The BEST episodes of Journal with Witch
Every episode of Journal with Witch ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Journal with Witch!
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.
#1 - Overflow
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2026
When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
#2 - Wrap
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2026
Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
#3 - Discard
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2026
Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.
#4 - Cower
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2026
Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
#5 - Decide
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2026
Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
#6 - Overlap
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2026
As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
#7 - Leave in Writing
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2026
As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
#8 - Wander
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2026
After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
#9 - Intersect
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2026
Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer's block.
#10 - Bind
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2026
Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
#11 - Set Free
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2026
With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
#12 - Find
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2026
Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
#13 - Morning Is Here
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2026
A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.