Image: Tomato Soup (Akita Shoten) / Tenmaku no Jaadugar Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 05/27/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The highly anticipated anime 'Tenmaku no Jaadugar' (internationally: 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia') has unveiled new details. Alongside a second trailer and a key visual, additional voice actors and the opening song have been revealed. The series will premiere on July 4, 2026, with a two-part 1-hour special on Japanese television.
The anime is based on the award-winning manga by Tomato Soup, which has been serialized in the magazine Souffle (Akita Shoten) since 2021. The animation is produced by the renowned studio Science SARU, known for works such as 'Dandadan' and 'The Heike Story'. Naoko Yamada ('A Silent Voice', 'The Colors Within') serves as chief director, with Abel Gongora ('Scott Pilgrim Takes Off') directing. Character designs are by Kenichi Yoshida ('Eureka Seven').
One of the main characters, Doregene, is voiced by Ami Koshimizu. Doregene is the sixth wife of Prince Ogotai and harbors deep resentment toward the Mongol Empire. Ogotai is portrayed by Hiro Shimono, while Daisuke Namikawa plays the stern Prince Chagatai and Kenji Nojima voices the gentle eldest son Juchi. The previously announced main cast includes Akira Sekine as Sitara, Noriko Kuwashima as Fatima, and Jun Saito as Muhammad.
The opening theme 'Stella' is by the band SEKAI NO OWARI and was composed exclusively for the anime. The second trailer offers a glimpse of the epic storyline, in which the young slave Sitara and the embittered Princess Doregene form an alliance against the Mongol Empire. Additionally, the anime has been selected for the program of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026. A world premiere of the first three episodes will take place on June 13 in Tokyo, with the voice actors appearing on stage.
The manga has won numerous awards, including first place in the women's category of 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023' and nominations for the Manga Taisho Award. The story is set in the 13th century and follows Sitara, who, after the destruction of her homeland by the Mongols, uses her intelligence to survive and seek revenge within the Khan's empire.
The anime is based on the award-winning manga by Tomato Soup, which has been serialized in the magazine Souffle (Akita Shoten) since 2021. The animation is produced by the renowned studio Science SARU, known for works such as 'Dandadan' and 'The Heike Story'. Naoko Yamada ('A Silent Voice', 'The Colors Within') serves as chief director, with Abel Gongora ('Scott Pilgrim Takes Off') directing. Character designs are by Kenichi Yoshida ('Eureka Seven').
One of the main characters, Doregene, is voiced by Ami Koshimizu. Doregene is the sixth wife of Prince Ogotai and harbors deep resentment toward the Mongol Empire. Ogotai is portrayed by Hiro Shimono, while Daisuke Namikawa plays the stern Prince Chagatai and Kenji Nojima voices the gentle eldest son Juchi. The previously announced main cast includes Akira Sekine as Sitara, Noriko Kuwashima as Fatima, and Jun Saito as Muhammad.
The opening theme 'Stella' is by the band SEKAI NO OWARI and was composed exclusively for the anime. The second trailer offers a glimpse of the epic storyline, in which the young slave Sitara and the embittered Princess Doregene form an alliance against the Mongol Empire. Additionally, the anime has been selected for the program of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026. A world premiere of the first three episodes will take place on June 13 in Tokyo, with the voice actors appearing on stage.
The manga has won numerous awards, including first place in the women's category of 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023' and nominations for the Manga Taisho Award. The story is set in the 13th century and follows Sitara, who, after the destruction of her homeland by the Mongols, uses her intelligence to survive and seek revenge within the Khan's empire.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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