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The Eminence in Shadow

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!陰の実力者になりたくて！To Be a Power in the Shadows!Un giorno sarò l'eminenza grigia

2022 · TV · 20 eps Finished

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What is The Eminence in Shadow about?

The Eminence in Shadow is a TV anime series of 20 episodes animated by Nexus, adapted from a light novel. It aired from October 5, 2022 to February 15, 2023. AniList classifies it as action, comedy and fantasy.

Some people just aren’t suited to playing the part of the flashy, in-your-face hero or the dastardly, mustache-twirling villain with larger-than-life panache. Instead, they operate in the shadows and pull the strings of society through wit and cleverness. That’s the role Cid wants to play when he’s transported to another world. Cid spins a yarn or three and becomes the unlikely leader of the underground Shadow Garden organization that fights against a menacing cult (which he totally made up). However, there’s a catch even his wild imagination didn’t see coming: the cult he concocted actually exists, and they’re beyond displeased that his power fantasy just got in the way of their evil plans!

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Isekai, Chuunibyou, Male Protagonist, Parody, Anti-Hero, Magic, Cult, Swordplay, Primarily Female Cast, Meta.

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Main characters

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  • Cid Kagenou シド・カゲノー

    Main character

    Cid Kagenou, under the moniker of "Shadow," is the founder and leader of the secret organization "Shadow Garden." He founded the organization to help realize his fantasy of becoming an “Eminence in Shadow". However, unbeknownst to him, his fabrications are often revealed to be quite genuine in reality.

    Japanese voice: Seiichirou Yamashita

  • Alpha アルファ

    Main character

    Alpha is the second-in-command of Shadow Garden. After being cured of Demon Possession by Cid Kagenou, she would devote her life to his cause, becoming the first member to be recruited into his organization, Shadow Garden.

    Japanese voice: Asami Seto

  • Beta ベータ

    Main character

    Beta is the second member of Shadow Garden, supporting her master Shadow against the Order of Diabolos.

    Japanese voice: Inori Minase

Supporting characters

  • Gamma ガンマ

    Supporting character

    Gamma is a member of Shadow Garden, being third of the original Seven Shadows as well as the director of the Mitsugoshi Company. Despite her lack of coordination, Gamma's knowledge has allowed her to recreate many of the items described by her master Shadow to sell as Mitsugoshi's exclusive products.

    Japanese voice: Suzuko Mimori

  • Delta デルタ

    Supporting character

    Delta is a member of Shadow Garden, being fourth of the original Shadow Seven to join the organization after her Demonic Possession was healed by her master Shadow. As the most physically gifted of the Seven, Delta is also often the most destructive and brutal of the group due to her lack of sense and self-control.

    Japanese voice: Fairouz Ai

  • Epsilon イプシロン

    Supporting character

    Epsilon is the fifth member of Shadow Garden. Due to her insecurities with having a flat-chest, she manipulated her slime bodysuit every year to slowly increase the mass on her chest, eventually developing a fake large breast.

    Japanese voice: Hisako Kanemoto

  • Claire Kagenou クレア・カゲノー

    Supporting character

    Claire is the older sister of Cid Kagenou and heir to the Kagenou Family.

    Japanese voice: Rina Hidaka

  • Alexia Midgar アレクシア・ミドガル

    Supporting character

    Alexia Midgar is the second princess of the Kingdom of Midgar and younger sister of Iris Midgar. She is also a student of Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy.

    Japanese voice: Kana Hanazawa

  • Rose Oriana ローズ・オリアナ

    Supporting character

    Rosa Oriana is a noble Princess from the Oriana kingdom. She is known for being a genius in art in her kingdom. However, she came to Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy in order to learn swordsmanship.

    Japanese voice: Haruka Shiraishi

  • Nu ニュー

    Supporting character

    Nu is the thirteenth member of Shadow Garden and an employee of Mitsugoshi Company.

    Japanese voice: Maaya Uchida

  • Sherry Barnett シェリー・バーネット

    Supporting character

    Sherry Barnett is a student of Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy. She is also the adopted daughter of Lutheran Barnett.

    Japanese voice: Saya Aizawa

  • Annerose Nichtsehen アンネローゼ・フシアナス

    Supporting character

    She is a Dark Knight of the Velgalta Empire. Originally a member of "Velgalta's Seven Blades," she abandoned her position to embark on a journey of self-improvement. While participating in the Bushin Festival to test her strength, she was left impressed by Mundane Mann's ability and is now training to reach his level.

    Japanese voice: Shion Wakayama

  • Olivier オリヴィエ

    Supporting character

    Olivier is one of the three heroes that managed to defeat the demon Diabolos. As a result, her descendants were cursed by the demon.

  • Iris Midgar アイリス・ミドガル

    Supporting character

    Iris Midgar is the first princess of the Kingdom of Midgar and older sister of Alexia Midgar. She is also leader of the Crimson Order.

    Japanese voice: Youko Hikasa

  • Aurora アウロラ

    Supporting character

    A woman known as the Calamity Witch who once brought chaos and destruction to the world. In the Goddess' Trial in the Sacred Land, she is summoned in reaction to Cid's presence and does battle with him in the form of Shadow.

    Japanese voice: Kaori Nazuka

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