Season 1
(2022)
Overview
Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a final boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult…
Cast
as Cid Kagenou / Shadow (voice)
as Alpha (voice)
as Alexia Midgar (voice)
as Beta (voice)
as Gamma (voice)
as Rose Oriana (voice)
as Delta (voice)
as Sherry Barnett (voice)
as Epsilon (voice)
as Skel Etal (voice)
as Zeta (voice)
as Po Tato (voice)
as Eta (voice)
as Iris Midgar (voice)
as Claire Kagenou (voice)
Episodes
The Hated Classmate 6.3
October 5, 2022
Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn’t…
Shadow Garden Is Born 6.2
October 12, 2022
Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he c…
Fencer Ordinaire 7.2
October 19, 2022
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a r…
Sadism's Rewards 6.8
October 26, 2022
The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.
I Am... 7.6
November 2, 2022
Cid is not facing a minion but a would-be Knight of the Rounds. Normally, that is cause for concern, but an atomic bomb…
Pretenders 7.0
November 9, 2022
While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the …
A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed 7.3
November 16, 2022
Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about t…
Dark Knight Academy Under Attack 7.3
November 23, 2022
Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived e…
The End of a Lie 7.5
November 30, 2022
When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the…
The Sacred Land, City of Deception 7.0
December 7, 2022
Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Godde…
The Goddess' Trial 7.0
December 14, 2022
The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and f…
The Truth Within the Memories 7.3
December 21, 2022
The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, …
A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation 7.5
December 28, 2022
Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, …
Your Lie, Your Wish 6.2
January 4, 2023
Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to f…
The Strongest Weakest Man 7.3
January 11, 2023
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble …
Unseen Intentions 7.5
January 18, 2023
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely do…
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness 7.3
January 25, 2023
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s perfo…
Betting on a Moment 7.5
February 1, 2023
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background…
Dancing Puppet 7.8
February 8, 2023
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Advent of the Demon 8.2
February 15, 2023
Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Ca…