Japan Expo 2026 Jaadugar A Witch in Mongolia Hosts French Premiere, TV Asahi Producer Kazuki Endo

TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar), based on the highly acclaimed historical manga that has already sparked major anticipation both in Japan and internationally ahead of its broadcast, held its French special screening at Japan Expo 2026, Europe’s largest Japanese pop culture event, which kicked off in Paris on July 9, 2026. The exclusive screening drew a massive crowd of passionate fans, filling the venue to its maximum capacity and making the event a tremendous success. Before the special screening of Episodes 1 through 4, TV Asahi Producer Kazuki Endo took the stage to share the captivating appeal of the series with the French audience.

Tokyo, Japan, 24th Jul 2026 – CyberAgent, Inc. announces the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia holds a special screening, including the previously unreleased Episodes 3 and 4! The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia recently premiered in Japan and sparked massive excitement online. Its global streaming launch was also met with explosive enthusiasm worldwide. Capitalizing on this global momentum, the series hosted a highly successful special screening of Episodes 1 through 4 at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris. Before the special screening, TV Asahi’s Producer Kazuki Endo took the stage to enthusiastic applause, sharing the appeal of the series directly with the audience.

When asked by the moderator about the background of how the anime adaptation came to life, he explained his initial inspiration and the unique pull of the original manga: “When I first read the original manga, I found it incredibly fascinating and knew immediately that I wanted to bring it to the screen with my own hands. As you will see when you watch it, the series possesses a truly unique balance; it features highly stylized, adorable character designs, yet contrasts them with a serious plot and a gritty, intense storyline.”

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When he reveals the behind-the-scenes journey of selecting the perfect studio to capture this distinct style: “Paradoxically, fluidly animating these kinds of stylized, deformed characters can actually be far more difficult than drawing realistic human proportions. I felt that a conventional anime studio would struggle to truly do this manga justice. In searching for the right partner, I realized that Science SARU—a studio that has consistently pushed the boundaries of artistic innovation—was the only one capable of pulling it off. I reached out to them directly, and they deeply resonated with the story. That shared passion is exactly how this collaboration came to be.”

Furthermore, the production team—including Executive Director Naoko Yamada and Director Abel Góngora—embarked on a location scouting trip to Mongolia, the very setting of the story. Reflecting on the journey, he shared a particularly memorable experience: “I had the privilege of traveling to Mongolia for this research trip alongside our Executive Director Yamada-san, Director Abel-san, and members of our background art staff. While studying historical materials at local museums was incredibly valuable, what left the deepest impression on me was our homestay in a traditional ger.”

He continued, explaining how immersing themselves in the local lifestyle deeply influenced the animation’s creative direction and quality: “By staying in a ger with families who actually live as nomads, we were able to experience their daily lifestyle firsthand. This allowed us to truly feel and understand how the characters would have adapted, touched upon Mongolian culture, and lived their lives upon moving to this land. That firsthand sentiment has been profoundly reflected in the direction of every single scene and the meticulous details throughout the animation.”

As he emphasized how this dedicated research trip directly elevated the overall quality of the series, the venue erupted into a resounding round of applause.

When asked about the collaboration with the original manga from Tomato Soup-sensei, he revealed the rigorous commitment to historical accuracy: “Depicting the culture and history of that era is an immense challenge, so our entire production team approached it with the utmost sincerity, researching countless documents and historical records. Tomato Soup-sensei is an accomplished historian and even provided us with a meticulously detailed list of reference materials. We repeatedly consulted Tomato Soup-sensei, asking questions such as, “Is this specific depiction accurate?” and “What was the underlying intent behind this scene?” We maintained an incredibly close line of communication throughout the process. In addition to Tomato Soup-sensei, we also received invaluable guidance from various professors and other subject-matter experts.”

Hearing this, even the moderator could not hide their amazement, remarking, “That is truly incredible…” His passionate explanation underscored that the deep historical accuracy currently making waves on social media was made possible only through this dedicated collaboration with the author and experts, drawing even further applause from the audience.

To conclude the panel, he left the eager audience with a final message before the curtains rose: “Today is a very rare and special opportunity for everyone here to watch Episodes 3 and 4, which have not yet been streamed anywhere else in the world. This is a truly stunning piece of animation that will keep you glued to your screens right from the very beginning, so I hope you all thoroughly enjoy the experience until the very end.”

With those words, the pre-screening talk session ended amid enthusiastic cheers.

As the credits rolled, the venue erupted into deafening applause and cheers, accompanied by an overwhelmingly passionate response from the audience, bringing the Japan Expo 2026 special screening to a spectacular and triumphant close.

Now Streaming on Crunchyroll in Over 200 Countries and Territories Worldwide!

The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar) is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, one of the world’s largest anime platforms, available in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

In Japan, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is currently broadcasting every Saturday at 11:30 PM (JST) on TV Asahi’s nationwide network of 24 stations under the “IMAnimation” block, as well as on BS Asahi and other networks. Following the terrestrial TV broadcast, the series is also being rolled out sequentially across various streaming platforms.

■ TV Anime “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” @ Japan Expo 2026 Special Screening Overview

・Date: Friday, July 10th, 2026
・Panelist: Kazuki Endo (Producer, TV Asahi)

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