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Journal with Witch

Name: Journal with Witch
Genre: Animation, Drama
Cast: Miyuki Sawashiro, Fuko Mori, Sayaka Ohara, Sumire Morohoshi, Junichi Suwabe

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2026 · 1 season, 13 episodes · 24m episodes · Animation, Drama · BS Asahi · Japan · Rated TV-14 (US)

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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Miyuki Sawashiro, Fuko Mori, Sayaka Ohara, Sumire Morohoshi, Junichi Suwabe, Eriko Matsui

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