Report Released for World's Fastest Screening of TV Anime 'Tenmaku no Jaadugaru'; Main Cast of 5 Including Akira Sekine and Ami Koshimizu Take the Stage

The world's fastest screening event for the TV anime 'Tenmaku no Jaadugaru,' based on the award-winning historical manga, was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba.

The event featured voice actors Akira Sekine (Shitara), Ami Koshimizu (Dregene), Jun Saitō (Muhammad), Hiro Shimono (Ögedei), and Ryōta Suzuki (Tolui). In addition to the exclusive screening of the first three episodes, the cast discussed the series' charms, anecdotes from the recording sessions, and what to look forward to.

'Tenmaku no Jaadugaru' is a historical manga by Tomato Soup, currently serialized in Akita Shoten's 'Souffle.' Set in the 13th-century Mongol Empire, it is a historical court drama about a young girl, Shitara, who uses her intellect to survive a harsh fate, and a consort, Dregene, who holds a deep-seated grudge against the empire. The two are bound by a pact of revenge and defy their destinies. The manga has won numerous awards, including 1st place in the women's category of Takarajimasha's 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023,' ranking in the 'Manga Taishō' for two consecutive years (2023-2024), and the Grand Prize in the Comic Division of the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Award. The animation is produced by Science SARU, a studio highly acclaimed worldwide for its outstanding quality in works like 'Dandadan,' 'The Heike Story,' and 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!'.

**■ World's Fastest Screening of Episodes 1-3! Cast Thrilled by the Finished Animation!**

Following the screening, the cast was met with great applause. When asked for उनका thoughts on the first three episodes, Sekine expressed her emotion, stating, 'The recording sessions were filled with a desire from the entire cast and staff to make this work great, so I was moved when I saw the final animation.' Koshimizu praised the unique 'picture book-like touch,' which she felt balanced the warmth with the upcoming serious developments. Shimono was also impressed by the visual beauty, saying, 'The animation was so incredible, it made us feel we have to work hard to match that quality.'

**■ Cast Shares Thoughts on Joining the Highly Anticipated Series**

Sekine, who plays the lead Shitara, expressed her joy, calling the role of a character with many hidden facets 'truly rewarding.' Saitō, making his TV anime voice acting debut as Muhammad, admitted to feeling 'anxiety and nervousness' among the veteran cast. However, he was praised by his co-stars, with Shimono admiring the 'sparkling' conversations between Shitara and Muhammad, and Sekine noting he was the perfect image of 'Young Master Muhammad.'

**■ Awe for Science SARU's Visuals and a Look at What's to Come**

The cast also marveled at Science SARU's animation. Shimono noted that even from the black-and-white pre-recording animation, he could tell it would be beautiful. He was captivated by the opening, praising not just the art but also the music and sound effects that perfectly matched the world. Suzuki mentioned the pressure of matching his voice to the high-quality visuals, especially the complex architecture rendered in a picture-book style.

Looking ahead, Sekine asked viewers to 'watch over' the characters as they fight for their beliefs. The cast members each shared a final message. Suzuki highlighted how the story focuses on the 'schemes and stratagems' of the wives waiting for their husbands, a different perspective from typical retellings of Mongol history. Koshimizu encouraged the audience to cherish their own feelings and interpretations of the series.

The TV anime 'Tenmaku no Jaadugaru' will premiere on July 4, 2026, on TV Asahi's 'IMAnimation' block and other networks with a one-hour special featuring the first two episodes. The opening theme will be 'Stella,' a new song by SEKAI NO OWARI.