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The Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 20 - Advent of the Demon
    9.0/10(1230 votes)

    #1 - Advent of the Demon

    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...

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  2. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 12 - HIGHEST
    8.8/10(782 votes)

    #2 - HIGHEST

    S2:E12

    Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  3. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 19 - Dancing Puppet
    8.7/10(824 votes)

    #3 - Dancing Puppet

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  4. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 11 - Determination
    8.4/10(455 votes)

    #4 - Determination

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  5. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 3 - The Hour of Awakening
    8.3/10(632 votes)

    #5 - The Hour of Awakening

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  6. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 5 - I Am...
    8.2/10(821 votes)

    #6 - I Am...

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  7. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 7 - Something Precious
    8.0/10(470 votes)

    #7 - Something Precious

    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?

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  8. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 9 - The End of a Lie
    7.9/10(654 votes)

    #8 - The End of a Lie

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  9. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 1 - The Lawless City
    7.9/10(690 votes)

    #9 - The Lawless City

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  10. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 6 - John Smith
    7.9/10(514 votes)

    #10 - John Smith

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  11. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 8 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
    7.7/10(623 votes)

    #11 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  12. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 11 - The Goddess' Trial
    7.7/10(616 votes)

    #12 - The Goddess' Trial

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  13. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 12 - The Truth Within the Memories
    7.7/10(618 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Within the Memories

    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?

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  14. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 13 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
    7.7/10(631 votes)

    #14 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  15. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 18 - Betting on a Moment
    7.7/10(598 votes)

    #15 - Betting on a Moment

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  16. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 2 - The Haven
    7.7/10(592 votes)

    #16 - The Haven

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  17. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 17 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
    7.6/10(601 votes)

    #17 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

    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...

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  18. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 3 - Fencer Ordinaire
    7.5/10(705 votes)

    #18 - Fencer Ordinaire

    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?

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  19. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 4 - Sadism's Rewards
    7.5/10(685 votes)

    #19 - Sadism's Rewards

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Hazuki Mizumoto
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  20. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 14 - Your Lie, Your Wish
    7.5/10(609 votes)

    #20 - Your Lie, Your Wish

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Mio Inoue

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  21. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 10 - Caged Bird
    7.5/10(378 votes)

    #21 - Caged Bird

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  22. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 7 - A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
    7.4/10(618 votes)

    #22 - A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  23. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 4 - Mask of Falsehood
    7.4/10(472 votes)

    #23 - Mask of Falsehood

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  24. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 5 - He Who Pulls the Strings
    7.4/10(459 votes)

    #24 - He Who Pulls the Strings

    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.

    Director:Kazuya Nakanishi
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  25. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 9 - The Key
    7.4/10(380 votes)

    #25 - The Key

    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?

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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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 1230 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".