

7. Leave in Writing

8.8

Aired 15 February 2026 • 24 min

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

Wander
E8

8. Wander

8.8

Aired 22 February 2026 • 24 min

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

Intersect
E9

9. Intersect

8.0

Aired 1 March 2026 • 24 min

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

Bind
E10

10. Bind

8.8

Aired 8 March 2026 • 24 min

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

Set Free
E11

11. Set Free

8.0

Aired 15 March 2026 • 24 min

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

Find
E12

12. Find

6.5

Aired 22 March 2026 • 24 min

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

Morning Is Here
E13

13. Morning Is Here

8.0

Aired 29 March 2026 • 24 min

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

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