1. The Hated Classmate ⭐ 7.3

05 Oct, 2022 · 1,160 votes

Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn't care about her at all. That bothers her to no end.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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2. Shadow Garden Is Born ⭐ 7.3

12 Oct, 2022 · 970 votes

Reborn as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally become the Eminence in Shadow.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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3. Fencer Ordinaire ⭐ 7.5

19 Oct, 2022 · 954 votes

The Princess is supposed to reject the background character's confession, not accept it - since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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4. Sadism's Rewards ⭐ 7.6

26 Oct, 2022 · 930 votes

The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Hazuki Mizumoto

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5. I Am... ⭐ 8.3

02 Nov, 2022 · 1,128 votes

Shadow goes underway where he confronts Zenon, who has unleashed some mystical powers

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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6. Pretenders ⭐ 7.3

09 Nov, 2022 · 879 votes

While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits murders in Shadow Garden's name.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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7. A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed ⭐ 7.4

16 Nov, 2022 · 857 votes

Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he's too distracted about the upcoming fencing tournament to notice.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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8. Dark Knight Academy Under Attack ⭐ 7.7

23 Nov, 2022 · 860 votes

Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that's what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, and now his counterattack can begin.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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9. The End of a Lie ⭐ 8

30 Nov, 2022 · 909 votes

When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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10. The Sacred Land, City of Deception ⭐ 6.7

07 Dec, 2022 · 864 votes

Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess' Trial is quickly approaching.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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11. The Goddess's Trial ⭐ 7.7

14 Dec, 2022 · 845 votes

The curtain rises on the Goddess' Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than Aurora, the Witch of Calamity.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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12. The Truth Within the Memories ⭐ 7.7

21 Dec, 2022 · 849 votes

The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult's grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the Sanctuary and reunites with - Aurora?

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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13. A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation ⭐ 7.8

28 Dec, 2022 · 860 votes

Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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14. Your Lie, Your Wish ⭐ 7.5

04 Jan, 2023 · 836 votes

Cid's victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to uncover the truth of their world.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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15. The Strongest Weakest Man ⭐ 7.4

11 Jan, 2023 · 802 votes

Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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16. Unseen Intentions ⭐ 7.4

18 Jan, 2023 · 800 votes

Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a "purely domestic" matter.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Yoshinobu Tokumoto

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17. Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness ⭐ 7.7

25 Jan, 2023 · 835 votes

Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life - what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon's performance sets the soundtrack for something else.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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18. Betting on a Moment ⭐ 7.7

01 Feb, 2023 · 822 votes

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Yoshinobu Tokumoto

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19. Dancing Puppet ⭐ 8.7

08 Feb, 2023 · 1,110 votes

Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Mundane and Iris begins.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi, Daisuke Takashima

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20. Advent of the Demon ⭐ 9.1

15 Feb, 2023 · 1,636 votes

Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Meanwhile, Rose runs into Alpha.

Director: Kazuya Nakanishi

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