Tenmaku no Jaadugar

[i]Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia[/i] is a landmark in terms of adapting manga for the female demographic (at first, it ran in the Josei magazine Souffle, but now [i]Jaadugar[/i] also runs in a shojo magazine, Mystery Bonita, and is published by Princess Comics), and this series makes a fantastic case for why it appears in multiple magazines for multiple demographics: Simply put, this story is universal, as it is a valuable story from our history, telling of women's empowerment and the horrors of war, in a time where slavery was commonplace. Butt along with being a big moment for women's manga, it is also just a fantastic anime in its own regard, teaching you history in a way that is visually beautiful, entertaining and enriching. This anime was adapted by the acclaimed animation studio Science Saru ( [i]Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, [/i] [i] Heike Monogatari [/i]), and the 2 directors that are co-directing this anime are Abel Gongora (a director who began in the western sphere working on Cartoon Saloon stuff, since he is Spanish), and the Japanese director Naoko Yamada (ever heard of [i]K-On [/i] or [i]A Silent Voice [/i]?). The two directors working on this project showcased a worldly, mature and expert perspective on representing history with respect and intricate detail. Taking one look at the ornate carpeted buildings of the Persia city of Tus (of which our Muslim protagonist hails from), will give you that perspective instantly: This is a one of a kind anime and it is simply the type of animation you can recommend to anyone in your family. This work of art can be enjoyed by any person regardless of their respect for anime or their ability to enjoy anime tropes, because simply put, this is not an anime that will present you with predictable tropes, it is a historical fiction that does not fit into a genre such as shonen battle (however, the aforementioned Abel Gongora did make some very good Battle Shonen, he directed [i]Dandadan! [/i]) Long story short, if you enjoy shows like [i]Dandadan [/i] and other shows by Science Saru, you owe it to yourself to watch this! If you enjoy animation that doesn't feel as if it has specific anime tropes in it (such as superpowered fights or fanservice) then you will enjoy that this anime has zero of that type of content, and you owe it to yourself to watch this! If you are a fan of animation as a medium, then [b]you owe it to yourself to watch this...[/b]

Tenmaku no Jaadugar was easily one of the most intriguing and fascinating anime I’ve watched this year! It feels completely different from the generic plots we see in so many anime nowadays. I genuinely NEED a Season 2—no questions asked! Art Style: 10/10 Story: 100/100 Opening/Ending: 10/10 What I loved most is that it isn’t a harem, nor is it centered around a typical male protagonist, endless action, or power-ups. Instead, it focuses on politics, science, history, and human relationships, making the story feel refreshing and intelligent. And, as a Muslim myself, I especially appreciated how Muslims and aspects of Islamic culture were portrayed. The representation felt thoughtful and respectful rather than forced or stereotypical. Overall, this anime was an absolute gem. The story, atmosphere, characters, and unique setting left me wanting so much more. Please, I want a Season 2! ❤️

This show is well-written and shows a lot of love for historical animation, which is very interesting for character arcs. The layers of complexity of this show are quite thoughtful. I hope we get another season, and I would like to see if they can end the Mongol empire or not. The story is very unique. I thought the art style was bold but cartoonish, and I grew up on this style of animation. I think this is one of the best animations that I have ever seen. The characters have their own motives and desires regarding the Mongol empire. It is a very realistic tale in the Mongol Empire, and historical events overlap very well. I think people would watch this for the sake of animation and history, but it's not everyone's cup of tea; it is kind of slow, and you see how the story progresses.