Thanks a ton for watching, I'm really hard at work on a giant My Hero Academia video to wrap up season 6, naturally it's so huge due to the inherent greatness of this latest season, just insanely good really. I appreciate you all, massive love for the continued support and any assistance on Patreon would be wonderful, link below if you fancy it : ) Cal. www.patreon.com/thehonestgamer
PS: Things have been tough lately, so checking in at the 45 minute mark and seeing this video ranked currently as #2 out of 10, when all of my previous videos have only reached as high as 7 nearly brought me to tears with gratitude, I cannot thank you all enough for supporting my work and I hope to make you all proud.
Yup. I like to compare it to that movie Commando, with Arnold S. We know who Arnie is. We've all seen what he does in his movies. Commando is one of the MOST Arnie movies you can watch. It knows what it is, and it goes all in on it. Eminence in Shadow is very much the same. It knows what it is, and it goes all in on it.
Something I love about Minoru's (the protagonist before being isekai'd) introduction is that, before we learn about his training, you can see the weighs on his wrist when he was puuting his shoes in the locker. Also, those shoes are not normal, based on the sound they make as he puts them in in the locker.
The Eminence in Shadow is what happens when everyone involved with the production of the anime (director, animators, voice actors, etc.) fully understand the assignment. Such brilliance.
A thing I like a lot about eminence is that even with cid's character being one heck of nutshell, in emotional or dramatic moments, the other characters can pull the weight all by themselves and make the scene still be impactful and not very goofy with cid's monologue and other shenanigans he does.
OMG My favorite anime this season. The moment I saw the notification I came running. What a lovely video you have presented us on this beautiful day, Thank you! 🥺
the main dude viewing his life from a meta perspective is really interesting, I have listened to the Light novels which are great in going into more internal dialogue but seeing it all animated is gold
This anime was a wonderful surprise in its all-around quality. I'm really glad you took this one up as a topic. That said, I came here specifically for your reaction to the "I Am..." scene. That scene had me and my wife hooting and hollering when it happened.
I picked this up right before the anime announcement and was so happy when it was announced. It's one of the best isekai out there and I'm happy to see it get a wins.
Great work for a great show, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to win/edit a show like this thanks to the restrictions of RUclips so thank you for the hard work
Gotta say I was happy to watch you go through the first half of season 1. Nice touch omitting any major spoilers for folks who haven't seen the anime yet. Looking forward to the second half when it comes out.
You confused the VA's for Alexia and Iris, its Alexia's VA who did Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer, Iris' VA did Freya from Danmachi and Rias Gremory from Highschool DxD. Also Win 159 is even more impressive if you consider that the device is made from slime so he's training his magic at the same time as physical training, and since its made from slime he can make it much stiffer than it would be from a real one.
You always such work and dedication into the videos you put out! Even when I’m not particularly interested in the anime in question you’re going through, when you upload I have it playing in the background while doing other things. It’s always great to hear you funny takes on different works!!!
I really like your content, even though I don't watch all of it since I like to avoid spoiling show that I still didn't watch. I wish you great success and I hope I can help you in the future, when I'm no longer unemployed.
I cannot wait for the 2nd half! Until watching this video, I didn't realize how many notable VA's there were in this show. Sheesh! Sound design of this anime is top tier 👌
YESSSS, I was rewatching the video you did on ranking of kings (cause why not but also waiting on second half lol) when this popped up. I honestly was gonna stop watching The Eminence in Shadow after episode 1 but I kept watching and it's instantly in my top 10, maybe even top 5. Absolutely one of the most fun watches I've had.
I am atomic. This show is so fun, really love beeing "inside" Cid's mind with what he's doing and thinking. And I love how much he managed to build up with the Shadow Garden and he don't even realise it himself
one thing i absolutely adored about this show is the *continuity* , when things happen you can see the lasting effects in the show. it brought me into the show so much and it's something i notice in so many other shows because of their continuity errors.
The Eminence in Shadow is the fullfillment of everyones powerfantasy dream, thats why it's so good. They don't show us only the edgy cool epic things, but also show us the comedy and the ''behind the scenes'' stuff, basically encapsulating everyones though process as if they where in his shoes.
