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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Announces Voice Acting Debut, Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho
Tokyo, Japan, 15th Jun 2026 - The original work, A Witchs 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.
It depicts the story of Sitara, a young girl who strives to survive a harsh fate by using knowledge as her weapon. The series has drawn significant attention, securing 1st place in Takarajimashas Kono manga ga sugoi! 2023 (Womens Category) and placed in the Manga Taisho for two consecutive years, in 2023 and 2024.
Animation production will be handled by Science SARU, the internationally acclaimed studio behind works such as DAN DA DAN, The Heike Story, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!.
Most recently, the manga was also awarded the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
Active Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi & Tamashoho to Appear in TV Anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia! Special Comment Video Arrives, Featuring Their Reactions to Their First-Ever Voice Acting Session!
(C)Tomato Soup(AKITASHOTEN)/Jaadugar Committee
The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is set to premiere on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a special 1-hour broadcast featuring both episodes 1 and 2 starting at 11:00 PM JST. As the highly anticipated premiere approaches, it has been officially announced that active Sekitori (professional sumo wrestlers) Tamawashi-zeki and Tamashoho-zeki from the Kataonami stable will be joining the cast!
Tamawashi-zeki will voice Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, while Tamashoho-zeki will play a resilient Mongol soldier. Both Sekitori, who are originally from Mongolia, will also be lending their voices to various other characters in the series, so please look forward to the upcoming premiere!
Reflecting on his first-ever voice acting session, Tamawashi-zeki expressed a strong sense of accomplishment, saying, It was difficult at first, but I gradually got the hang of it, and I think it went well overall. Meanwhile, Tamashoho-zeki, a self-proclaimed anime fan, commented, "I've always wanted to try a challenge like this. I realized I couldnt do it well at all! It was so much fun and a truly great experience. "
When asked about their reactions to receiving the offer, Tamawashi-zeki looked back on his thoughts at the time, sharing, At first, I wondered what it would be like, but I was just so happy to be given the opportunity. Tamashoho-zeki also revealed his excitement, saying, I've loved anime and manga for a long time, so I was thrilled from the very start and became incredibly interested in the project.
Anticipation continues to build for the upcoming broadcast as fans look forward to seeing how Tamawashi-zeki and Tamashoho-zeki--who usually captivate audiences with their thrilling performances on the sumo ring--will bring their characters to life in their very first voice acting roles!
Furthermore, to ensure fans can enjoy the series anytime and anywhere, the anime will also begin rolling out on streaming platforms starting Saturday, July 4, alongside the TV broadcast.
Special Comment Video: https://youtu.be/5sfpsqVQ49w
Overview
(C)Tomato Soup(AKITASHOTEN)/Jaadugar Committee
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.
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 Toeregene, the sixth wife of the Third Prince, Oegedei. Haunted by a tragic past of her own, Toeregene too carries a deep hatred for the empire within her heart.
Sitara and Toeregene, two women who were never meant to meet. The moment they join hands, the wheels of fate begin to turn.
Broadcast Info
The TV anime premiere of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will be a 1-hour special featuring both episodes 1 and 2 on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM JST on TV Asahi Network. Beginning the following week, the series will air every Saturday at 11:30 PM JST.
Original Story: Tomato Soup "A Witchs Life in Mongol" (Souffle/AKITASHOTEN)
Opening Theme Song
SEKAI NO OWARI "Stella"
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. The company is praised worldwide for its high-quality work.
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 and having 23 network affiliate stations covering the nation. TV Asahi produces and airs animation such as Doraemon from 1979, Shin chan from 1992, and the more recent The Dangers in My Heart and "Akane-banashi". TV Asahi is also actively expanding into new businesses, including the production of original anime series in India and collaborative projects with partnering studios in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the US.
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
Contact Details
Organization: CyberAgent, Inc.
Contact Person: CyberAgent, Inc. Press Contact
Website: https://caanime.cyberagent.co.jp/en/
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Address: 40-1 Udagawacho, Abema Towers, Shibuya City, Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan
Release Id: 15062646112
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