The Eminence in Shadow

TV-14

32 episodes2 seasons

US Release

~ When you're in a placed called the lawless city... what is the point in following any of the rules? ~

Overview:

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 be 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!

Created by:

Status:

Ended

Language:

Japanese

First air date:

10/5/2022

Last air date:

12/20/2023

Key words:

magic
secret organization
reincarnation
harem
parody
ecchi
anime
isekai
based on light novel

Seasons

Specials

30 Episodes

Season 1

20 Episodes

Season 2

12 Episodes

Cast

Inori Minase

~ as ~

Beta (voice) and 1 more

Seiichiro Yamashita

~ as ~

Cid Kagenou / Shadow (voice) and 1 more

Suzuko Mimori

~ as ~

Gamma (voice) and 1 more

Asami Seto

~ as ~

Alpha (voice)

Fairouz Ai

~ as ~

Delta (voice)

Hisako Kanemoto

~ as ~

Epsilon (voice)

Reina Kondo

~ as ~

Eta (voice)

Rina Hidaka

~ as ~

Claire Kagenou (voice)

Haruka Shiraishi

~ as ~

Rose Oriana (voice) and 1 more

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

~ as ~

Skel Etal (voice)

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Reviews (1)

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Written 1 year(s) ago
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Have you ever dreamt of becoming a secret powerhouse, saving the day while appearing totally ordinary? Well, Eminence in Shadow turns that childhood fantasy into an epic comedy!

Imagine a guy who pretends to be super powerful in his head, even though he's just a regular dude. This show, Eminence in Shadow, is about that guy, and it's hilarious! He thinks he's a master ninja, pulling off incredible feats while his crush watches in awe. In reality, things are...different.

Unlike some anime, where fights are super tense, Eminence in Shadow is more like a spoof. It pokes fun at the over-the-top action sequences you might see in other shows. Think of it like the bad guys getting totally wiped out in a funny, exaggerated way, while the main character remains clueless about the true situation.

Here's the twist: this clueless guy is actually building a secret organization! He recruits girls, all wearing these cool slime suits (think adorable and quirky, not scary), and trains them to be his loyal ninja followers. Each girl has her own personality and quirks, making them all super interesting. You'll definitely find yourself rooting for them!

The plot itself is pretty funny. The main character basically makes stuff up, and somehow, it ends up being true in the real world! It's like he's accidentally a genius, even though he has no idea what's actually going on.

If you're a fan of isekai (shows where characters get transported to another world) and power fantasies (stories where the main character is super strong), then Eminence in Shadow is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for some cringe in the beginning – the main character's delusions can be a bit much for some. But if you stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a hilarious and unique anime experience!

As for the sound and visuals, the voice acting is great and brings the jokes to life. The music is decent, with some awesome moments, but it's not the main attraction. The animation is good, especially during the more epic scenes, but sometimes it feels a bit low quality.

Overall, Eminence in Shadow is a fun and lighthearted anime that's perfect for unwinding after a long day. Just be prepared for some laughs, a little bit of cringe, and a whole lot of unexpected twists!