Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) Characters List | Names, Voice Actor & Profile Summary

Daemons of the Shadow Realm ( 黄泉のツガイ, Yomi no Tsugai) is a dark fantasy manga series created by Hiromu Arakawa, the acclaimed author of Fullmetal Alchemist. The series ranked second in the Comics category of the Next Manga Awards 2023, and its anime adaptation is scheduled to air for two consecutive cours starting in April 2026.

This article provides an easy to understand overview of the characters appearing in Daemons of the Shadow Realm, compiling key details such as their profiles, personalities, ages, and voice actors.

Yuru

Name: Yuru (JP: ユル)
Age: 17 (counted age), 16 (actual age)
Voice Actor: Kensho Ono

Profile:
Yuru is the protagonist of Daemons of the Shadow Realm. As the elder brother of the “Twin of Destiny,” he governs the realm of Night. He was raised as a hunter in his hometown, Higashimura, but following a sudden attack, he forms a contract with the Tsugai known as Left and Right and descends into the Lower World. His goal is to find his missing parents and restore a “normal life” with his family.

Calm and composed, Yuru fights with a rational and methodical approach, making full use of his archery skills and his ability to conceal his presence. He is said to be the successor to the power of Seal (封, Fuu), an ability that can “close” all things, though he has yet to awaken or wield this power.

Asa

Name: Asa (JP: アサ)
Age: 17 (counted age), 16 (actual age)
Voice Actor: Yume Miyamoto

Profile:
Asa is Yuru’s twin sister and the “true Asa.” After once dying and being brought back to life, she gains the power of Break (解, Kai), an ability that forcibly severs all connections between beings and nullifies Tsugai contracts. The eyepatch covering her right eye is a result of this power’s aftereffects.

She is currently staying with the Kagemori family while searching for her missing parents. Deeply devoted to her brother, Asa longs for a “normal life,” yet she shows a merciless and cold nature toward those she considers enemies.

Gabby

Name: Gabby (JP: ガブちゃん, Gabu-chan)
Age: Unknown (claims to be older than Yuru)
Voice Actor: Misaki Kuno

Profile:
Gabby is a Tsugai user currently staying with the Kagemori family. She wears her hair in braids beneath a hood, and while her real name remains unknown, she insists that she is older than Yuru. She commands the jaw Tsugai Gabriel, a being covered with countless eyes, and shows no hesitation when it comes to killing enemies.
At the same time, Gabby follows a strict personal rule that children must never be harmed, and she displays deep affection toward her own Tsugai. She is Asa’s close friend, and the two work together as manga assistants for Hikaru Kagemori. Gabby has a fondness for happy stories where no bad people appear.

Jin Kagemori

Name: Jin Kagemori (JP: 影森ジン)
Age: Unknown (youngest member of the Kagemori family)
Voice Actor: Not listed

Profile:
Jin Kagemori is the son of the head of the Kagemori family and the youngest of Hikaru and Asuma’s half siblings. With his glasses and tailored suit, he presents an intellectual appearance and maintains an unwavering poker face at all times.

Serving as the family’s “cleaner,” Jin commands the anglerfish type Tsugai Ai and Makoto, carrying out assassinations and disposing of bodies without leaving any trace. He is highly skilled in the use of firearms and explosives, and is a formidable combatant who makes strategic use of his Tsugai’s storage abilities in battle.

Hana Danno

Name: Hana Danno (JP: Hana Danno)
Age: Unknown
Voice Actor: Miyuri Shimabukuro

Profile:
Hana Danno is a field operative from Higashimura who works as a “grave digger,” handling the disposal of bodies. She is a junior to Dera, and in order to shelter Yuru and the others, she enters into a sham marriage with him and takes on a maternal role within the group.

Despite her small stature, Hana is a combat oriented fighter and an avid strength trainer, wielding brass knuckles as her weapon of choice. Although she openly claims to dislike children, she is genuinely caring at heart and shows intense hostility toward adults who exploit them. Her Tsugai are Zenko Koro, a pair of canine and feline trackers known as Jiro and Kotetsu, specialists in pursuit and tracking.

Dera (Ryu Tadera)

Name: Ryu Tadera (JP: 田寺リュウ)
Age: Around 35
Voice Actor: Yuichi Nakamura

Profile:
Ryu Tadera, commonly known as “Dera,” is a local enforcer who handles the underworld work of Higashimura. Defying the village’s policy of sacrificing children, he becomes a protector to Yuru and the others, taking on a guardian role within the group.

A former mercenary, Ryu is highly skilled in firearms and intelligence work, making him a seasoned and capable fighter. In his private life, however, he is also a carefree gambler with a fondness for horse racing. After losing his own Tsugai in the past while it shielded him on the battlefield, he has not formed a new contract since. Despite this, he retains the ability to see Tsugai.

Mine

Name: Mine (JP: ミネ)
Voice Actor: Yuya Uchida

Profile:
The father of Yuru and Asa. After Nagisa accidentally wandered into Higashi Village, Mine met her and the two eventually became husband and wife. Ten years before the story’s present events, he warned Yuru about approaching assassins and fled the village alongside Asa and the others to escape the threat.

Nagisa Kinjo

Name: Nagisa Kinjo (JP: 金城ナギサ)
Voice Actor: Saori Onishi

Profile:
The mother of Yuru and Asa. Nagisa Kinjo accidentally wandered into Higashi Village, where she met Mine and later married him. Ten years before the main story, she fled the village with Asa and the others to escape assassins. Although she was later sheltered by the Kagemori family, she mysteriously disappeared while on a flight bound for Okinawa, where her family home is located.

Yamaha

Name: Yamaha (JP: ヤマハ)
Voice Actor: Mizuka Arima
Profile:
An elder of Higashi Village. Yamaha was responsible for imprisoning the fake Asa within the village and later entrusted Yuru to Dera.

