The fourth volume of the light novel The Eminence in Shadow ( Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! ) confirmed that the work will gain an anime adaptation.
Synopsis
Many admire heroes and villains, but a certain young man admired those who operated in the shadows. After spending his entire life hiding his true strength and acting like a random character, he was reincarnated in a new world filled with magic and achieved absolute power! Sid creates a fake organization to act as a supporting character, but works behind the scenes to confront a secret cult that stands in his way.
Aizawa released the light novel The Eminence in Shadow on the Shosetsuka ni Naro in May 2018, Kadokawa began publishing the story in physical volumes with art by Touzai in November 2018. Additionally, Anri Sakano launched a manga adaptation in Comp Ace in December 2018.
Finally, Seta U released a spinoff titled Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Shadow Gaiden na Comp Ace in 2019.
Source: ANN
