Jaadugar releases Episode 12 summary and preview cuts

The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released the summary and preview cuts for Episode 12, titled “The Steppe, Ever Unchanging.” The update also highlights the series’ broadcast schedule, global streaming partners and the creative team behind the Science SARU production.

Why it matters: - The new Episode 12 materials give viewers an early look at the next turn in a story built around court politics, revenge and survival in the 13th-century Mongol Empire. - The anime continues to ride strong recognition for its source manga, which has ranked highly in major Japanese industry lists and awards. - The release also reinforces the series’ global reach through broadcast and streaming partners across multiple regions.

What happened: - The summary and preview cuts for Episode 12 of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia have been released. - Episode 12 is titled “The Steppe, Ever Unchanging.” - A preview video is available here: Episode 12 Web Preview. - The series broadcasts every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. JST on TV Asahi Networks. - Streaming begins at 1:00 a.m. JST the next day on various platforms worldwide.

The details: - In Episode 12, Sorghaghtani refuses a proposed political marriage to Güyük after being moved by Sitara. - Boraqchin’s plan to gain full control over Tolui’s clan through the marriage is outmaneuvered. - Sitara continues searching for Töregene and finds a crucial clue. - Ögedei then summons Sitara and proposes a wager. - The original manga, A Witch’s Life in Mongol, is written by Tomato Soup and serialized in Japan on AKITASHOTEN’s Souffle. - The story follows Sitara, a young girl using knowledge to survive a harsh fate, and Töregene, a royal consort driven by hatred for the empire. - The manga won 1st place in Takarajimasha’s Kono manga ga sugoi! 2023 in the women’s category. - The manga placed in Manga Taisho for two consecutive years, in 2023 and 2024. - The original manga was selected for the Grand Prize in the Comic Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards. - Animation production is handled by Science SARU. - Science SARU’s credits include DAN DA DAN, The Heike Story and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!. - International licensing includes Crunchyroll for worldwide access except Japan and Asia, ANIBOX in South Korea, Tropics Entertainment in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, ANIPLUS Asia in Southeast Asia, Univision in Mongolia, and DEEP in Russia and Belarus. - The opening theme song is “Stella” by SEKAI NO OWARI. - The ending theme song is “STAR” by QUEEN BEE.

Between the lines: - Jaadugar is being positioned as both a prestige historical drama and a character-driven revenge story, which helps explain why the source manga has attracted awards attention. - The blend of political intrigue and female-led conflict gives the series a distinct hook in a crowded anime market. - The release of preview cuts ahead of Episode 12 signals a standard promotional push, but it also underscores the series’ ongoing effort to keep global viewers engaged week to week.

What's next: - Episode 12 will continue the conflict around Tolui’s clan, Sitara’s hunt for Töregene and Ögedei’s scheme involving a wager. - The series will keep airing weekly on TV Asahi Networks with next-day streaming availability in international markets through licensed partners. - More updates are likely to follow as the season advances and additional episode materials are released.

The bottom line: - Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is using Episode 12’s preview release to spotlight both the next plot twist and the scale of its global rollout.