Studio Shuka is animating the series adapted from Tomoko Yamashita’s manga.
It was revealed in 2024 that Tomoko Yamashita’s josei manga series Ikoku Nikki (Journal with Witch) will be getting an anime adaptation. After a few months, the official website and social media accounts of the anime announced that the series will air in January 2026. Although a definitive release date is yet to be revealed, a new trailer introduced the main characters and voice actors of the anime.
Ikoku Nikki main cast, staff, and other details
The two main characters and their voice actors are:
- Makio Kōdai voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro
- Asa Takumi voiced by Fuko Mori
Miyuki Oshiro directs the anime at Shuka, with Kōhei Kiyasu writing the scripts. Kenji Hayama designs the characters while Kensuke Uchio composes the music. The newly announced staff members include:
- Sub-character Designer: Toshie Kawamura
- Art Director: Eriko Takahashi
- Colour Designer: Miho Tanaka
- Prop Designer: Miyako Kanou
- Costume Designer: Kaede Aizawa
- Director of Photography: Satoshi Namiki
- Editor: Kazuhiko Seki
- Sound Director: Takahiro Oomori
Tomo Yamashita’s original manga was serialised from 2017 to 2023 in Shodensha’s Feel Young magazine. The story revolves around a 35-year-old stoic novelist Makio Kōdai who lives a solitary life as a shut-in. But her life changes when her estranged sister and her husband die in a car accident, leaving Makio to care for their 15-year-old daughter Asa. At first, Asa’s friendly and straightforward personality clashes constantly with Makio’s awkward and impassive demeanor. However, the two unlikely roommates soon find common ground and their relationship blossoms.
