TV Asahi Corporation is excited to announce that the anime adaptation of the award-winning historical manga “A Witch’s Life in Mongol” by Tomato Soup (Souffle/AKITASHOTEN) is scheduled to air in July 2026. To mark the occasion, the first teaser PV, teaser visual, and main staff lineup of the TV anime “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” have been revealed for the first time.
The anime will be produced by internationally acclaimed animation studio Science SARU, known for its visually distinctive and high-quality works such as “DAN DA DAN”, “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”, and “DEVILMAN crybaby”.
The newly released teaser PV showcases the protagonist Sitara racing through the city streets of 13th-century Tus, Iran, brought to life through Science SARU’s unmistakable visual style. The bustling bazaars, striking architecture, and expressive animation capture the warmth, texture, and vibrancy of the world with stunning detail.
The Staff for the anime has also been revealed as follows:
- Executive Director: Naoko Yamada (The Heike Story, The Colors Within, A Silent Voice)
- Director: Abel Gongora (DAN DA DAN Season 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Star Wars: Visions – T0-B1)
- Character Design And Sakuga Chief: Kenichi Yoshida (Eureka Seven, Overman King Gainer, The Orbital Children)
- Series Composition: Kanichi Kato (The Eminence in Shadow, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Black Clover)
- Music: Koshiro Hino, acclaimed for his unique musical sense and deep knowledge of traditional instruments, making his debut as an anime composer
- Animation Production: Science SARU
Source: Press Release
