Third Cast Reveal; Misaki Kuno, Ayaka Asai, and Mayumi Shintani―But Who is the First Empress Boraqchin?
Even before its world premiere in Japan, the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar) had already been attracting attention both domestically and internationally prior to its broadcast, including being officially selected for the TV Films Competition Category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. In addition, with the first special one-hour broadcast of Episodes 1 and 2 in Japan on Saturday, July 4th, the series trended immediately and dominated users’ timelines with an overwhelming wave of fan enthusiasm.
A newly released PV marks the grand opening of the “Mongolia Arc,” spotlighting the captivating royal consorts who will grace the screen next. As the story shifts from Persia to Mongolia, character and cast details for the empire’s captivating royal consorts have been unveiled. Anticipation is skyrocketing to see how these women’s hidden motives will intertwine with Sitara’s fate as they defy their destinies.
Written by Tomato Soup, the original manga, A Witch’s Life in Mongol, is serialized in Japan on AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle and is a historical court drama set in the 13th-century Mongol Empire. It depicts the story of Sitara, a young girl who strives to survive a harsh fate by using knowledge as her weapon, and Töregene, a royal consort harboring a deep-seated hatred for the empire. Bound by a shared desire for revenge, the two women unite to defy their destinies.
The series has drawn significant attention, securing 1st place in Takarajimasha’s Kono manga ga sugoi! 2023 (Women’s Category) and placed in the Manga Taisho for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). The original manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol was selected for the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
Animation production is handled by Science SARU, the internationally acclaimed studio behind works such as DAN DA DAN, The Heike Story, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!.
TV Anime “A Witch’s Life in Mongol“: “Mongolia” Arc PV Revealed!
The newly unveiled “Mongolia Arc” PV provides a thrilling preview of the turbulent story ahead, teasing a world of intense strategy and ambition as Sitara journeys from Persia to Mongolia. The PV highlights the first introduction of the empire’s captivating consorts. Their intense and calculating expressions leave a lasting impression, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats to see how their secret agendas will clash with Sitara and how she will use her intellect to stand her ground within this formidable empire.
However, it leaves the casting of First Empress Boraqchin as a mystery.
“Mongolia Arc” PV: https://youtu.be/-FWyTtrubTo
The Third Cast Revealed: Misaki Kuno, Ayaka Asai, and Mayumi Shintani! Character Details and Cast Comments Revealed!
The information for the third cast and characters are announced; Misaki Kuno will voice Sorghaghtani, the intelligent primary consort of the Fourth Prince, Tolui. Ayaka Asai will voice Möge, the fourth consort of the Mongol Emperor Ögedei. Mayumi Shintani will voice Kirgistani, the third consort of the Mongol Emperor Ögedei.
Sorghaghtani (CV: Misaki Kuno)
Tolui’s wife. She believes that “the world is wider than the steppe,” and is searching for “Elements,” a text containing knowledge from the West. She also possesses great insight, recognizing the danger that comes with imbalances in military strength and authority.
Comment from Misaki Kuno
Hello, I’m Misaki Kuno, the voice of Sorghaghtani.
This marks the very first time in my voice acting career that I’ve had the opportunity to play a character who is both a wife and a mother, and I was truly overjoyed.
I had always dreamed of playing a role closer to my own age, so I am incredibly grateful to the production team for entrusting me with Sorghaghtani. Every recording session was a deeply rewarding experience. The thoughtful direction constantly offered me new insights and inspired me to grow, making each session something I genuinely looked forward to.
As Tolui’s beloved wife and a devoted mother, Sorghaghtani lives with quiet grace while staying true to her core convictions. I hope you will enjoy watching how her relationship with Sitara unfolds throughout the story. Please look forward to the anime!
Möge (CV: Ayaka Asai)
Ögedei’s fourth wife, who deeply adores Boraqchin. While she proclaims that she “isn’t very smart,” she has an innocent and honest personality.
Comment from Ayaka Asai
Hello, I’m Ayaka Asai, the voice of Möge.
When I first read the manga, I was immediately drawn in by the contrast between
Tomato Soup-sensei’s gentle art style and the constant tension throughout the story.
Every character is written with such care, and each one does their best to live
according to their own circumstances and beliefs. I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
Möge, the character I play, is one of those people finding her own way in this world.
During recording, I did my best to capture both the unique atmosphere of the series
and Möge’s charm.
I hope you enjoy the anime. Thank you for your support!
Kirgistani (CV: Mayumi Shintani)
Ögedei’s third wife. Incredibly emotional, she is very sweet towards Ögedei but makes no effort to hide her feelings of rivalry towards the other wives. Her drastic mood swings often lead her to lose composure and cause a scene when something goes awry.
Comment from Mayumi Shintani
This is the story of the women who lived in the shadows of the history shaped by heroic men. As I read the story, I found myself deeply moved by both the moments of gentle solidarity that brought tears to my eyes and the devastating betrayals that chilled me to the bone. I think that’s because, no matter how cleverly these women navigate politics and power, what truly drives them is something pure and deeply human:
love and passion.
