The Eminence in Shadow (light novel)
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Neaow said: Mcsuper said: Are you acquainting this guy with Ayanokoji ?This one is interesting, in that the isekai mechanics seem a bit more well refined and distinct from the usual generic setup of a truck-kun killing. It is perhaps a bit edgy, and Kagenou reminds me of Ayanokouji from COTE, but just a whole lot more interesting in general. The show itself resembles Overlord to some extent as well, with Kagenou having a bunch of subordinates. Not entirely sure how much I'll like this due to the animation being rather sub-par, but I will say that this was one of the best first episodes for a non-sequel series this season so far, alongside Gundam. Very minimally, from Kagenou's pre-reincarnated self at least, didn't specify clearly there. His reincarnated self is definitely not like him. |
| Yep, this is definitely something I would enjoy. |
| wow, that was so trash. I can't even explain why, but that was so bad. The direction, atmosphere, everything is so tropy. |
| They definitely went a bit too tryhard serious without explaining or testing the waters which they should have just gone in order of the actual novels/manga but those who already know about the show and main character already know what they're getting into. So those who are anime only/new are probably dumbfounded by how edgy this was. Personally, I felt they should have just saved this story for some later flash back or something. I won't get too much into it but I will at least say this series is tagged comedy for a reason. |
| My man's out here living the ultimate chuuni life, mad respect |
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| This is one of the few shows this season that I heard good things about, so I was highly anticipating this premiere. And it did not disappoint. I really like all of the character designs, and the story seems intriguing. It also seems to actually have a budget, which isn't something you see very often in recent isekai. Hopefully it'll be a good 20 episode run. The OP (or ED, I don't know) is good as well. |
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| lol not sure if it's a comedy or it's taking itself serious but the over the top chuuni kid gets hit by a truck and is now able to live his chuuni dreams means I'll be watching it as a comedy. |
| I paused the ep a few times to check if I was watching the first episode and I was watching the right anime... I did not expect a prologue type episode that covers what happened before he Isekai'd.....this is usually covered in flashbacks or a OVA or something....interesting that they presented it this way....but it also feels like the anime still hasn't started. The "early end credits" also reminds me of some other video games (of semi-recent popularity) that also pretended to end early by showing end credits early---but they were no where near done. If I was not familiar with this shtick already I'm sure that when this episode did it I might've had my "mind blown" in disbelief but unfortunately since I've seen it done before I could only lol. tl;dr: This felt like episode 0 to me. Nice start but I need a real episode 1 for a more solid opinion....The only 2 things I can conclude right now is: Wow, not holding back on violence and blood huh? And ....Did not realize everyone he recruits is a girl...well I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering his pre-Isekai life... |
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SunlitSonata said: EdgyLord666 said: Don't blame the author for the horniness of the anime, there is no stripping and rape threats in the original source. Fair enough. But I will blame the adaptation for trying to go that route as a means to glorify the MC. Apparently his getting hit by a truck was played like a joke in the manga, but it's bizarrely serious here. This entire episode is supposed to be a joke, it's a punchline without context. What a weird way to start a series. |
| lol, I dunno about this one.... Everything turned to straight comedy in those last few minutes. Be interesting to see how serious it takes itself in future episodes. Edit: I see it has the comedy tag, OK. I think I'll enjoy this. |
| Nice episode with alright action scenes. I didnt know this was gonna be a Isekai at first so gonna be interesting to see how it will develop. |
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EdgyLord666 said: SunlitSonata said: Fair enough. But I will blame the adaptation for trying to go that route as a means to glorify the MC. Apparently his getting hit by a truck was played like a joke in the manga, but it's bizarrely serious here. This entire episode is supposed to be a joke, it's a punchline without context. What a weird way to start a series. So this anime is indeed comedy? Wonder if we'll get about the same amount of people that are complaining this is just another generic isekai complaining when the show goes 180 and Mr. McCool guy becomes the butt of the joke. |
Luxeraph said: EdgyLord666 said: This entire episode is supposed to be a joke, it's a punchline without context. What a weird way to start a series. So this anime is indeed comedy? Wonder if we'll get about the same amount of people that are complaining this is just another generic isekai complaining when the show goes 180 and Mr. McCool guy becomes the butt of the joke. Yes, it's similar to OPM, a serious story with a comic relief mc. |
| My boy, Truck-kun did it again 🤣 Interesting, the Isekai world looks like Europe back in the 1900's. |
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| i read the manga but it seemed to have more of a comedic vibe than the anime so i was surprised by this episode which felt more serious, and the animation was better than i expected. i look forward to this |
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RMTWASHERE said: PoisonedTea said: So generic Isekai. what a disappointing start. Also he is a murderer. But the show is trying to make it feel he not a villain. This episode has so clashing tones. In stead of calling cops on what he saw he took justice into his own hands, I thought we were getting a different type of Light Yagami for a sec. its more like konosuba and overlord mixed together rather than anything else. The MC was an embodiment of an chuni edgelord. Just didn't think the episode was good, Show might be great. |
| Different path from manga, Its start from volume 4 i recall it, damn i didnt know what volume 4 do, at least fandom/wiki tell about it, not gonna spoil but can we stop the kidnapping and raping at VERY FIRST EPISODE? im sick of it already |
| Not knowing anything about the original source or the description, I'm thinking its like a isekai twice, as in he died in japan and was isekai'd to the other world and then he died again and was isekai'd back to japan, at least that's what i'm getting from the first episode. |
| That truck-kun into a roll credit was hilarious, it could be a great anime. |
| I like everything, ok |
| This right here is some damn good entertainment. Loved this. |
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| Love how they are describing the MC to be such a serious badass, when in all actuality he is a complete dumbass and it’s downright hilarious. I’m soo looking forward to this series. |
| mc seems really cool, i need more power! nice first episode though ^^ |
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| The way they presented the MC through the view of a girl was a turn-off for me, and at first, I thought "Did I get hold of the right animé?" That was until the girl got kidnapped and we got to see some bad-ass fights in that warehouse. Then truck-kun does his job off-screen... That was anti-climactic. And it covers the entire 1st episode in the old world, which felt pretty much dragged, only to finish it off with a small taste of what his new life will be like... I guess the next episode will show us the new world and how the MC will do beginning his new life. Tbh, I was pretty disappointed as I have also heard the community talking about the show and was really impressed by the PVs. Guess I was expecting too much for a 1st episode. Hope it will get better soon. |
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| literally never said this about an anime before but the visual quality looks like trash and hurts my eyes wth... |
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