Journal with Witch
違国日記
Ikoku Nikki
Binge-ready
Finished airing — 13 episodes, ready to binge.
- Format
- TV
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Studio
- Shuka
- Based on
- Manga
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Started
- 4 Jan 2026
- Ended
- 29 Mar 2026
- Score
- 87/100
Drama Slice of Life Female Protagonist Adoption Estranged Family Coming of Age Josei Family Life Orphan Parenthood
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. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Where to watch
Opening and ending songs
Song data from AnimeThemes.
Source material
Ikoku Nikki ↗ · 違国日記
Manga · Finished · 11 volumes · 59 chapters · 2017–2023
Read it officially: Official English release ↗ BookWalker ↗ Amazon ↗
Source: AniList and MangaDex (publication details only).
Credits, releases and news
Staff
- Director
- Miyuki Oshiro
- Original creator
- Tomoko Yamashita
- Series Composition
- Kohei Kiyasu
- Script
- Kohei Kiyasu
- Character Design
- Kenji Hayama
- Music
- kensuke ushio
- Art Director
- Eriko Takahashi
- Sound Director
- Takahiro Ōmori
Japanese voice cast
- Minori Takumi: Sayaka Ōhara
- Makio Kōdai: Miyuki Sawashiro
- Kazunari Tōno: Takashi Kondō
- Shingo Kasamachi: Junichi Suwabe
- Emiri Nara: Sumire Morohoshi
- Nana Daigo: Eriko Matsui
- Asa Takumi: Fūko Mori
Latest news
- 20 Apr 2026 Journal with Witch Anime Wins March's Galaxy Award
- 21 Dec 2025 Crunchyroll Streams Tamon's B-Side, Sentenced to Be a Hero, More Anime in India
- 16 Dec 2025 Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Winter 2026 Season
- 2 Dec 2025 Ikoku Nikki Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, January 4 Debut
- 5 Nov 2025 Ikoku Nikki Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists
Anime News Network readers rate it 8.92/10 (106 votes).
Source: Anime News Network. Full details at Anime News Network.
Main characters
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Makio Koudai
高代槙生
Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro
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Asa Takumi
田汲朝
Voiced by Fuuko Mori
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Shingo Kasamachi
笠町信吾
Voiced by Junichi Suwabe
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Emiri Nara
楢えみり
Voiced by Sumire Morohoshi
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Nana Daigo
醍醐奈々
Voiced by Eriko Matsui
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Kazunari Touno
塔野和成
Voiced by Takashi Kondou
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Airing data from AniList. Last updated 25 Oct 2026.