The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s manga, “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” (Yomi no Tsugai), is officially set to premiere in 2026, with its main voice cast now revealed. The announcement came during Aniplex Online Fest 2025, exciting fans of the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist creator.
Main Voice Cast Brings Key Characters to Life
Leading the cast are several prominent voice actors who will portray the central figures in this dark fantasy epic. Kensho Ono, known for his role as Toma in Hell’s Paradise, will voice the protagonist Yuru. His twin sister, Asa, will be voiced by Yume Miyamoto, who played Rouge in Metallic Rouge.
Rounding out the main quartet are Yuichi Nakamura, recognized as Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN, taking on the role of Dera, and Misaki Kuno, who voiced Xiaolan in The Apothecary Diaries, cast as Gabu-chan. This ensemble promises to bring depth and energy to Arakawa’s latest work.
A 2026 Premiere from Studio Bones Film
The “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” anime is confirmed to air in 2026. The animation production is handled by Bones Film, a studio celebrated for its work on series like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, marking a significant reunion with Hiromu Arakawa. Masahiro Ando, the director behind Sword of the Stranger, is helming the project, with Noboru Takagi (known for Golden Kamuy) overseeing series composition. Nobuhiro Arai is responsible for character designs, and Kenichiro Suehiro is composing the music.
Crunchyroll has also secured the streaming rights for the series, ensuring its availability to a global audience across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian Subcontinent.
Diving into the World of Daemons and Destiny
“Daemons of the Shadow Realm” is based on the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, which began serialization in Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan in December 2021. The manga has garnered a significant following, with over 4 million copies in circulation.
The story is set in a world where certain humans possess the ability to command supernatural duos known as Daemons. The narrative follows the journey of twins, Yuru and Asa, who are prophesied as “the children who sunder day and night” and are destined to rule over these powerful entities. Separated at a young age and unaware of their true heritage, the siblings must fight to reunite, claim their birthright, and ultimately save the world from destruction.
The manga has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, complex characters, and unique power system, often drawing comparisons to Arakawa’s earlier works for its blend of action, mystery, and emotional depth. Fans can anticipate a breathtaking dark fantasy that combines elements of mystery and the supernatural, brought to life by a seasoned creative team and a talented voice cast.
