The Eminence in Shadow

The Eminence in Shadow is a dark fantasy and comedy anime based on the light novel by Daisuke Aizawa. It follows Cid Kagenou, an ordinary boy who dreams of becoming a mastermind controlling events from the shadows. After being reincarnated in a magical world, Cid secretly forms a shadow organization, Shadow Garden, to fight a mysterious cult—while pretending to be a mere background figure. The series blends action, dark fantasy, and humor as Cid manipulates events behind the scenes.