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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia(2026)

Also known as Jaadugar • तंबू में जादूगर • तम्बुमा जादुगर

Upcoming · tv asahi

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TV-142 eps
S01
AnimationDramaAdventureHistory
ON AIR: JUL 4Season 1

What to Expect

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Historical anime with a medieval Central Asian setting, drawing on shojo and josei sensibilities for an audience that wants political maneuvering and female alliance at the center of the story.

The pacing is drama-heavy, built around court intrigue and long-game revenge rather than action set pieces. Emotional payoff comes from watching two women accumulate influence inside a system designed to exclude them. The adaptation origin and story-based drama tag point to a narrative that values consequence and continuity over episodic thrills. Viewers drawn to palace politics, cross-cultural dynamics, and slow accumulation of power will find the rhythm satisfying.

Best for

court intrigue, female alliance and Animation

Story lane

Animation and Drama

Commitment

Season 1 · 2 episodes

Where

tv asahi

Official Premise

In 13th century Mongolia, Persian medical expert Fatima joins the Khan's harem, allying with Töregene, Ögedei Khan's sixth wife. Their partnership shapes palace politics and global events.

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