The number 200 is CLEARLY a reference to Spider-man's from Raimi's movie. Well. THE ENTIRE "I killed your father for a good reason but instead of explaining it I just go away" is a reference to that.
31:00 cid put himself through so many attacks because he was showcasing all of his carefully cultivated means of being beaten down like the true background character he presents himself as.
I really liked Eminence in Shadow but I missed about half the wins you pointed out, as I missed lots of the animation details like him moving in the background of the falling locket scene or just the sheer beauty, scale, and number of scenery shots done well. Like I need to rewatch this as a whole anime again so I can try to appreciate it in it's entirety instead of apparently appreciating maybe half of the anime.
This anime was great. I had already read the mange AND am reading the LN. While the show did something things oddly in my opinion, the stuff it did focus on was just crisp. The way the cities all feel so real and lived in. I knew it was gonna get so many scenery shot wins because there are so many damn good scenery shots too. You definitely missed a few of the obscure things said/alluded to based on some of the wins you mentioned, but with a story as purposefully convoluted and just plain stupid as this one can be, its not a surprise. Now, between 86 Part 2 and this one's part 2 I am gonna be on the edge of my seat waiting for you now you sadistic bastard!
Every anime season, there are one or two shows that catch my eye and I look farward to watching after work. Then there is Shadow in Immenance. It wasn't just the highlight of two seasons of anime, it was my weekly high point when life was rough. It felt like my life revolved around the show. It felt like when I first watched Code Gueas, which changed my opinion of what anime was. Or when I first watched Fate Stay Night, and marveled at how great anime could look. Or when Attack on Titan started, and that convinced me that anime had evolved yet again and reached a new level. Violet Evergarden had a similar effect on me. Is Eminance in Shadow on the same level as those greats? No. But it was way more fun than any of them. Many reviewers just use visuals, plot, and audio as a means of reviewing anime, but some remember the fourth, fun factor. And this show has perhaps more fun factor than any anime in recent memory. So, maybe it can stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the greats. Can't wait for season 2.
when you mentioned scenery shots i was surprised you didn't mention Ranking of kings, it was up there for me with some amazing shots of the world. Im also just in love with that art style though. [positive vibes, no rage over not mentioning it lol]
Amazing as always but I have to be honest I was more than a little disappointed that you didn't give a win or at the very least a mention when he says " I am Atomic ". That was mad hilarious and should have been shouted out
It's always fun seeing what you'll do with what was picked. I've gotten sucked into the mobile game as a time killer recently. It is a gacha game so heads up if you try it.
In an interview, the director said they did the Final Episode first. Then laid out the plot on how to get there. This one is definitely one of the best in recent years.
42:44 you gave it a win for the cat, but that was the scene when i fell in love with this anime: Very important stuff happening and important stuff is being said, but it just becomes background noise for other things like the maid playing with the cat (happens again later during that arena fight when the guy loses all his money and is dragged away screaming while "important conversation" happens in the background. Brilliant :D Also why does noone ever mention the fact that Cid that at 24:07 removes half a city, potentioinally killing thousands, just because he wanted to be Extra. Okay, to be fair his bullshit power of prediction probably made it so the whole area was clear, but still. x)
As always a great vid, little disappointing we didn't get to see Atomic! I must say. If you had trouble editing the violence in this one, I can't imagine how you are going to get through the next half (especially the next 5 or so). Keep up the great work and I've no doubt you shall be leading shadow garden in no time.
im just gonna comment so this gets more traction. Already this seems to be doing better than a lot of his other videos, in terms of views. Pretty good review today.
There is a win for foreshadowing when he drops his bag in the first episode. It give a heavy metal thud when it hits the floor. Letting us know early on he's not normal. But its so quick everyone seems to miss it. At least it's a win in my opinion.
I'm glad you're doing this series. I've wanted to watch it but have had trouble finding it, so I'm glad I can sort of watch it through you. Keep up the good work
the plot twist in 40 minutes in cached me by surprise, i was like "wait, that old dude is the bad guy, i thought the bad guy was just a superior in the organization".
loved this anime, i read the manga a while before it came out and hoped it would get an adaptation and man did it not disappoint, i think his ultimate attack as well is voiced PERFECTLY, which im quite surprised wasnt covered here tbh, but overall, glad to see other people enjoyed this as much as i did
27:41 The fact that he just filches the coin instead of having Gamma just give him some of the money, especially since the pretense was that he was 'taking a survey', seems kind of ironic. She probably would've happily parted with a good chunk and no one would've bat an eye.
