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The Eminence in Shadow

20 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 2022

Synopsis

Some people just aren’t suited to playing the part of the flashy, in-your-face hero or the dastardly, mustache-twirling villain with larger-than-life panache. Instead, they operate in the shadows and pull the strings of society through wit and cleverness. That’s the role Cid wants to play when he’s transported to another world. Cid spins a yarn or three and becomes the unlikely leader of the underground Shadow Garden organization that fights against a menacing cult (which he totally made up). However, there’s a catch even his wild imagination didn’t see coming: the cult he concocted actually exists, and they’re beyond displeased that his power fantasy just got in the way of their evil plans!

Action Comedy Fantasy
Format
Unknown
Episodes
20
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

20 / 20 Episodes
1
Episode 1

The Hated Classmate

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.
2
Episode 2

Shadow Garden Is Born

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!
3
Episode 3

Fencer Ordinaire

The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
4
Episode 4

Sadism's Rewards

The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
5
Episode 5

I Am...

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.
6
Episode 6

Pretenders

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!
7
Episode 7

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed

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.
8
Episode 8

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

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.
9
Episode 9

The End of a Lie

When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
10
Episode 10

The Sacred Land, City of Deception

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.
11
Episode 11

The Goddess's Trial

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.
12
Episode 12

The Truth Within the Memories

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?
13
Episode 13

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

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.
14
Episode 14

Your Life, Your Wish

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.
15
Episode 15

The Strongest Weakest Man

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?
16
Episode 16

Unseen Intentions

Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
17
Episode 17

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

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...
18
Episode 18

Betting on a Moment

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
19
Episode 19

Dancing Puppet

Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
20
Episode 20

Advent of the Demon

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...

Characters

Cid Kagenou
Voice Actors
Seiichirou Yamashita (japanese)

Cid Kagenou

Main

Alpha
Voice Actors
Asami Seto (japanese)

Alpha

Main

Beta
Voice Actors
Inori Minase (japanese)

Beta

Main

Gamma
Voice Actors
Suzuko Mimori (japanese)

Gamma

Supporting

Delta
Voice Actors
Fairouz Ai (japanese)

Delta

Supporting

Epsilon
Voice Actors
Hisako Kanemoto (japanese)

Epsilon

Supporting

Staff

Daisuke Aizawa
Daisuke Aizawa
Original Story
Touzai
Touzai
Original Character Design
Kazuya Nakanishi
Kazuya Nakanishi
Director
Kanichi Katou
Kanichi Katou
Series Composition
Makoto Iino
Makoto Iino
Character Design
Daichi Kitahara
Daichi Kitahara
Prop Design

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Aired Oct 04, 2022 to Feb 14, 2023
Season FALL 2022
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