Danji

Name: Danji (JP: ダンジ)
Voice Actor: Ryota Osaka

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A boy who grew up alongside Yuru as his childhood friend. However, Danji carries a hidden secret that even he himself is unaware of.

Ivan Yosano

Name: Ivan Yosano (JP: 与謝野イワン)
Voice Actor: Shinichiro Miki

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A mysterious man pursuing Yuru. Ivan Yosano carries both a long sword and a short sword at his waist, and his carefree personality makes him difficult to read or fully understand.

Asuma Kagemori

Name: Asuma Kagemori (JP: 影森アスマ)
Voice Actor: Akira Ishida

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A member of the Kagemori family, Asuma Kagemori is a soft spoken young man known for his suspicious yet charming smile. He is the older brother of Iori and often acts alongside Hayato Shingo, who is both Iori’s uncle and Asuma’s relative.

Gonzo Kagemori

Name: Gonzo Kagemori (JP: 影森ゴンゾウ)
Voice Actor: Hiroshi Iwasaki

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The current head of the Kagemori family, Gonzo Kagemori is affectionately referred to as “Oyakata-sama” by those within the household. While he possesses a cheerful and kind personality, he also carries the ruthless nature necessary to survive in the criminal underworld.

Hikaru Kagemori

Name: Hikaru Kagemori (JP: 影森ヒカル)
Voice Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi

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A member of the Kagemori family and a popular manga artist working under the pen name “Hagure Hikaru.” His hit series Purikyun☆Mamitan has become highly successful and has received multiple anime adaptations.

Haruo Kuroya

Name: Haruo Kuroya (JP: 黒谷ハルオ)
Voice Actor: Kazuki Ura

Profile:
A man who serves the Kagemori family and the second son among the four Kuroya siblings. Compared to his brothers and sisters, Haruo Kuroya has the most modern appearance and sensibilities. He is the master of Bunbun and Torty.

Haruo Kuroya

Name: Akio Kuroya (JP: 黒谷アキオ)
Voice Actor: Ryunosuke Watanuki

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A man who serves the Kagemori family and the third son among the four Kuroya siblings. Akio Kuroya is a large, bald man with a body incapable of feeling pain. He is the master of Yamanokami.

Makoto Tachikawa

Name: Makoto Tachikawa (JP: 立川マコト)
Voice Actor: Reina Kondo

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One of the attackers involved in the assault on the Kagemori family. After being captured following the incident, Makoto Tachikawa began working for the Kagemori household. She also occasionally assists Hikaru with his manga work. She is the master of Transforming Foxes.

Dr. Sakurazawa

Name: Dr. Sakurazawa (JP: 桜沢先生)
Voice Actor: Yumi Uchiyama

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The Kagemori family’s personal physician. Dr. Sakurazawa is stationed in the mansion’s medical office and provides treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

Left and Right

Name: Left and Right (JP: 左右さま)
Age: Over 400 years old (served as guardian deities for 400 years)
Voice Actor:
Left: Takako Honma
Right: Rikiya Koyama

Profile:
Left and Right are komainu Tsugai who once served as the guardian deities of Higashimura and are now contracted to Yuru. They are a pair consisting of Right, a powerfully built, two horned male with a boisterous personality, and Left, a taciturn, one horned female who is calm yet aggressive in battle.

Right nullifies the power of Break by releasing shockwaves from his mouth, while Left counters the power of Seal, each playing a complementary role. With bodies made of living stone, they are immune to firearms and boast immense strength and durability, capable of repairing themselves even after sustaining damage.

Possibly as a reaction to the cruelty of their previous master, both Left and Right show deep gratitude toward Yuru and have grown openly attached to him.

Gabriel

Name: Gabriel (JP: ガブリエル)
Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

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Gabby’s Tsugai. The pair is collectively known as Gabriel.

Fore Tiger, Rear Wolf or Zenko KoRo

Name: Fore Tiger, Rear Wolf or Zenko KoRo (JP: 前虎後狼)
Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

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Hana Danno’s Tsugai. The pair is known as Fore Tiger, Rear Wolf, while the individual Tsugai are named Kotetsu and Jiro.

Scavenger

Name: Scavenger (JP: 掃除屋)
Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

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Jin Kagemori’s Tsugai. The pair is known as Scavenger, while the individual Tsugai are named Ai-chan and Makoto-kun.

Oshira-sama

Name: Oshira-sama (JP: オシラサマ)
Voice Actor: Saori Hayami

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A Tsugai that appears as a young woman and a white horse. Oshira-sama is an old friend of Left and Right and has formed contracts with the women of a certain farming family for generations.

Hare and Tortoise

Name: Hare and Tortoise (JP: 兎と亀)
Voice Actor: Kamiri Matsuda

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Haruo Kuroya’s Tsugai. The pair is known as Hare and Tortoise, while the individual Tsugai are called Bunbun and Torty.

Mountain God or Yama no Kami

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Akio Kuroya’s Tsugai. The pair is known as Mountain God, while the individual Tsugai are named Yamakaze and Tanikaze.

Yin and Yang

Name: Yin and Yang (JP: 陰陽)
Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

Profile:
Originally contracted to Kenichi Hamura, Yin and Yang now serve as Asa’s Tsugai. The pair is collectively known as Yin and Yang.

Transforming Foxes

Name: Transforming Foxes (JP: 狐狸変化)
Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

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Makoto Tachikawa’s Tsugai. The pair is known as Transforming Foxes, while the individual Tsugai are named Akai-san and Midori-san. Their names are inspired by the Japanese instant noodle brand Maruchan Akai Kitsune and Midori no Tanuki.

Source : Daemons of the Shadow Realm Official