A television anime adaptation of Tomato Soup’s critically acclaimed historical manga, A Witch’s Life in Mongol (Japanese: Tenmaku no Jādūgaru), officially titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, has unveiled its early “super teaser visual” and confirmed a 2026 premiere on TV Asahi Network stations in Japan. The series will be produced by the renowned animation studio Science Saru, known for works such as Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and DEVILMAN crybaby.
From Acclaimed Manga to Anime Adaptation
A Witch’s Life in Mongol began its serialization on Akita Shoten’s Souffle website in September 2021, and as of April 2025, it has collected into five volumes. The manga has garnered significant recognition, topping the female rankings in the 2022 edition of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook and being nominated for the prestigious Manga Taishō award in both 2023 and 2024. Yen Press has licensed the series for English publication, with the first volume released on May 27, 2025.
The manga’s author, Tomato Soup, expressed a long-held desire to see an anime adaptation of a story set within the Mongolian Empire, a fascination that predates the creation of A Witch’s Life in Mongol by over a decade. This personal passion has now materialized with the announcement of the anime.
A Tale of Wisdom and Intrigue in the Mongol Empire
Set in the 13th century within the vast Yeke Mongol Ulus, the anime is described as a historical court drama. The narrative centers on Fatima (also known as Sitara), a young woman from Persia, a land celebrated for its advanced medical and scientific knowledge. After being captured by the Mongol Empire, Fatima’s journey leads her to the palace of the Mongols, where her profound wisdom becomes her most potent weapon.
Her path intertwines with that of Töregene, the sixth wife of Ögedei, the second Great Khan. Töregene herself harbors complex feelings toward the Empire, creating a dynamic alliance with Fatima. Together, these two women are poised to challenge and disrupt the very foundations of the imperial rule, with their actions influencing not only the palace politics but potentially the wider world.
The unveiling of the early “super teaser visual” and the confirmed 2026 premiere have sparked anticipation among fans of historical dramas and manga, eager to see this critically acclaimed story brought to life by Science Saru. Further details regarding the anime’s production and cast are expected as the release date approaches.
