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Ikoku Nikki
01/04/2026 - 03/29/2026 Finished

Ikoku Nikki (違国日記)

Also known as: Journal with Witch

Thirty-five-year-old novelist Makio Koudai never had a good relationship with her older sister Minori, who always berated her for being different. Due to this, Makio is not stricken with grief upon hearing the news that Minori and her husband die in a car crash. But when Makio is asked to identify their bodies, she runs into her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi, whom she has not seen in years. Struggling to process her parents' death, Makio reassures Asa that her complicated feelings are valid and suggests that the teenager start writing in a diary as a way to cope with the loss. Upon learning that no other relatives wanted to take in Asa, Makio decides to become her guardian despite her lack of experience. In a world full of uncertainty, the novelist and teenager must learn to live with each other while figuring themselves out.

Total episodes

13

Filler episodes

0

% Filler

0.00%

Single Season

Currently, Ikoku Nikki has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.

Faithful Adaptation: 100% Canon - No Filler

Great news for this guide! Ikoku Nikki is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.

You can enjoy all 13 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Ikoku Nikki.

Episodes of Ikoku Nikki (13)

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# Episodes Type
1
Overflow
CANON
2
Wrap
CANON
3
Discard
CANON
4
Cower
CANON
5
Decide
CANON
6
Overlap
CANON
7
Leave in Writing
CANON
8
Wander
CANON
9
Intersect
CANON
10
Bind
CANON
11
Set Free
CANON
12
Find
CANON
13
Morning is Here
CANON

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