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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...
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Season 1

  • The Hated Classmate
    7.2/10626 votes
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    The Hated Classmate

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2022

    Akane 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 all. That bothers her to no end.

    Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

    Writer: Kanichi Kato

  • Shadow Garden Is Born
    7.2/10516 votes
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    Shadow Garden Is Born

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2022

    Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally become the Eminence in Shadow!

    Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

    Writer: Kanichi Kato

  • Fencer Ordinaire
    7.5/10506 votes
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    Fencer Ordinaire

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2022

    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

  • Sadism's Rewards
    7.5/10485 votes
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    Sadism's Rewards

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2022

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

    Director: Hazuki Mizumoto

    Writer: Kunihiko Okada

  • I Am...
    8.1/10584 votes
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    I Am...

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2022

    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

  • Pretenders
    7.3/10453 votes
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    Pretenders

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022

    While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits murders in Shadow Garden’s name!

    Director: Daisuke Takashima

    Writer: Kanichi Kato

  • A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
    7.3/10444 votes
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    A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2022

    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

  • Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
    7.6/10445 votes
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    Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2022

    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

  • The End of a Lie
    7.9/10467 votes
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    The End of a Lie

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2022

    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

  • The Sacred Land, City of Deception
    6.7/10446 votes
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    The Sacred Land, City of Deception

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2022

    Cid 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 approaching.

    Director: Daisuke Takashima

    Writer: Kunihiko Okada

  • The Goddess' Trial
    7.7/10441 votes
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    The Goddess' Trial

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2022

    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

  • The Truth Within the Memories
    7.6/10441 votes
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    The Truth Within the Memories

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2022

    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

  • A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
    7.7/10447 votes
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    A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2022

    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

  • Your Lie, Your Wish
    7.5/10438 votes
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    Your Lie, Your Wish

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/2023

    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

  • The Strongest Weakest Man
    7.3/10414 votes
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    The Strongest Weakest Man

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/2023

    Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?

    Director: Daisuke Takashima

    Writer: Kanichi Kato

  • Unseen Intentions
    7.3/10410 votes
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    Unseen Intentions

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/2023

    Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.

    Director: Yoshinobu Tokumoto

    Writer: Kunihiko Okada

  • Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
    7.5/10427 votes
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    Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/25/2023

    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

  • Betting on a Moment
    7.6/10425 votes
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    Betting on a Moment

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/1/2023

    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

  • Dancing Puppet
    8.6/10604 votes
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    Dancing Puppet

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/8/2023

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

    Director: Daisuke Takashima

    Writer: Mio Inoue

  • Advent of the Demon
    8.9/10886 votes
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    Advent of the Demon

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/15/2023

    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