Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime has unveiled the plot summary and preview stills for Episode 12, which marks the concluding installment of the Science SARU production. Previously, the series released a behind‑the‑scenes feature offering a peek into its making.
The episode is titled “The Steppe, Ever Unchanging,” and is described:
“Inspired by Sitara, Sorghaghtani declines a political marriage with Güyük. She cleverly thwarts Boraqchin’s scheme, which aimed to dominate Tolui’s clan through the union. Meanwhile, Sitara continues her quest for Töregene and finally uncovers a vital clue. At the same moment, Ögedei summons Sitara and presents a risky wager.”
A promotional trailer for the installment was also made available.
The broadcast of the episode is set for Saturday, September 12. The preview images can be viewed beneath.
Built on Tomato Soup’s prize‑winning manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol, the series takes place in the 13th‑century Mongol Empire and centers on Sitara, a girl who endures a harsh destiny by using intellect instead of brute strength. After losing all she had to the empire’s conquests, she enters the royal court seeking vengeance, where her path crosses with Töregene, a woman who also despises the empire.
Even before airing, the show garnered global acclaim, being chosen for the Official Competition TV Films section at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Meanwhile, the source manga also secured the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
The production team is headed by Naoko Yamada, acclaimed for titles such as K‑On!, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, and The Heike Story, in the role of executive director. Her latest project was the film The Colors Within, for which we conducted an interview. She teams up with Abel Góngora as director on Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia; Góngora also co‑directed the second season of DAN DA DAN. Science SARU studio, which has recently become part of TOHO, is celebrated for high‑quality anime such as Devilman: Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, DAN DA DAN, and the recent SANDA.
Even before airing, the show garnered global acclaim, being chosen for the Official Competition TV Films section at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Meanwhile, the source manga also secured the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
The production team is headed by Naoko Yamada, acclaimed for titles such as K‑On!, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, and The Heike Story, in the role of executive director. Her latest project was the film The Colors Within, for which we conducted an interview. She teams up with Abel Góngora as director on Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia; Góngora also co‑directed the second season of DAN DA DAN. Science SARU studio, which has recently become part of TOHO, is celebrated for high‑quality anime such as Devilman: Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, DAN DA DAN, and the recent SANDA.
The principal creative team is comprised of:
- 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, praised for his unique musical sense and deep knowledge of traditional instruments, making his debut as an anime composer
- Animation Production: Science SARU
Tomato Soup both writes and illustrates the historical manga series A Witch’s Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jadugaru), which started on Akita Shoten’s Souffle website in September 2021. As of April 2025, five volumes have appeared. The work topped Takarajimasha’s “This Manga is Amazing! 2023” (Women’s Edition) and was honored twice in the Manga Taisho Awards (2023 and 2024). Yen Press has secured the English licensing.
The official synopsis:
Once upon a time, in the 13th‑century slave markets of Iran, a young girl existed. This narrative follows a sorceress who manipulated an entire continent. After the loss of her mother and being uprooted from her native land, Sitara found herself completely alone. Being still youthful, lacking survival skills, and with no future prospects, she was taken in by Fatima, a compassionate woman from a scholarly family. “Study and become wise, and no matter what hardships arise, you’ll know the best path forward,” Fatima told her. Profoundly affected by the advice of Fatima’s son, Muhammad, Sitara recognized the power and value of knowledge, prompting her to deepen her learning. She hopes one day to meet Muhammad again, as he has embarked on a quest for wisdom. Meanwhile, under Emperor Genghis Khan’s rule, the Mongol Empire continues its relentless conquest, subjugating nations and extending its reach worldwide. This unbridled ambition eventually arrives at Sitara’s city, where the empire’s fourth prince, Tolui, ends her tranquil life. Having lost everything, Sitara swears vengeance against the all‑consuming empire.
Source: Press Release, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Official Website
©Tomato Soup(AKITASHOTEN)/Jaadugar Committee
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