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Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Daemons of the Shadow Realm
★ 8.2/10•2026•24m•TV-14•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Yuru, a young hunter, lives in a small village deep in the mountains, hunting wild game and leading a humble life with Asa, his younger twin sister. Their peaceful lives are torn apart when a dragon’s roar echoes across the sky. What secrets lurk within their village? What fate awaits them?

StatusReturning Series
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 4, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Asa and YuruE124m

Asa and Yuru

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of "the children who sunder day and night"—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world...

Apr 4, 2026

Episode 2 - Right and LeftE224m

Right and Left

Guided by Dera, Yuru flees from his pursuers and awakens the guardian deities of the village.

Apr 11, 2026

Episode 3 - Dera and HanaE324m

Dera and Hana

Yuru learns the truth about his village and learns the rules of modern society as he rides down the mountain.

Apr 18, 2026

Episode 4 - Jin and YuruE424m

Jin and Yuru

After a short rest, Yuru and his Daemons begin their search for Asa by sniffing out her blood.

Apr 25, 2026

Episode 5 - Hare and TortoiseE524m

Hare and Tortoise

Yuru and his Daemons track the scent of Asa's blood to a warehouse, where they encounter Jin and his men.

May 2, 2026

Episode 6 - The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown AssailantsE624m

The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants

Yuru is reunited with Asa at the Kagemori mansion and asks her about their parents.

May 9, 2026

Episode 7 - Asa and BreakE724m

Asa and Break

The morning after the battle, Yuru asks about the eyepatch covering her right eye.

May 16, 2026

Episode 8 - Suspicion and ConvictionE824m

Suspicion and Conviction

Dera arrives at the Kagemori mansion to retrieve Yuru, and they're invited to breakfast by the clan head.

May 23, 2026

Episode 9 - Embrace and WhisperE924m

Embrace and Whisper

In order to cheer Yuru up, Dera drags him and his Daemons around the city to see the sights.

May 30, 2026

Episode 10 - Long-Arm and Long-LegE1024m

Long-Arm and Long-Leg

While shopping in the city, Yuru and Dera sense that they’re being followed.

Jun 6, 2026

Episode 11 - Big Brother and Little BrotherE1124m

Big Brother and Little Brother

After defeating Long-Arm and Long-Leg, the group realizes something else had been tailing them all along.

Jun 13, 2026

Episode 12 - Retainer and ShamanE1224m

Retainer and Shaman

Ken moves in with Yuru and the others and asks Yuru to help him become stronger.

Jun 20, 2026

Episode 13 - Daikyo and ShokyoE1324m

Daikyo and Shokyo

Higashi Village is attacked by a man wielding katana Daemons.

Jul 4, 2026

Episode 14 - Family and FriendsE1424m

Family and Friends

Yuru and Ken notice someone following them while looking for a place to practice shooting a bow.

Jul 11, 2026

Episode 15 - Yuru and DanjiE1524m

Yuru and Danji

Feeling betrayed by Danji, Yuru asks for space so he can think by himself.

Jul 18, 2026

Episode 16 - Kagemori and ShingoE1624m

Kagemori and Shingo

Yuru and Dera head to the warehouses at night to meet Ivan.

Jul 25, 2026

Episode 17 - Crybaby and Naughty ChildE1724m

Crybaby and Naughty Child

The traitor attacks Asa while she's alone, but the Kagemoris have set a trap for him.

Aug 1, 2026

Episode 18 - Fujin and RaijinE1824m

Fujin and Raijin

At the Kagemori mansion, the traitor is captured. Meanwhile, Gonzo overpowers the Shingo clan.

Aug 8, 2026

Episode 19 - Sword and BowE1924m

Sword and Bow

Asa rescues the hostages, and Yuru faces off against Ivan.

Aug 15, 2026

Episode 20 - The Hunted and the HunterE2024m

The Hunted and the Hunter

After an intense battle, Ivan escapes. He teleports back to Shingo, who appears to be in trouble.

Aug 22, 2026

Episode 21 - Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi VillageE2124m

Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi Village

The Zashiki-Warashi, Danji and Kiri, tell Asa and Yuru what they know about Higashi Village.

Aug 29, 2026

Episode 22 - The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya SiblingsE2224m

The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya Siblings

Natsuki demands to know why Akio betrayed the Kagemori clan, but he offers no explanation.

Sep 5, 2026

Episode 23 - Emotion and ReasonE2324m

Emotion and Reason

Akio escapes from the Kagemoris, and Yuru comes down with a fever.

Sep 12, 2026

Episode 24 - Higashi Village and Nishino VillageE2424m

Higashi Village and Nishino Village

Yuru dreams about the day bandits tried to kill him as a kid, and Asa blames herself for the gardener's death.

Sep 19, 2026

Actors

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Yuru (voice)

Yume Miyamoto

Yume Miyamoto

Asa (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuichi Nakamura

Dera (voice)

Misaki Kuno

Misaki Kuno

Gabu-chan (voice)

Takako Honda

Takako Honda

Left (voice)

Rikiya Koyama

Rikiya Koyama

Right (voice)

Miyuri Shimabukuro

Miyuri Shimabukuro

Hana (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Jin (voice)

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