The Eminence in Shadow , the hilarious isekai anime that has stood out in recent years, offers a glimpse into the genius of its protagonist, Cid , through a simple and lighthearted joke. The anime's second season emphasizes Cid's unique qualities among other isekai protagonists right from the start.
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In the first episode of season 2, Cid faces ghouls in a desolate city and almost becomes their meal. However, his situation changes with the intervention of the vampire hunter Mary . She advises him to flee, 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. Then the protagonist runs through the city to save people, repeating the vampire hunter's words.
Cid fantasizes about being a master of dark trickery, exuding an aura of an imposing leader. However, the underlying joke is that, even when he tries to appear cool, everything Cid says is true. Although he believes it's all fake, he improvises incredible dialogue, regardless of the situation.
Episode 1 of season 2 emphasizes this unique charm of the character, 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 only wants to embody the cool characters he admired in the stories of his previous life. Thus, he plays unconventional roles in each arc, such as the episode in question, where he incorporates Mary's memorable 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 as just another character, he reincarnated in a new world full of magic and conquered absolute power! Sid creates a fake organization with the goal of acting as a background character, but which works behind the scenes to confront a secret cult that stands in his way.
Finally, Aizawa launched the light novel “The Eminence in Shadow” on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in May 2018, and Kadokawa began publishing his story in physical volumes with art by Touzai in November 2018. Additionally, Anri Sakano launched a manga adaptation in Kadokawa's Comp Ace magazine in December 2018.