I am agreeing with almost every single win you gave. This is such a fun anime to watch. I hope things are doing better for you. I feel sorry for your struggle with the videos. I hope the dogos are well!
This was a great video! Cannot wait for the second half. Also I loved Eminence in Shadow it's so good and I was happy when it got a season 2 announced!
Win 52: If I'm not wrong it's the same composer. That aside great video as always. Hope by this point you realized he doesn't care about anything but fulfulling his roles lmao because that makes the anime even greater, like win 189 he entered at that point because how many moments are cooler than making an entrance as "the eminence in the shadow" than when a Main-type character is in danger. The guy is so obsessed with making everything the most cinematic way possible and it's amazing
Thanks a ton for watching, I'm really hard at work on a giant My Hero Academia video to wrap up season 6, naturally it's so huge due to the inherent greatness of this latest season, just insanely good really. I appreciate you all, massive love for the continued support and any assistance on Patreon would be wonderful, link below if you fancy it : )
Cal.
www.patreon.com/thehonestgamer
PS: Things have been tough lately, so checking in at the 45 minute mark and seeing this video ranked currently as #2 out of 10, when all of my previous videos have only reached as high as 7 nearly brought me to tears with gratitude, I cannot thank you all enough for supporting my work and I hope to make you all proud.
S6 was SCRUMPTIOUS. So hype for S7! Looking forward to that S6 P2 from you too :)
Great video dude. Love your content. Looking forward to Pt2
PPS: Re:Zero season 3 officially announced HOLY S**T :D!!!!
@@AnimeWins been a good day for anime fans. So much good stuff in store for us in the future. We EATING GOOD!
The fact that he didn't give the "I am... atomic" a win is a crime
yeah absolutely
I felt the same way. That was a total eargasm
Came to the comments to find this...
Maybe he watches on speakers
The real eargasm is on headset
I mean it's supposed to be a stupid line and he says it in English bc he thinks it sounds cool
Right I was shocked he not only didn’t count it, he even SKIPPED THE SCENE ENTIRELY!
Legit one of the most fun Isekai to date. It's stupid, it's awesome, and it's over the top in all the right ways 😂
Don't forget, S2 is confirmed for Winter 2024
@@Shorty11309 it is!?
@@Fox_of_the_night yes it has been for some time
Yup. I like to compare it to that movie Commando, with Arnold S. We know who Arnie is. We've all seen what he does in his movies. Commando is one of the MOST Arnie movies you can watch. It knows what it is, and it goes all in on it. Eminence in Shadow is very much the same. It knows what it is, and it goes all in on it.
I AM ATOMICCCC
Something I love about Minoru's (the protagonist before being isekai'd) introduction is that, before we learn about his training, you can see the weighs on his wrist when he was puuting his shoes in the locker. Also, those shoes are not normal, based on the sound they make as he puts them in in the locker.
also the reason why the bandit he stepped on - passed out instantly. Imagine being stomped by shoe with metal on it
Theres also the big metallic thud when he drops his bag
The Eminence in Shadow is what happens when everyone involved with the production of the anime (director, animators, voice actors, etc.) fully understand the assignment. Such brilliance.
like me and my dumb friends making an anime and it actually works
A thing I like a lot about eminence is that even with cid's character being one heck of nutshell, in emotional or dramatic moments, the other characters can pull the weight all by themselves and make the scene still be impactful and not very goofy with cid's monologue and other shenanigans he does.
Was pleasantly surprised when this anime was really good, great vid as always
I been reading the manga so when it was announced I was really excited
OMG
My favorite anime this season. The moment I saw the notification I came running.
