A new Isekai is in town to make a name for itself in the already jampacked sea of Isekai animes. The Eminence in Shadow episode 17 belongs to the very first season of this new franchise and is an action, comedy, fantasy anime directed by Nakanishi Kazuya. It is based on the light novel of the same name for which Aizawa, Daisuke writes the story while Touzai delivers the art. Episode 17 of The Eminence in Shadow can also be called the 17th episode of Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! or 陰の実力者になりたくて！
The series follows the story of a boy who is pretty much obsessed with the concept of being a hero from the shadows. He trained and trained in the hopes of becoming like his admired ones. But as humans, there is a limit to how far one can go to be the most powerful.
He understands that even if he studies all the martial arts in the world, it will still not be enough to face supernatural forces or manmade destructive devices like nuclear bombs. One night, in his training frenzy, he suddenly gets in an accident that throws him into a new world.
Dreams come true for him, as in this world, there is magic, and he can finally be someone with immense power. Not only does he achieves his goal of becoming a mysterious knight from the shadows, but he also manages to gather a pack of diligent yet highly trained followers.
Amidst his constant bluffs and multiple misunderstandings between him and the characters of this world, he will finally be able to live out his delusional fantasies from his previous life.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 17 Preview
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 17 Plot
The next episode will focus on Rose Oriana and Perv Asshat. From the name only we can guess how that man is, and we will most likely see that Rose is just being framed by him. The Bushin festival is still ongoing, and as usual, Cid will defeat everyone here as well.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 17 Characters
In the next episode, we will see Cid, Rose Oriana, Annerose and Perv Asshat. We might also see Shadow Garden members like Epsilon, Alpha, Omega, Beta etc. Alexia and Iris might make an appearance as well.
Where To Watch The Eminence in Shadow
The Eminence in Shadow is available on multiple streaming platforms like Disney+, Netflix, HIDIVE, etc. So choose any one of these depending on your location and preference.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode List
The series is expected to have 20 episodes in its first instalment. And we can definitely hope to see a second season if this one goes well.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 17 Date and Time
New episodes of The Eminence in Shadow get released every Wednesday at 22:30 JST.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 16 Recap
In the 16th episode, we see Rose running away from people who want to capture her. Cid, on the other hand, defeats every opponent in the Bushin festival and makes Annerose curious about him. We also meet Perv Asshat, who appears as an evil manipulator.
The Eminence in Shadow Episode 17 Predictions
We will definitely see multiple characters in this anime interacting with our protagonist and helping him turn the best. We will also have many hilarious moments as the novel is quite famous for its comedy. But even then, it will also have some packed storytelling and serious undertones.
Also Read: The Eminence in Shadow Episode 16 Review: Is Rose The Culprit?