The Eminence in Shadow
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!
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Episodes
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 bo...
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...
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
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 gnas...
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 i...
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...
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...
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
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 approachin...
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, th...
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 a...
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...
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...
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent....
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for...
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs int...
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2 years ago
Have you ever dreamt of becoming a secret powerhouse, saving the day while appearing totally ordinary? Well, Eminence in Shadow turns that childhood fantasy into an epic comedy!
Imagine a guy who pretends to be super powerful in his head, even though he's just a regular dude. This show, Eminence in Shadow, is about that guy, and it's hilarious! He thinks he's a master ninja, pulling off incredible feats while his crush watches in awe. In reality, things are...different.
Unlike some anime, where fights are super tense, Eminence in Shadow is more like a spoof. It pokes fun at the over-the-top action sequences you might see in other shows. Think of it like the bad guys getting totally wiped out in a funny, exaggerated way, while the main character remains clueless about the true situation.
Here's the twist: this clueless guy is actually building a secret organization! He recruits girls, all wearing these cool slime suits (think adorable and quirky, not scary), and trains them to be his loyal ninja followers. Each girl has her own personality and quirks, making them all super interesting. You'll definitely find yourself rooting for them!
The plot itself is pretty funny. The main character basically makes stuff up, and somehow, it ends up being true in the real world! It's like he's accidentally a genius, even though he has no idea what's actually going on.
If you're a fan of isekai (shows where characters get transported to another world) and power fantasies (stories where the main character is super strong), then Eminence in Shadow is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for some cringe in the beginning – the main character's delusions can be a bit much for some. But if you stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a hilarious and unique anime experience!
As for the sound and visuals, the voice acting is great and brings the jokes to life. The music is decent, with some awesome moments, but it's not the main attraction. The ani...