What a lovely video you have presented us on this beautiful day, Thank you! 🥺
the main dude viewing his life from a meta perspective is really interesting, I have listened to the Light novels which are great in going into more internal dialogue but seeing it all animated is gold
This anime was a wonderful surprise in its all-around quality. I'm really glad you took this one up as a topic. That said, I came here specifically for your reaction to the "I Am..." scene. That scene had me and my wife hooting and hollering when it happened.
i still wonder HOW MUCH WORK did go into this ultra sick city/background/landscape shots. they are just INSANE INSANE
I picked this up right before the anime announcement and was so happy when it was announced. It's one of the best isekai out there and I'm happy to see it get a wins.
Eminence in shadow was ridiculously well done n paced. Glad u picked up on the foreshadowing some people missed as some of it was too subtle.
Great work for a great show, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to win/edit a show like this thanks to the restrictions of RUclips so thank you for the hard work
Great video. A bit sad there was no acknowledging of the "I AM *_atomic_* " moment and the great sound design of it.
Gotta say I was happy to watch you go through the first half of season 1. Nice touch omitting any major spoilers for folks who haven't seen the anime yet. Looking forward to the second half when it comes out.
So glad you covering this series, gonna be a banger video as usual l bet.
I was really surprised you didn’t win the voice acting and sound design of “I am atomic”
You confused the VA's for Alexia and Iris, its Alexia's VA who did Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer, Iris' VA did Freya from Danmachi and Rias Gremory from Highschool DxD.
Also Win 159 is even more impressive if you consider that the device is made from slime so he's training his magic at the same time as physical training, and since its made from slime he can make it much stiffer than it would be from a real one.
Iris and Rias both have red hair. Coincidence? I think *NOT!*
You always such work and dedication into the videos you put out! Even when I’m not particularly interested in the anime in question you’re going through, when you upload I have it playing in the background while doing other things. It’s always great to hear you funny takes on different works!!!
I really like your content, even though I don't watch all of it since I like to avoid spoiling show that I still didn't watch.
I wish you great success and I hope I can help you in the future, when I'm no longer unemployed.
Thanks so much, I hope you're still watching when you make it big in the world brother!
This series reLly blew me away. Appreciate all the work you do!!
The sound design is a major win for this series as well, the sound has weight, and is actually meaningful. Big props to the Audio team!
I just realised that there is a literal statue of Shadow and the Seven Shades in the mall at 26:49
Wonder how the city isn't raiding the place for information on the shadow garden haha
I cannot wait for the 2nd half! Until watching this video, I didn't realize how many notable VA's there were in this show. Sheesh! Sound design of this anime is top tier 👌
Always a good day when Anime Wins uploads!
That big attack scene in episode 5 that you featured, the absolutely stunning animation there gave me goosebumps! 😮
YESSSS, I was rewatching the video you did on ranking of kings (cause why not but also waiting on second half lol) when this popped up. I honestly was gonna stop watching The Eminence in Shadow after episode 1 but I kept watching and it's instantly in my top 10, maybe even top 5. Absolutely one of the most fun watches I've had.
great video, and yes i agree "Reincarnated as sword" was unexpectedly better than i thought, i enjoyed watching it, need s2 asap
Finally have more to donate, Love the great work! I personally love the deadpan comedy in this show :)
Many thanks!!
Just slightly pissed he didn't realize Sherry (pink haired girl) was rimuru from tensura
I am atomic. This show is so fun, really love beeing "inside" Cid's mind with what he's doing and thinking. And I love how much he managed to build up with the Shadow Garden and he don't even realise it himself
4:12 Hold up just a second. You're telling me that she has the same voice actor as Clara? Props to her VA that's a full 180 if ever seen one
It was an interesting anime. This helped me realise some extra things I missed for how good it is.
one thing i absolutely adored about this show is the *continuity* , when things happen you can see the lasting effects in the show. it brought me into the show so much and it's something i notice in so many other shows because of their continuity errors.
The Eminence in Shadow is the fullfillment of everyones powerfantasy dream, thats why it's so good. They don't show us only the edgy cool epic things, but also show us the comedy and the ''behind the scenes'' stuff, basically encapsulating everyones though process as if they where in his shoes.
Thank you, I've waiting so much for this one
Amazing video
But now i need part 2 really bad... like yesterday is too late
The number 200 is CLEARLY a reference to Spider-man's from Raimi's movie. Well. THE ENTIRE "I killed your father for a good reason but instead of explaining it I just go away" is a reference to that.
