Hiromu Arakawa unveils Yomi no Tsugai: Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime

The anime promises a darker, atmospheric tone with a focus on story, characters, and folklore-inspired supernatural systems.

Hiromu Arakawa unveils Yomi no Tsugai Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime
Hiromu Arakawa unveils Yomi no Tsugai Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime

A world steeped in Japanese folklore, dark mysteries, and supernatural forces is about to come alive on screen.

Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm), the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s latest manga, offers a fresh journey into a richly imagined universe filled with intrigue, paired Daemons, and the enduring bonds of family.

The series, premiering April 4, 2026, follows twins Yuru and Asa, who reunite after years apart and discover they can control supernatural entities known as Tsugai.

Unlike Arakawa’s earlier work, Fullmetal Alchemist, which built its world around alchemy and industrial-era science, this story leans heavily on folklore and high fantasy traditions, creating a narrative that is both mysterious and immersive.

The recently released trailer highlights a darker, atmospheric tone with crisp animation, focusing on storytelling and character relationships over spectacle.

Production notes indicate a multi-season project, with the initial release covering the first two arcs. Early materials suggest a strong balance between action and narrative progression, echoing Arakawa’s trademark attention to plot discipline.

While comparisons to Fullmetal Alchemist are unavoidable, Yomi no Tsugai stands apart as a distinct story, offering fans a new exploration of supernatural conflict and emotional depth.

This anime marks Arakawa’s most significant return to television in over a decade, promising an enthralling addition to the medium.