The Eminence in Shadow

陰の実力者になりたくて！

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!

7 volumes

2018 – present

In a world where people known as Shadowbrokers hold unseen power, blending into everyday life while pulling strings behind the scenes, Sid has a strong wish to become one of them. He spends his nights training in secret, aiming for a future of hidden control, until a common traffic accident suddenly kills him. When he wakes up in another world, Sid finds himself leading a real secret group that fights against evil forces. This surprising twist gives him the perfect opportunity to fulfill his long-held dreams.

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Status: Publishing
Format: Light Novel
Volumes: 7

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Rank: #194
Score: 8.50
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Adapted to anime

The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes

Volúmenes & Capítulos5 vol · 60 ch

Volume 0

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Background

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! ranked third, seventh, and 10th in the 2020, 2024, and 2025 Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! for the Books division, respectively. The series has been published in English as The Eminence in Shadow by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since August 11, 2020.