Daemons of the Shadow Realm Vol. 01

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Vol. 01

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes!

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities.

Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…

Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!!

In a remote mountain village under the watchful eyes of two stone guardians, the young Yuru contentedly lives off the land while staying close to the only family he has left—Asa, his precious twin sister. Asa, meanwhile, carries out a mysterious “duty” on behalf of the village while locked in a cage. Why is Asa a prisoner? And what other secrets does Yuru’s otherwise idyllic home hide?

Story Locale: Modern Japan

Series Overview: They go by many names: Ghosts. Monsters. Cryptids. Phantasms. Daemons. These pairs of supernatural entities are bound to serve human masters with their awesome powers…if they can be tamed. Separated at birth, twins Yuru and Asa have their own role to play in this cutthroat world of Daemons and Wielders, but for Yuru, the truth lies far beyond the secluded mountain village he calls home…

Biographical Notes:

Award-winning manga artist Hiromu Arakawa’s previous manga series include Fullmetal Alchemist, Silver Spoon, Hero Tales, and the manga adaptation of The Heroic Legend of Arslan series.

Title Notes:

• HOTLY ANTICIPATED NEW SERIES FROM CREATOR OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: Household name Hiromu Arakawa is the award-winning creator of best-selling hit series Fullmetal Alchemist. Fans of her work will find her in peak form with Daemons of the Shadow Realm, with her distinct art style, strong worldbuilding, and compelling character writing showcased flawlessly.
• STRONG SIBLING LEADS: From Fullmetal Alchemist to Demon Slayer, Hunter x Hunter to Blue Exorcist, sibling-led stories are consistent hits that resonate with readers. Yuru and Asa follow this trend while bringing a unique and compelling dynamic to the formula.
• ACTION-PACKED WITH A SUPERNATURAL HOOK: Arakawa’s Daemons will be a guaranteed hit with fans of demons, spirits, cryptids, and bone-breaking, earth-quaking, teeth-rattling magical powers, like those seen in bestsellers JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Jujutsu Kaisen!
• AGE RATING: Older Teen – This material is suitable for readers ages 16+.

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