“Twin siblings in an isolated village face armed assault. A mysterious woman claims to be Yuru's true sister, triggering supernatural revelations about their past.”
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
黄泉のツガイ
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Synopsis
Twin siblings in an isolated village face armed assault. A mysterious woman claims to be Yuru's true sister, triggering supernatural revelations about their past.
In an isolated village, two twins were born, separated by day and night. It is years later, and while the older brother Yuru has become a hunter of animals, his sister Asa has been locked away in a cage, ordered to perform a special duty that prohibits her from meeting more than a few select individuals. On an otherwise inconspicuous day, a group of armed men riding in helicopters, referred to as "dragons" by the citizens, assaults the village in search of Yuru, killing every adult on sight. When Yuru attempts to meet up with Asa and flee, he finds a dead body instead—on top of that, the person who killed her claims to be Yuru's true twin sister. Before the woman can capture him, Yuru is rescued by a man named Ryuu "Dera" Tadera, an outsider who frequently visits the village. However, it is not long before the two are cornered. In a last-ditch effort, Dera makes Yuru give a gift to the deity of the village, summoning a pair of daemons whose existence is bound to reveal the truth behind these chaotic events.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 11 sampled reviews
What 11 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.93 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 4.0
↓ 1.09
Running avg · Apr 2026 → May 2026
- 10 “The intriguing premise, high-quality animation, and compelling character vibes reminiscent of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood make this an exciting new watch. I have no criticisms at this early...”
- 8 “The story shows promise with compelling characters, a solid central goal, and a dynamic pairing that works well. However, the narrative is burdened by a major mystery from the first episode that...”
- 8 “The series features a vibrant, colorful art style and a compelling, original world that immediately hooks me with an atmosphere reminiscent of FMA. While I cannot fully judge the characters yet due...”
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- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2026 – ongoing Spring 2026
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-28732 catalog
Produced by
- Bones Producer
- Aniplex Producer
- Square Enix Producer
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