Science SARU's highly anticipated historical anime "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" made its global debut this weekend, and its premiere IMDb scores are already generating massive internet buzz.
Episode 1 opened with an impressive 9.0, introducing viewers to 13th-century Persia and Sitara, a brilliant scholar's daughter whose life is upended by the Mongol invasion. Fans quickly praised the premiere as a masterclass in world-building, perfectly executing its brutal survival premise.
Episode 2 raised the stakes even higher, earning a stellar 9.4 rating as the narrative shifted deep into the complex political intrigue of the Mongol imperial court. This immediate ratings jump reflects the gripping tension, with fans already hailing it as one of the best second episodes in anime history. Two episodes in, Science SARU has delivered another hit that is completely exceeding expectations.