List of The Eminence in Shadow episodes

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The Eminence in Shadow is an anime television series based on the light novel series of the same title written by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Tōzai. The anime was announced on the release of the fourth light novel volume on February 26, 2021.[1] The series is produced by Nexus and directed by Kazuya Nakanishi, with scripts written by Kanichi Katou, character designs by Makoto Iino, and music composed by Kenichiro Suehiro.[2] It aired from October 5, 2022, to February 15, 2023, on AT-X and other networks.[3][4] The opening theme was "Highest" by OxT,[5] while the ending theme was "Darling in the Night" by Asami Seto, Inori Minase, Suzuko Mimori, Fairouz Ai, Hisako Kanemoto, Ayaka Asai, and Reina Kondō.[6] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series for a North American release,[7] streaming it on Hidive.[8]

A second season was announced during a livestream on February 22, 2023, with the main staff returning from the previous season.[9] It consists of 12 episodes, which aired from October 4 to December 20, 2023.[10] The opening theme is "Grayscale Dominator" by OxT,[11] while the ending theme is "Polaris in the Night" by Ikumi Hasegawa, Maaya Uchida, Mayu Minami, and Ryōko Maekawa.[12]

  1. ^ Loo, Egan (February 25, 2021). "The Eminence in Shadow Isekai TV Anime Confirmed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 27, 2021). "The Eminence in Shadow TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, 2022 Debut, Visual, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 26, 2022). "Eminence in Shadow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, October Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Morrissy, Kim (September 7, 2022). "Eminence in Shadow Anime's 3rd Video Unveils More Cast, Staff, October 5 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  5. ^ 陰の実力者になりたくて！. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  6. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 1, 2022). "Eminence in Shadow Anime Reveals More Cast, Ending Song Artists". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  7. ^ Saabedra, Humberto (September 13, 2022). "Sentai Filmworks Announces Acquisition of The Eminence In Shadow TV Anime". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "HIDIVE ENSNARES "THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW" FOR FALL 2022". Hidive. September 13, 2022. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  9. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 22, 2023). "The Eminence in Shadow Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Loo, Egan (May 28, 2023). "The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, October Debut, 12-Episode Length". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  11. ^ 「陰の実力者になりたくて！」2期　血の女王・エリザベートは早見沙織、559は伊藤美来. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  12. ^ Dennison, Kara (September 24, 2023). "The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season Anime Shares Intel on new Ending Theme". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.