Jaadugar anime releases behind-the-scenes making-of video

A new making-of video for TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has been released, spotlighting the production process behind the series’ visuals, setting research and cast performances. The video arrives as the anime continues to draw attention worldwide and airs weekly in Japan with international streaming availability.

Why it matters: - The new video gives fans a closer look at how Science SARU and the Jaadugar production team built the anime’s historical setting, character work and visual style. - The series has been drawing strong attention online for its immersive worldbuilding and visuals. - The release also reinforces the anime’s global rollout through multiple streaming and broadcast partners.

What happened: - The making-of video, titled "The Making of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia," was released Aug. 24, 2026. - The anime is based on Tomato Soup’s manga, "A Witch’s Life in Mongol," serialized in Japan on AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle website. - The official video is available on the tv asahi animation YouTube channel: The Making of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia. - The series airs every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. JST on TV Asahi Networks and streams at 1:00 a.m. JST the next day on various platforms worldwide.

The details: - Executive Director Naoko Yamada said the team spent a lot of time figuring out how to convey the flow of time that originally existed inside the manga panels. - The production team discussed techniques with Director Abel Gongora and Character Design and Sakuga Chief Kenichi Yoshida, including erasing lines outside the main outlines. - Location scouting in Mongolia helped the directors shape the anime’s scale and visual authenticity. - The field research exposed the team to Mongolia’s natural landscapes and nomadic way of life. - The video includes interviews with Akira Sekine, Ami Koshimizu and Jun Saito. - Akira Sekine voices Sitara, Ami Koshimizu voices Töregene and Jun Saito voices Muhammad. - The anime follows Sitara, a young girl who uses knowledge to survive in 13th-century Mongolia. - Sitara is taken in by Fatima after losing her mother and being separated from her homeland. - Sitara later takes the name Fatima and infiltrates the royal court after being captured by Tolui, the empire’s Fourth Prince. - Töregene, the sixth wife of Ögedei, becomes Sitara’s key ally despite carrying her own hatred for the empire. - The cast also includes Houko Kuwashima, Hiro Shimono, Ryota Suzuki, Miyu Irino, Daisuke Namikawa, Kenji Nojima, Ayaka Asai, Misaki Kuno, Mayumi Shintani and Kujira. - The opening theme song is "Stella" by SEKAI NO OWARI. - The ending theme song is "STAR" by QUEEN BEE.

Between the lines: - The release leans into the anime’s biggest selling points: historical atmosphere, detailed craftsmanship and a story centered on knowledge, revenge and political intrigue. - Science SARU’s involvement signals an emphasis on distinctive visual execution, consistent with the studio’s reputation for stylized, high-profile animation. - The production notes suggest the team is positioning the adaptation as both a faithful visual translation of the manga and a broader showcase for the anime’s artistry.

What's next: - The series will continue airing weekly in Japan on TV Asahi Networks. - International viewers can watch through multiple partners, including Crunchyroll worldwide except Japan and Asia, ANIBOX in South Korea, Tropics Entertainment in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, ANIPLUS Asia in Southeast Asia, Univision in Mongolia, and DEEP in Russia and Belarus. - The manga, "A Witch’s Life in Mongol," is also available in English from Yen Press: The English manga release. - The official websites are listed as the anime site and Science SARU.

The bottom line: - The new making-of video doubles as a promotion for the anime and a behind-the-scenes case study in how the production team translated a historical manga into a global TV series.