The Eminence in Shadow , the hilarious isekai that has risen to prominence in recent years, offers a glimpse into the genius of its protagonist, Cid , through a simple, laid-back joke. The 2nd season of the anime emphasizes Cid's difference among other isekai protagonists right from the beginning.
The Eminence in Shadow: Cid shows his difference at the beginning of season 2
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In the first episode of season 2, Cid faces ghouls in a desolate city and almost becomes their meal. However, their situation changes with the intervention of vampire hunter Mary . She advises him to run away, warning him that time is running out due to the red moon. Cid's reaction is unusual: he is inspired by Mary's words and decides to adopt them as his own. So the protagonist runs through the city to save people, repeating the words of the vampire hunter.
Cid fantasizes about being a master of dark wiles, exuding an aura of an imposing leader. However, the underlying joke is that even when he tries to act cool, everything Cid says is true. Although he believes everything is fake, he improvises incredible dialogue regardless of the situation.
Episode 1 of Season 2 emphasizes this character's unique charm, showing how hilariously unpredictable he can be. In most isekai anime, the protagonist is usually a hero who defeats a demon king or someone who wants success in life.
On the other hand, Cid just wants to embody the cool characters he admired in the stories of his previous life. Thus, he plays non-standard roles in each arc, such as the episode in question, where he incorporates Mary's striking dialogue.
Synopsis:
Many admire heroes and villains, but a certain young man admired those who acted in the shadows. However, after spending his entire life hiding his true strength and acting like any character, he was reincarnated into a new world filled with magic and gained absolute power! Sid creates a fake organization with the aim of acting as an extra, but working between the lines to confront a secret cult that stands in his way.
Aizawa launched the light novel “The Eminence in Shadow” on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in May 2018, Kadokawa began publishing his story in physical volumes with art by Touzai in November 2018. Furthermore, Anri Sakano launched a manga on Comp Ace magazine in December 2018.
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