Daemons of the Shadow Realm (2026) s01e07 Episode Script
Asa to
The first time I felt another person
direct their intent to kill at me
was shortly before my parents
left the village.
He was probably a bandit.
I was deep in the mountains
hunting with Father…
when I was nearly killed.
"You are not needed in this world."
That aura of powerful denial.
I felt it penetrating
every pore of my body,
piercing my skin
and stabbing directly into my flesh.
Yuru!
Yuru!
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
This is… his blood.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have taken my eyes off you.
What… What is this?
Yuru, remember this.
This is the intent to kill.
You'll probably experience it again
in the future. No…
As long as you're alive, it will probably
be thrown at you countless times.
Do not hesitate against
those who direct it at you.
Have you calmed down some, Yuru?
We'll head back to the village
after spending the night on the mountain.
You can take your time calming down.
Breathe in deeply and let it out slowly.
That's it.
Let your anxiety out with your breath.
There are moments when fear can kill you.
Especially for hunters like us,
who fight for our lives against beasts.
Calm down, analyze the situation,
and determine what you should do.
Always consider how you can use
the materials at hand to survive.
Death strikes where
fear makes us vulnerable.
Listen, Yuru.
Don't tell the villagers you
were attacked by a bandit.
Why not? The bandit's allies
could attack the village.
We have to tell the others.
No, they won't attack our village.
Don't tell anyone.
When we get back to the village,
act like you always do.
As though nothing happened.
Remain calm.
Mine-san!
We're back.
We're glad you're back.
We were worried when we heard you
didn't come back last night.
Sorry about that.
We chased our quarry deep
into the mountains.
Since I had Yuru with me,
we played it safe
and spent the night out there.
You camped out overnight
and have nothing to show for it?
That's unusual for you.
It happens.
Mine-san!
We're back, Kyoka-san.
Good. Yuru's with you.
We were worried when you didn't come back.
Did something happen in the mountains?
No, nothing.
We just chased our quarry too far.
Did you get hurt?
It's the blood of the rat
we ate for dinner.
Boy, am I hungry.
That rat wasn't nearly enough food.
Where's Nagisa? With Asa?
Yes, she's inside.
- Okay.
Let's have breakfast together, Yuru.
Okay.
Nagisa.
We're back, Mother.
Welcome home.
I was so worried when you didn't return.
Sorry.
Sorry, Asa.
We went deep into the mountains
and were late coming back.
Were you hurt?
Are you okay, Brother?
Nothing happened. I'm totally fine.
Nothing happened.
Man… I was too anxious to sleep
while camping out.
I'm a little tired.
Brother.
Take care of yourself.
I almost had it.
It was really big.
- Nagisa.
I'm sure you'll get it next time.
Yeah.
- Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.
Shortly after that,
Father and Mother left the village
without me and Asa.
Or so I thought.
I was actually the only one left behind.
Father and Mother
fled the village with Asa.
The girl I thought was my sister
whom I lived with for ten years
was an impostor.
For ten years,
the people of Higashi Village lied to me.
Or so the self-proclaimed "real" Asa said.
According to her…
I died once.
I was killed
by a Higashi Village assassin.
We fled Higashi Village
and evaded our pursuers.
Then the Kagemori clan took us in.
We thought things had calmed down,
but then Father and Mother went missing.
Last year, when I was fifteen,
I was captured by an assassin.
I was killed then
and gained the power of Break.
This is the power of the Daemon
that lives on the boundary
between the land of the dead and ours.
The Daemon I met had the power of Break.
Oh? Some flesh has arrived.
Huh?
I was cut
by a Higashi Village assassin, and…
You died.
You died once.
Then is this hell?
I suppose this place doesn't
look like paradise.
Wait.
Why do you assume you'd be sent
straight to hell upon your death?
What kind of life did
you live in your world?
This is the boundary between
the land of the dead and your world.
Let's see… Where is it?
Here. This is it.
In your country, this place
is known as Yomotsu Hirasaka.
It's just like Father said.
According to the village legend,
"Male and female twins
born in the eastern village
before and after daybreak
on a day when the day and night
are equal lengths
will travel to the shadow realm
to command Daemons."
Oral traditions always
get distorted over time.
To be precise, it's "just
before the shadow realm."
