Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Season 2 Release Date

If you just finished the finale of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Tenmaku no jâdûgaru), you're probably still recovering. This Science SARU series ended its first batch of episodes on such a loaded note that asking "when's Season 2" almost feels like the only appropriate reaction. Let's get into what we actually know, and what's just educated guessing at this point.

A Quick Look Back at Season 1

Season 1 starts small and personal. Sitara is sold into slavery in 13th century Iran, and against all odds, she ends up in the home of Fatima, a scholarly woman who treats her more like family than property. It's Fatima's son Muhammad who plants the idea in her head that knowledge, not force, might be the only thing she truly owns in this world, and that idea sticks with her long after he's gone. Mangaka Tomato Soup herself explained the deeper meaning behind this in an official Animatetimes interview, saying that for her,

"'Learning' exists so that you can decide for yourself." - Tomato Soup, Manga Author

Then everything falls apart. The Mongol Empire reaches her city, Tolui shatters whatever peace she had left, and Sitara loses pretty much everyone she loves. The show then jumps years ahead, dropping her right into the Mongol court where she's quietly working alongside Töregene, another woman nursing her own grudge against the empire. By the time the finale rolls around, we've got a reunion, a rejected political marriage, and Ögedei tossing out a wager that basically challenges Sitara to be happy under his rule. Bold move for a guy she's trying to bring down.

When Could Season 2 Actually Air

Here's the thing about predicting anime sequels, you're mostly reading tea leaves. But there are a few real clues to work with. The 12-episode first season of the anime adapted content up through the early sections of the Mongolia arc, covering roughly the first three volumes of the original manga. Studios usually want a decent cushion of unadapted chapters before committing to more episodes, so realistically, we might be looking at 2028 before Season 2 actually airs, maybe later if the manga's pace slows down. Chief Director Naoko Yamada made it clear in a July 2026 interview just how special this project is to the team, sharing that,

"The sheer power of the artwork is incredible" - Naoko Yamada

There's already a Blu ray release locked in for February 2027, which at least tells you the people behind this show believe in its long-term value. Science SARU has its hands full with other big titles too, so don't expect a rushed announcement. Honestly, go rewatch the official trailer for Season 1 down below while you wait, it's a good reminder of just how much care went into the visuals here.

What Season 2 Will Likely Cover

Going off where the manga currently stands, here's a rough idea of what the next season could dig into:

• Sitara and Töregene quietly chipping away at the Mongol court from within

• Sorghaghtani raising her four sons, with Ariq Böke finally getting a real spotlight after only showing up briefly

• Ögedei doubling down on his vision of a "kinder" empire, and testing whether it can actually win people over

• Boraqchin regrouping after her scheme to control Tolui's clan through marriage fell apart

• The political mess that starts brewing around succession once Ögedei's reign is further along

The source material by Tomato Soup is ongoing, with the compiled tankōbon releases currently sitting at six volumes, so there's genuinely a lot to work with, though it might take some careful pacing to fit it all in.

What Fans Are Saying About a Second Season

People have not been quiet about wanting more. A lot of viewers zeroed in on that post credits scene, where an older Fatima flips through her old, worn book, calling it the perfect way to close one chapter without slamming the door shut. Plenty of comments floating around describe Season 1 as basically an extended prologue, like everything so far was just setup for the real fight Sitara's about to start.

What keeps coming up again and again is how much people respect Ögedei as a villain, if you can even call him that. He's not evil in any obvious way, he genuinely believes his empire can make even the people it hurt feel happy, which makes him more frustrating than a typical bad guy. That kind of writing is exactly why fans keep saying they'd rather wait years for an anime continuation than just spoil themselves with the manga.

Where To Watch and What to Read Next

Season 1 is streaming in full on Crunchyroll right now if you need to catch up or just want a rewatch before news drops. And if you're already the type who spends way too much time speculating about sequels that haven't been confirmed yet, you'll probably enjoy our earlier breakdowns on The Ghost in the Shell Season 2 and Chainsmoker Cat Season 2 as well.

For now, there's not much left to do but wait, maybe pick up the manga to hold you over, and keep an eye out for any official word from Akita Shoten or Science SARU. Given the awards, the Annecy selection, and just how much people clearly care about this story, it would be genuinely surprising if Season 2 never happened.