Journal with Witch Wins the Prestigious Galaxy Award!
We are here with great news from the anime world! Journal with Witch (Majo no Tabitabi), which has captured our hearts with its visual aesthetics and profound storytelling, has won the Galaxy Award, one of the most respected honors in Japan's broadcasting world. Presented by the Japan Broadcasting Critics Association for the March 2026 period, this award has once again proven that the series is not just an animation, but a high-level work of art. In its statement, the association cited the series' unique visual style, enchanting sound design, and production quality as the main reasons for the award.
So, why is this Galaxy Award such a big deal? Held since 1963, these awards aim to reward the highest quality work in television, radio, and advertising in Japan. It is quite rare for an anime to win this award, which is usually taken by live-action dramas and documentaries. In the past, technically and artistically revolutionary productions such as Odd Taxi, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, and Violet Evergarden have achieved this success. Journal with Witch joining this exclusive club cements the series' weight in the industry.
Looking at the origins of the series, we see the success of the original light novel series created by author Jougi Shiraishi and illustrator Azure. The production, which focuses on the young and talented witch Elaina traveling the world and recording the people and events she encounters in her diary, was brought to the screen with the meticulous work of the C2C studio. Drawing attention from its first season with its both melancholic and hopeful atmosphere, the series managed to get full marks from critics, especially with the level of detail in its background drawings and character animations.
Following this award, expectations among fans regarding a new season or continuation projects have also risen significantly. Winning the March award will increase the series' popularity and prestige in Japan, while also ensuring it attracts more attention on international platforms. Seeing Elaina's journey crowned with such artistic achievements excites us all for the future of quality anime productions. In the coming days, we will see together whether a new celebratory message regarding this success or a hint about future projects will come from the production team.
