Get ready for a historical epic brought to life by a dream team of creators! The award-winning manga Tenmaku no Jaadugar (A Witch’s Life in Mongol) is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, scheduled to premiere in July 2026. This highly anticipated project will be produced by the acclaimed studio Science SARU, with renowned director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice, The Heike Story) serving as Chief Director. Along with this massive announcement, the first teaser PV, visuals, and a list of the incredible staff have been revealed.
Broadcast Schedule: When & Where to Watch
Mark your calendars for summer 2026! The TV anime Tenmaku no Jaadugar is set to begin broadcasting in July 2026.
In Japan, it will air on the TV Asahi network nationwide across 24 affiliates in the “IMAnimation” programming block, as well as on BS Asahi.
For international fans: While specific overseas streaming platforms haven’t been announced yet, the production committee has launched an official global X (formerly Twitter) account (@Jaadugar_global). Be sure to follow it for the latest updates on where you can watch this masterpiece in your region!
A World-Class Dream Team Assembles
The biggest news alongside the announcement is the absolutely stellar lineup of creators involved. This is truly a meeting of Japan’s finest animation talent.
- Animation Production: Science SARU
Known for their unique artistic style and high-quality work on global hits like DEVILMAN crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, The Heike Story, and the recent Dandadan, Science SARU is the perfect studio to bring this vibrant historical world to life. - Chief Director: Naoko Yamada
The visionary director behind beloved films like A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, and the upcoming Kimi no Iro (Your Color), as well as the series director for The Heike Story. Her involvement is a huge draw for anime fans worldwide.
The incredible staff doesn’t end there:
- Director: Abel Gongora (Star Wars: Visions “T0-B1”, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off)
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kenichi Yoshida (Eureka Seven, Gundam: Reconguista in G)
- Series Composition: Kanichi Katou (The Eminence in Shadow, Dr. Stone)
- Music: Koshiro Hino (Making his anime soundtrack debut with unique, research-based ethnic instrumentation)
Witness the Stunning Teaser PV & Visual
The first teaser PV has been released, giving us a glimpse of the 13th-century Iranian city of Tus and the protagonist, Sitara. The video showcases Science SARU’s signature one-of-a-kind visual style, combining dynamic animation with beautiful colors to perfectly capture the atmosphere of the era.
The accompanying teaser visual features Sitara gazing straight ahead with strong determination amidst dancing flower petals under a vast sky, hinting at the beginning of her grand and challenging journey.
What is “Tenmaku no Jaadugar”?
Based on the manga by Tomato Soup currently serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Souffle,” Tenmaku no Jaadugar is a gripping historical drama set in the 13th century during the rise of the Mongol Empire.
The story follows Sitara, a young girl who lost her mother and was torn from her hometown, ending up in a slave market in Iran. Taken in by a family of scholars, she is gifted with “knowledge.” But when the Mongol Empire’s ambition reaches her city, her peaceful days end, and destiny begins to move.
The original manga is highly acclaimed, having won first place in the “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023” (Female Readers category) and ranking in the “Manga Taisho” for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). With such a powerful story and an unbeatable creative team, this anime is poised to be a major event in 2026.
Don’t Miss the Latest Updates!
With more than a year until the premiere, anticipation is already sky-high. Make sure you’re connected to official sources so you don’t miss any future announcements, especially regarding international distribution.
- Official Website (Renewed!)
- Official Global X Account (@Jaadugar_global)
- Official Japanese X Account (@anime_jaadugar)
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