The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” (also known as Yomi no Tsugai) has officially unveiled its main voice cast and confirmed a 2026 premiere. The announcement came during the “Anime + More News Part 3” segment of Aniplex Online Fest 2025, thrilling fans of the Fullmetal Alchemist creator’s latest work.
Key Voice Cast Members Revealed for “Daemons of the Shadow Realm”
The teaser trailer released alongside the announcement showcased the primary characters and their respective voice actors, bringing the mysterious world of Daemons to life. The confirmed main cast members are:
- Kensho Ono as Yuru: Ono is known for his roles such as Toma in Hell’s Paradise.
- Yume Miyamoto as Asa: Miyamoto has previously voiced characters like Rouge in Metallic Rouge.
- Yuichi Nakamura as Dera: Nakamura is widely recognized for his portrayal of Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN.
- Misaki Kuno as Gabu-chan (Gabby): Kuno’s notable roles include Xiaolan in The Apothecary Diaries.
This stellar cast is set to lend their talents to the unique characters crafted by Arakawa, promising a rich vocal performance for the series.
A 2026 Premiere and the Creative Team Behind the Adaptation
The anime is slated to make its debut in 2026, with Crunchyroll confirming that it will stream the series in numerous regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian Subcontinent.
The production team boasts an impressive lineup, signaling a high-quality adaptation:
- Animation Studio: BONES FILM (with production supervised by BONES)
- Studio BONES is renowned for its work on critically acclaimed series such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and My Hero Academia.
- Director: Masahiro Ando
- Ando is celebrated for his directorial work on Sword of the Stranger and Blast of Tempest.
- Series Composition: Noboru Takagi
- Takagi has previously handled series composition for popular titles like Golden Kamuy.
- Character Design: Nobuhiro Arai
- Arai is known for his character designs in Bungo Stray Dogs.
- Music: Kenichiro Suehiro
- Suehiro has composed music for various anime, including Fire Force and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-.
The reunion of Arakawa’s work with Studio BONES, which famously adapted Fullmetal Alchemist, has generated significant excitement among fans, hinting at a project that could live up to the legacy of their previous collaboration.
Diving Into the World of “Daemons of the Shadow Realm”
“Daemons of the Shadow Realm” is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the celebrated Hiromu Arakawa. It began serialization in Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine in December 2021, and has quickly captivated readers with its distinctive blend of mystery and supernatural elements. As of July 2025, ten volumes of the manga have been released in Japan, with Square Enix also publishing an English-language version.
The story is set in a world where certain humans possess the ability to command powerful supernatural duos known as Daemons. The narrative centers on twins Yuru and Asa, described as “the children who sunder day and night,” whose birthright is to rule over these formidable entities. Separated at a young age and initially unaware of their true heritage, the siblings must embark on a perilous journey to find their way back to each other, claim their destiny, and ultimately save their world from impending doom. The manga is praised for its atmospheric storytelling, emotional depth, and a compelling combat system involving the unique abilities of the Daemons.
