違国日記
Journal with Witch
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)
Names
| Original | 違国日記 (han) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Ikoku Nikki |
| English | Journal with Witch |
| Chinese | 異國日記 (traditional · via wikidata) |
| Also known as | Diary of a Strange Land · Foreign Country Diary · Different Country Diary · บันทึกจากวิเทศ · مذكرات من بلد آخر · Entre les lignes · 위국일기 |
Facts
| Format | TV series · 13 ep · 24 min · 5h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2026-01-05 → 2026-03-30 (Winter 2026) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | Shuka |
| Source | Manga |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Demographic | Josei |
| Genres | DramaSlice of Life |
| Themes | Female ProtagonistAdoptionComing of AgeEstranged FamilyJoseiFamily LifeOrphanParenthoodFound FamilyWritingPrimarily Female CastUrbanSchool |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll |
Reception
| Community score | 8.86 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 8.73 / 10 |
| Composite | 75.5 |
| On lists | 49,585 |
| Favourited | 3,112 (6.3%) |
| Completion | 67.0% |
| Drop rate | 2.7% |
| In backlog | 45.3% |
| Score spread σ | 1.17 |
Score distribution
1342932345451106228791582,46295,632104,234
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Shuka | — | 1 of 18 |
| Demographic | Josei | S+ | 1 of 113 |
| Year | 2026 | S | 3 of 203 |
| Broadcast season | Winter 2026 | A | 3 of 67 |
| Era | Mid 2020s | S | 8 of 487 |
| Season (all years) | Winter | S | 18 of 1,557 |
| Genre | Slice of Life | S | 21 of 1,578 |
| Length | Single-cour | S | 33 of 2,668 |
| Source material | Manga | S | 56 of 3,025 |
| Format | TV series | S | 62 of 3,322 |
| Genre | Drama | A | 71 of 1,917 |
| Origin | Japan | S | 84 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Miyuki Ooshiro |
|---|---|
| Series composition | Kouhei Kiyasu |
| Character design | Kenji Hayama |
| Music | Kensuke Ushio |
| Original creator | Tomoko Yamashita |
AniList id 177385 · MAL id 58788 · record updated 2026-08-27