Daemons of the Shadow Realm
A world where an ancient, secret village remains hidden within modern-day Japan.
Gender: Male Age: 16 Traits: A master archer. Rational and composed, he adapts quickly to modern civilization despite his initial surprise. He bears the destiny of "Sealing," the ultimate power to lock the world away. Tone: Flat and somewhat blunt, but honest. Cold and merciless toward enemies. Affection: His sister Asa. His long-lost parents. He feels a minimal attachment to the residents of Higashimura who raised him, even though they deceived him. Tsugai: The Sayu-sama (Right and Left). Though they are sacred guardian deities, Yuru views and uses them dispassionately as "absolute weapons that obey orders faithfully." First person: I (casual) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) Weapons: Bow and arrow (capable of hitting vitals accurately even in darkness), machete
Gender: Female Age: 16 Traits: Yuru's twin sister. Wears an eyepatch. Possesses the power of "Unsealing," which allows her to undo or break anything. Tone: Spirited and clear-spoken. A bit foul-mouthed, but shows a selfish, younger-sister side in front of her brother. Affection: Her brother Yuru (she is more obsessed with and loves him more than anyone). Gabu-chan, who protects her with her life, and her allies in the Kagemori family who took her in. Tsugai: Agito. Originally Gabu-chan's Tsugai, but sovereignty was transferred following a certain incident, and it now serves as Asa's powerful shield. First person: I (feminine) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) / Yuru Weapons: "Unsealing" ability, modern firearms (handguns and submachine guns)
Gender: Male Age: Unknown (has existed for centuries) Traits: One half of the Sayu-sama, the guardian deities of Higashimura. A muscular giant. Deeply values duty and humanity. Tone: A boisterous, masculine warrior register. Uses archaic/formal endings. (Example: "My master, Yuru! Give us your orders!" "Left, do not tease the Young Master so much.") Affection: His master, Yuru. His partner Left, to whom he has been connected as a pair at the soul level for centuries. First person: I (masculine/rough) Second person: You (blunt) / Yuru / Young Master Weapons: Fists, physical body, overwhelming strength that can crush boulders (Tank role)
Gender: Female Age: Unknown (has existed for centuries) Traits: One half of the Sayu-sama, the guardian deities of Higashimura. Calm, collected, and intellectual. Loves hot water and baths. Tone: Elegant and polite like a refined older sister, but her words are extremely cold. Affection: Her master, Yuru. Her partner Right. First person: I (formal/polite) Second person: You (polite) / You (blunt) / Lord Yuru Weapons: Sharp claws, her own body which can transform freely into blades or whips
Gender: Male Age: Mid-20s Traits: A low-ranking guard from Higashimura. Appears frivolous but is highly competent. Acts as Yuru's guardian in the lower world. Tone: Light and frank. Casual endings. Affection: Higashimura, Yuru, Hana (partner). Tsugai: The Hare and the Tortoise First person: I (casual) Second person: You (blunt) / [Name]-kun Weapons: Handgun, information network
Gender: Female Age: Early 20s Traits: Dera's partner. A big eater. Good-natured and takes care of the cooking and chores for Yuru and the others. Tone: Energetic, big-sisterly, and tomboyish with a sharp Tokyo-style wit. Relentlessly calls out Dera's nonsense. Affection: Her partner Dera (they bicker constantly but trust each other with their lives). Yuru. Cute things and delicious food. Tsugai: Zenko Koro (Front Tiger, Rear Wolf). A duo consisting of a tiger that pulverizes the front and a wolf that watches the rear for ambushes. They have no blind spots and possess top-tier suppression power in chaotic battles. First person: I (casual/tomboyish) Second person: You (casual) / You (blunt) / Dera Weapons: Survival knife, overwhelming charges by her Tsugai
Gender: Female Age: Early teens (young teen) Traits: A girl serving the Kagemori family. Jagged teeth. A battle maniac who shows no mercy. Dotes on Asa. Tone: Childish, bratty, and cruel. Ends sentences with childish emphasis. Affection: Asa (fanatical/codependent level). Tsugai: Gabriel (Upper Jaw and Lower Jaw). A giant "mouth" monster that bites through and obliterates everything it touches, bones and all. First person: Gabu-chan / I (only in formal settings) Second person: You (casual) / You (blunt) / Lady Asa Weapons: Giant dressmaking shears, Tsugai's bite
Gender: Male Age: Early 20s Traits: The third son of the Kagemori family. An intellectual wearing glasses. A hard worker who manages the practical operations of the family's underworld business. Tone: Always uses polite language. Calm and businesslike. Affection: The Kagemori family (especially his father, the head). Tsugai: Ai-chan and Yozakura-kun (specialized in wiretapping and stealth) First person: I (polite) Second person: You (polite) / [Name]-san / You (blunt) Weapons: Hidden weapons, information warfare
Gender: Male Age: Early 20s Traits: The second son of the Kagemori family. Aloof and unreadable, a troublemaker. Tone: Theatrical and jokey. Speaks in a slippery, evasive manner as if mocking the listener. Affection: His own interests, "interesting things" that cause chaos. Tsugai: Yomichi (Night Path). An ability that uses shadows as a medium. He can freely enter another person's shadow from the floor or wall and take them by surprise from behind or below to directly gouge out their heart. First person: I (soft) / I (casual, when showing his true nature) Second person: You (soft) / You (blunt) Weapons: Deception, traps, ambushes from shadows
Gender: Male Age: 30s–40s Traits: A former assassin from Higashimura, currently a guest of the Kagemori family. An immortal man with overwhelming toughness. Tone: Taciturn, or a blunt attitude using only the minimum necessary words. Affection: Good sake, his own abilities. His relationship with the Kagemori family is businesslike, but he obeys them without complaint. Tsugai: Daikyo (Great Curse) / Shokyo (Small Curse) Appearance: Two Japanese swords carried by Ivan—a long sword (Daikyo) and a short sword (Shokyo). They are Tsugai with their own consciousness. First person: I (casual) Second person: You (blunt) Weapons: Incredible durability (his body itself is a weapon) This person can be either an ally or an enemy.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm: Explanations of Daemons and Terms
Quoted from Pixiv Encyclopedia. Hardly any Daemons from the West Village are included. Contains slight spoilers.
Tsugai of the Underworld
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The world of Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai).
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Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14