The people of Higashi Village
actually tried to kill me.
Well, you can't come here unless you die.
So, what will you do now?
- What?
Humans who come here have
two paths to choose from.
Remain dead or accept me.
If you wish to die,
simply fall from that path.
If you want to live,
accept me, the power of Break,
and return to the world of the living.
It's convenient.
As long as you can see him,
you can "break" the enemy commander's head
off his body on the battlefield.
You can end wars by yourself.
Depending on the era,
you could become a hero.
There are plenty
of other ways to use it, too.
But in exchange, those who wish
to use you will gather around you.
You may experience a living hell.
You may think you're better off dead.
My personal hell may have already begun.
Father and Mother were kidnapped.
I don't know what happened to them.
Because I was born, they…
Wait! Has my brother already come here?
Has he been killed?
I don't know.
When he dies, he'll go to where Seal is.
He hasn't been here.
I don't know what's happened
to your brother.
I can't die.
We left my brother behind in the village.
I don't know if he's still alive.
Maybe he's been killed, like me.
I have to go save him.
I can't die yet!
Choose. Life or death.
You have beautiful eyes.
Only look forward as you advance.
Don't turn back.
Hey, she's not coming back to life!
But…
They're the first twins in 400 years!
They were finally born!
Maybe she's a decoy prepared
by the Kagemori clan.
I saw this girl in the village.
I'm sure it's her.
Yeah, years ago, when she was a kid.
In a gloomy cell, no less.
You couldn't have seen her face clearly.
I know it's her.
Then we failed to resurrect her.
We can't get the power of Break anymore.
There's still Seal.
Seal is more than strong enough
to control the underworld.
The brother's completely brainwashed
by the village, so he'll obey us.
We should kill him and…
Did you find Asa?
Where?
Asa!
Asa!
Asa, you dummy.
You should leave the killing
to misfits like us.
Sorry, Gabby-chan.
I didn't choose to be a chosen twin,
but now, I'm following the path I chose.
I'll get my own hands dirty.
I'm sorry, Brother.
The perfect, little, adorable,
and innocent Asa you knew
is gone now.
They were an ox and horse?
Like Ox-Head and Horse-Face, I guess?
They're old but well-maintained.
They must've been well-loved.
Man, I'm hungry.
I wonder what's for breakfast.
Good morning.
Is anybody home?
Good morning, Kagemori clan.
Huh? Should I push this call button?
Don't rich people have guards
watching the gate?
Who are you?
There you are.
Hello, Kagemori clan.
Sorry, I know it's early.
The name's Tadera Ryu.
I'm here to pick up Yuru.
Someone from the Tadera clan?
Dera-san?
Apparently, he's here for Mr. Big Brother.
I'd completely forgotten about Dera.
What shall we do?
Oh, right.
We didn't tell him when we left.
I trust the Kagemori clan.
They're a pain in the ass.
Honestly, I'd rather not
get involved with them.
It'd be best to hear out
both sides at the same time.
Could you have Dera-san come here?
Very well.
Akio, bring him to the entrance.
Yes, sir.
Don't kill anyone this time.
I won't. I said I was sorry.
Good morning, Jin.
The mansion is quite a mess.
Did something happen?
Good morning, Asuma-san.
A number of external Daemon Wielders
entered the mansion
and went on a rampage.
Well, that must've been difficult.
And yet, you didn't come to help
despite the disturbance.
What were you up to?
Sleeping.
You didn't hear the commotion
even with your keen hearing?
Whoa, what is all this?
What is this, Jin-kun?
Good morning, Hagure-kun.
Good morning, Asuma-kun.
What happened here?
Was there an earthquake?
A number of external Daemon Wielders
targeting the twins attacked the mansion.
What? Is Asa-chan okay?
Sorry for the disturbance. I'm fine.
Oh, good.
Wait, twins? You mean…
Her brother is here, too.
You found your brother?
That's great, Asa-chan.
Yuru-kun, right?
I've heard about you from… Asa-chan…
These are my brother's Daemons,
Right and Left.
Nice to meet you.
Sorry I couldn't help
when you were in trouble, Jin-kun.
I crashed after my deadline.
Not at all. Good work
meeting your deadline.
This is bad.
We had a barrier around the mansion
to keep outsiders away.
