The Eminence in Shadow

2022-10-05 · 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!

S01 E01 · 2022-10-05 · 24 min

The Hated Classmate

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.

S01 E02 · 2022-10-12 · 24 min

Shadow Garden Is Born

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!

S01 E03 · 2022-10-19 · 24 min

Fencer Ordinaire

The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?

S01 E04 · 2022-10-26 · 24 min

Sadism's Rewards

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

S01 E05 · 2022-11-02 · 24 min

I Am...

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.

S01 E06 · 2022-11-09 · 24 min

Pretenders

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!

S01 E07 · 2022-11-16 · 24 min

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

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.

S01 E08 · 2022-11-23 · 24 min

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

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.

S01 E09 · 2022-11-30 · 24 min

The End of a Lie

When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.

S01 E10 · 2022-12-07 · 24 min

The Sacred Land, City of Deception

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.

S01 E11 · 2022-12-14 · 24 min

The Goddess' Trial

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.

S01 E12 · 2022-12-21 · 24 min

The Truth Within the Memories

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?

S01 E13 · 2022-12-28 · 24 min

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

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.

S01 E14 · 2023-01-04 · 24 min

Your Lie, Your Wish

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.

S01 E15 · 2023-01-11 · 24 min

The Strongest Weakest Man

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?

S01 E16 · 2023-01-18 · 24 min

Unseen Intentions

Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.

S01 E17 · 2023-01-25 · 24 min

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

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...

S01 E18 · 2023-02-01 · 24 min

Betting on a Moment

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

S01 E19 · 2023-02-08 · 24 min

Dancing Puppet

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

S01 E20 · 2023-02-15 · 24 min

Advent of the Demon

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...

2023-10-04 · 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.

S02 E01 · 2023-10-04 · 24 min

The Lawless City

Cid and his sister Claire venture to the huge slum known as the “Lawless City.” There, Cid gets caught up in the commotion caused by the Red Moon.

S02 E02 · 2023-10-11 · 24 min

The Haven

The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut.

S02 E03 · 2023-10-18 · 24 min

The Hour of Awakening

The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.

S02 E04 · 2023-10-25 · 24 min

Mask of Falsehood

The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.

S02 E05 · 2023-11-01 · 24 min

He Who Pulls the Strings

Alpha and Gamma carefully plot not take any actions that would implicate Mitsugoshi's connection to Shadow Garden. Meanwhile, John Smith has a plot of his own.

S02 E06 · 2023-11-08 · 24 min

John Smith

John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?

S02 E07 · 2023-11-15 · 24 min

Something Precious

The Major Corporate Alliance has forced closure of all their storefronts, bringing the citizens' unrest to its peak. But can Shadow Garden weather the storm?

S02 E08 · 2023-11-22 · 24 min

The Dragon’s Tears

With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!

S02 E09 · 2023-11-29 · 24 min

The Key

On the way to the Kingdom of Oriana, Cid is also on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. He feels like something's missing. Is he imagining it?

S02 E10 · 2023-12-06 · 24 min

Caged Bird

Did Princess Rose Oriana take it upon herself to join up with the enemy? Not even the Seven Shadows have authority over this matter anymore.

S02 E11 · 2023-12-13 · 24 min

Determination

With Princess Rose’s hands tied as Perv has taken her mother hostage, the Eminence in Shadow must move to free the captive himself.

S02 E12 · 2023-12-20 · 24 min

HIGHEST

Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.