The Eminence in Shadow: What Is It About?
We’ve seen plenty of isekai anime with an OP main character, but what if a character had no interest in becoming an overpowered hero?
Well, The Eminence in Shadow is that kind of isekai – but don’t worry if you’re tired of villain protagonists too, because this isn’t what our main character wants to be either.
Cid Kagenou doesn’t seem to care about morality and power all that much.
Instead, his dream is to be a puppetmaster in the shadows; the mastermind behind every major event that happens.
In his previous life in contemporary Japan, Cid didn’t manage to become the mastermind he dreamed to be, but he gets another chance.
Reincarnated in a magical world, Cid fakes an organization that he names “Shadow Garden” and recruits individuals to help him defeat a mysterious cult, aiming to be the mastermind behind everything that happens and show the true eminence of shadows.
At first glance, this doesn’t look all too different from your typical isekai anime.
However, a marked difference is that we expect something a bit more clever than brutal force here.
To put it plainly, those people who prefer to be rogue types rather than warriors in RPGs are likely to appreciate this anime.
If you’re looking for further reading in anticipation of the show’s premiere, it’s based on a light novel series written by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Tōzai.
There is also a manga adaptation of the light novels, which are illustrated by Anri Sakano, if you’re looking for even more content!
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 Release Date
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 has been confirmed to release on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 Release Time
In Japan, The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 will come out on October 5 at 10:30 PM JST. Here are the expected times for each region, taking into account a normally expected one-hour delay:
Pacific Time: 7:00 AM Central Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time: 10:00 AM UK Time: 3:00 PM
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 COUNTDOWN
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 Trailer
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1 is just around the corner. In the meantime, here’s the most recent trailer:
Where to Watch The Eminence in Shadow Episode 1
You can watch The Eminence in Shadow on HIDIVE. For the time being, HIDIVE is the only place you can watch the anime. In a recent tweet, HIDIVE mentioned that they have acquired the exclusive rights to The Eminence in Shadow:
