Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is once again sharing the latest updates ahead of its July 2026 release. After previously unveiling the first promotional video, this time anime Science SARU's project has unveiled the main visual, the second music video, and the opening song titled Stella from SEKAI NO OWARI, as well as new cast members who will join the story.
This anime is adapted from the manga A Witch's Life in Mongol by Tomato Soup. Along with this latest update, the series has also confirmed that it will premiere with a one-hour special featuring episodes 1 and 2.
"Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" Unveils Main Visual and Opening Theme Song
The latest main visual features Sitara and Toregene against the backdrop of the Mongolian landscape.
In addition to the main visual, the anime has also announced its opening theme song Stella performed by SEKAI NO OWARI. As for the production credits, the music for this song was composed by Nakajin, while the lyrics were written by Fukase.
At the same time, four new cast members were also announced to expand the roster of key characters in the story.
The names of those who joined are:
- Ami Koshimizu as Toregene
- Hiro Shimono as Ogedei
- Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai
- Kenji Nojima as Jochi
The character Toregene is introduced as Ogedei’s sixth wife, who harbors a deep hatred for the Mongol Empire due to her past. After meeting Sitara, she decides to join forces with her to fight against the empire.
Ogedei himself was the third son of Genghis Khan and a ruler of the Mongol Empire. He is described as a calm, thoughtful, and broad-minded figure. Meanwhile, Chagatai is portrayed as Genghis Khan’s second son, firm in matters of law yet compassionate toward his people. Jochi, Genghis Khan’s eldest son, is described as having a quieter and gentler disposition.
For the broadcast schedule, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia It will premiere on July 4, 2026. The premiere will be a one-hour special featuring episodes 1 and 2 combined. After that, the series will continue with regular episodes starting the following week.
The anime is also scheduled to be featured at Anime Expo 2026 with screenings of episodes 1 and 2 on July 3, 2026, Los Angeles time. The event will feature Naoko Yamada, Abel Gongora, Rie Misumi, and Kazuki Endo as guests. Additionally, the anime has been selected for the Official Competition TV Films Category at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Synopsis of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
The story in this Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia The story centers on Sitara, a young girl who lost her mother and was separated from her homeland. Along the way, she was taken in by Fatima, a kind-hearted woman from a family of scholars.
From there, Sitara began to understand the importance of knowledge and used it as a means of survival. As the Mongol Empire expanded under Genghis Khan, the tide of history eventually reached the city where Sitara lived.
After losing everything at the hands of Tolui, the empire’s fourth prince, Sitara decided to use her wits as her only weapon. She then infiltrated the palace with the aim of bringing down the empire from within.
Along the way, Sitara meets Toregene, Ogedei’s sixth wife, who also carries wounds and resentment toward the empire. The meeting of these two women marks the beginning of a major upheaval within the most powerful empire of its time.
Production Staff
This anime is produced by a team of well-known professionals in the anime industry.
The announced staff roster includes:
- Original Story: Tomato Soup - A Witch's Life in Mongol
- Executive Director: Naoko Yamada
- Director: Abel Gongora
- Series Composition: Kanichi Kato
- Character Design / Head of Animation: Kenichi Yoshida
- Assistant Director: Takuya Fujikura
- Art Director: Yuri Kabasawa
- Color Design: Narumi Konno
- Compositing Director: Naoki Takahashi
- Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
- Music: Koshiro Hino
- Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
- Animation Production: Science SARU
Meanwhile, the main cast includes:
- Akira Sekine as Sitara
- Ami Koshimizu as Toregene
- Houko Kuwashima as Fatima
- Jun Saito as Muhammad
- Hiro Shimono as Ogedei
- Ryota Suzuki as Tolui
- Miyu Irino as Shira
- Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai
- Kenji Nojima as Jochi
About Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia adapted from a manga A Witch's Life in Mongol A work by Tomato Soup, serialized on AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle website. Set against the backdrop of a historical drama in the 13th-century Mongol Empire, the story centers on knowledge, political intrigue, and the relationships between the characters.
The original manga has also garnered significant attention in Japan. The series took first place in the women’s category at Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023, and was nominated for the Manga Taisho Award in 2023 and 2024. Recently, the manga also won the Grand Prize in the comics division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
On the anime side, the involvement of Science SARU is another key factor. The studio is known for various titles such as AND DA AND, The Heike Story, Hands Off Eizouken!, INU-OH, until Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. This combination of studio, staff, and source material makes the adaptation Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia So it’s one title to keep an eye on as we head into summer 2026.
As its premiere in July 2026 approaches, more details about the anime are starting to emerge. We’ll just have to wait for the next update as the premiere of the first episode draws near.
