What are the best episodes of The Eminence in Shadow?

The best rated episodes of The Eminence in Shadow are: HIGHEST - S2E12 rated 8.5, Advent of the Demon - S1E20 rated 8.4, Dancing Puppet - S1E19 rated 8.3, Determination - S2E11 rated 8.2, I Am... - S1E5 rated 8.2, The Lawless City - S2E1 rated 8.1, The Hour of Awakening - S2E3 rated 8.1, A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation - S1E13 rated 8.1, Something Precious - S2E7 rated 8.0, The Goddess' Trial - S1E11 rated 8.0

What are the worst episodes of The Eminence in Shadow?

The lowest rated episodes of The Eminence in Shadow are: The Dragon’s Tears - S2E8 rated 6.6, Mask of Falsehood - S2E4 rated 7.5, The Sacred Land, City of Deception - S1E10 rated 7.5, He Who Pulls the Strings - S2E5 rated 7.6, The Hated Classmate - S1E1 rated 7.7, Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness - S1E17 rated 7.7, The Key - S2E9 rated 7.7, John Smith - S2E6 rated 7.7, The Strongest Weakest Man - S1E15 rated 7.8, Betting on a Moment - S1E18 rated 7.8

The Eminence in Shadow Episode Rating Graph

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

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Best Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

HIGHEST
S2 Ep12
8.5
20th Dec 2023
Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.
Advent of the Demon
S1 Ep20
8.4
15th Feb 2023
Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs into Alpha...
Dancing Puppet
S1 Ep19
8.3
8th Feb 2023
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Determination
S2 Ep11
8.2
13th Dec 2023
With Princess Rose’s hands tied as Perv has taken her mother hostage, the Eminence in Shadow must move to free the captive himself.
I Am...
S1 Ep5
8.2
2nd Nov 2022
Cid is not facing a minion but a would-be Knight of the Rounds. Normally, that is cause for concern, but an atomic bomb has no reason to fear the gnashing of a lowly pest.
The Lawless City
S2 Ep1
8.1
4th Oct 2023
Cid and his sister Claire venture to the huge slum known as the “Lawless City.” There, Cid gets caught up in the commotion caused by the Red Moon.
The Hour of Awakening
S2 Ep3
8.1
18th Oct 2023
The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
S1 Ep13
8.1
28th Dec 2022
Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.
Something Precious
S2 Ep7
8.0
15th Nov 2023
The Major Corporate Alliance has forced closure of all their storefronts, bringing the citizens' unrest to its peak. But can Shadow Garden weather the storm?
The Goddess' Trial
S1 Ep11
8.0
14th Dec 2022
The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than Aurora, the Witch of Calamity.

Worst Episodes of The Eminence in Shadow

The Dragon’s Tears
S2 Ep8
6.6
22nd Nov 2023
With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!
Mask of Falsehood
S2 Ep4
7.5
25th Oct 2023
The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
S1 Ep10
7.5
7th Dec 2022
Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.
He Who Pulls the Strings
S2 Ep5
7.6
1st Nov 2023
Alpha and Gamma carefully plot not take any actions that would implicate Mitsugoshi's connection to Shadow Garden. Meanwhile, John Smith has a plot of his own.
The Hated Classmate
S1 Ep1
7.7
5th Oct 2022
Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn’t care about her at all. That bothers her to no end.
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
S1 Ep17
7.7
25th Jan 2023
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for something else...
The Key
S2 Ep9
7.7
29th Nov 2023
On the way to the Kingdom of Oriana, Cid is also on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. He feels like something's missing. Is he imagining it?
John Smith
S2 Ep6
7.7
8th Nov 2023
John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?
The Strongest Weakest Man
S1 Ep15
7.8
11th Jan 2023
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?
Betting on a Moment
S1 Ep18
7.8
1st Feb 2023
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

The Eminence in Shadow Episode Guide

The Hated Classmate
S1 Ep1
7.7
5th Oct 2022
Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn’t care about her at all. That bothers her to no end.
Shadow Garden Is Born
S1 Ep2
7.8
12th Oct 2022
Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally become the Eminence in Shadow!
Fencer Ordinaire
S1 Ep3
7.9
19th Oct 2022
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
Sadism's Rewards
S1 Ep4
8.0
26th Oct 2022
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
I Am...
S1 Ep5
8.2
2nd Nov 2022
Cid is not facing a minion but a would-be Knight of the Rounds. Normally, that is cause for concern, but an atomic bomb has no reason to fear the gnashing of a lowly pest.
Pretenders
S1 Ep6
7.8
9th Nov 2022
While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits murders in Shadow Garden’s name!
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
S1 Ep7
7.9
16th Nov 2022
Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about the upcoming fencing tournament to notice.
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
S1 Ep8
7.9
23rd Nov 2022
Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, and now his counterattack can begin.
The End of a Lie
S1 Ep9
8.0
30th Nov 2022
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.
The Sacred Land, City of Deception
S1 Ep10
7.5
7th Dec 2022
Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.
The Goddess' Trial
S1 Ep11
8.0
14th Dec 2022
The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than Aurora, the Witch of Calamity.
The Truth Within the Memories
S1 Ep12
8.0
21st Dec 2022
The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the Sanctuary and reunites with… Aurora?
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
S1 Ep13
8.1
28th Dec 2022
Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.
Your Lie, Your Wish
S1 Ep14
7.9
4th Jan 2023
Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to uncover the truth of their world.
The Strongest Weakest Man
S1 Ep15
7.8
11th Jan 2023
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?
Unseen Intentions
S1 Ep16
7.8
18th Jan 2023
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
S1 Ep17
7.7
25th Jan 2023
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for something else...
Betting on a Moment
S1 Ep18
7.8
1st Feb 2023
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
Dancing Puppet
S1 Ep19
8.3
8th Feb 2023
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Advent of the Demon
S1 Ep20
8.4
15th Feb 2023
Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs into Alpha...