The Eminence in Shadow (2022)
The Eminence in Shadow is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
The verdict
The Eminence in Shadow ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 332 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with a comedy streak.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 332 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Shadowbrokers are those who go unnoticed, posing as unremarkable people, when in truth, they control everything from behind the scenes. Sid wants to be someone just like that more than anything, and something as insignificant as boring reality isn’t going to get in his way! He trains in secret every single night, preparing for his eventual rise to power—only to be denied his destiny by a run-of-the-mill (yet deadly) traffic accident.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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