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The Worst Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

Every episode of The Eminence in Shadow ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow!

Worst episode
S2E8 The Dragon’s Tears
6.2672 votes
Best episode
S1E20 Advent of the Demon
9.11,684 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.8avg
Binge time
12h 48m
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 8 - The Dragon’s Tears
    6.2/10(672 votes)

    S2:E8

    With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Kanichi Kato

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  2. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 10 - The Sacred Land, City of Deception
    6.7/10(904 votes)

    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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  3. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hated Classmate
    7.3/10(1211 votes)

    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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  4. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 2 - Shadow Garden Is Born
    7.3/10(1017 votes)

    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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  5. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 6 - Pretenders
    7.3/10(920 votes)

    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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  6. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 7 - A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
    7.4/10(895 votes)

    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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  7. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 15 - The Strongest Weakest Man
    7.4/10(841 votes)

    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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  8. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 16 - Unseen Intentions
    7.4/10(839 votes)

    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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  9. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 4 - Mask of Falsehood
    7.4/10(710 votes)

    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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  10. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 5 - He Who Pulls the Strings
    7.4/10(694 votes)

    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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  11. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 9 - The Key
    7.4/10(613 votes)

    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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  12. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 3 - Fencer Ordinaire
    7.5/10(998 votes)

    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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  13. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 14 - Your Lie, Your Wish
    7.5/10(876 votes)

    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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  14. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 10 - Caged Bird
    7.5/10(606 votes)

    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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  15. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 4 - Sadism's Rewards
    7.6/10(972 votes)

    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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  16. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 8 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
    7.7/10(900 votes)

    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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  17. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 12 - The Truth Within the Memories
    7.7/10(890 votes)

    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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  18. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 11 - The Goddess' Trial
    7.7/10(888 votes)

    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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  19. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 17 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
    7.7/10(874 votes)

    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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  20. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 18 - Betting on a Moment
    7.7/10(861 votes)

    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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  21. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 2 - The Haven
    7.7/10(836 votes)

    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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  22. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 13 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
    7.8/10(898 votes)

    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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  23. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 1 - The Lawless City
    7.9/10(959 votes)

    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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  24. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 6 - John Smith
    8.0/10(768 votes)

    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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  25. The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 9 - The End of a Lie
    8.0/10(952 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Dragon’s Tears" is the worst rated episode of The Eminence in Shadow. It scored 6.2/10 from 672 votes. Directed by Daisuke Takashima and written by Kanichi Kato, it aired on November 22, 2023. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Sacred Land, City of Deception".

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