The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1

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!

20 Episodes

The Hated Classmate

Season 1 - Episode 1

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 al...

Shadow Garden Is Born

Season 1 - Episode 2

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...

Fencer Ordinaire

Season 1 - Episode 3

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

Season 1 - Episode 4

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

I Am...

Season 1 - Episode 5

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 fea...

Pretenders

Season 1 - Episode 6

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...

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 t...

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

Season 1 - Episode 8

Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, an...

The End of a Lie

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Season 1 - Episode 10

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 ...

The Goddess' Trial

Season 1 - Episode 11

The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than ...

The Truth Within the Memories

Season 1 - Episode 12

The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the S...

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

Season 1 - Episode 13

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 her...

Your Lie, Your Wish

Season 1 - Episode 14

Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to un...

The Strongest Weakest Man

Season 1 - Episode 15

Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with ...

Unseen Intentions

Season 1 - Episode 16

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

Season 1 - Episode 17

Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the sound...

Betting on a Moment

Season 1 - Episode 18

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

Dancing Puppet

Season 1 - Episode 19

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

Advent of the Demon

Season 1 - Episode 20

Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Ros...