Hiromu Arakawa’s ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Gets Anime Adaptation
The acclaimed studio behind ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ returns to produce the new fantasy epic.
Summary
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime adaptation is confirmed by Crunchyroll
- bones film produces, reuniting with Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa
- The story follows twins Yuru and Asa in a supernatural fantasy world
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, a popular manga by Fullmetal Alchemist‘s Hiromu Arakawa, is getting an anime adaptation. The news was first announced alongside other anime titles by Crunchyroll during the Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025. An official teaser trailer was also revealed, confirming production by bones film — the acclaimed studio behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. This marks a highly anticipated reunion between Arakawa and bones, whose previous collaboration is widely regarded as one of the most iconic anime series of all time.
Studio president Masahiko Minami confirmed the creative team leading the adaptation: Masahiro Ando will direct, with Golden Kamuy‘s Noboru Takagi handling the script. Character design will be led by Nobuhiro Arai (Bungo Stray Dogs), while Re:ZERO‘s Kenichiro Suehiro will compose the score. The story of Daemons of the Shadow Realm is described as “an otherworldly fantasy where mystery and the uncanny intertwine,” following twins Yuru and Asa as they uncover their supernatural birthright in a world governed by powerful entities known as Daemons.
Originally serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan in 2021, the manga has released nine volumes to date and earned praise for its atmospheric storytelling and emotional depth. The anime adaptation is expected to build on Arakawa’s legacy of emotionally resonant fantasy, offering fans a new journey that blends intrigue, supernatural lore, and compelling sibling bonds. While no release date has been announced, Crunchyroll has already acquired overseas streaming rights for the series.
