The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (light novel)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen On
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781975359058

One big fat lie and a few twisted truths Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a fi nal boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (light novel)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (light novel)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1975341856

THE DOOR OF DARKNESS IS CAST OPEN—THE WORLD ADVANCES TO A NEW FIELD The specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (light novel)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (light novel)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1975387007

NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH Cid pays a visit to the Sacred Land, where he finds himself getting roped into the Goddess's Trial. It's a ritual event that summons warriors from the past to engage with only the most worthy from the present. When Cid squares off against the witch who brought devastation to the world, the door to the Sanctuary creaks open, granting the Shadow Garden valuable insight into the possessed and the Cult of Diablos. That is until Cid, blissfully ignorant of the conspiracies playing out behind the scenes, runs amok!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (manga)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975325192

Cid Kagenou has a dream. Not of being some typical protagonist or the Final Boss—he has his eyes set on becoming a hidden mastermind working in the shadows! Now that he’s been reborn in another world, Cid has been hard at work building the perfect stage to act out his long-desired role. The only issue? His imaginary adversaries and plot devices seem to actually exist in this new realm…and he alone is left in the dark!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5 (light novel)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5 (light novel)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2024-07-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1975375262

BEFORE MUCH LONGER... THE WHITE FOG WILL ENGULF THE WORLD IN SILENCE All is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one—even Cid’s older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claire’s room where they find...an ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet don’t actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean, and why has Claire been talking to herself so much lately...?

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (manga)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975325214

When the foul-tempered Princess Alexia is captured by the Cult of Diablos, the Shadow Garden takes the stage, assaulting the cult’s hidden base. Crossing swords with the kidnapper, Cid gets the chance to make his true debut as an eminence in shadow (and show off his totally awesome secret technique). As the attack lights up the night sky over the capital, all will know of the hidden powers that lurk in the darkness!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (manga)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2022-07-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975338774

Cid is invited to Lindwurm, the Sacred Land, where a ritual known as the Goddess’s Trial is held. Ancient warriors are summoned according to the strength of the challenger, providing an opportunity for honor and glory—all the normie stuff Cid specifically wants to avoid! If his truestrength is revealed, all his work to play the part of anobody will be for naught...

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5 (manga)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975338790

In the depths of the Sanctuary, where ancient memories of mighty warriors slumber, Shadow Garden lays bare the long-hidden truth behind the demon Diablos and the hero Olivier—all very critical plot information that Cid pays zero attention to because it’s time for the semiannual Bushin Festival! Playing the part of a weak-looking guy who’s actually super-strong is Cid’s raison d’être, and where better to strut his stuff than a tournament arc?

Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen (manga)

Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen (manga)
Author: Keishi Ayasato
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975357310

Kaito Sena's life hasn't exactly been easy. Unfortunately for him, death isn't about to get any better. Summoned by none other than Elisabeth Le Fanu, the "Torture Princess," Kaito has to choose what he wants for his second life-be her butler, or die a long, painful death by torture. What is he to do but become her servant...and help her eliminate the fourteen ranked demons wreaking havoc in the world! See the original light novel come to life in this gritty manga adaptation!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3 (manga)
Author: Daisuke Aizawa
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975325230

The Midgar Academy for Dark Knights is occupied by terrorists posing as the Shadow Garden! Faced with a stressful, high-intensity hostage situation…Cid is having the time of his life! Whether it’s being the first student struck down as an example or swooping in dramatically from the rooftops in the nick of time, there’s no better opportunity for him to show off his prowess as a shadowy mastermind!