It makes you wonder
when and how they got in.
We'll tor—interrogate the ones
we captured again.
Man, this sucks.
The mansion isn't safe anymore.
I won't be able to rest easily.
That's Dad's car.
The master has returned.
Hello, sir.
Hey. Sounds like you ran
into some trouble.
Hello and good morning.
Master, is that…?
I'm Tadera Ryu.
We ran into each other,
so I gave him a ride.
He's from the Tadera clan.
Apparently, he's Yuru-kun's guardian.
Are you okay, Yuru?
Ah, so you're Yuru-kun.
I'm Kagemori Gonzo, head of the clan.
Nice to meet you.
I've heard about you two.
Your Daemons sure are impressive.
The Tadera clan,
retainers of Higashi Village.
They serve as liaisons between
Higashi Village and the outside world.
They're a cautious clan that's never
shown themselves to us before.
So what's one of them doing defenseless
in the middle of enemy territory?
Could the Kagemoris and Dera
be working together?
No.
I can feel that the old man and Jin
genuinely want to kill him.
What did the Tadera clan
do to the Kagemoris?
Dera-san.
What's up?
She told me that I'd acquire
the power of Seal if I die.
You knew about that, didn't you?
Right and Left,
why didn't you tell me either?
I just heard the village legend.
I don't know the details.
But you're a kind and caring brother.
If someone did something
to Asa-chan and blackmailed you,
you'd throw your life away.
Knowing you can die once
and be fine makes it easier
to act recklessly.
That's a dangerous way to think.
There's no guarantee
you'll come back to life.
Remember how we said you're the first
Higashi Village twins in 400 years?
One of the last twins
didn't come back to life.
Okay. This isn't a conversation
to have standing around.
Yuru-kun, are you hungry?
What?
Come to think of it,
I haven't had anything since last night.
Then let's talk over breakfast.
Hey!
Tell everyone to prepare breakfast!
Yes, sir!
Don't worry. I won't poison you.
I appreciate that. Thanks for the meal.
Breakfast with Brother!
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I'm Hagure Hikaru. I'm a mangaka.
What's a mangaka?
Every time twins are born,
the world is thrown into chaos.
Translator: Sho Stifler
direct their intent to kill at me
was shortly before my parents
left the village.
He was probably a bandit.
I was deep in the mountains
hunting with Father…
when I was nearly killed.
"You are not needed in this world."
That aura of powerful denial.
I felt it penetrating
every pore of my body,
piercing my skin
and stabbing directly into my flesh.
Yuru!
Yuru!
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
This is… his blood.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have taken my eyes off you.
What… What is this?
Yuru, remember this.
This is the intent to kill.
You'll probably experience it again
in the future. No…
As long as you're alive, it will probably
be thrown at you countless times.
Do not hesitate against
those who direct it at you.
Have you calmed down some, Yuru?
We'll head back to the village
after spending the night on the mountain.
You can take your time calming down.
Breathe in deeply and let it out slowly.
That's it.
Let your anxiety out with your breath.
There are moments when fear can kill you.
Especially for hunters like us,
who fight for our lives against beasts.
Calm down, analyze the situation,
and determine what you should do.
Always consider how you can use
the materials at hand to survive.
Death strikes where
fear makes us vulnerable.
Listen, Yuru.
Don't tell the villagers you
were attacked by a bandit.
Why not? The bandit's allies
could attack the village.
We have to tell the others.
No, they won't attack our village.
Don't tell anyone.
When we get back to the village,
act like you always do.
As though nothing happened.
Remain calm.
Mine-san!
We're back.
We're glad you're back.
We were worried when we heard you
didn't come back last night.
Sorry about that.
We chased our quarry deep
into the mountains.
Since I had Yuru with me,
we played it safe
and spent the night out there.
You camped out overnight
and have nothing to show for it?
That's unusual for you.
It happens.
Mine-san!
We're back, Kyoka-san.
Good. Yuru's with you.
We were worried when you didn't come back.
Did something happen in the mountains?
No, nothing.
We just chased our quarry too far.
Did you get hurt?
It's the blood of the rat
we ate for dinner.
Boy, am I hungry.
That rat wasn't nearly enough food.
Where's Nagisa? With Asa?
Yes, she's inside.
- Okay.
