The Eminence in Shadow poster
8.9/10 (991 votes)
#1

Advent of the Demon

S1:E20

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...

8.8/10 (580 votes)
#2

HIGHEST

S2:E12

Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

8.6/10 (665 votes)
#3

Dancing Puppet

S1:E19

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

8.4/10 (488 votes)
#4

The Hour of Awakening

S2:E3

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

8.4/10 (318 votes)
#5

Determination

S2:E11

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

8.1/10 (652 votes)
#6

I Am...

S1:E5

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.

8.0/10 (339 votes)
#7

Something Precious

S2:E7

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?

7.9/10 (517 votes)
#8

The End of a Lie

S1:E9

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

7.9/10 (552 votes)
#9

The Lawless City

S2:E1

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.

7.9/10 (380 votes)
#10

John Smith

S2:E6

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

7.7/10 (499 votes)
#11

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

S1:E13

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.

7.7/10 (462 votes)
#12

The Haven

S2:E2

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

7.6/10 (489 votes)
#13

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

S1:E8

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.

7.6/10 (488 votes)
#14

The Goddess' Trial

S1:E11

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.

7.6/10 (486 votes)
#15

The Truth Within the Memories

S1:E12

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?

7.6/10 (471 votes)
#16

Betting on a Moment

S1:E18

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

7.5/10 (534 votes)
#17

Sadism's Rewards

S1:E4

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

7.5/10 (482 votes)
#18

Your Lie, Your Wish

S1:E14

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.

7.5/10 (472 votes)
#19

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

S1:E17

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...

7.5/10 (344 votes)
#20

Mask of Falsehood

S2:E4

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

7.4/10 (552 votes)
#21

Fencer Ordinaire

S1:E3

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

7.4/10 (332 votes)
#22

He Who Pulls the Strings

S2:E5

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.

7.4/10 (253 votes)
#23

The Key

S2:E9

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?

7.4/10 (251 votes)
#24

Caged Bird

S2:E10

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.

7.3/10 (485 votes)
#25

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

S1:E7

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.

7.3/10 (456 votes)
#26

The Strongest Weakest Man

S1:E15

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?

7.3/10 (452 votes)
#27

Unseen Intentions

S1:E16

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

7.2/10 (683 votes)
#28

The Hated Classmate

S1:E1

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.

7.2/10 (560 votes)
#29

Shadow Garden Is Born

S1:E2

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!

7.2/10 (500 votes)
#30

Pretenders

S1:E6

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!

6.6/10 (486 votes)
#31

The Sacred Land, City of Deception

S1:E10

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.

6.2/10 (280 votes)
#32

The Dragon’s Tears

S2:E8

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

6.2/10 (280 votes)
#1

The Dragon’s Tears

S2:E8

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

6.6/10 (486 votes)
#2

The Sacred Land, City of Deception

S1:E10

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.

7.2/10 (683 votes)
#3

The Hated Classmate

S1:E1

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.

7.2/10 (560 votes)
#4

Shadow Garden Is Born

S1:E2

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!

7.2/10 (500 votes)
#5

Pretenders

S1:E6

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!

7.3/10 (485 votes)
#6

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

S1:E7

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.

7.3/10 (456 votes)
#7

The Strongest Weakest Man

S1:E15

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?

7.3/10 (452 votes)
#8

Unseen Intentions

S1:E16

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

7.4/10 (552 votes)
#9

Fencer Ordinaire

S1:E3

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

7.4/10 (332 votes)
#10

He Who Pulls the Strings

S2:E5

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.

7.4/10 (253 votes)
#11

The Key

S2:E9

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?

7.4/10 (251 votes)
#12

Caged Bird

S2:E10

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.

7.5/10 (534 votes)
#13

Sadism's Rewards

S1:E4

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

7.5/10 (482 votes)
#14

Your Lie, Your Wish

S1:E14

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.

7.5/10 (472 votes)
#15

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

S1:E17

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...

