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The Eminence in Shadow – 29 – Cid the Fixer
Cid’s “Journey of Self-Discovery” brings him to the war-ravaged First Castle Town, and as fortune would have it, he ends up staying at an inn opened by Maria,…
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Cid Falls Victim to? The Eminence in Shadow Episode 3 [Review]
Cid finds himself in a quid pro quo relationship as he jokingly asks Princess Alexia to be his girlfriend. Recap & Reaction “Everything isn’t always what it seems.”…
The Eminence in Shadow (Analysis) – How Much Does Cid Know?
It’s just an isekai. Surely, there’s nothing more to it that we seen on the screen! Are you sure about that? I don’t think so and in this…
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Cid Kagenou’s Backstory! The Eminence in Shadow Episode 2 [Review]
After dying from from a truck accident in his previous life as Minoru Kagenou, he gets reborn into another world as Cid Kagenou. This episode explains how he…
The Eminence in Shadow Volume 1: The Legend of Cid Kaganou
We all knew this was coming. After enjoying the anime series so freaking much, I just knew I had to go out and pick up the light novels.…
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Cid Gets His Payback! The Eminence in Shadow Episode 4 [Review]
Princess Alexia wakes up in chains and Cid takes on a brutal interrogation. Recap & Reaction The Hook “This isn’t nearly as traumatic as being less hot than…
The Eminence in Shadow Anime Producer Had His Own Cid Phase
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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Voicing Cid in The Eminence in Shadow
Cid's voice actor Seiichirō Yamashita discusses voicing a character with two different sides and what makes The Eminence in Shadow anime so unique.
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Cid Fights the REAL Protagonist?! The Eminence in Shadow Episode 13 [Review]
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Cid Uses the Ultimate Background Character Technique! The Eminence in Shadow Episode 8 [Review]
Cid teams up with Sherry as they come up with a plan to stop Gaunt Knight. “I will never be robbed again of my shining moment!” – Courageous…
The Eminence in Shadow – 04 – World of Shadow
When Alexia awakens to find herself chained to a bed in a cell with a failed demon experiment sulking in the corner, she doesn’t panic. When a bone-stock…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode Guide
The Eminence in Shadow Episode Guide: Cid got isekaied into a new world, where being OP was just his starting point!
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 27
Rating: A- Confirmation bias is a psychological characteristic whereby people tend to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in ways that align with their pre-existing beliefs or…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 24
Rating: B+ Any time a new business comes powering into – and dynamically changing – a market to the degree that the Gamma-led Mitsugoshi has, a big backlash…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 31
Rating: B+ During the last couple of reviews, I wondered why the succession of the Oriana Kingdom bypassed the former queen and went straight to Rose. This episode…
The Eminence in Shadow – Episode 1
Nice comedy isekai you got there. Shame if it turned into yet another edgelord fantasy.
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 30
Rating: B+ As I watched this week’s episode, I was struck by the thought that I have been overlooking one big inherent irony: Shadow Garden’s behavior is itself…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 26
Rating: B+ The series has been cycling through members of the Seven Shades for feature treatment this season, and this episode is Alpha’s turn. What we learn about…
The Eminence in Shadow (Season Two)
Cid’s quest to become the Eminence in Shadow continues, however, that would have to wait as his sister took him to the Lawless City with her, so that…
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The Eminence in Shadow, episode 28
Rating: A- What self-respecting anime series with a bevy of sexy ladies in its cast – especially one with a reputation for pointed use of fan service –…
The Eminence in Shadow (Season One)
He died trying to live a life in the shadows. So, when he was reborn into a world full of magic and wonder, he continued to walk that…
First Impression: The Eminence in Shadow
What is the “Eminence in Shadow”? Desperate to embody this enigmatic idea, “background character” Kagenou trains day and night while blending in at school. But Nishino sees …
The Eminence in Shadow episode 23
Rating: B+ The Lawless City arc concludes with this episode, bringing to the table many of the signature elements the series is known for: Shadow engaging in the…
The Eminence in Shadow – 16 – Gesundheit!
With one third of their alliance suddenly a fugitive, Alexia and Beta ponder what do do about it. Alexia wants to get at it, but Beta warns caution.…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 6
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kristi Fernandez. The…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
The Eminence in Shadow, episode 29
Rating: B The prostitute Marie was shown too prominently back in episode 21 for her to not pop up again later, so it’s little surprise that her reappearance…
First Look: The Eminence in Shadow
The Stylish Ruffian Slayer is a teenage boy who goes around with a bag of crowbars because it makes him feel strong. After playing out his hero fantasy…
The Eminence in Shadow episode 25
Rating: A- It’s now official: Gamma is an absolute terror on the battlefield, and not necessarily for any good reason. My sympathies go nearly as much to the…
The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3
By Daisuke Aizawa and Touzai. Released in Japan as “Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher.…
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Peak Eminence! The Eminence in Shadow Episode 19 [Review]
Speechless. This is by far the best episode of season 1. Iris gets her “shine” and tons of epic plot moments start to unravel. If there was one…
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The Eminence in Shadow’s Cid Kagenou: The Inner Child in us All.
I knew that the minute this show came out I would want to talk about this character. What I didn’t expect was that, as the story went on,…
The Eminence in Shadow – 02 – Toiling in Obscurity
Kagenou Minoru is hit by Truck-kun, then resurrects as Cid, the infant son of a noble family, while maintaining all the intelligence and awareness of his 18-year-old self.…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 10: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 10: Alpha discovers evil goings-on in the Sacred Land. Cid goes to investigate. With Rose. And Alexia.
The Eminence in Shadow (Episode 32) – Highest
The Black Rose was activated, creating a portal to another realm where an ancient beast resided. Ragnarok came through the portal and looked to destroy the Oriana kingdom,…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 18: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 18: Cid forgot about Claire. She didn't forget about him. Will he survive his big sister's wrath?
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 11: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 11: Cid and Alexia discuss Arthurian swords. The Goddess' Trial gets underway with a surprise guest.
The Eminence in Shadow – 03 – Background Boyfriend
On their own initiative, Cid’s Shadow Garden one day decided they needed to leave him and spread out to fight against the Cult of Diablos, but he suspects…
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 16: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 16: Alexia and Beta debate how to help Rose. Cid/Mundane Mann stumbles through the tournament.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 14: Favorites
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 14: Olivier skewered Cid with her sword. It's protruding from his chest! Why, then, is he grinning?
The Eminence in Shadow – 17 – Moonlight Oriana
While sneaking away from his sister (by again flying out a window), Cid notices Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata being played in a concert hall. It’s Epsilon at the keys.…
Review: The Eminence in Shadow, episode 22
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