The highly anticipated anime "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" is officially set to storm onto screens on Saturday, July 4th, with a massive double-episode, one-hour special! Online streaming will be available on Crunchyroll.
Ahead of the premiere, the production team has dropped a stunning full-scale main visual and a brand-new trailer that showcases the show's breathtaking scale. Additionally, the ending theme song has been revealed as "Stella," a brand-new track by the genre-bending powerhouse Queen Bee. To top it all off, we’ve got your first look at the premiere with early screenshots and synopses for Episodes 1 and 2!
<The following content is quoted from the official announcement>
Full Main Visual Revealed!
The curtain has been pulled back on the full version of the main visual we caught a glimpse of recently.
This masterpiece captures the essence of Science SARU’s signature aesthetic and world-class artwork, featuring an endless blue sky, a winding river, and a traditional ger (yurt) nestled in the vast, majestic Mongolian plains. The image perfectly foreshadows the scale of the coming storm—a story where Sitara and Töregene’s resolve will eventually grow to shake the very foundations of the Mongol Empire.
Pre-Broadcast Trailer Released!
The newly released trailer gives us a glimpse into Sitara’s burgeoning destiny and her stand against the strongest empire on Earth, all rendered with the fluid, overwhelming visual beauty that only Science SARU can deliver. With the premiere just days away, this footage is sure to send hype levels through the roof.
Watch here:
Ending Theme Confirmed: "Stella" by Queen Bee!
Queen Bee, a band that has garnered a fanatical following both in Japan and globally for their avant-garde worldview and incredible vocal range, will provide the ending theme for this anime.
The new song, "Stella," was written specifically for this series. It is a deep, powerful track that resonates with the internal landscape of Sitara, a girl who uses her intellect as a weapon to resist a cruel and unforgiving fate.
■Comment from Av-chan (Queen Bee)
"Revenge. The sheer weight of the emotions held by a protagonist standing alone in the midst of the turbulent era depicted in this work. That enormity felt like a star to me. I hope you can enjoy this song as it sinks deep into your soul!"
■Comment from Original Author, Tomato Soup
"It feels as though I’m listening to the story of these women being told under a tent reached on a starlit night. This song, which whispers 'Don't forget,' is tinged with sadness but brimming with strength. Thank you for such a wonderful piece of music."
■Queen Bee Profile
Formed in 2009, the band consists of Av-chan (Vocals), Yashi-chan (Bass), and Hibari-kun (Guitar).
Known for a unique vocal style that seamlessly weaves between high and low registers, their creative and overwhelming performances have made them a hot topic across the music industry and beyond. Their releases consistently rank high on both physical and digital charts, and their live shows are known for selling out instantly, proving their status as a dominant force in the scene.
Queen Bee New Single "Stella"
■ Streaming & Download
Pre-release: July 5, 2026
Pre-save/Pre-add here:
https://QueenBee.lnk.to/7dPneu
■ CD
Release Date: August 5, 2026
Episode 1: "What Lies in Heaven, What Lies on Earth" / Episode 2: "A Rose Blooming in Safar"
Synopsis
The year is 1213, in the city of Tus in eastern Iran. Sitara, a young girl who has lost her mother and been torn away from her homeland, is taken in by Fatima, the kind-hearted lady of a scholarly family. Initially, Sitara hates studying and tries to run away to find a path home. However, Fatima’s son Muhammad, an aspiring scholar, teaches her the vital importance of education, telling her: "If you become wise, you’ll know exactly what to do no matter what kind of trouble you face."
Sitara and the others spend their days quietly but richly, accumulating knowledge. However, that peaceful daily life is suddenly shattered.
The Mongol Empire is expanding its power at a terrifying pace, and the army led by the fourth prince, Tolui, finally reaches the land where Sitara lives. Pushed to the brink of despair as a prisoner of the Mongol army, Sitara is approached by a boy named Shira, who serves as an interpreter for the Mongols.
"Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" - Series Information
The 1-hour premiere special featuring the first two episodes airs Saturday, July 4, 2026! Online streaming available on Crunchyroll.
Synopsis
In the 13th century, a girl stood in a slave market in Iran.
This is the story of a single "witch" who toyed with the destiny of a vast continent.
Having lost her mother and been separated from her home, Sitara was once a child with no means of survival and no hope for the future. After being taken in by a family of scholars, she is gifted with "knowledge" during her peaceful days with them.
Meanwhile, the Mongol Empire—the strongest force on Earth led by Genghis Khan—continues its relentless invasion of other nations, expanding its territory day by day.When that ambition finally reaches Sitara’s city, her everyday life comes to an end, and the gears of fate begin to turn.
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
Genghis Khan: Tamawashi
Mongol Soldier: Tamashoho
(C) Tomato Soup (Akita Shoten) / Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Production Committee
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