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Daemons of the Shadow Realm seasons
As of October 2026, the Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime has one complete season of 24 episodes. It was produced by Bones Film, directed by Masahiro Andō, with series scripts by Noboru Takagi, character designs by Nobuhiro Arai and music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The season ran as two back-to-back cours from April to September 2026 on Tokyo MX and other channels, and Crunchyroll streamed it along with a same-day English dub. Hiromu Arakawa's manga has run in Monthly Shōnen Gangan since December 2021, reached 13 volumes by July 2026 and passed 7.5 million copies in circulation.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | April 4, 2026 | September 19, 2026 | 24 | Bones Film |
Season 1
Yuru lives as a hunter in an isolated mountain village until an attack changes everything: he awakens the Tsugai Left and Right, leaves Higashi with Dera and Hana, and reunites with his sister Asa in the modern world, where several families are competing for the twins' power. It has 24 episodes over two back-to-back cours, aired from 4 April to 19 September 2026, made by Bones Film.
Next season Announced
Season 2 of Daemons of the Shadow Realm is confirmed. It was announced on 19 September 2026, right after the first season's final episode aired in Japan, together with a teaser visual and a special video. Bones Film remains the studio. As of October 2026, no premiere date, release window or episode count has been given. With 13 manga volumes out, there is plenty of story left to adapt.
FAQ
How many seasons does Daemons of the Shadow Realm have?
One so far. Season 1 has 24 episodes and aired from April to September 2026 as two back-to-back cours. A second season was announced on 19 September 2026, with no premiere date yet.
Will there be a Daemons of the Shadow Realm season 2?
Yes. The sequel was announced on 19 September 2026, straight after the first season's last episode, and Bones Film is producing it again. As of October 2026 no date or release window has been confirmed.
Where can I watch Daemons of the Shadow Realm?
Crunchyroll streams the anime and also released a same-day English dub alongside each episode. In Japan it aired on Tokyo MX, BS11 and other channels.
Who is the main character of Daemons of the Shadow Realm?
Yuru, a young hunter from an isolated village who commands the Tsugai Left and Right. The story centres on him and his twin sister Asa. In Japanese, Yuru is voiced by Kenshō Ono and Asa by Yume Miyamoto.
Is it by the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist?
Yes. The manga is by Hiromu Arakawa, who created Fullmetal Alchemist, and Square Enix has published it in Monthly Shōnen Gangan since December 2021. It is still ongoing, with 13 volumes as of July 2026.
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