The Eminence in Shadow - Vol. 01 (Manga)

Discover the beginnings of Cid Kagenou’s secret life as he builds the legendary Shadow Garden in The Eminence in Shadow – Volume 1, the manga series written by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Anri Sakano, character designs are drawn by Touzai.

Synopsis

Armed with an overactive imagination, Cid Kagenou dreams of becoming the mastermind behind a powerful secret organization. When his fantasy of battling a shadowy evil cult suddenly becomes reality, he recruits unwitting allies into Shadow Garden and orchestrates daring missions—never revealing that the “evil” they hunt is far more dangerous than he first imagined.

Key Features

• Genre‑Defining Isekai & Urban Fantasy: A fresh twist on the isekai trope, blending modern life with hidden magic.
• Engaging Protagonist: Follow Cid’s double life—seemingly ordinary student by day, secret puppet‑master by night.
• High‑Stakes Action & Intrigue: Thrilling battles against an insidious cult, with twists that keep you guessing.
• Stunning Artwork: Illustrated by Anri Sakano, bringing every spell, skirmish, and secret base to vivid life.
• Official English Translation: Published by Yen Press, ensuring top‐quality dialogue and localization.

Product Details

• Author: Daisuke Aizawa
• Translator: Nathaniel Thrasher
• Illustrator: Anri Sakano
• Publisher: Yen Press
• Format: Manga / paperback
• Pages: 164 pages of black & white panels
• Publication Date: Nov 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781975325183

Collect the Series: Volume 1 sets the stage—continue the saga with subsequent volumes as Cid’s legend grows.