The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden has announced a special collaboration with Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World. The event, which begins February 20th, will feature popular characters from the isekai franchise, including Emilia, Rem, and Subaru. The crossover storyline will see the heroes face the fearsome "Invisible Hand," one of Re:ZERO's villain Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti's most lethal techniques.
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In addition to announcing the collaboration, the game revealed the arrival of Zeta in her Majin form as a playable character. The Shadow Fest event will include Zeta in her Majin form, adding new abilities and mechanics for players.
Expansion of the universe of The Eminence in Shadow
The mobile RPG has been investing in new content to expand its fan base. Studio Nexus recently released an animated trailer, showcasing its work on the anime's two seasons and the franchise's upcoming film.
Based on the light novel by Daisuke Aizawa, The Eminence in Shadow has gained traction in the anime and gaming market. Published by Enterbrain since 2018, the title also features a manga adaptation by Anri Skano. The English version of the works is distributed by Yen Press.
The anime adaptation already has 32 episodes spread across two seasons, and the film, The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes, is in development. With its growing popularity, the collaboration with Re:ZERO promises to attract even more players to the game.
The Eminence in Shadow's success in the gaming world
Released worldwide in November 2022, the game was developed by Aiming Inc. and distributed globally by Crunchyroll Games. The RPG combines narrative elements from light novels with advanced 3D graphics and animated cutscenes.
The game offers a strategic combat system and new events, including boss battles and stories that expand the anime universe. The collaboration with Re:ZERO follows the trend of partnerships between major franchises, offering fans the chance to see their favorite characters interact in a new context.
With the event launching on February 20th, players will be able to unlock new characters and participate in special challenges inspired by the Re:ZERO universe. The crossover is expected to further strengthen the fan community and increase the game's popularity.