The Eminence in Shadow

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Ended

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Synopsis

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 be 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!

About

The Eminence in Shadow premiered on October 5, 2022. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 32 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X. and concluded its run on December 20, 2023.

Why viewers enjoy The Eminence in Shadow

The Eminence in Shadow targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

The Eminence in Shadow was animated by Nexus, KADOKAWA, NewGin, and broadcast on AT-X.

Critical reception

The Eminence in Shadow holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 300 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Eminence in Shadow include: magic, secret organization, reincarnation, harem, parody, anime, isekai, grand. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Inori Minase
Seiichiro Yamashita
Suzuko Mimori
Asami Seto
Fairouz Ai
Hisako Kanemoto
Reina Kondo
Rina Hidaka
Haruka Shiraishi
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Production credits

Direction: Kazuya Nakanishi · Daisuke Takashima · Yoshinobu Tokumoto
Writing: Daisuke Aizawa · Kanichi Kato · Mio Inoue

Release dates

Premiered

October 5, 2022

Last aired

December 20, 2023

Seasons & episodes

Season1

October 5, 2022·20episodes

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!

Season2

October 4, 2023·12episodes

Everything has been going according to plan, but the hour of awakening draws near. Cid Kagenou and Shadow Garden investigate the Lawless City, a cesspool where the red moon hangs low in the sky and three powerful monarchs rule the streets. The true draw for Cid, however, is one who can draw blood–the Blood Queen, a vampire who has slumbered in her coffin for eons. Her awakening approaches, and Cid could finally face a day of reckoning.