This manga is based on real history and was created by a manga artist whose pen name is Tomato Soup. Yes, that's really the author's name!

The story takes place in 13th-century Persia and the Mongol Empire. It follows a young woman named Fatima, who is captured by the Mongols and later serves in the imperial court.

One of the things that makes this series so special is the balance between history and art. The historical setting feels rich and carefully researched, while the artwork is warm, gentle, and full of charm.

The manga has become very popular in Japan and is still ongoing. As of July 2026, six collected volumes have been published.

In July 2026, the anime adaptation finally began airing, and it is absolutely beautiful.

It is produced by Science SARU, with Naoko Yamada serving as the chief director. She also directed The Heike Story, another wonderful anime. The series director is Abel Góngora, who is originally from Spain. Even some of the voice actors include Mongolian wrestlers living in Japan, bringing another layer of authenticity to the story.

Just like a bowl of tomato soup filled with wonderful ingredients from many places, this series brings together talented people from around the world. The anime is now being released internationally, so if you have the chance, I hope you'll give it a try.