The BEST episodes directed by Kazuya Nakanishi

A Wager That Defies Despair
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9.99
291 votes

#1 - A Wager That Defies Despair

Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 21

Subaru and Rem are at a loss for words. The battle against the White Whale, which seemed to be going in their favor through attrition, suddenly took on completely different proportions. With their tactical superiority and advantage quickly dwindling, the combined forces all but get tangled up in the threads of despair. That's when Subaru decides to yell out his next move...

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Fanatical Methods Like a Demon
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9.59
314 votes

#2 - Fanatical Methods Like a Demon

Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 10

Subaru risked his life to save the children from a pack of Ulgarm, but he was so powerfully cursed that there could be no saving him. Even Beatrice is unable to undo the complex web of curses on him, and says he'll grow weak and die within half a day. The only way he can survive is if the entire Ulgarm pack is defeated, but time is not on his side. Subaru is ready to give up when he learns that Rem has gone into the forest by herself...

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Highest
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8.34
119 votes

#3 - Highest

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 12

Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.

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Advent of the Demon
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8.32
143 votes

#4 - Advent of the Demon

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 20

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...

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Dancing Puppet
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8.22
129 votes

#5 - Dancing Puppet

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 19

Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.

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Determination
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8.13
99 votes

#6 - Determination

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 11

With Princess Rose’s hands tied as Perv Asshat has taken her mother hostage, the Eminence in Shadow must move to free the captive himself.

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Lawless City
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8.11
131 votes

#7 - Lawless City

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 1

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.

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I Am...
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8.10
160 votes

#8 - I Am...

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 5

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.

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The Hour of Awakening
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8.01
119 votes

#9 - The Hour of Awakening

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 3

The night the red moon rises, the Blood Queen Elisabeth makes her return.

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A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
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7.99
130 votes

#10 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 13

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.

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Something Precious
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7.98
102 votes

#11 - Something Precious

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 7

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?

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Sadism's Rewards
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7.89
162 votes

#12 - Sadism's Rewards

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 4

The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.

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The Goddess' Trial
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7.88
123 votes

#13 - The Goddess' Trial

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 11

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.

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A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed
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7.87
151 votes

#14 - A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 7

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.

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The End of a Lie
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7.87
144 votes

#15 - The End of a Lie

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 9

When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.

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Your Lie, Your Wish
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7.87
126 votes

#16 - Your Lie, Your Wish

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 14

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.

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The Truth Within the Memories
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7.86
129 votes

#17 - The Truth Within the Memories

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 12

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?

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The Haven
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7.84
110 votes

#18 - The Haven

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 2

The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut.

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Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
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7.83
145 votes

#19 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 8

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.

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Fencer Ordinaire
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7.83
161 votes

#20 - Fencer Ordinaire

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 3

The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?

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Shadow Garden Is Born
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7.76
181 votes

#21 - Shadow Garden Is Born

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 2

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!

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Betting on a Moment
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7.73
122 votes

#22 - Betting on a Moment

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 18

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

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Unseen Intentions
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7.72
123 votes

#23 - Unseen Intentions

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 16

Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.

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The Strongest Weakest Man
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7.72
118 votes

#24 - The Strongest Weakest Man

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 15

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?

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Caged Bird
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7.71
98 votes

#25 - Caged Bird

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 10

Did Princess Rose Oriana take it upon herself to join up with the enemy? Not even the Seven Shadows have authority over this matter anymore.

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Pretenders
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7.71
157 votes

#26 - Pretenders

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 6

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!

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John Smith
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7.69
104 votes

#27 - John Smith

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 6

John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?

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The Hated Classmate
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7.64
211 votes

#28 - The Hated Classmate

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 1

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.

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The Key
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7.62
97 votes

#29 - The Key

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 9

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?

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Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
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7.62
120 votes

#30 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 17

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...

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He Who Pulls the Strings
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7.61
104 votes

#31 - He Who Pulls the Strings

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 5

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.

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Mask of Falsehood
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7.52
108 votes

#32 - Mask of Falsehood

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 4

The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.

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The Sacred Land, City of Deception
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7.44
139 votes

#33 - The Sacred Land, City of Deception

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 1 - Episode 10

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.

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The Dragon's Tears
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6.60
99 votes

#34 - The Dragon's Tears

The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 8

With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!

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