Journal with Witch Episode 10: Bind
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.4
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
8.4
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
dvinter
VerifiedThis episode feels like it was done to show a mundane side to the characters lives. Even through loneliness and grief, they still go through life as usual. But I do like the touch to Emiri's character, as we see her having friend than Asa, and maybe closer as we see their touch.
tokki0214
VerifiedNothing much happened with the main leads so I think this episode is considered a filler. We got something more on Emiri's side though and we learned she is WLW! The pace is slower than the previous episodes but we still get bits and pieces about our main leads' lives.
konami
VerifiedFelt this episode was a filler, nothing remarkable happen except the focused was on Emiri's. Hence, the visuals were detailed and pretty impressive. The pacing got slower and it was less chaotic than the previous episodes. The dialogues between Makio and Juno were heartfelt.
adg_1
VerifiedThere’s a bit of a disjointed feel to this episode. We see different character perspectives but the overall theme is vague, making it feel like something is missing. That said, it also opens room for interpretation for the viewer. Shout out to the surprise yuri ❤️🧡🤍💖💜!
nekokurarisu
VerifiedAsa continues trying to figure out what kind of path she wants to take, and it’s interesting to watch her struggle with confidence and self-expression. My bhabie :<<<
marin_coser
You're telling me Asa's friend is WLW!? Love it xD another strong character episode. It highlights how the characters are slowly growing and changing as they face new opportunities and responsibilities.
crybabytodoroki
Very reflective and personal. Instead of focusing on big dramatic moments, the story slows down and gives the characters space to think about their futures and what they really want to do. The conversations in this episode feel surprisingly real <3
levifangirl
Journal with Mid 10? More like filler. Nothing happened, snooze. Skip it. 😴
daemon_coder
Wait, episode 10 isn't even out yet, right? I def didn't have that playing in the background yet lol. How am I supposed to half-watch it?
daboruto
Asa's still doing her music thing and now there's an audition for a school performance like any other cartoon, it was kinda just okay 🤷♀️
eschuu
Mid.
kuroneko_42
no fandom consensus to work with for this unreleased ep, how am i supposed to rate the darkness? 🙄 cannot review yet
nekogirl22
Okay so Makio advising Asa is cute and all, maybe Asa writes a love song about her but like WHERE ARE THE KISSES, it's fine I guess but I need more canon crumbs asap 😩
narutorunner99
abelferrazmiku
nyanfishy
vincentblack
devonte2847
chloeanime
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned at episode 10 of 13, "Bind" marks the narrative transition from adjustment to genuine partnership between Makio and Asa, building directly on the emotional cross-examination of "Intersect" in episode 9. The initial discomfort and distance that defined earlier episodes has been steadily dissolving, and this installment solidifies that evolution. With only three episodes remaining, it anchors their relationship on stable emotional ground, setting the stage for the season's final dramatic beats.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
dvinter
VerifiedThis episode feels like it was done to show a mundane side to the characters lives. Even through loneliness and grief, they still go through life as usual. But I do like the touch to Emiri's character, as we see her having friend than Asa, and maybe closer as we see their touch.
tokki0214
VerifiedNothing much happened with the main leads so I think this episode is considered a filler. We got something more on Emiri's side though and we learned she is WLW! The pace is slower than the previous episodes but we still get bits and pieces about our main leads' lives.
konami
VerifiedFelt this episode was a filler, nothing remarkable happen except the focused was on Emiri's. Hence, the visuals were detailed and pretty impressive. The pacing got slower and it was less chaotic than the previous episodes. The dialogues between Makio and Juno were heartfelt.
adg_1
VerifiedThere’s a bit of a disjointed feel to this episode. We see different character perspectives but the overall theme is vague, making it feel like something is missing. That said, it also opens room for interpretation for the viewer. Shout out to the surprise yuri ❤️🧡🤍💖💜!
nekokurarisu
VerifiedAsa continues trying to figure out what kind of path she wants to take, and it’s interesting to watch her struggle with confidence and self-expression. My bhabie :<<<
marin_coser
You're telling me Asa's friend is WLW!? Love it xD another strong character episode. It highlights how the characters are slowly growing and changing as they face new opportunities and responsibilities.
crybabytodoroki
Very reflective and personal. Instead of focusing on big dramatic moments, the story slows down and gives the characters space to think about their futures and what they really want to do. The conversations in this episode feel surprisingly real <3
levifangirl
Journal with Mid 10? More like filler. Nothing happened, snooze. Skip it. 😴
daemon_coder
Wait, episode 10 isn't even out yet, right? I def didn't have that playing in the background yet lol. How am I supposed to half-watch it?
daboruto
Asa's still doing her music thing and now there's an audition for a school performance like any other cartoon, it was kinda just okay 🤷♀️
eschuu
Mid.
kuroneko_42
no fandom consensus to work with for this unreleased ep, how am i supposed to rate the darkness? 🙄 cannot review yet
nekogirl22
Okay so Makio advising Asa is cute and all, maybe Asa writes a love song about her but like WHERE ARE THE KISSES, it's fine I guess but I need more canon crumbs asap 😩
narutorunner99
abelferrazmiku
nyanfishy
vincentblack
devonte2847
chloeanime
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