Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Previews 9th Episode
The episode preview arrives as the series nears the end of its first season, giving viewers a look at the climactic stretch of an adaptation that has drawn attention due to Arakawa's reputation from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime Corner, The Fandom Post.
The anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's manga Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) has released its first preview for the 9th episode, which airs on May 30, 2026. The series debuted on April 4, 2026, and streams on Crunchyroll. The manga, which began in 2021, has over three million copies in circulation. The anime is directed by Masahiro Ando with scripts by Noboru Takagi, character designs by Nobuhiro Arai, and animation production by Bones Film. The Japanese cast includes Kensho Ono as Yuru, Yume Miyamoto as Asa, Yuichi Nakamura as Dera, and others. The opening theme is "Tobu Toki" by Vandy, and the ending theme is "Tobo Yo" by yama. In a separate interview, English dub voice actors Ben Stegmair (Yuru) and Molly Zhang (Asa) discussed their approaches to the roles, with Stegmair noting he plays three distinct versions of Yuru and Zhang describing how she used a different voice for the fake Asa.
The episode preview, released ahead of the May 30, 2026, airdate, shows the series entering its climactic stretch. The manga, which began in 2021, is published in English by Square Enix Books and in French by Kurokawa. Bones Film is handling animation production.
In a separate interview with Anime Corner, English dub voice actors Ben Stegmair (Yuru) and Molly Zhang (Asa) discussed their approaches. Stegmair said he plays three distinct versions of Yuru: "chill Yuru, innocent Yuru who is experiencing the world for the first time, who loves his family, and then the protector and the hunter Yuru." He noted that director Shawn Gann helps him identify which version a line needs. Zhang said she uses her natural voice for the real Asa but "puts on a voice" for the fake Asa, making it sound younger and more childish. She said she first encountered the series at a Crunchyroll premiere event and was surprised by the twist in episode one.
The Japanese cast also includes Misaki Kuno as Gabu-chan, Takako Honda as Left, Rikiya Koyama as Right, Miyuri Shimabukuro as Hana, Junichi Suwabe as Jin, and Ayumu Murase as Gabriel.
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