The TV anime “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia,” scheduled to air in 2026, participated in the “TV Asahi Industry Panel” at Anime Expo 2025, a major anime convention.
The original work is a manga by Tomato Soup, currently serialized in Souffle. The story is set in the 13th-century Mongol Empire and follows the tale of Fatima (Shitala), a former slave who becomes a court lady after being taken prisoner. She meets Doregene, the sixth wife of the Mongol Emperor, and uses her wisdom to shake the empire through an epic tale of intrigue in the court. The manga has attracted much attention, having ranked first in “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023: Women’s Edition” and receiving nominations for the “Manga Taisho” in both 2023 and 2024.