Yomi no Tsugai sets April 2026 premiere: Two-cour broadcast, new trailer, and cast revealed

Yomi no Tsugai (also known as Daemons of the Shadow Realm) is a manga series by none other than Hiromu Arakawa. He is the legendary creator behind Fullmetal Alchemist. According to the latest news, it has been revealed that Yomi no Tsugami is set to be adapted into an anime series, with a release date scheduled for around April 2026.

This series is a fantasy epic that has caught manga readers' attention because of the magic of Hiromu Arakawa. Yomi no Tsugai has hints of deep worldbuilding, intense storytelling, and characters who fans have described as morally grey. This combination is the perfect formula to deliver an intense story that promises to leave a lasting impact on the hearts of the viewers.

While the dates have not yet been released, it has been confirmed that Yomi no Tsugai's first season will be released in Two-Cour, which means that fans can expect this anime to have around 24-26 episodes. The animation is handled by Studio Bones.

Additional staff includes Kōji Sugiura and Yoshiyuki Itō as Daemon Designers, Yukari Goto for color design, Tatsurō Ōnishi as art director, Mizuki Sasaki as CG director, and Kazuhiro Wakabayashi handling sound direction, many of whom have worked on some of the most visually and emotionally impactful anime of the last decade.

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Yomi no Tsugai is a story of fate, twins, and forbidden powers

Hiromu Arakawa’s Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Japanese title: Yomi no Tsugai) began serialization in Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine in December 2021 and currently spans 10 volumes. The manga follows Yuru and Asa, twin siblings known as the “children who sunder day and night.”

Born with a mysterious birthright that ties them to beings called Daemons, the two are destined to wield immense supernatural power, but their lives take a dark turn when they are separated as children.

Yuru lives peacefully in a remote mountain village under the protection of ancient stone guardians, unaware of the truth about his family or the world beyond. Meanwhile, Asa endures confinement, performing a “sacred duty” that the villagers never fully explain. As secrets unravel, the twins’ paths cross again in a struggle that pits divine beings, hidden factions, and human greed against one another.

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The main cast brings depth to the twins’ world

The main voice cast features a promising lineup:

• Kengo Ono as Yuru, the kind yet determined twin brother.
• Yūya Miyamoto as Asa, the enigmatic sister burdened by destiny.
• Yuichi Nakamura as Dera, a charismatic yet morally gray figure.
• Misaki Kuno as Gab-chan, a mischievous and powerful Daemon companion.

With Yuichi Nakamura (known for Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen and Hawks in My Hero Academia) on board, expectations for nuanced performances are sky-high.

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Fan reaction: Excitement and optimism

Since the news of Yomi no Tsugai getting an anime adaptation has been released, fans have taken their excitement to social media and expressed their thoughts. Some of the common comments towards this news are:

“I'm so excited that I'm going bald. For the next few years, I'll survive on this.” said a fan.

“Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no!! It's starting to air sooner than I thought. I'm super excited(*^-^) Kengo Ono-kun's voice is so nice too♥️,: added another fan.

“Sounds super interesting! I knew the title but I'm frustrated I didn’t grasp the content~~ Looking forward to the anime‼️,” stated by another fan.

Since the production house released a new trailer, it has caused the fandom to recognise Studio Bones' work, and they are eagerly waiting for episode 1 to drop.

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Final thoughts

Yomi no Tsugai carries a tone reminiscent of FMA but builds its own identity through darker fantasy, layered politics, and a morally gray cast of characters. Early manga readers describe it as a complex, faction-driven story filled with mystery and power struggles, akin to Attack on Titan or Dorohedoro, yet uniquely Arakawa in its humor, heart, and emotional weight.