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Journal with Witch

Ikoku Nikki違国日記Diary of a Strange LandForeign Country Diary

2026 · TV · 13 eps Finished

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What is Journal with Witch about?

Journal with Witch is a TV anime series of 13 episodes animated by Shuka, adapted from a manga. It aired from January 4, 2026 to March 29, 2026. AniList classifies it as drama and slice of life.

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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Themes AniList users associate with it: Adoption, Estranged Family, Female Protagonist, Coming of Age, Josei, Family Life, Orphan, Parenthood, Found Family, Writing.

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Main characters

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  • Makio Koudai 高代槙生

    Main character

    A 35-year-old novelist who lives alone. She is deeply introverted, and has not communicated with her relatives for a long time due to arguments with her mother and sister. Took in her sister's orphaned daughter, Asa.

    Japanese voice: Miyuki Sawashiro

  • Asa Takumi 田汲朝

    Main character

    After the passing away of her parents, she was adopted by her Aunt Makio. She now faces the hardship of adapting to a new environment, while sorting the emotions within herself.

    Japanese voice: Fuuko Mori

Supporting characters

  • Shingo Kasamachi 笠町信吾

    Supporting character

    Makio's friend and ex-boyfriend.

    Japanese voice: Junichi Suwabe

  • Emiri Nara 楢えみり

    Supporting character

    Asa's classmate and best friend.

    Japanese voice: Sumire Morohoshi

  • Nana Daigo 醍醐奈々

    Supporting character

    Makio's friend from her days at school.

    Japanese voice: Eriko Matsui

  • Kazunari Touno 塔野和成

    Supporting character

    Asa's guardianship supervisor.

    Japanese voice: Takashi Kondou

  • Michiko Nara 楢美知子

    Supporting character

    Emiri's mother.

    Japanese voice: Mie Sonozaki

  • Minori Koudai 高代実里

    Supporting character

    Asa's deceased mother. Makio's older sister.

    Japanese voice: Sayaka Oohara

  • Hajime Takumi 田汲はじめ

    Supporting character

    Asa's deceased father.

    Japanese voice: Takahiro Yoshino

  • Kyouko Koudai 高代京子

    Supporting character

    Minori and Makio's mother. Asa's grandmother.

    Japanese voice: Mayumi Asano

  • Kotoko コトコ

    Supporting character

    Makio's friend from her days at school.

    Japanese voice: Hisako Kanemoto

  • Motsu もつ

    Supporting character

    Makio's friend from her days at school.

    Japanese voice: Sanae Kobayashi

  • Emiri no Chichi えみりの父

    Supporting character

    Emiri's father.

    Japanese voice: Kouhei Kiyasu

  • Chiyo Morimoto 森本千世

    Supporting character

    A first-year student acquainted with both Asa and Emiri, who aspires to be a doctor.

    Japanese voice: Ruriko Aoki

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