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The Eminence in Shadow episode 26

Rating: B+ The series has been cycling through members of the Seven Shades for feature treatment this season, and this episode is Alpha’s turn. What we learn about her here is quite interesting and, honestly, a little heartbreaking. It’s hard not to sympathize with her given how Cid/Shadow/John Smith handles the situation. To this point,Continue reading “The Eminence in Shadow episode 26”

The Eminence in Shadow episode 23

Rating: B+ The Lawless City arc concludes with this episode, bringing to the table many of the signature elements the series is known for: Shadow engaging in the stylish grand battle sequence he so loves (and wrapping it up with a display of ultimate power), throwing in assorted storytelling quirks, and delivering very chunibyo-like consequencesContinue reading “The Eminence in Shadow episode 23”

Review: The Eminence in Shadow, episode 22

The Fall 2023 season’s episode reviews start with me continuing my episode reviews on this title from last time around. I will also be episode reviewing The Apothecary Diaries once it debuts and maybe a third title if I have time, so you will see a lot more content from me this season. Rating: BContinue reading “Review: The Eminence in Shadow, episode 22”

Who Lurk in the Shadows?

The Eminence in Shadow, episodes 1-12 Minoru Kageno was a young man who never outgrew his childhood desire to be a hero – specifically, a warrior from the shadows known as Eminence in Shadow. He trained hard so he could beat up biker punks and criminals, but that only went so far; shonen-style great powerContinue reading “Who Lurk in the Shadows?”