The Eminence in Shadow: Season 1
The Eminence in Shadow is a 2022 animated television series that blends elements of comedy, science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure. The story follows a protagonist named Cid who, even in his past life, preferred to remain a minor character rather than a hero or a villain. After being reborn into a new world, Cid decides to act as a mastermind while maintaining a low profile. To fulfill his ambitions, he recru
Season overview
The Eminence in Shadow is a 2022 animated television series that blends elements of comedy, science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure. The story follows a protagonist named Cid who, even in his past life, preferred to remain a minor character rather than a hero or a villain. After being reborn into a new world, Cid decides to act as a mastermind while maintaining a low profile. To fulfill his ambitions, he recruits members to a fictional organization and invents a backstory involving an evil cult that must be defeated. Unbeknownst to Cid, the adversaries he fabricated for his roleplay are actually real. While his recruits are aware of the truth regarding the cult, Cid remains oblivious to the reality of the situation. The series explores his attempts to live out his dreams while operating under the misconception that he is merely playing a part. As a shadowbroker, Cid strives to go unnoticed while posing as an unremarkable individual, setting the stage for his elaborate charade. The program is classified as TV-14 and is documented within the database of The Movie Database.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Hated Classmate
Oct 5, 2022 · 24 min
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
Oct 12, 2022 · 24 min
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
Oct 19, 2022 · 24 min
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
Oct 26, 2022 · 24 min
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
I Am...
Nov 2, 2022 · 24 min
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
Nov 9, 2022 · 24 min
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
Nov 16, 2022 · 24 min
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
Nov 23, 2022 · 24 min
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
Nov 30, 2022 · 24 min
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
Dec 7, 2022 · 24 min
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
Dec 14, 2022 · 24 min
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
Dec 21, 2022 · 24 min
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
Dec 28, 2022 · 24 min
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
Jan 4, 2023 · 24 min
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
Jan 11, 2023 · 24 min
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
Jan 18, 2023 · 24 min
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
Jan 25, 2023 · 24 min
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
Feb 1, 2023 · 24 min
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
Dancing Puppet
Feb 8, 2023 · 24 min
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Advent of the Demon
Feb 15, 2023 · 24 min
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...