The Eminence in Shadow (light novel)
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| Poor Rose, it seems this show really has her being in the wrong crowd except this time, she even gets her mother into danger. At least this episode does show how much Cid cares about her, with the lengths he goes to save her and the queen. Honestly, Rose feels like a burden this season. |
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| I find it hilarious how even Cid has troubles with this textbook clingy maid. Though she does have genuine boobas, so it’s okay, right? Anyways, pretty sure Cid doesn’t know what Epsilon meant with black rose, but just because the name rhymes and sounds cool, of course he’d love to see a glimpse of it lol. Though before that, he has to settle matters with Rose too. If witnessing the very sight of Shadow, whom for every reason she thought has come to get rid of wasn’t already unhealthy enough, witnessing her own mother indulging in a filtered sex scene with Asshat was just the final nail in the coffin. She broke up… as it would’ve been expected, I mean who wouldn’t after knowing their mother was a slut smh. But the moonlight sonata came and… … just worked wonders lol. Cid’s generational speech aside, how he could drop such an important asset.. the very key they were referring to just like that lmaoooooo. Perv Asshat’s repeated “now I could become a member of rounds” after getting to know he no longer has the ring just to delude himself had me dying lol. But man, his miseries just didn’t end there. Rose literally playing the secret recording stored in the ring with 4k quality and impeccable sound, just revealed every and all deeds of Asshat’s to everyone lol. Goes without saying, Rose messed the life out of him within a matter of seconds, or what it'd seem, but Mordred's entrance out of nowhere and him making a mince out of people left and right, was a shocker. "aLmIgHtY rAGnArOCk" or whatver, and Shadow split it into two like it was nothing lol. The finale will be epic with Cid and final boss fight. |
Softhenic03Dec 13, 2023 6:08 AM
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| Cid, in a stroke of bad luck, ends up losing a ring he found by chance, causing yet another round of confusion. In order to remove the shackles binding Rose, Cid, who had become a hostage, searches for the whereabouts of Queen Reina. Upon conducting an investigation, he discovers the truth: her mother wasn't a hostage but rather Doem's lover, and she was also involved in poisoning the king. Appearing in the form of Shadow, Cid unveils the truth to Rose, who, unable to bear it, collapses. When she regains consciousness, she finds herself bewildered and feeling betrayed. Despite this, she eventually manages to collect herself. Lmao. The apprentice playfully calls the castle guard a 'stalker,' and Cid just couldn't handle it anymore, so he swaps out with a mop—classic. Poor Rose is getting a rough deal, even from the maids who are basically ruining her coffee. I feel you, Rose; it's making me a bit queasy too. I genuinely feel sorry for her. Luckily, Moonlight Sonata steps in to save the day—props for the clever move in censoring Cid's Excalibur, by the way. And hey, Rose, unlike your lousy husband, you actually rock that dress. "I do not," you say? That's my girl, standing up for herself. It's about time that jerk faces the music; finally, his wrongs are getting the attention they deserve. The satisfaction of seeing those two get what's coming to them was real. This guy's power is off the charts, but, of course, there's someone lurking in the shadows ready to save the day. A grand showdown between The Eminence in the Shadow and Mordred for the finale? Count me hooked. |
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| Handholding has never been so hilarious Feel so bad for Rose here. Didn't expect to be so invested in her when she first appeared. Shadow Garden even built Arc de Triomphe here. I think it's been here the whole time but I just didn't think too much about it. Rose is the queen let's goooo! Shadow Garden having a ruler of a nation as an ally sounds really cool. And Mordred is here! I guess he'll be one of the main antagoninsts in the long run. Omega sings the ED this time. This was sooo good. My favorite episode this season, maybe the whole show. Even if we exclude the comedy and Shadow's goofiness excellence, the story is really good too. I love it so much. Only one episode left :( |
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| the black rose is here honestly good that the bitch queen died anyways shadow will deal with this no problem though i liked the manga more but the animation adapted it well anyway one more episode left next season the earth arc |
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Bro was so shocked he had to repeat the scene three times to make sure the animators didn't make a mistake. ๐๐๐ |
SkypeUwUDec 13, 2023 8:29 PM
She just got bad wifi, it took her a whole hour to realise what happened  |
| Rose's suffering arc continues as she finds out her mom sucks just as much as perv. Cid isn't much of a people person since he didn't expect her to faint from such a major revelation! At least Perv Asshat had to deal with a major freakout himself before Mordred did him in. Now all that's left is to deal with the 4th dimensional creature Mordred summoned, and Mordred himself in what's sure to be an epic finale next week. |
