Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime has revealed its main visual, second main trailer, additional cast members, and opening theme song ahead of its July premiere. The series will premiere with a one-hour special featuring Episodes 1 and 2 on July 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM JST on TV Asahi.
The series was also selected for the TV Films category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, one of the world’s most prominent animation events. The event will be held in France from June 21 to June 27 this year.
The anime’s opening theme song, “Stella,” will be performed by SEKAI NO OWARI. According to the announcement, the track was written specifically for the anime, with music composed by Nakajin and lyrics by Fukase. Author Tomato Soup commented on the song: “When I first heard the completed song, I felt that it was written with deep empathy for the story’s protagonists.”
The newly announced voice cast includes:
- Ami Koshimizu as Töregene
- Hiro Shimono as Ögedei
- Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai
- Kenji Nojima as Jochi
The voice cast members left comments:
Ami Koshimizu (Töregene)
This work is based on real events from Mongolia’s long history, yet its charming art style makes the story incredibly approachable and easy to follow. Even with limited historical records available, the thoughts and emotions of the characters come through vividly. There are also many intense scenes filled with psychological tension and verbal sparring that keep you on edge.
Hiro Shimono (Ögedei)
A Witch in Mongolia explores the Mongol Empire—a setting I personally haven’t had much exposure to until now.
The story centers on the protagonist, Sitara, who vows revenge against the Empire after losing everything she holds dear. It depicts Mongolian life, customs, and the complex power dynamics and relationships within the royal family!!
I had the honor of voicing Ögedei, the third son of Genghis Khan and the future second Emperor of the Mongol Empire. Ögedei is a fun-loving, breezy character with a notorious love for drinking, but there’s a sense that there is much more to him beneath the surface. It was truly a joy to bring those layers to life!!
Beyond Ögedei, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is packed with captivating characters like Sitara!
I hope everyone will immerse themselves in the world while enjoying the series’ breathtaking visuals and music!!
Daisuke Namikawa (Chagatai)
This series carefully portrays cultures and customs that people rarely have the chance to learn about. While it offers sharp insights into human intrigue and conflict, the gentle art style makes it very approachable and easy to watch.
I heard that the staff actually traveled to the region themselves to experience the atmosphere firsthand. You can truly feel the essence of that time and place through the music as well. I hope everyone will fully enjoy this wonderfully unique, immersive anime.
Kenji Nojima as (Jochi)
Set amid the turbulent and unforgiving era of the 13th-century Mongol Empire, the series presents a delicate, almost storybook-like visual world that immediately draws you in.
At the same time, the story confronts viewers with mercilessly harsh realities, where intellect is often crushed beneath violence and power. It is precisely because of the seemingly gentle art style that the raw brilliance of human life shines through so vividly.
Please look forward to the broadcast in July 2026, and I hope everyone will immerse themselves in this story depicting the sweeping tide of history alongside us.
The main staff is led by Naoko Yamada, well known for her work on K-On!, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, and The Heike Story, as executive director. The director’s most recent work was the The Colors Within movie, on which we had the chance to interview her. Joining her as director on Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is Abel Góngora, who co-directed the second season of DAN DA DAN. Studio Science SARU, recently acquired by TOHO, is also well known for the quality of their anime, including hits like Devilman: Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, DAN DA DAN, and the recent SANDA.
The full main staff includes:
- Executive Director: Naoko Yamada (The Heike Story, The Colors Within, A Silent Voice)
- Director: Abel Gongora (DAN DA DAN Season 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Star Wars: Visions – T0-B1)
- Character Design And Sakuga Chief: Kenichi Yoshida (Eureka Seven, Overman King Gainer, The Orbital Children)
- Series Composition: Kanichi Kato (The Eminence in Shadow, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Black Clover)
- Music: Koshiro Hino, acclaimed for his unique musical sense and deep knowledge of traditional instruments, making his debut as an anime composer
- Animation Production: Science SARU
You can see the newly revealed main visual below.
Tomato Soup writes and draws the A Witch’s Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jadugaru) historical manga series, which began serialization on Akita Shoten’s Souffle website in September 2021. Five volumes have been released as of April 2025. The manga earned the first spot in Takarajimasha’s “This Manga is Amazing! 2023” (Women’s Edition) and ranked in the Manga Taisho Awards for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). Yen Press licensed the manga in English.
The official synopsis:
There was once a young girl in the 13th century slave markets of Iran.
This is the tale of a witch who toyed with a vast continent.
After losing her mother and being torn far from her homeland, Sitara found herself utterly alone.
Still young, with no ability to survive on her own and no hope for the future, she is taken in by Fatima, a kind hearted lady from a family of scholars.
“If you study and become wise, no matter what trouble befalls you, you’ll know the best way forward.”
Deeply moved by the words of Fatima’s son, Muhammad, Sitara came to understand the possibilities and
importance of knowledge and begins to deepen her education.
She dreams that one day, she might catch up with Muhammad, who has set off on a journey in pursuit of wisdom…
Meanwhile, under the reign of Emperor Genghis Khan, the mighty Mongol Empire continues its unstoppable march, conquering nation after nation and expanding its influence across the world.
That boundless ambition finally reaches Sitara’s city. At the hands of the empire’s fourth prince, Tolui, her peaceful everyday life comes to an end.
Having lost everything, Sitara vows revenge against the all-consuming empire.
Additionally, the series will hold a special panel and advance screening at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3 in Los Angeles, featuring executive director Naoko Yamada, director Abel Góngora, and producers from Science SARU and TV Asahi.
Source: Press Release, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Official Website
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