Teaser of the animation “Jaadugar: A witch in Mongolia” by Science Saru
by Alex Billington
December 27, 2025
Source: YouTube
“It’s the story of a witch…” Science Saru in Japan has revealed the first teaser for an animated film titled Jaadugar: a witch in Mongolia directed by animation filmmaker Abel Gongora (from Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye and “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”). One of the iconic studio’s next animation projects Science Saru (Inu-Oh, inner colors, ride your wave). It’s the story of a witch who played with a vast continent. The film is expected to debut on television in Japan in July 2026 – no theaters for that. Set in the 13th century, during the reign of Emperor Genghis Khan and his march through the Mongol Empire, a young girl disrupts his plans in Iran after being educated by scholars. This is the story of Jaadugarthe “witch of Mongolia”. When he arrives, “his quiet days end and the wheels of destiny begin to turn.” The final voice cast has not yet been announced. This style of animation reminds me of the very pretty Little Amélie animated film also released this year. Stay tuned for any updates on Jaadugar leading to its release next year.
Here is the first teaser (+ poster) of Abel Gongora’s film Jaadugar: a witch in Mongoliavia YouTube:
Once upon a time, there lived a young girl in the Iranian slave markets of the 13th century. It’s the story of a witch who played with a vast continent. After losing her mother and being torn away from her homeland, Sitara found herself completely alone, with no ability to survive and no hope for the future. Welcomed by a family of scholars, the power of “knowledge” is transmitted to her in the calm of her new life. Meanwhile, under the reign of the brutal Emperor Genghis Khan, the mighty Mongol Empire continues its unstoppable march, conquering nation after nation and expanding its influence across the globe. When this boundless ambition finally reaches the town of Sitara, his quiet days end and the wheels of destiny begin to turn. Jaadugar: a witch in Mongoliaalso titled Tent no Jadugal in Japanese, is directed by the animated filmmaker Abel Gongoradirector of Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye and the series “Dandadan”, as well as the series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and “You0 DECO”. Based on the original story “A Witch’s Life in Mongolian” by Tomato Soup. Naoko Yamada is executive director. Kenichi Yoshida on character design and Sakuga. With music by Koshiro Hino. With animation by Science Saru. that of Gongora Jaadugar The film will be released in Japan on TV Asahi’s 24-station national network, “IMAnimation”, July 2026 next summer. For more information, visit the film’s official website [en].
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