We’ve reached the end of Something Genuine Season 2!

For our final conversation, we’re joined by Cristina Vee and Yussef Benelbar, the English voices of Sitara and Mohammed, respectively, in Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, in a conversation recorded during a Crunchyroll press junket.

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is a historical coming-of-age story set during the rise of the Mongol Empire, following Sitara as she navigates loss, survival, education, and an entirely transformed world. It is a fantastic series; it’s setting and the cultures it betrays are unique, as is the animation style that the always inventive Science SARU employs.

In our interview, Christina and Yussef talk about their connections to their characters, pursuing a creative career, and what it means to bring pieces of their own backgrounds and experiences into their performances. Yussef, in particular, reflects on the significance of portraying an Arab character whose pursuit of knowledge resonated with his own life.

It’s a fitting conversation to close out a season of Something Genuine—one centered on people, their experiences, and the stories that help us understand one another.

Watch the episode now:

We encourage you to follow Cristina Vee on Instagram and TikTok, and Yussef Benelbar on Instagram and Twitter/X. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is available to stream now on Crunchyroll. The series finale has aired, so you can stream it in its entirety.

Thank you for joining us for season two of Something Genuine. It was a thrill to interview talented and thoughtful individuals from the worlds of voiceover, cosplay, music, sports, and more! I hope you enjoyed the season, and that it brought you a little closer to the authenticity we’re seeking and that we hope you’ll find, too, in your relationship.

We’ll see you next season!