Overview
The Eminence in Shadow is a multimedia franchise represented in Volluble by 9 connected works across 5 media categories. This hub organizes the franchise by release chronology and gives newcomers a clear starting point.
Synopsis
The Eminence in Shadow follows Cid Kagenou, a young man obsessed with becoming the secret mastermind behind the scenes rather than the hero everyone notices. After dying in modern Japan, he is reborn in a magical world and decides to live out his fantasy: pose as a mediocre background character while secretly building a shadowy organization. When he rescues a cursed girl and spins an improvised story about a sinister Cult of Diablos, his invented conspiracy turns out to be real. As leader of Shadow Garden, Cid and his loyal allies confront that hidden threat, mixing brutal action with dark comedy and misunderstandings.
What begins as Daisuke Aizawa's light novel series expands into a manga adaptation, a TV anime, and follow-up seasons that widen the cast and the world. Spin-off manga and short anime explore Shadow Garden's members and lighter side stories, while a theatrical film continues the saga. The appeal lies in Cid's deadpan pursuit of an absurd ideal, the escalating shadow war, and the way his companions take his every bluff as prophecy. It is a fantasy about power, performance, and the pleasure of being underestimated—until the shadows move.
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Anime, Manga & Related Material
Browse the connected catalog from the earliest release forward, newest first, or alphabetically.
Where Should You Start?
Volluble Recommended Start
Start with The Eminence in Shadow. It gives newcomers a practical first look before committing to the wider franchise.
Source-Material Route
If you prefer the original source, begin with The Eminence in Shadow and follow the source-material branch from there.
Core Franchise Path
- NovelThe Eminence in Shadow2018 · Novel
- MangaThe Eminence in Shadow2018 · Manga
- AnimeThe Eminence in Shadow2022 · Anime · 20 episodes
- AnimeThe Eminence in Shadow Season 22023 · Anime · 12 episodes
- MovieKage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Zankyou-hen2027 · Movie · 1 episodes
Volluble Test Drive
Use the recommended starting point above. If its characters, world and pacing click with you, continue into the core path or move to the source material for more detail.
Should You Get Into It?
Try it if you enjoy…
- A large catalog gives you multiple ways into The Eminence in Shadow, from core series to movies and side material.
- The franchise can be explored chronologically or by following only the core continuity.
- Anime-first viewers can sample the recommended start before deciding whether to move into the source material.
It may not suit you if…
- A large franchise can make watch order and continuity choices confusing at first.
- Alternate versions, recuts, movies and side stories may overlap with the core story.
- Completion can require a significant time commitment if you choose to explore every connected work.
Franchise Background
The Eminence in Shadow traces its Volluble catalog back to The Eminence in Shadow (2018). The catalog above separates core works, adaptations, alternate versions, movies, specials and other connected material so the release history remains understandable as the franchise grows.
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