Episode 26 usually marks the end of a two-cour anime, but thankfully we’ve got another half-cour left of Eminence to enjoy before the second season is out. And things escalate quickly this we…
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The Eminence in Shadow episode 26
Rating: B+ The series has been cycling through members of the Seven Shades for feature treatment this season, and this episode is Alpha’s turn. What we learn about…
The Eminence in Shadow (Episode 26) – John Smith
John Smith has drawn the attention of Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos, but can either of them stop his plan? Did they really have a chance?…
The Eminence in Shadow – 23 – Rather Over the Top
Claire and Mary reach the top of the tower, but Cid isn’t there. Then, in an instant, Claire is impaled through the shoulder by one of the slowly…
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 26: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 26: Alpha decided John Smith is a threat. She sends Delta to attack him. It didn't go to plan.
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The Eminence in Shadow – 21 (S2 01) – Black and White and Red All Over
Our boy Shadow, sitting in his throne room, hears reports of stirrings in the Lawless City from the Seven Shadows. It’s your typical serious, brooding, self-important exposition scene…s…
It’s Called Love. The Eminence in Shadow Episode 14 [Review]
In the middle of speaking with Aurora, Jack Nelson suddenly sends Olivier to attack Cid. It appears that Cid got caught completely off guard as he slowly turns…
The Eminence in Shadow – 04 – World of Shadow
When Alexia awakens to find herself chained to a bed in a cell with a failed demon experiment sulking in the corner, she doesn’t panic. When a bone-stock…
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The Eminence in Shadow episode 23
Rating: B+ The Lawless City arc concludes with this episode, bringing to the table many of the signature elements the series is known for: Shadow engaging in the…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kristi Fernandez. The…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
First Look: The Eminence in Shadow
The Stylish Ruffian Slayer is a teenage boy who goes around with a bag of crowbars because it makes him feel strong. After playing out his hero fantasy…
First Impression: The Eminence in Shadow
What is the “Eminence in Shadow”? Desperate to embody this enigmatic idea, “background character” Kagenou trains day and night while blending in at school. But Nishino sees …
The Eminence in Shadow – 16 – Gesundheit!
With one third of their alliance suddenly a fugitive, Alexia and Beta ponder what do do about it. Alexia wants to get at it, but Beta warns caution.…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 6
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 29
Rating: B The prostitute Marie was shown too prominently back in episode 21 for her to not pop up again later, so it’s little surprise that her reappearance…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 25
Rating: A- It’s now official: Gamma is an absolute terror on the battlefield, and not necessarily for any good reason. My sympathies go nearly as much to the…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 31
Rating: B+ During the last couple of reviews, I wondered why the succession of the Oriana Kingdom bypassed the former queen and went straight to Rose. This episode…
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 30
Rating: B+ As I watched this week’s episode, I was struck by the thought that I have been overlooking one big inherent irony: Shadow Garden’s behavior is itself…
The Eminence in Shadow (Season One)
He died trying to live a life in the shadows. So, when he was reborn into a world full of magic and wonder, he continued to walk that…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode Guide
The Eminence in Shadow Episode Guide: Cid got isekaied into a new world, where being OP was just his starting point!
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 28
Rating: A- What self-respecting anime series with a bevy of sexy ladies in its cast – especially one with a reputation for pointed use of fan service –…
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 27
Rating: A- Confirmation bias is a psychological characteristic whereby people tend to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in ways that align with their pre-existing beliefs or…
The Eminence in Shadow (Season Two)
Cid’s quest to become the Eminence in Shadow continues, however, that would have to wait as his sister took him to the Lawless City with her, so that…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 24
Rating: B+ Any time a new business comes powering into – and dynamically changing – a market to the degree that the Gamma-led Mitsugoshi has, a big backlash…
The Eminence in Shadow – Episode 1
Nice comedy isekai you got there. Shame if it turned into yet another edgelord fantasy.
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Speechless. This is by far the best episode of season 1. Iris gets her “shine” and tons of epic plot moments start to unravel. If there was one…
The Eminence in Shadow: The Sweet Spot
In my entire time in the anime world, there have been several shows I have loved, but there have only ever been TWO that I’ve adored. Shows that…
The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season: It’s their World, Cid’s just LARPing in It.
The ‘Sophomore Slump’ is a phrase I’ve been using to describe a lot of the second seasons of popular anime shows. In laymen’s terms, it means that a…
The Eminence in Shadow – 02 – Toiling in Obscurity
Kagenou Minoru is hit by Truck-kun, then resurrects as Cid, the infant son of a noble family, while maintaining all the intelligence and awareness of his 18-year-old self.…
The Eminence in Shadow – 03 – Background Boyfriend
On their own initiative, Cid’s Shadow Garden one day decided they needed to leave him and spread out to fight against the Cult of Diablos, but he suspects…
The Eminence in Shadow – 17 – Moonlight Oriana
While sneaking away from his sister (by again flying out a window), Cid notices Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata being played in a concert hall. It’s Epsilon at the keys.…
The Eminence in Shadow – 11 – Good Conversation
Cid isn’t picky about most things, but he does love hisself a nice hot spring. Since there’s a hot spring in Lindwurm that’s where he spends some time. He…
The Eminence in Shadow (Episode 31) – Determination
Cid makes a startling discovery that should give Rose the push she needs to become a tyrannical ruler, however, she struggles to cope with this information. By the…
The Eminence in Shadow – 07 – Making Friends
Ever since she received the gift of chocolates, Sherry’s head has been in the clouds. She’s moved to action when she tastes one of them, and finds it…
The Eminence in Shadow – 05 – Going Nuclear
I thought last week’s outing would end with Cid completing the rescue of Alexia and the defeat of her evil fiancé. Instead, it ended with him simply showing…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 9: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 9: Sherry works feverishly to program the artifact. Can she finish before the villain blows up the school?
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I’m not going to write an individual post for every show but I had to get this off my chest. This is one of my favorite ongoing manga…
The Eminence in Shadow is downright hilarious
Scrambling to get through some quarantine content. I hope you all are doing well and are safe during these anxious times. Read Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute (the…
Review: The Eminence in Shadow, episode 22
The Fall 2023 season’s episode reviews start with me continuing my episode reviews on this title from last time around. I will also be episode reviewing The Apothecary…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 7: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 7: Cid's friends enrolled him in a fencing tournament. Nu warns him about the Cult of Diablos's next moves.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 18: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 18: Cid forgot about Claire. She didn't forget about him. Will he survive his big sister's wrath?
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 20: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 20: Beatrix reveled in her chance to cross swords with Cid. She's not the only one who wants to see action!
The Eminence in Shadow (Episode 32) – Highest
The Black Rose was activated, creating a portal to another realm where an ancient beast resided. Ragnarok came through the portal and looked to destroy the Oriana kingdom,…
The Eminence in Shadow – 18 – Absolute Confidence
As her forced smile at his front door suggested, Claire is not here on a friendly visit. She’s there to choke Cid out on his bed for breaking…