Journal with Witch Episode 12: Find
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
8.7
61 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.7
61 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
dvinter
VerifiedSeeing Asa slowly become confident. enough that she openly sings, made me clap in real life, as it feels like seeing a little sister slowly finding herself in real time. I really do like the slow unraveling of the side characters as well, especially at the end of this episode too
tokki0214
VerifiedAsa's journey to healing is touching to watch. She was lost but she is now currently finding things to enjoy and even making choices of her own. Also that last scene in the train station feels like Asa is gonna find another person to connect to. Let's see in the next episode.
konami
VerifiedThis episode was calming. Pretty unexpected be so "optimistic" by the end, I'm so glad Asa is healing in her own way with no new conflicts along her way. The series tying most things quite nicely and atill left a few things open for the finale. Can't wait for the next episode.
adg_1
VerifiedAsa finding the courage to follow what she wants for herself is cathartic. Her path to healing is becoming much clearer as she makes active choices with conviction. It feels like she’s finally grown a bit! I like that hook at the end. Perhaps Asa will find a new connection…?
marin_coser
VerifiedThat ending made me NEED the next episode. Why was Morimoto there? Why wasn’t she going to school? Asa noticing her felt like the start of something serious T_T. Makio-san forgetting her own advice was funny though
nekokurarisu
VerifiedThis episode feels like Asa searching inward the whole time, trying to “find” something in her writing and herself. Then the station scene reminds you, other people are lost too.
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThat final train station scene gave me chills. Morimoto just standing there, not going to school… and Asa noticing. It felt like something heavy was about to unfold. The episode ends right when it starts to hurt
capiiii
Asa's glow-up is giving me ALL the good mood pics, this ep is a goldmine for reaction images. Absolutely peak content! ✨
animemaster99
As an anime expert who's seen over 500 shows, this ep was pure peak! Asa's glow-up and the deep talks on self-discovery? Trust me, it's why I know anime, absolutely chef's kiss 😌💯
kuroneko_42
Asa carving out her own dark little sanctuary in that closet, finding her edgy vibe. I stan this moody growth, pure gothic perfection. 🖤
guimamada
This episode's score was a masterclass in emotional resonance, perfectly capturing Asa finding her voice and hitting every note of her journey. Absolute banger OST!
rach_m
omg this ep was so good, watching Asa grow into herself is just *chef's kiss* and Makio being a proud mom is everything, def hit different. so many feels 💖
zerotwofan
Makio's guidance for Asa this ep? top tier, so wholesome and pure, our waifu is just the bestest best girl ever!
arsyur
Hmph, typical civilian drama, but Asa's decisive audition was a masterclass in psychological warfare and Makio's strategic support was solid intel. A tactical victory for personal growth, peak episode! 🫡
bloodrayne1023
Asa's journey of self-discovery and embracing her unique darkness is a tragically beautiful ballet of the soul, truly a testament to finding one's own immortal path! 🧛♀️✨
baniacz
This episode? Pure peak! ✨ Asa finding her own way, strong like our local heroes, no nonsense. Even our local anime community is buzzing about this real growth, not some Western-style fake drama.
bizzo_senpai
Ara ara, my Kouhai-chan went full protagonist mode and slayed that audition! 🔥 Senpai's so proud, even the grown-ups are getting their character development arcs on point. Positive, obvs!
chris_33
Finished ep 12 'Find' and the whole season in one glorious, sleep-deprived marathon! Asa's journey, Makio's growth, all the subtle character beats – PEAK binge-ability, my brain is fried but my heart is full! 😴💖
narutorunner99
For all the stuff they cut from the source material, this episode actually nailed Asa's character growth and Makio finally showing her true feelings, which is definitely peak. But seriously, anime-onlys have no clue what's about to hit them in the next arc, read the manga already 🙄.
