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The Best Episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1

Every episode of Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1!

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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
    Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 1 - Asa and Yuru
    8.6/10(1782 votes)

    #1 - Asa and Yuru

    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 2 - Right and Left
    8.0/10(1226 votes)

    #2 - Right and Left

    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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  3. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 3 - Dera and Hana
    7.5/10(1036 votes)

    #3 - Dera and Hana

    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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  4. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 4 - Jin and Yuru
    8.1/10(939 votes)

    #4 - Jin and Yuru

    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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  5. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 5 - Hare and Tortoise
    7.8/10(826 votes)

    #5 - Hare and Tortoise

    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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  6. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 6 - The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants
    8.1/10(779 votes)

    #6 - The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants

    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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  7. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 7 - Asa and Break
    7.9/10(704 votes)

    #7 - Asa and Break

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 8 - Suspicion and Conviction
    7.6/10(674 votes)

    #8 - Suspicion and Conviction

    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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  9. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 9 - Embrace and Whisper
    7.6/10(648 votes)

    #9 - Embrace and Whisper

    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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  10. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 10 - Long-Arm and Long-Leg
    8.3/10(664 votes)

    #10 - Long-Arm and Long-Leg

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 11 - Big Brother and Little Brother
    7.3/10(578 votes)

    #11 - Big Brother and Little Brother

    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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  12. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 12 - Retainer and Shaman
    7.7/10(554 votes)

    #12 - Retainer and Shaman

    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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  13. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 13 - Daikyo and Shokyo
    8.0/10(519 votes)

    #13 - Daikyo and Shokyo

    S1:E13

    Higashi Village is attacked by a man wielding katana Daemons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 14 - Family and Friends
    7.8/10(471 votes)

    #14 - Family and Friends

    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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  15. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 15 - Yuru and Danji
    8.1/10(478 votes)

    #15 - Yuru and Danji

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 16 - Kagemori and Shingo
    8.1/10(493 votes)

    #16 - Kagemori and Shingo

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 17 - Crybaby and Naughty Child
    8.3/10(464 votes)

    #17 - Crybaby and Naughty Child

    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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  18. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 18 - Fujin and Raijin
    7.7/10(420 votes)

    #18 - Fujin and Raijin

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 19 - Sword and Bow
    8.5/10(466 votes)

    #19 - Sword and Bow

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 20 - The Hunted and the Hunter
    8.1/10(396 votes)

    #20 - The Hunted and the Hunter

    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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  21. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 21 - Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi Village
    7.6/10(339 votes)

    #21 - Zashiki-Warashi and Higashi Village

    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 22 - The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya Siblings
    7.6/10(300 votes)

    #22 - The Kagemori Brothers and the Kuroya Siblings

    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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  23. Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 1 Episode 23 - Emotion and Reason
    7.5/10(267 votes)

    #23 - Emotion and Reason

    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 24 - Higashi Village and Nishino Village
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    #24 - Higashi Village and Nishino Village

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Asa and Yuru" is the best rated episode of "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1782 votes. Directed by Koji Nagatomi and written by Noboru Takagi, it aired on 4/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Right and Left".