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Journal with Witch

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Thirty-five-year-old novelist Makio Koudai never had a good relationship with her older sister Minori, who always berated her for being different. Due to this, Makio is not stricken with grief upon hearing the news that Minori and her husband died in a car crash. But when Makio is asked to identify their bodies, she runs into her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi, whom she has not seen in years. As Asa struggles to process her parents' death, Makio reassures her that her complicated feelings are valid and suggests that the teenager start writing in a diary as a way to cope with the loss.

Upon learning that no other relatives wanted to take in Asa, Makio decides to become her guardian despite her...

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Who are Makio and Asa in Journal with Witch?

Makio Koudai is a 35-year-old novelist who takes in her 15-year-old niece Asa Takumi after Asa's parents die in a car accident. The story follows the two of them learning to live together despite Makio's strained relationship with Asa's mother, Minori.

What is the original Japanese title of Journal with Witch?

The series is adapted from Tomoko Yamashita's manga Ikoku Nikki. The anime is produced by Studio Shuka, while a live-action film directed by Natsuki Seta was released in 2024.

Is Journal with Witch actually a supernatural witch story?

No, the story is a quiet domestic drama rather than a fantasy about spellcasting. The word witch points toward the title's emotional and literary framing, while Makio and Asa deal with grief, paperwork, food, and everyday life.

Why does Asa keep a journal in Journal with Witch?

Writing gives Asa a private way to process the death of her parents and the confusing emotions of moving in with Makio. The anime treats journaling as part of Asa's gradual adjustment rather than as a magical device.

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