7.5/10 (344 votes)
#16

Mask of Falsehood

S2:E4

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

7.6/10 (489 votes)
#17

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

S1:E8

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.

7.6/10 (488 votes)
#18

The Goddess' Trial

S1:E11

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.

7.6/10 (486 votes)
#19

The Truth Within the Memories

S1:E12

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?

7.6/10 (471 votes)
#20

Betting on a Moment

S1:E18

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

7.7/10 (499 votes)
#21

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

S1:E13

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.

7.7/10 (462 votes)
#22

The Haven

S2:E2

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

7.9/10 (517 votes)
#23

The End of a Lie

S1:E9

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

7.9/10 (552 votes)
#24

The Lawless City

S2:E1

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.

7.9/10 (380 votes)
#25

John Smith

S2:E6

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

8.0/10 (339 votes)
#26

Something Precious

S2:E7

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?

8.1/10 (652 votes)
#27

I Am...

S1:E5

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.

8.4/10 (488 votes)
#28

The Hour of Awakening

S2:E3

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

8.4/10 (318 votes)
#29

Determination

S2:E11

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

8.6/10 (665 votes)
#30

Dancing Puppet

S1:E19

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

8.8/10 (580 votes)
#31

HIGHEST

S2:E12

Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

8.9/10 (991 votes)
#32

Advent of the Demon

S1:E20

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...

7.2/10 (683 votes)

The Hated Classmate

S1:E1

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.

7.2/10 (560 votes)

Shadow Garden Is Born

S1:E2

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!

7.4/10 (552 votes)

Fencer Ordinaire

S1:E3

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

7.5/10 (534 votes)

Sadism's Rewards

S1:E4

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

8.1/10 (652 votes)

I Am...

S1:E5

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.

7.2/10 (500 votes)

Pretenders

S1:E6

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!

7.3/10 (485 votes)

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

S1:E7

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.

7.6/10 (489 votes)

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

S1:E8

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.

7.9/10 (517 votes)

The End of a Lie

S1:E9

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

6.6/10 (486 votes)

The Sacred Land, City of Deception

S1:E10

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.

7.6/10 (488 votes)

The Goddess' Trial

S1:E11

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.

7.6/10 (486 votes)

The Truth Within the Memories

S1:E12

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?

7.7/10 (499 votes)

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

S1:E13

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.

7.5/10 (482 votes)

Your Lie, Your Wish

S1:E14

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.

7.3/10 (456 votes)

The Strongest Weakest Man

S1:E15

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?

7.3/10 (452 votes)

Unseen Intentions

S1:E16

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

7.5/10 (472 votes)

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

S1:E17

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...

7.6/10 (471 votes)

Betting on a Moment

S1:E18

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

8.6/10 (665 votes)

Dancing Puppet

S1:E19

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

8.9/10 (991 votes)

Advent of the Demon

S1:E20

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...

7.9/10 (552 votes)

The Lawless City

S2:E1

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.

7.7/10 (462 votes)

The Haven

S2:E2

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

8.4/10 (488 votes)

The Hour of Awakening

S2:E3

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

7.5/10 (344 votes)

Mask of Falsehood

S2:E4

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

7.4/10 (332 votes)

He Who Pulls the Strings

S2:E5

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.

7.9/10 (380 votes)

John Smith

S2:E6

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

8.0/10 (339 votes)

Something Precious

S2:E7

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?

6.2/10 (280 votes)

The Dragon’s Tears

S2:E8

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

7.4/10 (253 votes)

The Key

S2:E9

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?

7.4/10 (251 votes)

Caged Bird

S2:E10

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.

8.4/10 (318 votes)

Determination

S2:E11

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

8.8/10 (580 votes)

HIGHEST

S2:E12

Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 7.8 12
★ 8.8 HIGHEST
★ 6.2 The Dragon’s Tears
1 ★ 7.6 20
★ 8.9 Advent of the Demon
★ 6.6 The Sacred Land, City of Deception