We fans did not expect a quiet slice-of-life story about a novelist and her teenage niece to hit this deeply. Yet Journal with Witch slowly became one of those anime that stay in your head long after the episode ends. The way Makio and Asa speak. The silence between them. The small daily moments that suddenly feel heavy. This anime genuinely hooked us in.

Journal with Witch anime began broadcasting on January 4, 2026, and ended with Episode 13 on March 29, 2026. With international streaming through Crunchyroll. Now that Season 1 has reached its final episode, the big question is: When is Journal with Witch Season 2 Release Date?

Journal with Witch Season 2 Release Date and Renewal Status

As of now, Journal with Witch Season 2 has not officially announced. No renewal statement has been published, or no “Season 2 in production” message.

If a continuation gets approved later, a realistic timing usually starts 12 to 18 months after a renewal announcement. So a 2027 window becomes the earliest realistic possibility. This part is only a projection, since no timetable has been confirmed yet.

Season 1 itself was announced as a TV anime on May 3, 2024. The TV broadcast started on January 4, 2026. So it’s clear that Late 2027 is the earliest we can expect Journal with Witch Season 2.

How Did Journal with Witch Season 1 End?

The final episode centres on Asa Takumi reading her late mother’s diary. Through those pages, she begins questioning what “truth” really means inside family stories. Some memories feel clear. Others feel shaped by perspective. At the same time, the presence of her father and the adults connected to her past casts a long shadow over her present.

One of the defining moments arrives when Asa sings publicly in a concourse. It is not treated as a dramatic spectacle. It feels small and personal. But it becomes a marker for how much her world has widened beyond just living in Makio’s apartment.

On Makio’s side, the season closes on emotional tension. Emiri directly asks Makio about who she likes. Soon after, Shingo Kasamachi re-enters her daily life following their past breakup. The final episodes mirror Asa and Makio standing at similar crossroads. Asa, trying to understand her parents through words she did not write. And Makio is being pushed toward honesty about relationships she keeps at a distance.

What Will Happen in Journal with Witch Season 2?

If Journal with Witch Season 2 gets approved, the story would continue adapting the remaining volumes of Tomoko Yamashita’s completed manga, which runs for 11 collected volumes in total. That means the next season would move beyond the emotional groundwork laid in Season 1 and push the characters into a more mature phase of their lives.

The focus would naturally expand outside Makio’s apartment. Asa’s school life becomes more important, and her friendships begin carrying more emotional weight.

At the same time, Makio’s life does not stay still. Her writing career, her past relationships, and her sense of responsibility continue evolving. The quiet tension between independence and protection becomes more visible as Asa grows older and starts thinking seriously about her future.

The latter part of the manga moves toward long-term decisions rather than short-term drama. Instead of shocking twists, the story leans into personal choices, honesty, and what it really means to become family.

If adapted fully, Season 2 would likely complete the entire story.

Who Will Return for Journal with Witch Season 2?

There has been no separate staff announcement for a second season yet.

For season 1: The credited core staff includes director Miyuki Oshiro, series composition and scripts by Kohei Kiyasu, character design by Kenji Hayama, music by Kensuke Ushio, with animation production handled by Studio Shuka.

Until an official renewal happens, these remain the only publicly confirmed production and voice credits.

Where Will You Be Able to Watch Journal with Witch Season 2?

For viewers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most parts of Europe, Season 1 streamed on Crunchyroll during its broadcast run. Crunchyroll handled the international simulcast from the January 4, 2026, premiere, making it the primary global platform for the series.

As of now, no platform has confirmed a Season 2 streaming page. However, if the anime receives a continuation, the most likely international streaming partner would remain Crunchyroll, since it carried Season 1 globally outside Japan.

In Japan, Season 1 aired on networks such as TOKYO MX, ABC TV, BS Asahi, and AT-X, with Prime Video and other major Japanese streaming services handling domestic distribution. If Season 2 is announced, a similar broadcast and streaming structure would be expected.

Final thoughts

We fans, connected deeply with Makio and Asa. The conversations felt real. The silence felt meaningful. Season 1 did not rely on loud drama. It relied on honesty. And that is rare.

There should be more anime like Journal with Witch, grounded stories that trust small moments instead of spectacle. If Season 2 happens, it would complete the entire manga in animated form. Which sad for us fans who wanted more, but it’s not too bad.

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