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The Best Episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Every episode of Daemons of the Shadow Realm ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm!

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Yuru, a young hunter, lives in a small village deep in the mountains, hunting wild game and leading a humble life with Asa, his younger twin sister. Their peaceful lives are torn apart when a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 1 - Asa and Yuru
    8.6/10(1825 votes)

    S1:E1

    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...

    Director:Koji Nagatomi
    Writer:Noboru Takagi

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  2. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 19 - Sword and Bow
    8.5/10(510 votes)

    S1:E19

    Asa rescues the hostages, and Yuru faces off against Ivan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 10 - Long-Arm and Long-Leg
    8.3/10(701 votes)

    S1:E10

    While shopping in the city, Yuru and Dera sense that they’re being followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 17 - Crybaby and Naughty Child
    8.3/10(502 votes)

    S1:E17

    The traitor attacks Asa while she's alone, but the Kagemoris have set a trap for him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 16 - Kagemori and Shingo
    8.2/10(535 votes)

    S1:E16

    Yuru and Dera head to the warehouses at night to meet Ivan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 4 - Jin and Yuru
    8.1/10(980 votes)

    S1:E4

    After a short rest, Yuru and his Daemons begin their search for Asa by sniffing out her blood.

    Director:Koji Nagatomi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  7. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 6 - The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants
    8.1/10(822 votes)

    S1:E6

    Yuru is reunited with Asa at the Kagemori mansion and asks her about their parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 15 - Yuru and Danji
    8.1/10(523 votes)

    S1:E15

    Feeling betrayed by Danji, Yuru asks for space so he can think by himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 20 - The Hunted and the Hunter
    8.1/10(436 votes)

    S1:E20

    After an intense battle, Ivan escapes. He teleports back to Shingo, who appears to be in trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 2 - Right and Left
    8.0/10(1267 votes)

    S1:E2

    Guided by Dera, Yuru flees from his pursuers and awakens the guardian deities of the village.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Noboru Takagi

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  11. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 13 - Daikyo and Shokyo
    8.0/10(564 votes)

    S1:E13

    Higashi Village is attacked by a man wielding katana Daemons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 7 - Asa and Break
    7.9/10(745 votes)

    S1:E7

    The morning after the battle, Yuru asks about the eyepatch covering her right eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 5 - Hare and Tortoise
    7.8/10(867 votes)

    S1:E5

    Yuru and his Daemons track the scent of Asa's blood to a warehouse, where they encounter Jin and his men.

    Directors:Shouji Ikeno, Ai Hasegawa
    Writer:Chiaki J. Konaka

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  14. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 12 - Retainer and Shaman
    7.7/10(593 votes)

    S1:E12

    Ken moves in with Yuru and the others and asks Yuru to help him become stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 14 - Family and Friends
    7.7/10(521 votes)

    S1:E14

    Yuru and Ken notice someone following them while looking for a place to practice shooting a bow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 18 - Fujin and Raijin
    7.7/10(457 votes)

    S1:E18

    At the Kagemori mansion, the traitor is captured. Meanwhile, Gonzo overpowers the Shingo clan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 8 - Suspicion and Conviction
    7.6/10(713 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dera arrives at the Kagemori mansion to retrieve Yuru, and they're invited to breakfast by the clan head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 9 - Embrace and Whisper
    7.6/10(686 votes)

    S1:E9

    In order to cheer Yuru up, Dera drags him and his Daemons around the city to see the sights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 22 - The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya Siblings
    7.6/10(354 votes)

    S1:E22

    Natsuki demands to know why Akio betrayed the Kagemori clan, but he offers no explanation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 3 - Dera and Hana
    7.5/10(1075 votes)

    S1:E3

    Yuru learns the truth about his village and learns the rules of modern society as he rides down the mountain.

    Director:Kosuke Shimotori
    Writer:Noboru Takagi

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  21. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 21 - Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi Village
    7.5/10(384 votes)

    S1:E21

    The Zashiki-Warashi, Danji and Kiri, tell Asa and Yuru what they know about Higashi Village.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 24 - Higashi Village and Nishino Village
    7.5/10(308 votes)

    S1:E24

    Yuru dreams about the day bandits tried to kill him as a kid, and Asa blames herself for the gardener's death.

    Directors:Koji Nagatomi, Masahiro Ando
    Writer:Noboru Takagi

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  23. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 23 - Emotion and Reason
    7.4/10(335 votes)

    S1:E23

    Akio escapes from the Kagemoris, and Yuru comes down with a fever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 11 - Big Brother and Little Brother
    7.3/10(616 votes)

    S1:E11

    After defeating Long-Arm and Long-Leg, the group realizes something else had been tailing them all along.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Asa and Yuru" is the best rated episode of "Daemons of the Shadow Realm". It scored 8.6/10 based on 1825 votes. Directed by Koji Nagatomi and written by Noboru Takagi, it aired on 4/4/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sword and Bow".