
Journal with Witch
違国日記
Overview
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.
Score: 9.0 — TMDB user rating
Seasons

Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 2026
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Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 2026

Episode 1Overflow
When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.

Episode 2Wrap
Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.

Episode 3Discard
Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.

Episode 4Cower
Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.

Episode 5Decide
Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.

Episode 6Overlap
As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.

Episode 7Leave in Writing
As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.

Episode 8Wander
After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.

Episode 9Intersect
Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.

Episode 10Bind
Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.

Episode 11Set Free
With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.

Episode 12Find
Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.

Episode 13Morning Is Here
A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.
