# Jaadugar: Mongolia anime gains attention

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> Updated: 2026-08-09T14:05:45.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

Science SARU’s series *Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia* debuted on Crunchyroll on July 4, 2026, following a screening at the Annecy TV Films competition. The show follows Fatima, a Persian-born adviser in the 13th-century Mongol court, blending shamanic folklore with political intrigue. Early Italian and Spanish reviews praised its calm visual style, cultural authenticity, and director Abel Góngora’s historic role as the first Spaniard to helm a TV anime.

A new Mongolia-arc trailer released on July 8 introduced three royal-consort characters—Misaki Kuno as Sorghaghtani, Ayaka Asai as Möge, and Mayumi Shintani as a Kirgistani figure—plus an illustration of Boraqchin. Executive producer Naoko Yamada and Góngora emphasized consulting cultural advisors to avoid Orientalist tropes. The series adapts Tomato Soup’s manga, centering on the enslaved girl Sitara, who becomes known as “the witch.”

By late July, reviews highlighted episodes 1-2, where Sitara teams with a Mongol interpreter to recover Fatima’s stolen book, and episode 4, in which she tutors Princess Sorghaghtani. Critics noted the detailed portrayal of Mongol daily life and the blend of slice-of-life moments with emerging political thriller elements.

In August, the narrative expanded to include the backstory of Töregene in episode 6, “The Mergen People,” which introduced voice actors Akira Ishida, Inori Minase, and Shoya Chiba. Episode 7 shifted focus to the internal stability of the empire, examining the leadership styles of Genghis Khan’s sons—Ögedei, Chagatai, and Tolui—and highlighting tensions during a Kurultai meeting.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia explores Mongol Empire politics

The anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia explores the internal politics of the Mongol Empire and the personal histories of characters like Töregene and Sitara as they navigate revenge and imperial instability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-explores-mongol-empire-politics

### 2026-07-25: Jaadugar Anime Review Highlights Mongol-Era Drama

Reviews of *Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia* praise its 13th‑century Mongol setting, detailed cultural depictions, and growing political intrigue across early episodes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaadugar-anime-review-highlights-mongol-era-drama

### 2026-07-08: Science Saru’s anime “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” releases new Mongolia‑arc trailer and adds three voice‑cast members

Science Saru’s anime *Jaadugar* released a Mongolia‑arc trailer, adding three new voice‑cast members and expanding its historical world‑building, after its July 4 Crunchyroll debut.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/science-sarus-anime-jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-releases-new-mongoliaarc-trailer-and-adds-three-voi

### 2026-07-04: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia streams on Crunchyroll

Science SARU’s anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia streams on Crunchyroll, depicting a Persian woman’s role in the 13th‑century Mongol empire with praised cultural depth.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-anime-premieres-on-crunchyroll

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