Akira Ishida
Inori Minase
Shoya Chiba
New Additions to the Cast Announced: Akira Ishida, Inori Minase & Shoya Chiba!
Akira Ishida Takes on the Role of Dayir, Chief of the Merkit Tribe! Cast Member Statements Included
TOKYO, JAPAN, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The synopsis and preview stills for Episode 6 of the animated TV series Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia have just been unveiled. In addition, we are thrilled to introduce the fresh characters and voice actors joining the show starting with Episode 6, along with their official remarks.
The original comic, A Witch's Life in Mongol, authored by Tomato Soup, is being published in Japan through AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle magazine. This historical royal drama unfolds in the 13th-century Mongol Empire, following the narrative of Sitara, a young woman who uses her intellect to survive a brutal destiny, and Töregene, an empress who carries profound resentment toward the empire. United by their mutual thirst for vengeance, these two women join forces to challenge their fates.
This series has garnered considerable acclaim, taking the top spot in Takarajimasha's Kono manga ga sugoi! 2023 (Women's Category) and earning a spot in the Manga Taisho awards for two successive years (2023 and 2024). Additionally, the source manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol received the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
Science SARU, the globally recognized animation studio known for hits like DAN DA DAN, The Heike Story, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, is handling the animation production.
Episode 6: Story Overview and Scene Previews Now Live!
Episode 6: The Mergen People
Töregene opens up to Sitara, who also harbors animosity toward the Mongol Empire, sharing her painful history. She discloses that 25 years earlier, she wed Dayir, the considerably older leader of the Merkit tribe, and formed close ties with the community, particularly with Dayir's daughter Khulan. However, their tranquil existence was interrupted when Genghis Khan’s Mongol forces attacked, compelling Dayir to make a tough choice.
Episode 6 Web Preview: https://youtu.be/1KzY3LEIAc0
New Cast Members Confirmed: Akira Ishida, Inori Minase & Shoya Chiba! Their Statements Are In!
Information regarding the characters and voice cast for Episode 6 has been made public. Akira Ishida is set to voice Dayir, the chieftain of the Merkit tribe; Inori Minase will portray Khulan, Dayir's daughter; and Shoya Chiba takes on the role of Kultukan, a master archer.
Statements from all three voice actors have also been received!
Overview
Narrative
A young woman and an empress.
Connected by a common quest for vengeance, the pair will challenge the most powerful empire in history.
After the loss of her mother and being separated from her homeland, a young girl named Sitara finds refuge with Fatima, a compassionate woman from a scholarly family.
"If you gain wisdom through study, you will always find the best path, no matter what hardships arise."
Moved by the words of Fatima’s son, Muhammad, Sitara begins to grasp the value and potential of knowledge, dedicating herself to her studies.
She holds onto the dream of eventually catching up with Muhammad, who has departed on a quest for wisdom…
In the meantime, under the rule of Emperor Genghis Khan, the formidable Mongol Empire continues its relentless expansion, conquering one nation after another and extending its reach across the globe. Eventually, the currents of history sweep into the city where Sitara resides.
After losing everything to Tolui, the empire’s Fourth Prince, and being taken prisoner, Sitara decides to use her intellect, her sole remaining asset, to penetrate the royal court and dismantle the empire from within.
She does this while adopting the name “Fatima,” honoring her mistress.
Despite the burning desire for revenge inside her, Sitara outwardly appears dedicated to serving the empire. One day, she crosses paths with Töregene, the sixth wife of the Third Prince, Ögedei. Carrying her own painful history, Töregene also holds a deep-seated hatred for the empire.
Sitara and Töregene, two women whose meeting seemed impossible. The instant they join hands, fate begins to shift.
Broadcast Schedule
Airings every Saturday at 11:30 pm JST on TV Asahi Networks, with streaming available from 1:00 am JST the following day across multiple platforms globally.
International Streaming & Broadcast / Licensing Details
Crunchyroll: Available worldwide excluding Japan and Asia
ANIBOX: South Korea
Tropics Entertainment: Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao
ANIPLUS Asia: Southeast Asia
Univision: Mongolia
DEEP: Russia and Belarus
Production Team
Original Creator: Tomato Soup “A Witch's Life in Mongol” (Souffle/AKITASHOTEN)
Executive Director: Naoko Yamada
Director: Abel Gongora
Series Composition: Kanichi Kato
Character Design and Animation Director: 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 Studio: Science SARU
Voice 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: ????
Opening Theme
SEKAI NO OWARI
"Stella"
Ending Theme
QUEEN BEE
"STAR"
Useful Links
Official Website: http://anime-jaadugar.com/
Official X (Japan): @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 studio dedicated to fostering new talent and employing innovative creative technologies; the company has worked on projects across various media, such as television, cinema, and streaming platforms.
Notable works include the Annecy International Animation Film Festival Feature Film Grand Prix (Cristal) winner Lu Over the Wall, alongside 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. The studio is recognized globally for its exceptional output.
Science SARU’s Official Website: https://sciencesaru.com/
About TV Asahi
TV Asahi Corporation stands as a major commercial broadcaster in Japan, leading the country’s content industry with a network of 23 affiliated stations nationwide. Starting in 1979, TV Asahi has consistently delivered beloved animated series, including “Doraemon,” one of Japan’s most cherished kids and family franchises. Over the years, TV Asahi has also built a varied animation lineup, featuring “Shin chan,” which has been entertaining audiences since 1992, and newer titles like “The Dangers in My Heart” and “Akane-banashi.” The company is also expanding its international presence through original anime productions in India and collaborative efforts with partner studios in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the US.
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Manga Details
Title: A Witch’s Life in Mongol
Author: Tomato Soup
Published in Japan by AKITASHOTEN, with an English edition available from YenPress
Link: https://yenpress.com/series/a-witch-s-life-in-mongol
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