Read the manga, was really excited for the anime... and it absolutely delivered. Especially the fight scenes were a stunning improvement.
30:58 Yeah so to briefly explain, he is testing out over 40 different "The guy who gets one shot by main character" mob techniques.
The best part is definitely that his lies/fantasies are turning out to be true xD and "I am Atomic", this sound!
This was fun to watch! Listening to this while I'm literally sewing up some shadow gloves for my shadow cosplay!
31:00 cid put himself through so many attacks because he was showcasing all of his carefully cultivated means of being beaten down like the true background character he presents himself as.
This is easily one of my favorite isekai shooting up towards slime and overlord. The tingle when he says Atomic is one of my favorite anime moments.
I really liked Eminence in Shadow but I missed about half the wins you pointed out, as I missed lots of the animation details like him moving in the background of the falling locket scene or just the sheer beauty, scale, and number of scenery shots done well. Like I need to rewatch this as a whole anime again so I can try to appreciate it in it's entirety instead of apparently appreciating maybe half of the anime.
Yesss! just had the second one pop up in my feed not knowing the first one was already up! So hyped!
Yay right one of the best Animes i have Seen in ages including The Angel next door spoils me rotten.
This anime was great. I had already read the mange AND am reading the LN. While the show did something things oddly in my opinion, the stuff it did focus on was just crisp. The way the cities all feel so real and lived in. I knew it was gonna get so many scenery shot wins because there are so many damn good scenery shots too.
You definitely missed a few of the obscure things said/alluded to based on some of the wins you mentioned, but with a story as purposefully convoluted and just plain stupid as this one can be, its not a surprise. Now, between 86 Part 2 and this one's part 2 I am gonna be on the edge of my seat waiting for you now you sadistic bastard!
Thank you for covering the show
great work!
Every anime season, there are one or two shows that catch my eye and I look farward to watching after work. Then there is Shadow in Immenance. It wasn't just the highlight of two seasons of anime, it was my weekly high point when life was rough. It felt like my life revolved around the show.
It felt like when I first watched Code Gueas, which changed my opinion of what anime was. Or when I first watched Fate Stay Night, and marveled at how great anime could look. Or when Attack on Titan started, and that convinced me that anime had evolved yet again and reached a new level. Violet Evergarden had a similar effect on me.
Is Eminance in Shadow on the same level as those greats? No. But it was way more fun than any of them. Many reviewers just use visuals, plot, and audio as a means of reviewing anime, but some remember the fourth, fun factor. And this show has perhaps more fun factor than any anime in recent memory.
So, maybe it can stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the greats. Can't wait for season 2.
when you mentioned scenery shots i was surprised you didn't mention Ranking of kings, it was up there for me with some amazing shots of the world. Im also just in love with that art style though. [positive vibes, no rage over not mentioning it lol]
I really hesitated to watch this anime, but honestly, it's beautiful and the matching level of corniness is just so amazing I can't help but smile.
Was really hoping we finally get the video on to your eternity but this is just as good
Really Glad you did an 'Everything Great' on this anime, its one of my favs and glad to see it get an episode from you :D
loved the video I am really impressed with the work you do you work so hard and it shows thank you
Amazing as always but I have to be honest I was more than a little disappointed that you didn't give a win or at the very least a mention when he says " I am Atomic ". That was mad hilarious and should have been shouted out
Fantastic. Eminence is one of my favorite series in a long time, and you gracing it with a Wins video is just fitting.
It's always fun seeing what you'll do with what was picked. I've gotten sucked into the mobile game as a time killer recently. It is a gacha game so heads up if you try it.
Always subscribed my guy
Wonderful work! In addition this show is definently one of my favorite of the year.
I always thought that the “I am atomic” is the perfected version of the attack he used on the older brother with the brooch of his sister
Love to see a video for this anime. It made me laugh my butt off when I was watching it. Not to mention the badass fight scenes
Can’t wait tell the second part W video
I was wondering when you guys were going to cover this anime for wins... and i'm so happy to hear each of your thoughts on this show's aspects.
Guy* Just me all on my lonesome doing all the work
@@AnimeWins oooh damn. pardon my mistake. you're awesome!
Amazing man and I love you. Also an old owner of a doggo you are a true speaker.
