Panel Confirmed at Anime Expo 2025, Broadcast set for 2026

TOKYO , June 28, 2025 — Tomato Soup’s award-winning historical manga, “A Witch’s Life in Mongol,” which was recently announced to be adapted into an anime, will officially premiere in 2026 as “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia.” To commemorate this announcement, the anime’s first super teaser visual has been revealed.

“A Witch’s Life in Mongol,” currently being serialized on the Souffle website, is a court drama that takes place in 13th-century Mongolia. The story centers on Sitara (also known as Fatima), a former slave girl captured by the Mongol Empire, who encounters Töregene, the sixth wife of the Mongolian Emperor, who has her own complex feelings about the empire. Together, they set out to challenge the very core of the empire.

The anime will be produced by Science SARU, an internationally recognized animation studio celebrated for its visually unique and high-quality productions such as “DAN DA DAN,” “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”, and “DEVILMAN crybaby.”

First Super Teaser Visual Revealed! Broadcast Set for 2026!

The newly unveiled teaser visual showcases a stunning starry night sky over the vast Mongolian steppe, brought to life with Science SARU’s distinctive expressive style and color palette. This visual provides an enticing preview of the epic historical drama to come.

In addition to the visual reveal, the anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account are now live. The initial announcement of the anime adaptation generated widespread excitement on social media, with fans expressing comments like, “Can’t wait!” and “So excited it’s Science SARU!”. Stay connected for further updates on this highly anticipated project as it develops.

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“Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” Joins TV Asahi’s Panel at Anime Expo 2025!

“Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” will also be presented at Anime Expo 2025, the largest anime and pop culture convention in North America. The anime will be part of TV Asahi’s panel event.

Producers Go Inagaki (Science SARU) and Kazuki Endo (TV Asahi) will participate in a special on-stage discussion to share behind-the-scenes information and offer fans an exclusive first look at the project.

Panel Information

– Event: Anime Expo 2025
– Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, California, USA
– Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2:45 PM–3:35 PM (local time)
– Location: Room 403AB – TV Asahi Industry Panel
– Guests: Go Inagaki (Producer, Science SARU), Kazuki Endo (Producer, TV Asahi)
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About the Series

Story

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is a court drama set in 13th-century Mongolia.

The story follows Sitara (Fatima), a former slave girl captured by the Mongol Empire. She meets Töregene, the sixth wife of the Mongol Emperor, who also has conflicting feelings about the empire. Together, they begin to disrupt the very foundation of the empire.

About Science SARU

Science SARU is an animation production company dedicated to fostering new talent and utilizing cutting-edge creative technology. The company has produced projects across various mediums, including television, film, and streaming. Some of Science SARU’s most notable works include “Lu Over the Wall”, “DEVILMAN crybaby”, “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”, “Inu-Oh”, “The Colors Within”, and “DAN DA DAN“, among others.

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About TV Asahi

TV Asahi Corporation is a national commercial broadcaster in Japan, a leader in the Japanese content industry with 23 network affiliate stations nationwide. TV Asahi produces and broadcasts animations such as “Doraemon” since 1979, “Shin chan” since 1992, and more recently, “The Dangers in My Heart” and “SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary.” TV Asahi is also actively expanding into new business areas, including producing original anime series in India and collaborative projects with partner studios in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the US.

Manga Information

Title: “A Witch’s Life in Mongol”
Author: Tomato Soup
Previously published: Volumes 1 (Published by AKITASHOTEN in Japan)
Available on YenPress

Copyright Notice
Manga Cover Art: © Tomato Soup (AKITASHOTEN) 2022
Other Visuals:©Tomato Soup(AKITASHOTEN)/Jaadugar Committee

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