lone8
Saw Asa doing her own thing and growing, that's what *my* watch was about. It was good. Don't really care for external validation on this one lol 🚶♀️💯
EPISODE CONTEXT
Following Episode 11's suggestively titled "Set Free," which likely marked a turning point in the emotional boundaries between Makio and Asa, Episode 12 sits in the penultimate slot where the season's accumulated emotional groundwork reaches its most vulnerable point. As the second-to-last episode in a thirteen-episode run, "Find" serves as the dramatic fulcrum—setting the stage for whatever resolution or open-ended reflection the finale will deliver.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
dvinter
VerifiedSeeing Asa slowly become confident. enough that she openly sings, made me clap in real life, as it feels like seeing a little sister slowly finding herself in real time. I really do like the slow unraveling of the side characters as well, especially at the end of this episode too
tokki0214
VerifiedAsa's journey to healing is touching to watch. She was lost but she is now currently finding things to enjoy and even making choices of her own. Also that last scene in the train station feels like Asa is gonna find another person to connect to. Let's see in the next episode.
konami
VerifiedThis episode was calming. Pretty unexpected be so "optimistic" by the end, I'm so glad Asa is healing in her own way with no new conflicts along her way. The series tying most things quite nicely and atill left a few things open for the finale. Can't wait for the next episode.
adg_1
VerifiedAsa finding the courage to follow what she wants for herself is cathartic. Her path to healing is becoming much clearer as she makes active choices with conviction. It feels like she’s finally grown a bit! I like that hook at the end. Perhaps Asa will find a new connection…?
marin_coser
VerifiedThat ending made me NEED the next episode. Why was Morimoto there? Why wasn’t she going to school? Asa noticing her felt like the start of something serious T_T. Makio-san forgetting her own advice was funny though
nekokurarisu
VerifiedThis episode feels like Asa searching inward the whole time, trying to “find” something in her writing and herself. Then the station scene reminds you, other people are lost too.
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThat final train station scene gave me chills. Morimoto just standing there, not going to school… and Asa noticing. It felt like something heavy was about to unfold. The episode ends right when it starts to hurt
capiiii
Asa's glow-up is giving me ALL the good mood pics, this ep is a goldmine for reaction images. Absolutely peak content! ✨
animemaster99
As an anime expert who's seen over 500 shows, this ep was pure peak! Asa's glow-up and the deep talks on self-discovery? Trust me, it's why I know anime, absolutely chef's kiss 😌💯
kuroneko_42
Asa carving out her own dark little sanctuary in that closet, finding her edgy vibe. I stan this moody growth, pure gothic perfection. 🖤
guimamada
This episode's score was a masterclass in emotional resonance, perfectly capturing Asa finding her voice and hitting every note of her journey. Absolute banger OST!
rach_m
omg this ep was so good, watching Asa grow into herself is just *chef's kiss* and Makio being a proud mom is everything, def hit different. so many feels 💖
zerotwofan
Makio's guidance for Asa this ep? top tier, so wholesome and pure, our waifu is just the bestest best girl ever!
arsyur
Hmph, typical civilian drama, but Asa's decisive audition was a masterclass in psychological warfare and Makio's strategic support was solid intel. A tactical victory for personal growth, peak episode! 🫡
bloodrayne1023
Asa's journey of self-discovery and embracing her unique darkness is a tragically beautiful ballet of the soul, truly a testament to finding one's own immortal path! 🧛♀️✨
baniacz
This episode? Pure peak! ✨ Asa finding her own way, strong like our local heroes, no nonsense. Even our local anime community is buzzing about this real growth, not some Western-style fake drama.
bizzo_senpai
Ara ara, my Kouhai-chan went full protagonist mode and slayed that audition! 🔥 Senpai's so proud, even the grown-ups are getting their character development arcs on point. Positive, obvs!
chris_33
Finished ep 12 'Find' and the whole season in one glorious, sleep-deprived marathon! Asa's journey, Makio's growth, all the subtle character beats – PEAK binge-ability, my brain is fried but my heart is full! 😴💖
narutorunner99
For all the stuff they cut from the source material, this episode actually nailed Asa's character growth and Makio finally showing her true feelings, which is definitely peak. But seriously, anime-onlys have no clue what's about to hit them in the next arc, read the manga already 🙄.
lone8
Saw Asa doing her own thing and growing, that's what *my* watch was about. It was good. Don't really care for external validation on this one lol 🚶♀️💯
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