Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Hiromu Arakawa’s Latest Epic Begins

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm (JP: 黄泉のツガイ, Yomi no Tsugai) have been revealed. This episode will air on Saturday, April 4 at 11:30 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms. Additionally, the character visuals for six main characters have been unveiled.

The released cuts feature the protagonist Yuru, his twin sister Asa with a sharp gaze, the merchant Dera who maintains a calm demeanor, and Gabby with an innocent smile. Furthermore, a meaningful scene showing blood dripping onto a jade-like motif was also confirmed. The character visuals highlight Yuru and his Daemons Left and Right, his twin sister Asa, Dera, Hana with her Daemons Kotetsu and Jiro, Gabu-chan with Gabriel, and Jin with his Daemons Ai and Makoto. Anticipation is high to see how these unique characters and the existence of Daemons (Tsugai) will shape the unfolding story.

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Episode 1 Story

Yuru is a young hunter living in a small village deep in the mountains. He spends his modest days hunting wild birds alongside his twin sister, Asa, and the fellow villagers. However, the peaceful daily life is suddenly shattered as the "cry of a dragon" echoes through the sky. What are the legends and mysteries lurking in this quiet village, and what secrets are hidden there? What will be Yuru's fate? A new sensation of Daemon battles where mystery and the supernatural intersect—this breathtaking dark fantasy is now in motion.

Introduction

Square Enix × Aniplex × BONES — The dream team reunites!

The long-awaited TV anime adaptation of the supernatural fantasy by Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, has officially been greenlit!

As the latest work from Hiromu Arakawa—whose masterpiece Fullmetal Alchemist continues to receive passionate support from fans both in Japan and overseas—this series is currently a massive hit in Monthly Shonen Gangan, with over 4 million copies in circulation. Now, it finally makes its way to the screen!

Experience a new kind of "Tsugai" (pair) battle where mystery and the supernatural intersect. This breathtaking, otherworldly fantasy is finally in motion.

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Source : Daemons of the Shadow Realm Official