Today, the upcoming TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, based on the award-winning manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol, unveiled its First Main PV. The video also features the characters’ voices for the first time, while the first wave of cast members—Akira Sekine, Houko Kuwashima, Jun Saito, Ryota Suzuki, and Miyu Irino—was announced alongside cast comments and new character art.

▲First Main PV

The newly released character art highlights the key figures who will shape Sitara’s fate, capturing both their distinct personalities and the atmosphere of the series. The story overview has also been updated, offering a deeper look at Sitara’s destiny and the world in which the story unfolds.

▲First Character Art

Cast comments have also been revealed, sharing each character’s appeal along with the cast’s excitement for the project.

▲First Cast

Selected for the Official Competition in the TV Films Category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026!

The historic Annecy International Animation Film Festival—the world’s oldest and largest animation festival—will take place once again in Annecy, southeastern France, from June 21 to June 27.

Amidst a global gathering of animated works, the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has been officially selected to the TV Films category of this year’s Official Competition. With the global animation community watching Annecy closely, please look forward to more updates as the anime takes the world stage!

■Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026
Dates: June 21–27, 2026
Official Website: https://www.annecyfestival.com/en