The Eminence in Shadow · S1 · E3
Fencer Ordinaire
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
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The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
Season 1
1The Hated Classmate
24 minOct 5, 2022★ 6.5
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.
2Shadow Garden Is Born
24 minOct 12, 2022★ 6.3
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!
3Fencer Ordinaire
24 minOct 19, 2022★ 7.1Now viewing
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
4Sadism's Rewards
24 minOct 26, 2022★ 6.9
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
5I Am...
24 minNov 2, 2022★ 7.6
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.
6Pretenders
24 minNov 9, 2022★ 6.7
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!
7A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
24 minNov 16, 2022★ 6.9
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.
8Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
24 minNov 23, 2022★ 7.1
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.
9The End of a Lie
24 minNov 30, 2022★ 7.3
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
10The Sacred Land, City of Deception
24 minDec 7, 2022★ 6.5
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.
11The Goddess' Trial
24 minDec 14, 2022★ 7.5
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.
12The Truth Within the Memories
24 minDec 21, 2022★ 7.2
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?
13A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
24 minDec 28, 2022★ 7.4
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.
14Your Lie, Your Wish
24 minJan 4, 2023★ 6.1
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.
15The Strongest Weakest Man
24 minJan 11, 2023★ 6.6
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?
16Unseen Intentions
24 minJan 18, 2023★ 7.0
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
17Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
24 minJan 25, 2023★ 6.9
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...
18Betting on a Moment
24 minFeb 1, 2023★ 7.3
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
19Dancing Puppet
24 minFeb 8, 2023★ 7.8
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
20Advent of the Demon
24 minFeb 15, 2023★ 8.0
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...
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