Exciting News: 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia' Anime and Manga Highlights

TV Asahi and Science SARU are set to showcase the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the award-winning manga A Witch's Life in Mongol by Tomato Soup at Anime Expo. Fans can look forward to a sneak peek with the early "super teaser visual" and a 2026 premiere date announced this past Friday.

Anime Expo Presence

• TV Asahi's booth will feature the anime.
• Producers from Science SARU and TV Asahi will introduce the project during the convention's panel.

About the Manga

The manga, released in English by Yen Press on May 27, offers a captivating story set in the 13th century Mongol Empire. It follows Fatima, a Persian woman with advanced medical and scientific knowledge, who finds herself in the Mongol palace. There, she becomes entangled with Töregene, the powerful wife of Ögedei Khan, whose complex feelings influence the fate of the empire.

Manga Details

• Launched by Tomato Soup on Akita Shoten's Souffle website in September 2021.
• The fifth volume was published on April 16.
• The series is published bimonthly and will take a summer hiatus due to the author's maternity leave, with plans to return next year.

Critical Acclaim

• Topped the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 rankings for female readers.
• Ranked #11 in the 2024 rankings.
• Nominated for the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023 and again in 2024.
• Currently nominated for the Best New Manga category at the upcoming American Manga Awards, with winners announced on August 21.

Sources:

• Anime's official website
• Comic Natalie

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting adaptation and the manga's journey!**