by New scene cuts from Episode 9, “Tengri,” of the TV anime Tenmaku no Jadougal have been released, offering a glimpse at the major historical conflict and the increasingly tense relationship between Sitara and Dregene.
The episode shifts the story toward a major military confrontation as the Mongol Empire goes to war with the Jin Dynasty. While the empire continues expanding its influence, an unexpected change in Dregene’s behavior leaves Sitara suspicious and determined to uncover what is happening behind the scenes.
The latest preview material suggests that Episode 9 will combine large-scale historical events with the personal drama that has been at the heart of the series.
Episode 9 “Tengri” Brings a Major War to the Story
In Episode 9, titled “Tengri,” the Mongol Empire and the Jin Dynasty enter into a major conflict.
The Mongol army led by Tolui is reportedly outnumbered, with approximately 40,000 soldiers facing an enemy force of around 150,000. Despite the enormous difference in numbers, the Mongol forces achieve a major victory through a strategy described as a “mass hunt.”
The victory further strengthens the Mongol Empire’s position and contributes to its rapid territorial expansion.
For viewers who are new to the series, this development is important because Tenmaku no Jadougal does not focus exclusively on romance or palace intrigue. The anime also uses its historical setting to show how wars, political power, and the expansion of empires affect the lives of ordinary people as well as members of the ruling class.
The new episode appears ready to expand that side of the story even further.
Dregene Suddenly Begins Avoiding Sitara
While the Mongol Empire celebrates its military success, something much more personal begins to trouble Sitara.
Dregene, who has developed a complicated relationship with Sitara, suddenly starts avoiding her.
The change is noticeable enough to make Sitara suspicious. Things become even stranger when Dregene tells her one night:
“Don’t come to my tent.”
Rather than simply accepting Dregene’s sudden distance, Sitara begins wondering what could have caused the change.
Her curiosity eventually leads her to secretly investigate.
The newly released scene cuts hint that this mystery could become one of the central developments of Episode 9. Sitara’s intelligence and ability to observe the people around her have always been among her greatest strengths, so viewers can expect her to carefully examine Dregene’s unusual behavior.
The episode therefore appears to balance the enormous scale of the Mongol-Jin conflict with a much more intimate mystery unfolding inside the palace.
What Is Tenmaku no Jadougal About?
Tenmaku no Jadougal is based on the manga by Tomato Soup, which is serialized through Souffle.
Set in 13th-century Mongolia, the story follows Sitara, also known as Fatima, a former slave girl who becomes a prisoner of the Mongol Empire.
Her life changes when she encounters Dregene, the sixth wife of the Mongol Emperor.
Although Dregene occupies a privileged position within the imperial court, she also has complicated feelings toward the empire and the world surrounding her.
The two women come from very different backgrounds, but they gradually form an unusual relationship.
Rather than relying on physical strength, they use their intelligence, knowledge, and ability to understand people to navigate a dangerous political environment.
This makes Tenmaku no Jadougal different from many conventional historical anime. The story is driven not only by battles and political struggles but also by conversations, personal relationships, and the clever decisions made by its protagonists.
Sitara’s Intelligence Is One of the Anime’s Biggest Strengths
One of the most interesting aspects of Sitara’s character is her ability to survive despite having very little conventional power.
As someone who was once enslaved and later became a prisoner of the Mongol Empire, she does not possess the authority enjoyed by members of the ruling class.
Instead, Sitara relies on her knowledge, observation skills, and intelligence.
Her relationship with Dregene is particularly important because it allows her to gain access to a world that would otherwise be closed to her.
At the same time, Dregene also benefits from Sitara’s abilities.
Their relationship is therefore more complicated than a simple master-and-servant dynamic. Each woman has something the other needs, and their cooperation gradually becomes an important part of the story.
Episode 9 appears to put that relationship under additional pressure.
Science SARU Handles the Animation
The animation production for Tenmaku no Jadougal is being handled by Science SARU, a studio known for visually distinctive anime.
The studio has worked on acclaimed titles including Dandadan, The Tale of the Heike,e and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!.
Science SARU’s visual approach is particularly suited to Tenmaku no Jadougal, as the series needs to depict both intimate character interactions and the enormous scale of the Mongol Empire.
The released scene cuts for Episode 9 provide a glimpse of that contrast, with the episode moving between military events and the more personal developments surrounding Sitara and Dregene.
A Major Turning Point for Sitara and Dregene?
The combination of the Mongol Empire’s military victory and Dregene’s sudden change in behavior raises several questions.
Why is Dregene avoiding Sitara?
What happened that caused her to suddenly tell Sitara not to enter her tent?
And how will Sitara’s investigation affect their relationship?
The episode’s title, “Tengri,” also adds another layer of intrigue given the story’s historical and cultural setting.
While the newly released preview material does not reveal the full answer, it clearly suggests that Episode 9 will be important for both the political storyline and the relationship between the two central characters.
Fans will have to watch the full episode to discover what Sitara finds when she secretly investigates Dregene’s behavior.
Tenmaku no Jadougal Episode 9 Preview
Episode: 9
Title: “Tengri”
Original work: Tenmaku no Jadougal by Tomato Soup
Setting: 13th-century Mongolia
Animation studio: Science SARU
Episode 9 synopsis
The Mongol Empire and the Jin Dynasty go to war. Tolui’s Mongol army, despite being heavily outnumbered, achieves a remarkable victory through a mass-hunting strategy.
As the empire continues expanding and reaches the height of its power, Dregene’s behavior toward Sitara suddenly changes. She begins avoiding Sitara and eventually tells her not to come to her tent.
Suspicious of the sudden change, Sitara secretly investigates Dregene’s situation.
What is Dregene hiding, and what will Sitara discover?
The newly released scene cuts suggest that Episode 9 will be an important chapter for the anime, combining historical warfare, political intrigue, and the evolving relationship between its two central characters.
