Science SARU’s Jaadugar Unveils Cast in New Trailer After Annecy TV Films Selection

Overview

• A new main promotional video introduces the Japanese voice cast, with Akira Sekine as Sitara and Houko Kuwashima as Fatima alongside Jun Saito, Ryota Suzuki, and Miyu Irino.
• The TV anime film is slated to air in Japan in July 2026 on TV Asahi and affiliates, with no theatrical run announced and streaming platforms still unconfirmed.
• Industry outlets report the project has been selected for Annecy 2026’s Official Competition in the TV Films category, signaling early critical interest.
• Directed by Abel Gongora at Science SARU and based on Tomato Soup’s award-winning manga, the story follows a 13th‑century Persian girl whose education by scholars collides with Genghis Khan’s campaigns.
• Early reactions highlight praise for Muslim representation and ongoing debate over the use of witchcraft, while cast members Sekine and Kuwashima say they are excited to join the adaptation.