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The Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow Season 1

Every episode of The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow Season 1!

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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
    The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hated Classmate
    7.3/10(866 votes)

    #1 - The Hated Classmate

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 2 - Shadow Garden Is Born
    7.3/10(722 votes)

    #2 - Shadow Garden Is Born

    S1:E2

    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

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

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

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

    #5 - 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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  6. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 6 - Pretenders
    7.3/10(634 votes)

    #6 - Pretenders

    S1:E6

    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

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

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

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

    #9 - 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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  10. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 10 - The Sacred Land, City of Deception
    6.7/10(622 votes)

    #10 - The Sacred Land, City of Deception

    S1:E10

    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

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

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

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

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

    #14 - 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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  15. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 15 - The Strongest Weakest Man
    7.3/10(580 votes)

    #15 - The Strongest Weakest Man

    S1:E15

    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

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  16. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 16 - Unseen Intentions
    7.3/10(575 votes)

    #16 - Unseen Intentions

    S1:E16

    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

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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 18 - Betting on a Moment
    7.7/10(598 votes)

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

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

    #20 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Hated Classmate" is the best rated episode of "The Eminence in Shadow" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 866 votes. Directed by Kazuya Nakanishi and written by Kanichi Kato, it aired on 10/5/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Shadow Garden Is Born".