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The Eminence in Shadow

The Eminence in Shadow

When you're in a placed called the lawless city... what is the point in following any of the rules?

TV-142022•24m•8.1/10
AnimationComedySci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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8.1/10(242)

Shadowbrokers are those who go unnoticed, posing as unremarkable people, when in truth, they control everything from behind the scenes. Sid wants to be someone just like that more than anything, and something as insignificant as boring reality isn’t going to get in his way! He trains in secret every single night, preparing for his eventual rise to power—only to be denied his destiny by a run-of-the-mill (yet deadly) traffic accident. But when he wakes up in a another world and suddenly finds himself at the head of an actual secret organization doing battle with evil in the shadows, he’ll finally get a chance to act out all of his delusional fantasies!

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Production

Nexus, KADOKAWA, NewGin, AT-X, BS Nippon Corporation, Aiming

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 5, 2022

Last Aired

December 20, 2023

Networks

AT-X

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Hated Classmate
E1
The Hated Classmate
Air date: 2022-10-05
Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn’t care about her at all. That bothers her to no end.
Shadow Garden Is Born
E2
Shadow Garden Is Born
Air date: 2022-10-12
Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally become the Eminence in Shadow!
Fencer Ordinaire
E3
Fencer Ordinaire
Air date: 2022-10-19
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
Sadism's Rewards
E4
Sadism's Rewards
Air date: 2022-10-26
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
I Am...
E5
I Am...
Air date: 2022-11-02
Cid is not facing a minion but a would-be Knight of the Rounds. Normally, that is cause for concern, but an atomic bomb has no reason to fear the gnashing of a lowly pest.
Pretenders
E6
Pretenders
Air date: 2022-11-09
While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits murders in Shadow Garden’s name!
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
E7
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
Air date: 2022-11-16
Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about the upcoming fencing tournament to notice.
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
E8
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
Air date: 2022-11-23
Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, and now his counterattack can begin.
The End of a Lie
E9
The End of a Lie
Air date: 2022-11-30
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
E10
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
Air date: 2022-12-07
Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.
The Goddess' Trial
E11
The Goddess' Trial
Air date: 2022-12-14
The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than Aurora, the Witch of Calamity.
The Truth Within the Memories
E12
The Truth Within the Memories
Air date: 2022-12-21
The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the Sanctuary and reunites with… Aurora?
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
E13
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
Air date: 2022-12-28
Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.
Your Lie, Your Wish
E14
Your Lie, Your Wish
Air date: 2023-01-04
Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to uncover the truth of their world.
The Strongest Weakest Man
E15
The Strongest Weakest Man
Air date: 2023-01-11
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?
Unseen Intentions
E16
Unseen Intentions
Air date: 2023-01-18
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
E17
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
Air date: 2023-01-25
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for something else...
Betting on a Moment
E18
Betting on a Moment
Air date: 2023-02-01
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
Dancing Puppet
E19
Dancing Puppet
Air date: 2023-02-08
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Advent of the Demon
E20
Advent of the Demon
Air date: 2023-02-15
Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs into Alpha...

Cast

Seiichiro Yamashita

Seiichiro Yamashita

Cid Kagenou / Shadow (voice)

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Alpha (voice)

Inori Minase

Inori Minase

Beta (voice)

Suzuko Mimori

Suzuko Mimori

Gamma (voice)

Fairouz Ai

Fairouz Ai

Delta (voice)

Hisako Kanemoto

Hisako Kanemoto

Epsilon (voice)

Reina Kondo

Reina Kondo

Eta (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Claire Kagenou (voice)

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