The Eminence in Shadow

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

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 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!

AnimationComedySci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

Seasons

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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?

4. Sadism's Rewards

Air Date: 2022-10-26

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

5. 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.

6. 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!

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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?

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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?

16. 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.

17. 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...

18. 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.

19. Dancing Puppet

Air Date: 2023-02-08

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

20. 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...

1. The Lawless City

Air Date: 2023-10-04

Cid and his sister Claire venture to the huge slum known as the “Lawless City.” There, Cid gets caught up in the commotion caused by the Red Moon.

2. The Haven

Air Date: 2023-10-11

The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut.

3. The Hour of Awakening

Air Date: 2023-10-18

The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.

4. Mask of Falsehood

Air Date: 2023-10-25

The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.

5. He Who Pulls the Strings

Air Date: 2023-11-01

Alpha and Gamma carefully plot not take any actions that would implicate Mitsugoshi's connection to Shadow Garden. Meanwhile, John Smith has a plot of his own.

6. John Smith

Air Date: 2023-11-08

John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?

7. Something Precious

Air Date: 2023-11-15

The Major Corporate Alliance has forced closure of all their storefronts, bringing the citizens' unrest to its peak. But can Shadow Garden weather the storm?

8. The Dragon’s Tears

Air Date: 2023-11-22

With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!

9. The Key

Air Date: 2023-11-29

On the way to the Kingdom of Oriana, Cid is also on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. He feels like something's missing. Is he imagining it?