The upcoming TV anime based on Tomoko Yamashita's josei manga Ikoku Nikki (“Diary of a Strange Land”, also known in English as “Journal with witch”) revealed a new trailer, new key art and a new cast member today. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on January 4, 2026. Ikoku Nikki Trailer 2 In Ikoku Nikki , voice actor Sayaka Ohara plays the role of Mimori , Makio's older sister. Tomoko Yamashita published the original Ikoku Nikki manga from June 2017 to June 2023 in Shodensha's Feel Young manga magazine, and the series was also published in 11 collected volumes in Japan. Miyuki Ooshiro directs the Ikoku Nikki TV anime at animation studio Shuka, with series composition and scripts by Kohei Kiyasu, character designs by Kenji Hayama and music by Kensuke Ushio. Ikoku Nikki key art RELATED: Ikoku Nikki Anime Adds Junichi Suwabe and More to Cast, Reveals Theme Songs The story of Ikoku Nikki follows Makio Koudai, a 35 year old novelist who is shy and socially awkward and who lives a solitary life. Makio's life begins to change when her older sister and her brother-in-law are killed in a traffic accident, prompting Makio to take in Asa Takumi, her 15 year old niece. Asa has a friendly and straightforward personality, so the two initially have some trouble connecting, but eventually their relationship grows into something unique and irreplaceable. Source: Official Ikoku Nikki TV anime home page
