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Season 1 – Daemons of the Shadow Realm

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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.
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Rafael Motamayor IGN 4 days ago
Daemons of the Shadow Realm sets the stage for a must-watch anime with a premiere that showcases shocking surprises and stunning action. Go to Full Review Justin Carter io9.com Apr 27, 2026
Unconcerned about trying to live up to Fullmetal’s legacy or any comparisons it may get to other current fantasy anime, this is shaping up to be worthwhile in its own right. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Miles M @MIL3S Jul 20, 2026 It’s been living up the hype so far! Definitely building towards something crazy! See more Read all reviews
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Kensho Ono

Yuru

Yume Miyamoto

Asa

Yuichi Nakamura

Dera

Misaki Kuno

Gabby

Rikiya Koyama

Right

Takako Honda

Left

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 4, 2026 アサとユル Yuru's peaceful life with his twin sister Asa is torn apart when a dragon's roar echoes across the sky. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2026 Right and Left Guided by Dera, Yuru flees from his pursuers and awakens the guardian deities of the village. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2026 Dera and Hana The group catches a break at a rest stop. Dera proposes that he and Hana pretend to be a married couple with Yuru as their child to stay hidden. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2026 Jin and Yuru After a short rest, Yuru and his Daemons begin their search for Asa by sniffing out her blood. Details Episode 5 Aired May 2, 2026 Hare and Tortoise Yuru and his Daemons track the scent of Asa's blood to a warehouse, where they encounter Jin and his men. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2026 The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants Yuru is reunited with Asa at the Kagemori mansion and asks her about their parents. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2026 Asa and Break The morning after the battle, Yuru asks about the eyepatch covering her right eye. Details Episode 8 Aired May 23, 2026 Suspicion and Conviction Gonzo and Dera try to blame each other's clans for the attack. Gonzo explains that he wants to completely destroy the village, but Asuma, Gonzo's son, confesses that he wishes to use the power of the twins. Details Episode 9 Aired May 30, 2026 Embrace and Whisper To cheer Yuru up, Dera drags him and his Daemons around the city to see the sights. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 6, 2026 Long-Arm and Long-Leg While shopping in the city, Yuru and Dera sense that they're being followed. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 13, 2026 Big Brother and Little Brother After defeating Long-Arm and Long-Leg, the group realizes something else had been tailing them all along. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 20, 2026 Retainer and Shaman Ken moves in with Yuru and the others and asks Yuru to help him become stronger. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 4, 2026 Daikyo and Shokyo Higashi Village is attacked by a man wielding katana Daemons. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 11, 2026 Family and Friends Yuru and Ken notice someone following them while looking for a place to practice shooting a bow. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 18, 2026 Yuru and Danji Feeling betrayed by Danji, Yuru asks for space so he can think by himself. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 25, 2026 Kagemori and Shingo Yuru and Dera head to the warehouses at night to meet Ivan. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 1, 2026 Crybaby and Naughty Child The traitor attacks Asa while she's alone, but the Kagemoris have set a trap for him. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 8, 2026 Fujin and Raijin At the Kagemori mansion, the traitor is captured; meanwhile, Gonzo overpowers the Shingo clan. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 15, 2026 Sword and Bow Asa rescues the hostages, and Yuru faces off against Ivan. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 22, 2026 The Hunted and the Hunter After an intense battle, Ivan escapes; he teleports back to Shingo, who appears to be in trouble. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 29, 2026 Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi Village The Zashiki-Warashi, Danji and Kiri, tell Asa and Yuru what they know about Higashi Village. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 5, 2026 The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya Siblings Natsuki demands to know why Akio betrayed the Kagemori clan, but he offers no explanation. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 12, 2026 Emotion and Reason Akio escapes from the Kagemoris; Yuru comes down with a fever. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 19, 2026 Higashi Village and Nishino Village Yuru dreams about the day bandits tried to kill him as a kid; Asa blames herself for the gardener's death. Details
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Masahiro Ando, Shawn Gann
Screenwriter
Noboru Takagi, Matthew Greenbaum
Network
Crunchyroll
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 4, 2026
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