'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia', the anime adaptation of Tomato Soup's historical manga, 'A Witch's Life in Mongol' will release in 2026.
Animation studio Science Saru would be producing the anime series and they made the release announcement recently. The production studio also released a super-teaser as part of the announcement.
The original manga story is a court drama set in 13th-century Mongolia. It follows Sitara (aka Fatima), a former slave girl captured by the Mongol Empire, who meets Töregene, the 6th wife of the Mongolian Emperor, who also harbors complicated feelings toward the empire. Together, they begin to disrupt the very foundation of the empire.
The anime will be produced by internationally acclaimed animation studio Science SARU, known for its visually distinctive and high-quality works such as 'DAN DA DAN', 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!', and 'DEVILMAN crybaby'.
The newly revealed teaser visual features a breathtaking starry night stretching across the vast Mongolian steppe—brought to life with Science SARU's signature expressive style and color palette.
Alongside the visual reveal, the anime's official website and X account have also launched.
Don't miss the teaser PV for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia!
— Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (@Jaadugar_global) June 28, 2025
Two women of the Mongol court, shake the foundations of the empire!
Watch the PV now:https://t.co/SfN27wR0wO
️ Animation Production by ScienceSARU
Airing in 2026! pic.twitter.com/G5vSwTPUB9
"Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" will also be showcased at Anime Expo 2025—the largest anime and pop culture convention in North America. The anime will be featured as part of TV Asahi's panel event.
During the upcoming event, Producers Go Inagaki (Science SARU) and Kazuki Endo (TV Asahi) will have an on-stage discussion to share behind-the-scenes insights and give fans an exclusive early look into the project.
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