Ryoko Nakano
Director
Journal with Witch (2026)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 4, 2026
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Josei, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.aunt-niece-relationship, tmdb.writer, tmdb.niece, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.novelist, tmdb.anime, imdb.josei + 6 more, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.novelist, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.josei-anime-animation, imdb.anime-remake-of-live-action, imdb.hand-drawn-animation
Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Shuka, Tokyo MX, ABC Animation, Pony Canyon, BS AsahiMovic
Network: BS Asahi
7.5
S1E1 - Overflow
When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
Jan. 4, 2026, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - Wrap
Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
None
Jan. 18, 2026, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
None
Jan. 25, 2026, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
None
Feb. 1, 2026, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
None
Feb. 8, 2026, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
None
Feb. 15, 2026, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
None
Feb. 22, 2026, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
None
March 1, 2026, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
None
March 8, 2026, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
None
March 15, 2026, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
None
March 22, 2026, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
None
March 29, 2026, midnight
BS Asahi
24 min/ep
312 min
Jan. 4, 2026
Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
Jan. 18, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
12
Action
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