Get Ready! Hiromu Arakawa’s ‘Yomi no Tsugai’ Manga is Getting a TV Anime!

Big news dropped at Anime Expo 2025 during the Crunchyroll Industry panel! The popular manga **Yomi no Tsugai**, created by the acclaimed Arakawa Hiromu (yes, the genius behind **Fullmetal Alchemist**!), is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this, and now it’s finally happening!

This announcement came with some exciting initial details, including the main staff who will be bringing this action fantasy story to life, a cool teaser visual, and an announcement promo. While we won’t embed the visuals or videos here, knowing they exist means production is well underway!

Meet the Core Staff Bringing ‘Yomi no Tsugai’ to Life

The studio trusted with adapting Arakawa Hiromu’s intricate world is none other than Bones Film. They are known for delivering fantastic action and animation quality, which sounds like a perfect fit for **Yomi no Tsugai**. Here’s a look at the key staff members announced:

This is a solid team, promising great things for the adaptation!

About the ‘Yomi no Tsugai’ Manga

Arakawa Hiromu launched **Yomi no Tsugai** (which you might also know as *Daemons of the Shadow Realm*) in **Shounen Gangan** magazine back in December 2021. The manga has been quite successful, with Square Enix publishing its ninth volume on March 12, and the tenth volume set to release soon on July 11.

The series hasn’t just been popular with readers; it’s also received critical attention! **Yomi no Tsugai** notably secured second place in the 17th **Manga Taisho** awards in 2024 and was also nominated for the Shounen category at the 48th **Kodansha Manga Awards**.

For international fans, Square Enix Manga & Books licensed the manga for English release in July 2022. The eighth English volume just shipped on July 1, and the ninth is planned for a December 9 release, so you can catch up before the anime arrives!

What’s ‘Yomi no Tsugai’ About? The Thrilling Synopsis

The story of **Yomi no Tsugai** begins in a secluded village where twins, Yuru and Asa, are born. They are kept separate, Yuru growing up as a hunter, while Asa is confined to a cage for a mysterious special duty, allowed contact with only a few people.

Their peaceful, albeit unusual, life is shattered one day when armed intruders, referred to as “dragons” by the villagers, attack via helicopters, seeking Yuru and killing adults indiscriminately. When Yuru rushes to find Asa and escape, he finds a gruesome scene: a dead body, and a person claiming to be his *real* twin sister, who intends to capture him!

Just as things seem dire, Yuru is saved by Dera, an enigmatic outsider who often visits the village. Cornered once more, Dera instructs Yuru to make an offering to the village’s deity. This act summons a pair of daemons whose appearance is intrinsically linked to uncovering the truth behind the chaotic events unfolding. It’s a tale packed with mystery, action, and supernatural elements!