Let's have breakfast together, Yuru.
Okay.
Nagisa.
We're back, Mother.
Welcome home.
I was so worried when you didn't return.
Sorry.
Sorry, Asa.
We went deep into the mountains
and were late coming back.
Were you hurt?
Are you okay, Brother?
Nothing happened. I'm totally fine.
Nothing happened.
Man… I was too anxious to sleep
while camping out.
I'm a little tired.
Brother.
Take care of yourself.
I almost had it.
It was really big.
- Nagisa.
I'm sure you'll get it next time.
Yeah.
- Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.
Shortly after that,
Father and Mother left the village
without me and Asa.
Or so I thought.
I was actually the only one left behind.
Father and Mother
fled the village with Asa.
The girl I thought was my sister
whom I lived with for ten years
was an impostor.
For ten years,
the people of Higashi Village lied to me.
Or so the self-proclaimed "real" Asa said.
According to her…
I died once.
I was killed
by a Higashi Village assassin.
We fled Higashi Village
and evaded our pursuers.
Then the Kagemori clan took us in.
We thought things had calmed down,
but then Father and Mother went missing.
Last year, when I was fifteen,
I was captured by an assassin.
I was killed then
and gained the power of Break.
This is the power of the Daemon
that lives on the boundary
between the land of the dead and ours.
The Daemon I met had the power of Break.
Oh? Some flesh has arrived.
Huh?
I was cut
by a Higashi Village assassin, and…
You died.
You died once.
Then is this hell?
I suppose this place doesn't
look like paradise.
Wait.
Why do you assume you'd be sent
straight to hell upon your death?
What kind of life did
you live in your world?
This is the boundary between
the land of the dead and your world.
Let's see… Where is it?
Here. This is it.
In your country, this place
is known as Yomotsu Hirasaka.
It's just like Father said.
According to the village legend,
"Male and female twins
born in the eastern village
before and after daybreak
on a day when the day and night
are equal lengths
will travel to the shadow realm
to command Daemons."
Oral traditions always
get distorted over time.
To be precise, it's "just
before the shadow realm."
The people of Higashi Village
actually tried to kill me.
Well, you can't come here unless you die.
So, what will you do now?
- What?
Humans who come here have
two paths to choose from.
Remain dead or accept me.
If you wish to die,
simply fall from that path.
If you want to live,
accept me, the power of Break,
and return to the world of the living.
It's convenient.
As long as you can see him,
you can "break" the enemy commander's head
off his body on the battlefield.
You can end wars by yourself.
Depending on the era,
you could become a hero.
There are plenty
of other ways to use it, too.
But in exchange, those who wish
to use you will gather around you.
You may experience a living hell.
You may think you're better off dead.
My personal hell may have already begun.
Father and Mother were kidnapped.
I don't know what happened to them.
Because I was born, they…
Wait! Has my brother already come here?
Has he been killed?
I don't know.
When he dies, he'll go to where Seal is.
He hasn't been here.
I don't know what's happened
to your brother.
I can't die.
We left my brother behind in the village.
I don't know if he's still alive.
Maybe he's been killed, like me.
I have to go save him.
I can't die yet!
Choose. Life or death.
You have beautiful eyes.
Only look forward as you advance.
Don't turn back.
Hey, she's not coming back to life!
But…
They're the first twins in 400 years!
They were finally born!
Maybe she's a decoy prepared
by the Kagemori clan.
I saw this girl in the village.
I'm sure it's her.
Yeah, years ago, when she was a kid.
In a gloomy cell, no less.
You couldn't have seen her face clearly.
I know it's her.
Then we failed to resurrect her.
We can't get the power of Break anymore.
There's still Seal.
Seal is more than strong enough
to control the underworld.
The brother's completely brainwashed
by the village, so he'll obey us.
We should kill him and…
Did you find Asa?
Where?
Asa!
Asa!
Asa, you dummy.
You should leave the killing
to misfits like us.
Sorry, Gabby-chan.
I didn't choose to be a chosen twin,
but now, I'm following the path I chose.
I'll get my own hands dirty.
I'm sorry, Brother.
The perfect, little, adorable,
and innocent Asa you knew
is gone now.
They were an ox and horse?
Like Ox-Head and Horse-Face, I guess?
They're old but well-maintained.
