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The Best Episodes of Journal with Witch Season 1

Every episode of Journal with Witch Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Journal with Witch Season 1!

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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
    Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 1 - Overflow
    8.0/10(3 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

    #6 - 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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  7. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 7 - Leave in Writing
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 8 - Wander
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Journal with Witch Season 1 Episode 9 - Intersect
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Intersect

    S1:E9

    When Asa returns to school for the first time in a while, she finds out that a classmate from her light music club is about to make their debut performance. Thinking that if she creates an original song, she might be able to perform, Asa tries her hand at writing lyrics for the first time, but when Makio reads the lyrics, he blushes at how youthful they are. Despite her circumstances, Asa is faced with a new problem: "Why am I so unimpressive?!" Meanwhile, Makio's old acquaintance, Kino, comes to visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Overflow" is the best rated episode of "Journal with Witch" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Miyuki Ooshiro and written by Kohei Kiyasu, it aired on 1/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Wrap".