Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Eminence in Shadow, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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 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!
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.