Since its initial broadcast, the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja'dugar) has captivated audiences worldwide with Science SARU’s extraordinary visual beauty and rich historical drama. Today, the series officially released its third main PV, special visual, and fourth round of cast announcements!
The original work A Witch's Life in Mongol, serialized in Japan on AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle website and written by Tomato Soup, is a historical court drama set in the 13th-century Mongol Empire.
The highly acclaimed series has drawn widespread acclaim, securing 1st place in Takarajimasha's Kono manga ga sugoi! 2023 (Women's Category), placing in the Manga Taisho for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, and winning the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
Animation production is handled by Science SARU, the internationally acclaimed studio renowned for its extraordinary visual quality in titles such as DAN DA DAN, The Heike Story, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, and THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, which is currently airing alongside this series to rave reviews.
Third Main PV and Special Visual Highlighting the Women Who Shook the Mongol Empire Revealed! Kujira Joins the Cast as First Empress Boraqchin
Previously kept strictly under wraps—sparking a wave of intense guessing games across social media as fans wondered who would take on the role—the casting for Boraqchin, the First Empress of Ögedei (the second Emperor of the Mongol Empire), has finally been revealed! Taking on the role of this enigmatic woman, who remains calm, composed, and dignified as she secretly devises strategies to safeguard the empire's future, is none other than the legendary voice actress Kujira, renowned for her truly unique presence across countless iconic works.
The newly unveiled third main PV offers a thrilling glimpse into the relentless storm ahead, teasing a narrative where Sitara’s (Fatima's) fate is swallowed into a whirlwind of upheaval following her encounters with the royal consorts—each harboring their own secret agendas—and the First Empress Boraqchin.
Alongside the trailer, a stunning special visual has also been released, bringing together Sitara (Fatima) and the royal consorts who are set to shake the Mongol Empire. Enveloped in a mysterious and majestic aura, their intersecting glances and hidden motives beautifully symbolize the rich, heavy court drama that is about to unfold.
Third Main PV: https://youtu.be/QmCFp2Mfs9M
Boraqchin (CV: Kujira)
Ögedei's first wife and Empress (the Great Khatun). Always calm, composed, and dignified, she is a woman of unfathomable depth. Believing that "in politics, it is crucial to pull strings beneath the surface," she secretly devises strategies, deeply concerned about the empire's future and the imbalance of power.
Comment from Kujira
I'm Kujira, the voice of Boraqchin.
When I was offered the role, the first thing that came out of my mouth was:
"You actually found Kujira and cast me?!"
I've always loved history, and I'd already been reading the original manga as a fan. So I never imagined I'd be cast in the anime—especially in this role.
Boraqchin is a quiet, composed strategist who rarely lets anyone see what she's really thinking. She's a mysterious character who will eventually stand in the way of Töregene and Sitara.
I'm usually known for playing warm-hearted, straightforward, larger-than-life auntie characters, so this role is a whole new kind of "auntie" for me.
Recording was a constant process of trial and error, and with everyone's support, we carefully shaped and brought Boraqchin to life together.
I hope you'll enjoy the battle of wits between Töregene & Sitara vs. Boraqchin—a story where brilliant minds clash.
Overview
Story
A young girl and an empress.
Bound by a shared desire for revenge, the two will shake the mightiest empire the world has ever known.
After losing her mother and being torn far from her homeland, a young girl named Sitara is taken in by Fatima, a kind-hearted lady from a family of scholars.
"If you study and become wise, no matter what trouble befalls you, you’ll know the best way forward."
Deeply moved by the words of Fatima’s son, Muhammad, Sitara comes to understand the possibilities and importance of knowledge and begins to deepen her education.
She dreams that one day, she might catch up with Muhammad, who has set off on a journey in pursuit of wisdom...
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. Before long, the tides of history reach the city where Sitara lives.
After losing everything to Tolui, the empire’s Fourth Prince, and being taken captive, Sitara resolves to use the only thing she has left, her intellect, to infiltrate the royal court and bring down the empire from within.
She does so while taking on the name “Fatima,” inherited from her mistress.
Though a flame of revenge burns within her heart, Sitara outwardly devotes herself to serving the empire. One day, she has a fateful encounter with Töregene, the sixth wife of the Third Prince, Ögedei. Haunted by a tragic past of her own, Töregene too carries a deep hatred for the empire within her heart.
Sitara and Töregene, two women who were never meant to meet. The moment they join hands, the wheels of fate begin to turn.
Broadcast Info
Broadcasting every Saturday at 11:30 pm JST on TV Asahi Networks and streaming from 1:00 am JST the next day on various platforms worldwide.
International Streaming & Broadcast / Licensee Info
Crunchyroll: Worldwide except Japan and Asia
ANIBOX: South Korea
Tropics Entertainment: Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao
ANIPLUS Asia: Southeast Asia
Univision: Mongolia
DEEP: Russia and Belarus
Staff
Original Story: Tomato Soup “A Witch's Life in Mongol” (Souffle/AKITASHOTEN)
Executive Director: Naoko Yamada
Director: Abel Gongora
Series Composition: Kanichi Kato
Character Design and Sakuga Chief: Kenichi Yoshida
Assistant Director: Takuya Fujikura
Art Director: Yuri Kabasawa
Color Design: Narumi Konno
Compositing Director: Naoki Takahashi
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Music: Koshiro Hino
Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
Animation Production: Science SARU
Cast
Sitara: Akira Sekine
Töregene: Ami Koshimizu
Fatima: Houko Kuwashima
Muhammad: Jun Saito
Ögedei: Hiro Shimono
Tolui: Ryota Suzuki
Shira: Miyu Irino
Chagatai: Daisuke Namikawa
Jochi: Kenji Nojima
Möge: Ayaka Asai
Sorghaghtani: Misaki Kuno
Kirgistani: Mayumi Shintani
Boraqchin: Kujira
Opening Theme Song
SEKAI NO OWARI
"Stella"
Ending Theme Song
QUEEN BEE
"STAR"
Links
Official Website: http://anime-jaadugar.com/
Official X (Japanese): @anime_jaadugar (https://x.com/anime_jaadugar)
Official X (Global): @Jaadugar_global (https://x.com/Jaadugar_global)
About Science SARU
Science SARU is an animation production company committed to nurturing new talent and implementing cutting-edge creative technology; the company has produced projects across different mediums, including for television, film, and streaming. Representative works include the Annecy International Animation Film Festival Feature Film Grand Prix (Cristal) winner Lu Over the Wall, as well as The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, DEVILMAN crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, INU-OH, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Colors Within, and DAN DA DAN, among others. The company’s newest works include the currently airing Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia and THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, along with DAN DA DAN Season 3, set for broadcast in 2027.
Science SARU’s Official Site: https://sciencesaru.com/
About TV Asahi
TV Asahi Corporation is a national commercial broadcaster in Japan, leading the Japanese content industry with a network of 23 affiliate stations nationwide. Since 1979, TV Asahi has continued to deliver beloved animated series through “Doraemon,” one of Japan’s most iconic kids and family franchises. TV Asahi has also built a diverse animation portfolio over the years, including “Shin chan,” which has entertained audiences since 1992, as well as more recent titles such as “The Dangers in My Heart” and “Akane-banashi.” TV Asahi is also actively growing its global business through original anime production in India and collaborative projects with partner studios in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the US
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Manga Info
Title: A Witch’s Life in Mongol
Author: Tomato Soup
Serialized by AKITASHOTEN in Japan, available in English from YenPress
Link: https://yenpress.com/series/a-witch-s-life-in-mongol
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