Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) has won the top prize in the TV and streaming series category at the Newtype Anime Awards 2025–2026. The results were announced on October 17, with the anime also earning recognition for its direction, character design and opening theme.
Based on the manga by Hiromu Arakawa, the series stood out in several major categories at the fan-voted awards. Its wins underline the strong response to the anime among viewers during the award period.
Four Major Awards for the Anime
The series took first place in the TV and streaming series category. Director Masahiro Ando won the directing award, while Nobuhiro Arai received the character design prize, with original creator Hiromu Arakawa also credited in the category.
The anime’s opening theme, “Tobu Toki” by Vaundy, also claimed first place in the theme song category. These results gave the series recognition across both its production and music.
Additional Recognition for the Creative Team
The awards also saw series composer Noboru Takagi place second in the screenplay category and composer Kenichiro Suehiro finish second in the sound category. The character Yuru placed second among male characters, while Asa ranked fourth among female characters.
Bones Film, the studio responsible for the animation, placed third in the studio category.
What Comes Next for Daemons of the Shadow Realm?
The anime premiered in April 2026 and ran for 24 episodes. A second season has also been announced, giving fans more of the fantasy story to look forward to.
The Newtype Anime Awards results add another milestone for the adaptation as its audience awaits the next chapter.