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| So Rose now should know that Cid is Shadow right? He changed his voice to his Shadow voice at the end there. He even left the ring which he actually dropped lmao. That pre op Zeta part was neat, need more focus on her. Glad to see the maid again too. Epsilon and Margaret catfight was amusing. Cid really performed in just his underwear lol. Big F for Rose, poor girl. She finally found out about her mother. The truth is revealed to everyone too. Also damn she cut her hair. Still looks good with short hair though. Good that the annoying pests are now dead. Though a new one already arrived. Can't wait to see Shadow kick his butt. Also so much for that mecha dragon he summoned. Shadow gonna obliterate it. Hoping for it to end with a new season announcement. |
MegamiRemDec 20, 2023 6:36 AM
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Reply to Pekotaker
At this point I'm sure no one can say that the manga was better
| @Pekotaker I'm a little dumbfounded at the production value of this season honestly. There's just so much work put into this shitpost of a series, and I'm all for it. |
| Damn!! Rose just cannot get enough breaks... First she killed her father. Next, saw her mother fucking the very person she hates the most in her life. Watches her mother get killed and her country get obliterated!! Also, Cid definitely isnt helping much either.... Only creating more conflicts for Rose in the future... Feels bad man!! Anyways, The next episode is gonna be crazy!!! This episode was 26 minutes long including the credits. I wonder how's the next episode gonna be? Non stop commercial less episode for 30 minutes? Hype!!! |
V1P3R0PDec 13, 2023 10:48 AM
| IIRC, there should be a lot more things that should've happened after the recording announcement of the late king of Orianna and before they summoned the Black Flower. I guess they skipped the fun part of the crowds outside of the chapel. Also, it looks like they changed the scene from an open view marriage ceremony to a private one. I prefer the former but whatever. I'll get what I can. Anyway, a cool episode nonetheless. Well, it's mostly epic.... XD P.S. NOOOO!!!!! She cut her beautiful hair... >_< but she's still beautiful with her short hair.  |
CrazyButNot4UDec 13, 2023 8:46 AM
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| @landofthekwt She's not the one who killed them lol |
| Lmao I should've known Cid didn't leave the ring on purpose. This ep had me dying with the hand holding and perv asshat repeating his sentence ๐ญ Also absolutely love the short hair on Rose |
| Even Ragnarok is mechanical in the anime huh? They going hard for the sci-fi route. And Doem's thing with Reina sure was... a thing. I'd throw up too, Rose. Cid breaking character for a sec to apologize was really nice though. Meanwhile, Mordred was saved from being a forgettable generic antagonist thanks to being given a unique design and being voiced by Dio. It's amazing how much difference it makes for a character to have a good voice. |
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| Epsilon, sis, give it up. Just embrace the flatness lmao everyone knows but her at this point Perv opening the ring box 4 times hoping it would magically appear during his little monologue was hilarious man. He thought he had everything so perfectly planned out only for Cid to throw a wrench in his plans Feel so bad for Rose. Having to kill her dad and then seeing your mom fucking the dude that’s behind everything. Her throwing up after learning the truth was real af. The mom didn’t even standup for the wedding entrance ceremony ๐ญ that bitch deserved a way worse fate than a quick and painless decapitation. Didn’t even care about her own daughter being killed after all this is done We finally get to see Mordred, the real brains behind the operation. He’s on a totally different level than the enemies we’ve faced so far. So fast that his blade is imperceivable to most.. sounds like a job for Shadow Can’t wait for the finale next week, sadly we’ll probably have to wait a while for more LN content to get another season |
Marinate1016Dec 13, 2023 11:21 AM
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| Please tell me there is a second cour hidden somewhere? I dont want this to be over next week already! 11 episodes in and it manages to stay just as perfect as season 1. I fully expected Shadow to casually oneshot the enemy monster, I wasnt expecting them to cram it into this episode though. PS: The production value for this show really is insane, it elevates a really good show to an outstanding one PPS: How little attention can one bitch be paying?? |
Comander-07Dec 13, 2023 11:20 AM
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
| Rose is going through hell right now. |
| The real Black Rose, Ragnarok!!! kekeke |
oh my fucking peak. to think they cooking something better for next ep. can't wait!  |
pokemon looking ahh 
| this episode was insane. sad that there is one episode left, but im still excited cuz I know its gonna be a banger |
Reply to Tachi27
@Comander-07 I'm afraid there won't be a part 2, you'll have to wait until season 3 to start the return of the earth arc.
| @Tachi27 any news about that yet? I guess we will find out at the end of next ep. Or is there even enough content in the LN for a season 3? |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
| We finally got to see Mordred! Really excited to see how the season ends and I really hope that we will get more after this. |
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| probably my favorite episode of the series so far. but the finale to part 1 of this season is gonna be SO. DAMN. EPIC! |
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| And The Eminence in Shadow finally appears |
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The Beethoven in underwear haha. ๐น |
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| dogshit anime of the year 100% |
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