The Eminence in Shadow (2022)

★ 8.0 0h 24m 2 Seasons 258 votes IMDb

Comedy Animated

Shadowbrokers are those who go unnoticed, posing as unremarkable people, when in truth, they control everything from behind the scenes. Sid wants to be someone just like that more than anything, and something as insignificant as boring reality isn’t going to get in his way! He trains in secret every single night, preparing for his eventual rise to power—only to be denied his destiny by a run-of-the-mill (yet deadly) traffic accident. But when he wakes up in a another world and suddenly finds himself at the head of an actual secret organization doing battle with evil in the shadows, he’ll finally get a chance to act out all of his delusional fantasies!

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Seiichiro Yamashita as Cid Kagenou / Shadow (voice) Age 33 · Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

Asami Seto as Alpha (voice) Age 33 · Saitama, Japan Asami Seto is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with StarCrew. She was formerly affiliated with Sigma Seven. She made her debut in the television anime Hourou Musuko..

Inori Minase as Beta (voice) Age 30 · Tokyo, Japan Inori Minase is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who made her singing debut in December 2015 under King Records label. In March 2016, she won the Best Lead Actress Award in the 10th Seiyu ...

Suzuko Mimori as Gamma (voice) Age 39 · Tokyo, Japan Suzuko Mimori is a Japanese voice actress and singer..

Fairouz Ai as Delta (voice) Age 32 · Tokyo, Japan Fairouz Ai (ファイルーズあい, Fairūzu Ai), born as Fairouz Ai Kadota (門田ファイルーズあい, Kadota Fairūzu Ai), is a Japanese voice actress. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, to a Japanese mother and an Egyptian father..

Cast Seiichiro Yamashita, Asami Seto, Inori Minase, Suzuko Mimori, Fairouz Ai, Hisako Kanemoto, Reina Kondo, Rina Hidaka

Seasons & Episodes

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iam.biplob Feb 28, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of becoming a secret powerhouse, saving the day while appearing totally ordinary? Well, **Eminence in Shadow** turns that childhood fantasy into an epic comedy!

Imagine a guy who pretends to be super powerful in his head, even though he's just a regular dude. This show, **Eminence in Shadow**, is about that guy, and it's hilarious! He thinks he's a master ninja, pulling off incredible feats while his crush watches in awe. In reality, things are...different.

Unlike some anime, where fights are super tense, **Eminence in Shadow** is more like a spoof. It pokes fun at the over-the-top action sequences you might see in other shows. Think of it like the bad guys getting totally wiped out in a funny, exaggerated way, while the main character remains clueless about the true situation.

Here's the twist: this clueless guy is actually building a secret organization! He recruits girls, all wearing these cool slime suits (think adorable and quirky, not scary), and trains them to be his loyal ninja followers. Each girl has her own personality and quirks, making them all super interesting. You'll definitely find yourself rooting for them!

The plot itself is pretty funny. The main character basically makes stuff up, and somehow, it ends up being true in the real world! It's like he's accidentally a genius, even though he has no idea what's actually going on.

If you're a fan of isekai (shows where characters get transported to another world) and power fantasies (stories where the main character is super strong), then **Eminence in Shadow** is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for some cringe in the beginning – the main character's delusions can be a bit much for some. But if you stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a hilarious and unique anime experience!

As for the sound and visuals, the voice acting is great and brings the jokes to life. The music is decent, with some awesome moments, but it's not the main attraction. The animation is good, especially during the more epic scenes, but sometimes it feels a bit low quality.

Overall, **Eminence in Shadow** is a fun and lighthearted anime that's perfect for unwinding after a long day. Just be prepared for some laughs, a little bit of cringe, and a whole lot of unexpected twists!