The BEST episodes directed by Kazuya Nakanishi
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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...
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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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#5 - 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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#6 - 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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#7 - Highest
The Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 - Episode 12
Let the banquet of slaughter begin in the season finale.
#8 - 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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#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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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#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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?
#15 - 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?
#16 - 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!
#17 - 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?
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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?
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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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#24 - 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?
#25 - 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.
#26 - 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.
#27 - 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.
#28 - 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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#29 - 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!
#30 - 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.
#31 - 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.
#32 - 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?
#33 - 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!
#34 - 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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