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!
Cast: Seiichiro Yamashita, Asami Seto, Inori Minase
20 episodes
1. The Hated ClassmateAkane 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.TV-14CC24minOct 5, 2022
2. Shadow Garden Is BornReincarnated 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!TV-14CC24minOct 12, 2022
3. Fencer OrdinaireThe princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?TV-14CC24minOct 19, 2022
4. Sadism's RewardsThe mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.TV-14CC24minOct 26, 2022
5. I Am...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.TV-14CC24minNov 2, 2022
6. PretendersWhile 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!TV-14CC24minNov 9, 2022
7. A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and BloodshedCid 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.TV-14CC24minNov 16, 2022
8. Dark Knight Academy Under AttackCid 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.TV-14CC24minNov 23, 2022
9. The End of a LieWhen the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.TV-14CC24minNov 30, 2022
10. The Sacred Land, City of DeceptionCid 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.TV-14CC24minDec 7, 2022
11. The Goddess' TrialThe 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.TV-14CC24minDec 14, 2022
12. The Truth Within the MemoriesThe 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?TV-14CC24minDec 21, 2022
13. A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to AnnihilationAlpha 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.TV-14CC24minDec 28, 2022
14. Your Lie, Your WishCid’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.TV-14CC24minJan 4, 2023
15. The Strongest Weakest ManOnly 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?TV-14CC24minJan 11, 2023
16. Unseen IntentionsPrincess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.TV-14CC24minJan 18, 2023
17. Moonlight That Pierces the DarknessCid 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...TV-14CC24minJan 25, 2023
18. Betting on a MomentCid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.TV-14CC24minFeb 1, 2023
19. Dancing PuppetDoem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.TV-14CC24minFeb 8, 2023
20. Advent of the DemonProvoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs into Alpha...TV-14CC24minFeb 15, 2023
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The Eminence in Shadow
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!
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Aya Iizuka, Hiroto Utsunomiya, Kazufumi Kikushima, Hiroaki Arai
