The Eminence in Shadow
Season 1
202220 episodes
Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a final boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him!
Episode 1
The Hated Classmate
Oct 5, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 2
Shadow Garden Is Born
Oct 12, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.3TMDB
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!
Episode 3
Fencer Ordinaire
Oct 19, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.1TMDB
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
Episode 4
Sadism's Rewards
Oct 26, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
Episode 5
I Am...
Nov 2, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.6TMDB
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.
Episode 6
Pretenders
Nov 9, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
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!
Episode 7
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
Nov 16, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
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.
Episode 8
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
Nov 23, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.1TMDB
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.
Episode 9
The End of a Lie
Nov 30, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
Episode 10
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
Dec 7, 202224m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 11
The Goddess' Trial
Dec 14, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
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.
Episode 12
The Truth Within the Memories
Dec 21, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
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?
Episode 13
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
Dec 28, 202224m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
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.
Episode 14
Your Lie, Your Wish
Jan 4, 202324m
TMDB rating 6.2TMDB
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.
Episode 15
The Strongest Weakest Man
Jan 11, 202324m
TMDB rating 6.6TMDB
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?
Episode 16
Unseen Intentions
Jan 18, 202324m
TMDB rating 6.9TMDB
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
Episode 17
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
Jan 25, 202324m
TMDB rating 6.9TMDB
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...
Episode 18
Betting on a Moment
Feb 1, 202324m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
Episode 19
Dancing Puppet
Feb 8, 202324m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Episode 20
Advent of the Demon
Feb 15, 202324m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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...