TV Asahi announced the TV anime adaptation of Tomato Soup’s A Witch’s Life in Mongol manga series will air in 2026 as Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia. In addition, the anime’s super teaser visual was revealed alongside more details about the anime’s appearance at Anime Expo 2025.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will be showcased at Anime Expo 2025, which takes place from July 3 to 6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The anime will be part of TV Asahi’s panel event. Producers Go Inagaki (Science SARU) and Kazuki Endo (TV Asahi) will host a special on-stage discussion to share behind-the-scenes insights and give fans an exclusive preview into the upcoming anime series.
Panel Details
- Event: Anime Expo 2025
- Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, California, USA
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2:45 PM–3:35 PM (local time)
- Location: Room 403AB – TV Asahi Industry Panel
- Guests: Go Inagaki (Producer, Science SARU), Kazuki Endo (Producer, TV Asahi)
- Event Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/ax
Tomato Soup’s A Witch’s Life in Mongol is in serialization on the Souffle website. One volume has been published to date by AKITASHOTEN in Japan. What’s more, Yen Press publishes the series in English.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, courtesy of TV Asahi:
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is a court drama set in 13th-century Mongolia. It follows Sitara (Fatima), a former slave girl captured by the Mongol Empire, who meets Töregene, the 6th wife of the Mongol Emperor—who also harbors complicated feelings toward the empire. Together, they begin to disrupt the very foundation of the empire.
