Image: Tomato Soup (Akita Shoten)/Tenmaku no Jaadugar Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 08/02/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
The production team of the anime adaptation "Tenmaku no Jaadugar" (English title: "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia") has released a third trailer as well as a new special visual. At the same time, the fourth cast announcement for the series was made: the experienced voice actress Kujira takes on the role of Boraqchin, the first wife and Great Khatun of Ögedei, the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. The casting had previously been deliberately withheld and had caused strong speculation on social networks.
The third trailer shows Boraqchin's encounter with the protagonist Sitara as well as the Khan's wives, each pursuing their own plans. The special visual brings together Sitara – who now appears under the name Fatima – along with the women of the court in a mysterious and majestic imagery, symbolizing the upcoming harem drama marked by intrigue. Boraqchin is described as an always composed, dignified, and difficult-to-read figure who views the empire and the imbalance of power with concern. "In politics, it is crucial to pull the strings in many places in secret," says the official character description. Accordingly, she spins her strategies in secret.
Kujira, known for roles such as Otose from "Gintama," Orochimaru from "Naruto," or Hitogami from "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation," expressed surprise in a comment about the offer: As a historically interested viewer, she had already followed the underlying manga source as a fan and never expected to be cast for this very character. Boraqchin is a cool strategist who rarely gives insight into her inner self – a new challenge for her, which she developed together with the team during the recordings. She described the now-beginning duel between Boraqchin and the duo of Töregene and Sitara as a battle of wits.
The anime has been airing since July 4, 2026, on Saturdays at 11:30 PM in the "IMAnimation" block of TV Asahi (24 stations nationwide) as well as on BS Asahi and other channels; the premiere was broadcast as a one-hour double episode. The series is also available in parallel on numerous streaming platforms. The animation is handled by Studio Science SARU, which became internationally known through works such as "DAN DA DAN," "Devilman Crybaby," and "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" The overall direction is by Naoko Yamada, with direction by Abel Gongora; the series concept is by Kanichi Kato, character design by Kenichi Yoshida, and music by Koshiro Hino.
The source material by Tomato Soup has been serialized since September 2021 in the online magazine "Souffle" from publisher Akita Shoten. The manga was ranked first in the women's edition of the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023" ranking, was shortlisted for the Manga Taisho Award two years in a row in 2023 and 2024, and was recently awarded the Grand Prize in the comic category of the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards. Even before broadcast, the production had been invited to the competition for television films at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026.
The story is set in the 13th century: The young Sitara loses her mother and her homeland due to the conquests of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. As a prisoner of Prince Tolui, she manages to gain access to the imperial court using her knowledge. Under the name of the scholar widow Fatima, she plots revenge and finds an ally in Töregene, the sixth wife of Ögedei, who also harbors deep resentment against the empire.
The voice cast includes, alongside Akira Sekine (Sitara) and Ami Koshimizu (Töregene), Hōko Kuwashima (Fatima), Jun Saitō (Muhammad), Hiro Shimono (Ögedei), Ryōta Suzuki (Tolui), Miyu Irino (Shira), Daisuke Namikawa (Chagatai), Kenji Nojima (Jochi), Misaki Kuno (Sorghaghtani), Ayaka Asai (Möge), and Mayumi Shintani (Kirgistani), as well as Kujira as Boraqchin.
The third trailer shows Boraqchin's encounter with the protagonist Sitara as well as the Khan's wives, each pursuing their own plans. The special visual brings together Sitara – who now appears under the name Fatima – along with the women of the court in a mysterious and majestic imagery, symbolizing the upcoming harem drama marked by intrigue. Boraqchin is described as an always composed, dignified, and difficult-to-read figure who views the empire and the imbalance of power with concern. "In politics, it is crucial to pull the strings in many places in secret," says the official character description. Accordingly, she spins her strategies in secret.
Kujira, known for roles such as Otose from "Gintama," Orochimaru from "Naruto," or Hitogami from "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation," expressed surprise in a comment about the offer: As a historically interested viewer, she had already followed the underlying manga source as a fan and never expected to be cast for this very character. Boraqchin is a cool strategist who rarely gives insight into her inner self – a new challenge for her, which she developed together with the team during the recordings. She described the now-beginning duel between Boraqchin and the duo of Töregene and Sitara as a battle of wits.
The anime has been airing since July 4, 2026, on Saturdays at 11:30 PM in the "IMAnimation" block of TV Asahi (24 stations nationwide) as well as on BS Asahi and other channels; the premiere was broadcast as a one-hour double episode. The series is also available in parallel on numerous streaming platforms. The animation is handled by Studio Science SARU, which became internationally known through works such as "DAN DA DAN," "Devilman Crybaby," and "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" The overall direction is by Naoko Yamada, with direction by Abel Gongora; the series concept is by Kanichi Kato, character design by Kenichi Yoshida, and music by Koshiro Hino.
The source material by Tomato Soup has been serialized since September 2021 in the online magazine "Souffle" from publisher Akita Shoten. The manga was ranked first in the women's edition of the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023" ranking, was shortlisted for the Manga Taisho Award two years in a row in 2023 and 2024, and was recently awarded the Grand Prize in the comic category of the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards. Even before broadcast, the production had been invited to the competition for television films at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026.
The story is set in the 13th century: The young Sitara loses her mother and her homeland due to the conquests of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. As a prisoner of Prince Tolui, she manages to gain access to the imperial court using her knowledge. Under the name of the scholar widow Fatima, she plots revenge and finds an ally in Töregene, the sixth wife of Ögedei, who also harbors deep resentment against the empire.
The voice cast includes, alongside Akira Sekine (Sitara) and Ami Koshimizu (Töregene), Hōko Kuwashima (Fatima), Jun Saitō (Muhammad), Hiro Shimono (Ögedei), Ryōta Suzuki (Tolui), Miyu Irino (Shira), Daisuke Namikawa (Chagatai), Kenji Nojima (Jochi), Misaki Kuno (Sorghaghtani), Ayaka Asai (Möge), and Mayumi Shintani (Kirgistani), as well as Kujira as Boraqchin.
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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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