A bored police officer with homicidal fantasies gains a grotesque power to shoot from his hand when parasitic frogs turn people into monsters driven by repressed desires, turning him into an unstable antihero in a world of primal violence.
Jaadugar - A Witch in Mongolia, an opera written and illustrated by Tomato Soup and published in Italy by J-Pop, stands out in the 2026 landscape for its historical and graphic originality. Set in the 13th century between Persia and the Mongolian steppes, it follows the young slave Sitara/Fatima, who turns knowledge into her weapon to survive and plan revenge against Genghis Khan's empire. The drawing style, which intentionally echoes medieval art and Persian miniatures, creates a powerful contrast with the dramatic narrative, emphasizing universal themes such as female emancipation and the power of culture.
Its critical success, crowned by an award at Kono Manga ga Sugoi! and an upcoming anime adaptation by studio Science SARU, confirms its value as a layered and intriguing work.
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