Ikoku Nikki
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)
Rankings
#4 highest rated of 2026
#33 most popular of 2026
#4 highest rated of WINTER 2026
#13 most popular of WINTER 2026
Data
Format
TV
Episodes
13
Episode Duration
24 minutes
Status
RELEASING
Start Date
Thu Feb 05 2026
End Date
Thu Apr 30 2026
Season
WINTER 2026
Average Score
76%
Mean Score
80%
Popularity
12358
Favourites
77
Studios
Producers
Pony Canyon
ABC Animation
Movic
TOKYO MX
BS Asahi
Source
MANGA
Genres
Drama, Slice of LifeRomaji
Ikoku Nikki
English
Journal with Witch
Native
違国日記
Synonyms
Diary of a Strange Land
Foreign Country Diary
Different Country Diary
External & Streaming links
Relations
SOURCE
Ikoku Nikki
MANGA · FINISHED
Characters
Makio Koudai
MAIN
Miyuki Sawashiro
JAPANESE
Asa Takumi
MAIN
Fuuko Mori
JAPANESE
Nana Daigo
SUPPORTING
Eriko Matsui
JAPANESE
Shingo Kasamachi
SUPPORTING
Junichi Suwabe
JAPANESE
Emiri Nara
SUPPORTING
Sumire Morohoshi
JAPANESE
Kazunari Touno
SUPPORTING
Takashi Kondou
JAPANESE
Minori Koudai
SUPPORTING
Sayaka Oohara
JAPANESE
Staff
Kouhei Kiyasu
Series Composition
Kouhei Kiyasu
Script
Takahiro Oomori
Sound Director
Tomoko Yamashita
Original Creator
Kazuhiko Seki
Editing
Kenji Hayama
Character Design
Kensuke Ushio
Music
Toshie Kawamura
Sub Character Design
Miho Tanaka
Color Design
Satoshi Namiki
Director of Photography
Status Distribution
- CURRENT
5741 Users
- PLANNING
6496 Users
- COMPLETED
9 Users
- DROPPED
59 Users
- PAUSED
53 Users
