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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 2 min
- Total watch time
- 24 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2023 – December 20, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Studio PuYUKAI
- Director
- Minoru Ashina
- Original creator
- Daisuke Aizawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
0h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Female Cast79%Medieval79%Chibi73%Male Protagonist20%Female Harem20%Flash20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2023 FALL7.0 / 10 AniList score
Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2
かげじつ！せかんど• Kage-Jitsu! 2nd
Synopsis
The shorts were initially broadcasted on television, then uploaded onto the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube channel. Additionally, the shorts are available as extras on the Blu-ray and DVD releases of The Eminence in Shadow Season 2. Notes: - Volume 1 includes episodes 1-4. - Volume 2 includes episodes 5-8. - Volume 3 includes episodes 9-12.
Should you watch Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2?
Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 38% of 1,723 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #47 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #4 most popular anime of 2023 on AniList.
Of the 3.9K AniList users who started it, 2.2% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 3.3K have finished it.
At about 24 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy — especially primarily female cast, medieval, chibi.
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
- Minoru Ashina
- Character design
- Minoru Takehara
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Em-Shade! Shorts (2022)
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Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 FAQ
How many episodes does Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 have?
Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 has 12 episodes of about 2 minutes each, roughly 24 minutes in total.
Is Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 finished?
Yes. Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2?
No sequel is listed for Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
What should I watch before Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2?
Watch Em-Shade! Shorts first — Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 is a direct sequel.
Is Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 based on a light novel?
Yes. Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 adapts the light novel by Daisuke Aizawa.
Who animated Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2?
Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 was animated by Studio PuYUKAI and directed by Minoru Ashina.
Where can I watch Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2?
Em-Shade! Shorts Season 2 is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.