Science SARU’s Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Set to Premiere July 4, 2026

The auteur-led historical fantasy will debut on TV Asahi after an Annecy selection, signaling a visually ambitious, character‑driven series for mature viewers.

Overview

Science SARU confirmed the series will premiere July 4, 2026 on TV Asahi and BS Asahi with the first two episodes aired together as a one-hour special followed by weekly late-night broadcasts.
The creative team includes Naoko Yamada as chief director, Abel Gongora as director, Kan’ichi Kato as scriptwriter, and Kenichi Yoshida as character designer, highlighting an auteur-driven production style.
Akira Sekine stars as protagonist Sitara with supporting cast that includes Ami Koshimizu, Noriko Kuwashima, Ryota Suzuki, Hiro Shimono, Daisuke Namikawa, and Kenji Nojima.
The opening theme is “Stella” by SEKAI NO OWARI and the series has been selected for the 2026 Annecy Film Festival TV Films Competition, raising its pre-release international profile.
No international streaming partner has been announced, and the anime’s arrival follows the manga’s March 25, 2026 return to serialization, leaving global simulcast details and wider availability pending.