Daemons of the Shadow Realm Premiere Event: Kensho Ono and Cast Strike “Tsugai Pose,” Suwabe Says “It’s a bit embarrassing in your 50s”

An advance screening and pre-screening talk event for the TV anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm airing from April 4 every Saturday at 11:30 PM(JST) was held on the 22nd in Tokyo. Appearing on stage were Kensho Ono, who plays the protagonist Yuru, Yume Miyamoto as Asa, Yuichi Nakamura as Dera, Misaki Kuno as Gabby, and Junichi Suwabe as Jin.

This series is the latest work by Hiromu Arakawa, known worldwide for the masterpiece Fullmetal Alchemist, which continues to enjoy strong popularity both in Japan and overseas. The original manga, currently serialized in Monthly Shonen Gangan, has surpassed 6 million copies in circulation. The anime is produced by the same powerful collaboration of Square Enix, Aniplex, and Bones that worked on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series from 2003 to 2011.

Cast Shares Impressions of the Original and Anime

During the event, the cast discussed their impressions of the original manga and the completed anime. Ono, who felt the unique balance of seriousness and comedy characteristic of Arakawa’s works when reading the original, shared his thoughts after watching the finished anime.

He said that it was simply amazing and that the addition of voices, color, and music expanded and clarified his image of the story. He added that he felt constant excitement and hinted at intense developments, noting that for Yuru, the first and second episodes unfold like a state of panic.

Kuno expressed that both the visuals and music were outstanding and that she was deeply moved. She also revealed that her role as Gabby was a major challenge, as it involved actions far beyond anything she had previously portrayed.

Nakamura casually revealed that Murase appears in the anime in multiple roles including Gabriel and other Tsugai characters, encouraging viewers to pay close attention. He also mentioned witnessing Murase’s struggles during recording sessions, which gave him insight into the performance.

Ono joked that Murase might be the one most eager to attend the fastest screening event.

“Tsugai Pose” Steals the Spotlight

At the final photo session, Ono introduced what he called the “Tsugai Pose,” which he came up with in 30 seconds while in Okinawa. The pose involves making peace signs with both hands, and all cast members smiled as they posed for the cameras.

Suwabe humorously commented that the pose might be a bit embarrassing for someone in their 50s, but encouraged fans to give it a try if they like it, drawing laughter from the audience.

Source : ORICON NEWS