The Eminence in Shadow

Overview
Shadowbrokers operate in the shadows, appearing ordinary while manipulating events from behind the curtain. Sid aspires to embody this elusive archetype, determined to escape his mundane reality. He dedicates his nights to rigorous training, dreaming of power, only to meet an untimely end in a mundane traffic accident. However, his fate takes a thrilling turn when he awakens in a fantastical realm, where he unexpectedly leads a covert organization fighting against malevolent forces. Now, Sid has the opportunity to unleash his wildest ambitions and embrace the life he always imagined.
Episodes
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1

The Hated Classmate
Akane tries to handle her trauma by striving for popularity and putting in the effort to win others' affection. However, one boy in her class remains ...
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2

Shadow Garden Is Born
Reborn as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid patiently plays the role of Background Character A while secretly honing his skills for the moment he can achi...
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3

Fencer Ordinaire
The princess is meant to turn down the background character’s confession, not embrace it—when did Cid suddenly take on the role of a romantic come...
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16

Unseen Intentions
Princess Rose escapes to the northern part of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom decides to manage the situation internally, treating it as a “pu...
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17

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
Cid reflects on his piano lessons from his previous life and considers how they influence his current experiences. At the same time, Epsilon’s perfo...
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18

Betting on a Moment
Cid and Claire find themselves invited to a grand tournament. Amid the celebrations, Cid inadvertently becomes the center of attention, drawing more f...
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19

Dancing Puppet
Doem sets his sights on waging war against Midgar. At the same time, the highly anticipated showdown between Jimina and Iris kicks off.
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20

Advent of the Demon
After witnessing the clash between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris decides to jump into the battle. A fierce confrontation unfolds throughout the Royal Capit...
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1

The Lawless City
Cid and his sister Claire make their way to the vast slum referred to as the “Lawless City.” Once there, Cid finds himself swept up in the chaos t...
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2

The Haven
The moon glows a deep red, signaling the start of chaos. Shadow meets influential figures in Lawless City, diving into the realm of power and intrigue...
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3

The Hour of Awakening
On the night of the crimson moon’s ascent, the Blood Queen Elisabeth reemerges.
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5

He Who Pulls the Strings
Alpha and Gamma strategically devise a plan to avoid any actions that might reveal Mitsugoshi's ties to Shadow Garden. At the same time, John Smith is...
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6

John Smith
John Smith possesses fighting abilities that far exceed those of even the most proficient combatants! Who could this enigmatic figure be?
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9

The Key
As Cid travels toward the Kingdom of Oriana, he finds himself on a personal quest for understanding and introspection. A sense of emptiness gnaws at h...