Cid Kagenou
main character
TV
8.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 4, 2023 – December 20, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Nexus
- Director
- Kazuya Nakanishi
- Original creator
- Daisuke Aizawa
- Music
- Kenichirou Suehiro
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 82/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai93%Magic90%Primarily Female Cast90%Chuunibyou88%Cult84%Satire84%Parody83%Male Protagonist79%Anti-Hero76%Swordplay74%
TVFINISHED2023 FALL8.2 / 10 AniList score
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2
陰の実力者になりたくて！ 2nd season• Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2nd season
Synopsis
Everything has been going according to plan, but the hour of awakening draws near. Cid Kagenou and Shadow Garden investigate the Lawless City, a cesspool where the red moon hangs low in the sky and three powerful monarchs rule the streets. The true draw for Cid, however, is one who can draw blood–the Blood Queen, a vampire who has slumbered in her coffin for eons. Her awakening approaches, and Cid could finally face a day of reckoning. (Source: HIDIVE, edited) Note: A world premiere screening of Episode 1 was shown in the The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season panel at Anime Expo on July 1, 2023.
Should you watch The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 82/100 — 78% of 79,339 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #13 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #15 most popular anime of 2023, and #4 highest-rated anime of Fall 2023 on AniList.
Of the 169.8K AniList users who started it, 1.4% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 145.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Fantasy — especially isekai, magic, primarily female cast, chuunibyou.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 47 (Vol. 11)
Season 1 + 2 adapted Light Novel Volumes 1-3 / Manga Chapters 1-46 (Oriana Kingdom Arc). Nexus Studio delivered an iconic adaptation with grandiose piano recitals and deadpan comedy.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Daisuke Aizawa
- Director
- Kazuya Nakanishi
- Series composition
- Kanichi Katou
- Character design
- Makoto Iino
- Music
- Kenichirou Suehiro
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Eminence in Shadow (2022)
- Watch next: Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Zankyou-hen
- Optional extras: Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“grayscale dominator” by OxT · eps 1-3
Endings (7)
- ED1“Polaris in the Night” by Ikumi Hasegawa · eps 2
- ED2“Polaris in the Night” by Maaya Uchida · eps 3
- ED3“Polaris in the Night” by Mayu Minami · eps 4
- ED4“Polaris in the Night” by Ryouko Maekawa · eps 5
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- ED5“Everything is Changing” by Mayu Maeshima · eps 7
- ED6“Darling in the Night” by Shichikage · eps 8
- ED7“HIGHEST” by OxT · eps 12
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The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 FAQ
How many episodes does The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 have?
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 finished?
Yes. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
Yes — the story continues in Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Zankyou-hen.
What should I watch before The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
Watch The Eminence in Shadow first — The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 is a direct sequel.
Is The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 based on a light novel?
Yes. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 adapts the light novel by Daisuke Aizawa. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 was animated by Nexus and directed by Kazuya Nakanishi.
Who sings the opening of The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
The opening, "grayscale dominator", is performed by OxT.
Where can I watch The Eminence in Shadow Season 2?
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 is listed on HIDIVE, Bilibili TV, Hulu, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.