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The Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

Every episode of The Eminence in Shadow ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow!

The Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

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...
  1. 9.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #1 - Advent of the Demon

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    S1:E20

    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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  2. 8.8/10(611 votes)

    #2 - HIGHEST

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    S2:E12

    Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

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  3. 8.6/10(686 votes)

    #3 - Dancing Puppet

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    S1:E19

    Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.

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  4. 8.4/10(506 votes)

    #4 - The Hour of Awakening

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    S2:E3

    The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.

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  5. 8.4/10(345 votes)

    #5 - Determination

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    S2:E11

    With Princess Rose’s hands tied as Perv has taken her mother hostage, the Eminence in Shadow must move to free the captive himself.

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  6. 8.1/10(669 votes)

    #6 - I Am...

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(357 votes)

    #7 - Something Precious

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    S2:E7

    The Major Corporate Alliance has forced closure of all their storefronts, bringing the citizens' unrest to its peak. But can Shadow Garden weather the storm?

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  9. 7.9/10(536 votes)

    #8 - The End of a Lie

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    S1:E9

    When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.

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  10. 7.9/10(571 votes)

    #9 - The Lawless City

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    S2:E1

    Cid 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 Moon.

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  11. 7.9/10(398 votes)

    #10 - John Smith

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    S2:E6

    John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?

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  12. 7.7/10(520 votes)

    #11 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

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    S1:E13

    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.

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  13. 7.7/10(479 votes)

    #12 - The Haven

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    The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut.

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  14. 7.6/10(508 votes)

    #13 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  15. 7.6/10(506 votes)

    #14 - The Goddess' Trial

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  16. 7.6/10(505 votes)

    #15 - The Truth Within the Memories

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    S1:E12

    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?

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  17. 7.6/10(490 votes)

    #16 - Betting on a Moment

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    S1:E18

    Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

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  18. 7.5/10(551 votes)

    #17 - Sadism's Rewards

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    S1:E4

    The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.

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  19. 7.5/10(493 votes)

    #18 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

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    S1:E17

    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...

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  20. 7.5/10(362 votes)

    #19 - Mask of Falsehood

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    S2:E4

    The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.

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  21. 7.4/10(570 votes)

    #20 - Fencer Ordinaire

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    S1:E3

    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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  22. 7.4/10(501 votes)

    #21 - Your Lie, Your Wish

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    S1:E14

    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.

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  23. 7.4/10(350 votes)

    #22 - He Who Pulls the Strings

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    S2:E5

    Alpha and Gamma carefully plot not take any actions that would implicate Mitsugoshi's connection to Shadow Garden. Meanwhile, John Smith has a plot of his own.

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  24. 7.4/10(280 votes)

    #23 - The Key

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    S2:E9

    On 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 imagining it?

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  25. 7.4/10(277 votes)

    #24 - Caged Bird

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    S2:E10

    Did Princess Rose Oriana take it upon herself to join up with the enemy? Not even the Seven Shadows have authority over this matter anymore.

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  26. 7.3/10(502 votes)

    #25 - A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

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    S1:E7

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Advent of the Demon" is the best rated episode of "The Eminence in Shadow". It scored 9/10 based on 1016 votes. Directed by Kazuya Nakanishi and written by Kanichi Kato, it aired on 2/15/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "HIGHEST".