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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 8 - Wander
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Wander

    S1:E8

    Asa is furious at Makio for not telling her about Minori's diary. Makio receives a call from Emiri and learns that Asa had left the house as usual, but hadn't been to school for two days. She searches for Asa with Kasamachi and Tono, and finds her in front of a store.

    Director:Tomomi Kawatsuma
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  2. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 4 - Cower
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 5 - Decide
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 6 - Overlap
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 7 - Leave in Writing
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Leave in Writing

    S1:E7

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    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  6. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 3 - Discard
    9.0/10(3 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 2 - Wrap
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 1 - Overflow
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Wander" is the best rated episode of "Journal with Witch". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Tomomi Kawatsuma and written by Kohei Kiyasu, it aired on 2/22/2026. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cower".