Science SARU is entering the historical fantasy genre with Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Tenmaku no Jaadugar), one of the most visually unique anime announced for Summer 2026. Based on Tomato Soup’s manga, the series blends political drama, revenge, and emotional storytelling against the backdrop of the Mongol Empire.
With a confirmed July 2026 release, a new trailer, major cast reveals, and an opening theme by SEKAI NO OWARI, the anime is already generating strong hype among fans of historical and character-driven anime. Let us explore all the details we know so far.
Anime TitleJaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Release Date (Global)July 4, 2026Animation StudioScience SARUWhere to WatchTV Asahi (for Japan) and International streaming are yet to be announced
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Release Date and Time Confirmed
Science SARU officially confirmed that Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will premiere on July 4, 2026, on TV Asahi’s nationwide “IMAnimation W” block and BS Asahi (via official website). The first two episodes will air together as a one-hour special beginning at 11 PM JST.
After the premiere week, the anime will shift to its regular weekly schedule every Saturday at 11:30 PM JST. The late-night time slot strongly suggests the anime is targeting older audiences because of its political themes and wartime setting.
Even though the series has yet to release information about the streaming details for international audiences, below are the expected release timings for major regions based on the regular 11:30 PM JST broadcast –
Time ZoneRelease DateRelease TimeUnited States (Hawaii–Aleutian, HST)July 4, 20264:30 AMUnited States (Alaska, AKDT)July 4, 20266:30 AMUnited States Pacific (PDT)July 4, 20267:30 AMUnited States Mountain (MDT)July 4, 20268:30 AMUnited States Central (CDT)July 4, 20269:30 AMUnited States Eastern (EDT)July 4, 202610:30 AMCanada (Eastern Time)July 4, 202610:30 AMMexico (Central, CST)July 4, 20269:30 AMMexico (Mountain, MST)July 4, 20268:30 AMBrazil (BRT)July 4, 202611:30 AMUnited Kingdom (BST)July 4, 20263:30 PMEurope (Central Europe, CEST)July 4, 20264:30 PMSouth Africa (SAST)July 4, 20264:30 PMUAE – Dubai (GST)July 4, 20266:30 PMIndia (IST)July 4, 20268:00 PMPhilippines (PHT)July 4, 202610:30 PMJapan (JST)July 4, 202611:30 PMAustralia (AEST)July 5, 202612:30 AMNew Zealand (NZST)July 5, 20262:30 AM
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Complete Cast and Staff Details
The anime features a strong creative team (via official page), led by Naoko Yamada as Chief Director and Abel Gongora as Director. Their involvement immediately caught fans’ attention because both are known for emotional storytelling and distinctive visual direction.
Tolui from Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime. | Credit: Science SARU
The scriptwriting of the anime is being done by Kan’ichi Kato. On the other hand, Kenichi Yoshida takes charge of character design and animation. Animation production is officially handled by Science SARU.
Other notable members of the crew include Takuya Fujikura in the position of Chief Director, Yuri Kabasawa as Art Director, Narumi Konno as Color Designer, Naoki Takahashi as Director of Photography, Kiyoshi Hirose as Editor, Noriyoshi Ohnuma as Sound Director, and Hiroshiro Hino as composer of the soundtrack.
Members of the voice cast are Akira Sekine as Sitara, Ami Koshimizu as Dregene, Noriko Kuwashima as Fatima, Jun Saito as Muhammad, Ryota Suzuki as Tolui, Hiro Shimono as Ögedei, Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai, and Kenji Nojima as Jochi.
One of the biggest reveals was the opening theme “Stella” by SEKAI NO OWARI (via official website). The song is composed by Nakajin with lyrics written by Fukase. Original manga creator Tomato Soup even commented that the song feels as if it were written specifically for the protagonists and their emotional struggles.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Story Preview – What to Expect?
According to the official story description, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will follow the story of Sitara, a young orphan whose life changes completely after the Mongol Empire invades her land. After Sitara loses her mother and gets separated from her hometown, she is taken in by Fatima, the kind wife of a scholarly family.
Sitara and Dregene from Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime. | Credit: Science SARU
In the course of these events, Sitara begins to understand the value of wisdom and education from the teachings of Muhammad. Instead of relying on physical strength, she begins to believe knowledge itself can become a weapon powerful enough to challenge those in power.
However, the rapidly expanding Mongol Empire eventually destroyed the peaceful life she once knew. Once she is captured by Tolui, who is the fourth prince in the Mongol Empire, she decides to use her intelligence to get into the royal circle and stay alive.
The story becomes even more complicated when Sitara meets Dregene, the sixth consort of Ogedei. While Dregene is technically living inside the Mongol Empire, it is clear that she carries strong bitterness towards the Mongols because of her traumatic experiences.
Instead of presenting the Mongol Empire as an evil entity, the series seems to focus more on politics, survival, revenge, identity, and emotional traumas. This multidimensional approach is why manga fans have been eagerly awaiting this anime adaptation.
Trailer Breakdown – Science SARU’s Visual Style Looks Incredible
The second promo video immediately catches the attention of the viewers with its artistic approach and emotional tone. This trailer does not feature any action scenes and rather focuses more on emotional narrative, scenery, and facial expressions.
The Mongolian landscapes shown throughout the trailer look massive in scale, with grasslands, military camps, royal courts, and caravans all animated using Science SARU’s soft painterly style. The anime visually feels very different from traditional historical anime adaptations.
Sitara is the one receiving most of the attention, indicating that the main theme of the show will be her survival and development rather than continuous fighting. Also, there are several scenes featuring Dregene, indicating that she will have a crucial role in the story, especially in her interactions with Sitara.
The opening theme song titled “Stella” by SEKAI NO OWARI makes a lasting impact on the trailer as well. The emotional and atmospheric tone of the song perfectly matches the anime’s bittersweet historical setting.
Where to Watch Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
The official announcement reveals that the show will air on TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation” slot through 24 TV channels across Japan, along with BS Asahi and related TV networks.
Shira from Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime. | Credit: Science SARU
As for international streaming, there have not been any official announcements regarding it. However, due to Science SARU’s recent experience in distribution and the popularity of the anime internationally, it is almost certain that major streaming sites like Crunchyroll would obtain rights for simulcasting.
Other regional streaming services could also acquire the anime following the confirmation of the seasonal lineups for Summer 2026. Until then, fans outside Japan will likely need to wait for official global streaming announcements in the coming months.
Will Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia be another masterpiece from Science SARU, following their previous successful works like Dandadan, or will its slower historical storytelling divide viewers? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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