Kirgistani may seem as though she knows exactly how to play her cards in the imperial court, but she has actually lived a very intense life. After losing her husband, she was remarried to her stepson—a situation that feels almost unimaginable by today’s standards.
Portraying a woman who might have lived through such an era, being swallowed by its customs while finding the strength to live resiliently, was an incredibly exciting experience.
I also had a wonderful time recording with the cast and staff! Please look forward to the anime!
Boraqchin (CV: ????)
Ögedei’s first wife and Empress (the Great Khatun). Always calm, composed, and dignified, she is a woman of unfathomable depth. Believing that “in politics, it is crucial to pull strings beneath the surface,” she secretly devises strategies, deeply concerned about the empire’s future and the imbalance of power.
Overview
Story
A young girl and an empress.
Bound by a shared desire for revenge, the two will shake the mightiest empire the world has ever known.
After losing her mother and being torn far from her homeland, a young girl named Sitara is taken in by Fatima, a kind-hearted lady from a family of scholars.
“If you study and become wise, no matter what trouble befalls you, you’ll know the best way forward.”
Deeply moved by the words of Fatima’s son, Muhammad, Sitara comes to understand the possibilities and importance of knowledge and begins to deepen her education.
She dreams that one day, she might catch up with Muhammad, who has set off on a journey in pursuit of wisdom…
Meanwhile, under the reign of Emperor Genghis Khan, the mighty Mongol Empire continues its unstoppable march, conquering nation after nation and expanding its influence across the world. Before long, the tides of history reach the city where Sitara lives.
After losing everything to Tolui, the empire’s Fourth Prince, and being taken captive, Sitara resolves to use the only thing she has left, her intellect, to infiltrate the royal court and bring down the empire from within.
Though a flame of revenge burns within her heart, Sitara outwardly devotes herself to serving the empire. One day, she has a fateful encounter with Töregene, the sixth wife of the Third Prince, Ögedei. Haunted by a tragic past of her own, Töregene too carries a deep hatred for the empire within her heart.
Sitara and Töregene, two women who were never meant to meet. The moment they join hands, the wheels of fate begin to turn.
Broadcast Info
Broadcasting every Saturday at 11:30 pm JST on TV Asahi Networks and streaming from 1:00 am JST the next day on various platforms worldwide.
International Streaming & Broadcast / Licensee Info
Crunchyroll: Worldwide except Japan and Asia
ANIBOX: South Korea
Tropics Entertainment: Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao
ANIPLUS Asia: Southeast Asia
Univision: Mongolia
DEEP: Russia and Belarus
Staff
Original Story: Tomato Soup “A Witch’s Life in Mongol” (Souffle/AKITASHOTEN)
Executive Director: Naoko Yamada
Director: Abel Gongora
Series Composition: Kanichi Kato
Character Design and Sakuga Chief: Kenichi Yoshida
Assistant Director: Takuya Fujikura
Art Director: Yuri Kabasawa
Color Design: Narumi Konno
Compositing Director: Naoki Takahashi
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Music: Koshiro Hino
Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
Animation Production: Science SARU
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
Opening Theme Song
SEKAI NO OWARI “Stella”
Ending Theme Song
QUEEN BEE “STAR”
Links
Official Website: http://anime-jaadugar.com/
Official X (Japanese): @anime_jaadugar (https://x.com/anime_jaadugar)
Official X (Global): @Jaadugar_global (https://x.com/Jaadugar_global)
About Science SARU
Science SARU is an animation production company committed to nurturing new talent and implementing cutting-edge creative technology; the company has produced projects across different mediums, including for television, film, and streaming.
Representative works include the Annecy International Animation Film Festival Feature Film Grand Prix (Cristal) winner Lu Over the Wall, as well as The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, DEVILMAN crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, INU-OH, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Colors Within, and DAN DA DAN. The company is praised worldwide for its high-quality work.
Science SARU’s Official Site: https://sciencesaru.com/
About TV Asahi
TV Asahi Corporation is a national commercial broadcaster in Japan, leading the Japanese content industry with a network of 23 affiliate stations nationwide. Since 1979, TV Asahi has continued to deliver beloved animated series through “Doraemon,” one of Japan’s most iconic kids and family franchises. TV Asahi has also built a diverse animation portfolio over the years, including “Shin chan,” which has entertained audiences since 1992, as well as more recent titles such as “The Dangers in My Heart” and “Akane-banashi.” TV Asahi is also actively growing its global business through original anime production in India and collaborative projects with partner studios in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the US.
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Manga Info
Title: A Witch’s Life in Mongol
Author: Tomato Soup
Serialized by AKITASHOTEN in Japan, available in English from YenPress
Link: https://yenpress.com/series/a-witch-s-life-in-mongol
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Contact Information
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