"Can I hug you?" on repeat... Fans react to Asa’s "heavy" brother complex: "She's definitely a brocon," "The gap between her look and her sisterly behavior is hilarious!" / "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" Episode 5

Episode 5 of the anime "Daemons of the Shadow Realm," based on the latest work by the hit manga artist Hiromu Arakawa, known for "Fullmetal Alchemist," has been airing since May 2. Despite her mature appearance, it was revealed that Asa (CV: Yume Miyamoto) has a severe brother complex, leading to buzz online with comments like, "The gap is too insane (so cute!)" and "She's freaking adorable lol."

Asa is the younger sister of Yuru (CV: Kenshō Ono), from whom she was separated at a young age. It has been suggested that she possesses great power as one half of the "twins who divide the night and day." Unlike Yuru, who grew up in a small, remote mountain village, Asa has lived in modern society with better nutrition, giving her a more mature aura.

In Episode 5, "The Hare and the Tortoise," Yuru and Asa faced each other again at the Kagemori mansion. As soon as Asa saw Yuru, she pressed him with, "Can I give you a hug!?" only to be met with an immediate "I refuse!" When Yuru said, "I came here because there are things I want to ask you," Asa replied, "Sure, ask me anything. But can I hug you once we’re done talking?" Yuru shut her down with, "Not a chance," but she didn't let it get her down, saying, "Wow, my big brother is so cool even with the cold shoulder." She continued to ask "Can I hug you?" at every opportunity, leading Yuru to retort, "I'll at least praise your persistence!"

Many viewers seemed surprised by Asa's unexpected personality, with reactions exploding on X: "She's definitely a brocon," "The gap between her look and the sisterly vibe is so funny!" and "She’s so different from the cutthroat atmosphere of the first episode—too cute!" Her "heavy" love for her "big brother" has been well-received, with fans saying, "Asa-chan wanting a hug at every opening is adorable," "Asa's gap is just too much (cute)," and "Asa going full brocon is freaking adorable lol."