The Eminence in Shadow

  • Premiered: Oct 2022
  • Episodes: 32
  • Followers: 77
  • Ended
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Season 1
1x1
The Hated Classmate
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 05, 2022
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.
1x2
Shadow Garden Is Born
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 12, 2022
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!
1x3
Fencer Ordinaire
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 19, 2022
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
1x4
Sadism's Rewards
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 26, 2022
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
1x5
I Am...
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 02, 2022
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.
1x6
Pretenders
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 09, 2022
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!
1x7
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 16, 2022
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.
1x8
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
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Air date
Nov 23, 2022
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.
1x9
The End of a Lie
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 30, 2022
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
1x10
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 07, 2022
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.
1x11
The Goddess' Trial
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 14, 2022
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.
1x12
The Truth Within the Memories
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 21, 2022
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?
1x13
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 28, 2022
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.
1x14
Your Lie, Your Wish
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 04, 2023
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.
1x15
The Strongest Weakest Man
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 11, 2023
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?
1x16
Unseen Intentions
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Air date
Jan 18, 2023
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
1x17
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
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Air date
Jan 25, 2023
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...
1x18
Betting on a Moment
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 01, 2023
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
1x19
Dancing Puppet
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Air date
Feb 08, 2023
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
1x20 Season finale
Advent of the Demon
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 15, 2023
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...

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