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The Best Episodes of Journal with Witch

Every episode of Journal with Witch ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Journal with Witch!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 4 - Cower
    8.8/10(225 votes)

    #1 - Cower

    S1:E4

    Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.

    Directors:Miyuki Ooshiro, Satomi Nakamura
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  2. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 6 - Overlap
    8.8/10(217 votes)

    #2 - Overlap

    S1:E6

    As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.

    Director:Tomomi Kawatsuma
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  3. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 7 - Leave in Writing
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    #3 - Leave in Writing

    S1:E7

    As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  4. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 8 - Wander
    8.8/10(227 votes)

    #4 - Wander

    S1:E8

    After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.

    Director:Tomomi Kawatsuma
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  5. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 10 - Bind
    8.8/10(151 votes)

    #5 - Bind

    S1:E10

    Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.

    Director:Kaori
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  6. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 3 - Discard
    8.5/10(280 votes)

    #6 - Discard

    S1:E3

    Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.

    Director:Hisanori Kobayashi
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  7. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 5 - Decide
    8.5/10(217 votes)

    #7 - Decide

    S1:E5

    Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.

    Director:Mitsuki Kitamura
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  8. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 2 - Wrap
    8.3/10(248 votes)

    #8 - Wrap

    S1:E2

    Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.

    Director:Ryoko Nakano
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  9. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 9 - Intersect
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #9 - Intersect

    S1:E9

    Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.

    Directors:Takahiro Omori, Taiki Nishida
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  10. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 11 - Set Free
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #10 - Set Free

    S1:E11

    With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.

    Directors:Mitsuki Kitamura, Takahiro Omori, Taiki Nishida
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  11. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 13 - Morning Is Here
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #11 - Morning Is Here

    S1:E13

    A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.

    Director:Miyuki Ooshiro
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  12. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 1 - Overflow
    7.8/10(287 votes)

    #12 - Overflow

    S1:E1

    When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.

    Director:Miyuki Ooshiro
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  13. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 12 - Find
    6.5/10(129 votes)

    #13 - Find

    S1:E12

    Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.

    Director:Noriko Hashimoto
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cower" is the best rated episode of "Journal with Witch". It scored 8.8/10 based on 225 votes. Directed by Miyuki Ooshiro, Satomi Nakamura and written by Kohei Kiyasu, it aired on 1/25/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Overlap".