Revenge, Freedom, and the Sands of History: An Interview with Director Abel Gongora on "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia"

The highly anticipated anime "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" officially premiered on July 4, 2026. Based on the popular historical manga by Tomato Soup, the series features a powerhouse creative team: Abel Gongora as Director, Naoko Yamada as Executive Director, and Kenichi Yoshida handling character designs and chief animation direction.Set against the backdrop of the rising Mongol Empire, the story follows the life of a young girl caught in the swirling currents of history. But how did the production team approach the daunting task of depicting such complex history and culture?We sat down…READ FULL ARTICLE