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Jaadugar: Mongolia anime gains attention

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Science SARU’s series *Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia* debuted on Crunchyroll on July 4, 2026 after 2026, following a screening at the Annecy TV Films competition. The show follows Fatima, a Persian‑born Persian-born adviser in the 13th‑century 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 Mongolia-arc trailer released on July 8 introduced three royal‑consort 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 and even visiting a Tokyo mosque 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, 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, life and the blend of slice‑of‑life slice-of-life moments with emerging political thriller elements, and praised elements. In August, the opening theme “Stella” (Sekai no Owari) narrative expanded to include the backstory of Töregene in episode 6, “The Mergen People,” which introduced voice actors Akira Ishida, Inori Minase, and ending “Hoshi” (QUEEN BEE). The production team, including co‑director Abel Góngora, writer Kanichi Katou, 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 composer Kōshirō Hino, has been lauded for nuanced historical storytelling. Tolui—and highlighting tensions during a Kurultai meeting.

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