They must've been well-loved.
Man, I'm hungry.
I wonder what's for breakfast.
Good morning.
Is anybody home?
Good morning, Kagemori clan.
Huh? Should I push this call button?
Don't rich people have guards
watching the gate?
Who are you?
There you are.
Hello, Kagemori clan.
Sorry, I know it's early.
The name's Tadera Ryu.
I'm here to pick up Yuru.
Someone from the Tadera clan?
Dera-san?
Apparently, he's here for Mr. Big Brother.
I'd completely forgotten about Dera.
What shall we do?
Oh, right.
We didn't tell him when we left.
I trust the Kagemori clan.
They're a pain in the ass.
Honestly, I'd rather not
get involved with them.
It'd be best to hear out
both sides at the same time.
Could you have Dera-san come here?
Very well.
Akio, bring him to the entrance.
Yes, sir.
Don't kill anyone this time.
I won't. I said I was sorry.
Good morning, Jin.
The mansion is quite a mess.
Did something happen?
Good morning, Asuma-san.
A number of external Daemon Wielders
entered the mansion
and went on a rampage.
Well, that must've been difficult.
And yet, you didn't come to help
despite the disturbance.
What were you up to?
Sleeping.
You didn't hear the commotion
even with your keen hearing?
Whoa, what is all this?
What is this, Jin-kun?
Good morning, Hagure-kun.
Good morning, Asuma-kun.
What happened here?
Was there an earthquake?
A number of external Daemon Wielders
targeting the twins attacked the mansion.
What? Is Asa-chan okay?
Sorry for the disturbance. I'm fine.
Oh, good.
Wait, twins? You mean…
Her brother is here, too.
You found your brother?
That's great, Asa-chan.
Yuru-kun, right?
I've heard about you from… Asa-chan…
These are my brother's Daemons,
Right and Left.
Nice to meet you.
Sorry I couldn't help
when you were in trouble, Jin-kun.
I crashed after my deadline.
Not at all. Good work
meeting your deadline.
This is bad.
We had a barrier around the mansion
to keep outsiders away.
It makes you wonder
when and how they got in.
We'll tor—interrogate the ones
we captured again.
Man, this sucks.
The mansion isn't safe anymore.
I won't be able to rest easily.
That's Dad's car.
The master has returned.
Hello, sir.
Hey. Sounds like you ran
into some trouble.
Hello and good morning.
Master, is that…?
I'm Tadera Ryu.
We ran into each other,
so I gave him a ride.
He's from the Tadera clan.
Apparently, he's Yuru-kun's guardian.
Are you okay, Yuru?
Ah, so you're Yuru-kun.
I'm Kagemori Gonzo, head of the clan.
Nice to meet you.
I've heard about you two.
Your Daemons sure are impressive.
The Tadera clan,
retainers of Higashi Village.
They serve as liaisons between
Higashi Village and the outside world.
They're a cautious clan that's never
shown themselves to us before.
So what's one of them doing defenseless
in the middle of enemy territory?
Could the Kagemoris and Dera
be working together?
No.
I can feel that the old man and Jin
genuinely want to kill him.
What did the Tadera clan
do to the Kagemoris?
Dera-san.
What's up?
She told me that I'd acquire
the power of Seal if I die.
You knew about that, didn't you?
Right and Left,
why didn't you tell me either?
I just heard the village legend.
I don't know the details.
But you're a kind and caring brother.
If someone did something
to Asa-chan and blackmailed you,
you'd throw your life away.
Knowing you can die once
and be fine makes it easier
to act recklessly.
That's a dangerous way to think.
There's no guarantee
you'll come back to life.
Remember how we said you're the first
Higashi Village twins in 400 years?
One of the last twins
didn't come back to life.
Okay. This isn't a conversation
to have standing around.
Yuru-kun, are you hungry?
What?
Come to think of it,
I haven't had anything since last night.
Then let's talk over breakfast.
Hey!
Tell everyone to prepare breakfast!
Yes, sir!
Don't worry. I won't poison you.
I appreciate that. Thanks for the meal.
Breakfast with Brother!
NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW
I'm Hagure Hikaru. I'm a mangaka.
What's a mangaka?
Every time twins are born,
the world is thrown into chaos.
Translator: Sho Stifler