Yomi no Tsugai: Daemons of the Underworld – TV anime adaptation announced

The manga series "Yomi no Tsugai" by Hiromu Arakawa is being adapted into a television anime. The production is handled by the studios Square Enix, Aniplex, and BONES, which were also responsible for the anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist" (2003–2011).

At the center of the fantasy story are the twins Yuru and Asa, who grew up in the mountains of Japan. As chosen ones with future power over the fate of the world, they must join forces with mysterious beings called Tsugai to resist cruel decrees. The manga is currently serialized in "Monthly Shōnen Gangan" (Square Enix).

The following elements were revealed to announce the anime adaptation:

- A teaser image showing protagonist Yuru with a drawn bow in front of a destroyed landscape and two stone guardians.

- First footage from the production.

- The core production team: Director Masahiro Andō (animation), character designer Nobuhiro Arai (execution), screenwriter Noboru Takagi (series composition), and composer Kenjiro Suehiro (music).

Hiromu Arakawa commented on the announcement: "The decision to adapt it into an anime was made some time ago. I have been impatiently waiting for this release day." She added: "There is still time until the broadcast. I ask fans to read the existing volumes in preparation and to continue looking forward to it."