The upcoming TV anime based on the historical manga Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (known in Japan as Tenmaku no Jaadugar ) revealed a treasure trove of new information today, including a teaser trailer, teaser art and the main staff for the series, which will broadcast in Japan on the TV Asahi network as part of the “IMAnimation” block beginning in July 2026. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Teaser Trailer Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia teaser art RELATED: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Reveals 2026 Premiere, Teaser Visual Akita Shoten serializes the original Tenmaku no Jaadugar manga by Tomato Soup in their Souffle digital manga magazine, and a total of 5 volumes have been published in Japan to date. Yen Press publishes an English-language version of the series under the title A Witch's Life in Mongol . Naoko Yamada serves as executive director for the TV anime adaptation at animation studio science SARU, with direction by Abel Gongora, series composition by Kanichi Kato, character designs and chief animation direction by Kenichi Yoshida and music by Koshiro Hino. The story of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is described as follows: There was once a young girl in the 13th century slave markets of Iran. This is the tale of a witch who toyed with a vast continent. After losing her mother and being torn far from her homeland, Sitara found herself utterly alone, with no ability to survive on her own, and no hope for the future. Taken in by a family of scholars, the power of “knowledge” is imparted on her within the calm of her new life. Meanwhile, under the reign of Emperor Genghis Khan, the mighty Mongol Empire continues its unstoppable march, conquering nation after nation and expanding its influence across the world. When that boundless ambition finally reaches Sitara’s city, her quiet days come to an end, and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Source: Official Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia TV anime home page
