‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Creator Unveils New Anime with Trailer and Release Window
A highly anticipated new anime, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, is set to debut in 2026, and fans are already buzzing about it.
The series is written by Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, and is produced with the help of Studio Bones, Aniplex, and Square Enix. According to the trailers released so far, the anime promises a striking mix of traditional anime visuals with a surrealist twist, giving fans a lot to look forward to.
Hiromu Arakawa is widely regarded as one of the best modern mangaka. Her previous work, Fullmetal Alchemist, became a global phenomenon. While the original series had some differences from the manga that drew criticism, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is considered one of the greatest anime of all time.
Given her track record, it’s no surprise that the release of Daemons of the Shadow Realm is drawing so much attention.
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm begins April 2026, only on Crunchyroll.
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Studio Bones is handling the animation for the series, and their involvement has only added to the excitement. The studio is known for producing major hits like Soul Eater, My Hero Academia, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Fans have praised the trailers online, highlighting the quality of the animation and the intriguing art style.
The manga for Daemons of the Shadow Realm has already sold over 4 million copies, which suggests the anime could be a major hit as well. While 2026 may seem far away, creating a high-quality anime takes time, and the production team appears to be putting in the effort to make it worth the wait.
The show will also face stiff competition from popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Freiren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2.
Fans of both the manga and Fullmetal Alchemist are eagerly waiting to see Arakawa’s new world brought to life on screen. “Daemons of the Shadow Realm might become the defining anime of 2026,” many fans have said online.
For now, though, viewers will have to wait until next year to see if the series lives up to the massive expectations surrounding it.
What do you think? Will Daemons of the Shadow Realm become the next anime classic? Share your thoughts in the comments.