The Eminence in Shadow (2022–present)

1. S01E01The Hated ClassmateOctober 5, 2022 6.5Akane 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 al
2. S01E02Shadow Garden Is BornOctober 12, 2022 6.1Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally become the
3. S01E03Fencer OrdinaireOctober 19, 2022 7.2The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
4. S01E04Sadism's RewardsOctober 26, 2022 7.0The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
5. S01E05I Am...November 2, 2022 7.6Cid 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 fea
6. S01E06PretendersNovember 9, 2022 6.8While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits
7. S01E07A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and BloodshedNovember 16, 2022 7.0Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about the upcoming fencing t
8. S01E08Dark Knight Academy Under AttackNovember 23, 2022 7.1Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, an
9. S01E09The End of a LieNovember 30, 2022 7.4When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
10. S01E10The Sacred Land, City of DeceptionDecember 7, 2022 6.5Cid 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
11. S01E11The Goddess' TrialDecember 14, 2022 7.5The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than
12. S01E12The Truth Within the MemoriesDecember 21, 2022 7.3The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the S
13. S01E13A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to AnnihilationDecember 28, 2022 7.2Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a her
14. S01E14Your Lie, Your WishJanuary 4, 2023 6.0Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to un
15. S01E15The Strongest Weakest ManJanuary 11, 2023 6.8Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with
16. S01E16Unseen IntentionsJanuary 18, 2023 7.1Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
17. S01E17Moonlight That Pierces the DarknessJanuary 25, 2023 6.9Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the sound
18. S01E18Betting on a MomentFebruary 1, 2023 7.5Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
19. S01E19Dancing PuppetFebruary 8, 2023 7.7Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
20. S01E20Season's bestAdvent of the DemonFebruary 15, 2023 7.8Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Ros

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1. S02E01The Lawless CityOctober 4, 2023 6.9Cid and his sister Claire venture to the huge slum known as the “Lawless City.” There, Cid gets caught up in the commotion caused by the Red
2. S02E02The HavenOctober 11, 2023 7.5The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut
3. S02E03The Hour of AwakeningOctober 18, 2023 6.7The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.
4. S02E04Mask of FalsehoodOctober 25, 2023 7.2The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.
5. S02E05He Who Pulls the StringsNovember 1, 2023 7.0Alpha and Gamma carefully plot not take any actions that would implicate Mitsugoshi's connection to Shadow Garden. Meanwhile, John Smith has
6. S02E06John SmithNovember 8, 2023 7.5John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?
7. S02E07Something PreciousNovember 15, 2023 7.4The Major Corporate Alliance has forced closure of all their storefronts, bringing the citizens' unrest to its peak. But can Shadow Garden w
8. S02E08The Dragon’s TearsNovember 22, 2023 5.8With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!
9. S02E09The KeyNovember 29, 2023 7.4On the way to the Kingdom of Oriana, Cid is also on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. He feels like something's missing. Is he ima
10. S02E10Caged BirdDecember 6, 2023 7.5Did Princess Rose Oriana take it upon herself to join up with the enemy? Not even the Seven Shadows have authority over this matter anymore.
11. S02E11DeterminationDecember 13, 2023 8.0With Princess Rose’s hands tied as Perv has taken her mother hostage, the Eminence in Shadow must move to free the captive himself.
12. S02E12Season's bestHIGHESTDecember 20, 2023 8.4Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

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