Reviews

The Eminence in Shadow is a gem. Believe me this anime is very unique from other isekai's. It may look generic on paper but what makes it unique is it's storytelling and character build up. It executes raw action combined with comedic traits very well. The best part of the anime is the main character Cid Kagenou. The first episode starts off very predictable but as it progresses, you immediately get hooked and questions arise like what's Cid's purpose of creating this whole organization. Does he have an end goal or is he just playing around? His character is like a Dark Knight Story which plays very well. Cid is basically a chunnibyou but honestly, I think he's more of a psychopath. What makes him very unique from other OP main characters is that he makes his own story from starch. Most of us are storytellers and will probably make up lies but the way Cid executes his own is just perfect to the point that you will almost believe it. It's very common but Cid is basically a walking lie but we can't call him a liar because the stuffs he's made up has become reality. It's really astounding if you really think about it.

Another unique thing about him is that he doesn't flaunt his power nor show it off. Let's face it. Most isekai Protagonists show off their OP power and they're not shy or worried about it. They want to show how superior they are. And we get Cid. This guy just goes to the school losing matches like it's nothing which is seen in a couple of episodes. Cid knows that he can't be beaten easily, and he knows a challenge will probably come to him but he's very arrogant about it his abilities. He doesn't flaunt his abilities until the right time arrives and he will do so gladly. He himself is sometimes surprised at what he can do which makes his character fun to watch. Is there romance in the anime? Nah it is not needed. All that is needed is the comedy and action. This isn't like other isekai where the MC always has to have a harem.

Overall, The Eminence in Shadow is a hilarious generic show but thanks to the main character it makes it a unique incredible isekai. Cid is straight up one of the most fascinating characters. He is someone that can be described as whether we should root for him or see him as a bad role model, we don't know but what we know is that he's the one and only Shadow Sama and he will do whatever it takes to still be The Eminence in Shadow.