Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar) made a strong international impression at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris, where the historical anime held a packed French premiere featuring the first four episodes, including the previously unaired Episodes 3 and 4. The screening highlighted growing global interest in the series ahead of its worldwide rollout on Crunchyroll, where it is now available in more than 200 countries and territories.
Following the screening, TV Asahi producer Kazuki Endo joined a special stage event to discuss how the anime was brought to life and why authenticity became one of the production’s highest priorities.
Science SARU focused on historical authenticity
During the presentation, Endo revealed that Science SARU was selected to adapt the series because of the studio’s distinctive animation style and storytelling approach. The project is led by Executive Director Naoko Yamada and Director Abel Góngora, both known for bringing cinematic visuals and emotional depth to animated productions.
Endo also shared behind-the-scenes details about the team’s research process, explaining that the production staff participated in a homestay inside a traditional Mongolian ger. The experience helped the creators better understand Mongolia’s culture, architecture, and daily life, allowing those details to be reflected throughout the anime.
The international premiere demonstrates the growing demand for historical anime with culturally grounded storytelling. By combining extensive research with Science SARU’s acclaimed animation, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia aims to offer viewers a fresh perspective on a lesser-explored historical setting.
The series is now streaming globally on Crunchyroll, giving anime fans worldwide the opportunity to experience one of this year’s most distinctive new historical productions.