Also internal body juices. AMAZING
Great video!
In an interview, the director said they did the Final Episode first. Then laid out the plot on how to get there.
This one is definitely one of the best in recent years.
42:44 you gave it a win for the cat, but that was the scene when i fell in love with this anime: Very important stuff happening and important stuff is being said, but it just becomes background noise for other things like the maid playing with the cat (happens again later during that arena fight when the guy loses all his money and is dragged away screaming while "important conversation" happens in the background. Brilliant :D
Also why does noone ever mention the fact that Cid that at 24:07 removes half a city, potentioinally killing thousands, just because he wanted to be Extra. Okay, to be fair his bullshit power of prediction probably made it so the whole area was clear, but still. x)
Yes! Finally, i was waiting for this.
somehow found the manga like 3 weeks before the anime aired and was so glad i did
As always a great vid, little disappointing we didn't get to see Atomic! I must say. If you had trouble editing the violence in this one, I can't imagine how you are going to get through the next half (especially the next 5 or so). Keep up the great work and I've no doubt you shall be leading shadow garden in no time.
im just gonna comment so this gets more traction. Already this seems to be doing better than a lot of his other videos, in terms of views. Pretty good review today.
I am slightly disappointed you didn't give the first I am atomic a win, or play it out as well
There is a win for foreshadowing when he drops his bag in the first episode. It give a heavy metal thud when it hits the floor. Letting us know early on he's not normal. But its so quick everyone seems to miss it.
At least it's a win in my opinion.
an amazing video. I'm so looking forward to the second part
I'm glad you're doing this series. I've wanted to watch it but have had trouble finding it, so I'm glad I can sort of watch it through you. Keep up the good work
Beta and Rem have the same voice actress no wonder I 💕 her so much
Such an interesting anime! Definitely going to rewatch
Thanks so much man, hopefully see you in part 2 after your rewatch!
tbh this became one of my fave comedies so quickly
Can you do a video on everything great about Danganronpa: The Anime
the plot twist in 40 minutes in cached me by surprise, i was like "wait, that old dude is the bad guy, i thought the bad guy was just a superior in the organization".
Holy shit the VA’s are stacked my god! Also great job can’t wait for the second half.
i really love you man sorry i had like a 9 tests this year like SAT IELTS our graduation tests
loved this anime, i read the manga a while before it came out and hoped it would get an adaptation and man did it not disappoint, i think his ultimate attack as well is voiced PERFECTLY, which im quite surprised wasnt covered here tbh, but overall, glad to see other people enjoyed this as much as i did
One of my favorite anime this season ans a fun watch. Can't wait for part 2!
Was surprised you cut the "Atomic", but I love your wins episodes, and I love this anime.
+2 wins for you.
Looking forward to the next one!
YAY, make part 2 NOW! or when you get the chance....
Props for the existance of this vid, for leading me to watching the series
Fun as hell show with a fun as hell video by you as always!! Hope everything is well brother!
27:41 The fact that he just filches the coin instead of having Gamma just give him some of the money, especially since the pretense was that he was 'taking a survey', seems kind of ironic. She probably would've happily parted with a good chunk and no one would've bat an eye.
I am agreeing with almost every single win you gave. This is such a fun anime to watch. I hope things are doing better for you. I feel sorry for your struggle with the videos. I hope the dogos are well!
This was a great video! Cannot wait for the second half. Also I loved Eminence in Shadow it's so good and I was happy when it got a season 2 announced!
Another great underrated iselai misunderstood that Animewins himself finally acknowledged
Win 52: If I'm not wrong it's the same composer.
That aside great video as always. Hope by this point you realized he doesn't care about anything but fulfulling his roles lmao because that makes the anime even greater, like win 189 he entered at that point because how many moments are cooler than making an entrance as "the eminence in the shadow" than when a Main-type character is in danger. The guy is so obsessed with making everything the most cinematic way possible and it's amazing
The way he keeps thinking cid dose things to help others, only for cid to not care for anyone else exept from himself
Idk if you have noticed but in the end of the opening,they changed the shot of the location in which arc of the anime currently takes place
the "buttocks" line had me floored
Hands down one of my favorite anime’s now. It’s full of fun humor and who doesn’t love a op main character