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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou

2018, Movie, 1 ep, 82%, P.A.WORKS

Recommended by 7 Journal with Witch fans on AniList. The same kind of story: found-family dramas of grief and healing.

The people of Iorph live far away from the lands of men, weaving the happenings of each day into a fabric called Hibiol. They live for centuries while maintaining their youthful appearance. Maquia, an orphaned Iorph girl, lives her life in an oasis surrounded by friends, yet…

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About Journal with Witch

2026, TV, 13 eps, 87%, Shuka

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.

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