During the PlayStation State of Play event it was revealed that a game based on The Eminence in Shadow light novel and anime series would be released in 2027, and now publisher NIS America have confirmed that they will be handling its European and North American release onto Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC next year.
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes is described as being a 3D action roguelite in which character abilities are randomly enhanced during each playthrough. The trailer that debut during the State of Play showcased Alpha’s sword moves and Awakening as well as a teaser of Delta and Shadow. More details about the game will be revealed at a later date, but NIS America did provide a rundown of what The Eminence in Shadow is all about.
About The Eminence in Shadow:
The Eminence in Shadow series has sold over 8 million copies worldwide! In this beloved series, an overpowered, delusional protagonist makes for a unique comedy drama driven by misunderstandings!
“My name is Shadow. He who lurks to hunt in the shadows.”
An eminence in shadow. Neither the protagonist nor the antagonist, they are a being who conceals their true power, blending into the background and quietly intervening in stories with subtle displays of strength.
A boy who admired these types of shadow broker characters lived under the guise of an unremarkable civilian as he trained in pursuit of power…before his untimely death. And his rebirth into another world.
The boy, reborn as Cid Kagenou, saw this as a blessing in disguise and decided to enjoy playing the role of shadow broker in this other world. He operated covertly to defeat the Cult of Diablos, a fabrication of his imagination.
Or so he thought. But it turns out the Cult of Diablos…actually exists?
Due to a series of misunderstandings, Cid takes several girls under his wing who come to idolize him, calling him Shadow. And so, unwittingly, Cid becomes a true eminence in shadow, leading the underground organization known as Shadow Garden in order to destroy the darkness of this new world.
Those interested in watching The Eminence in Shadow anime series can do so as the series is available to stream on HIDIVE and Netflix. Additionally the first season is available on Blu-Ray in the UK from Anime Limited. A feature-length-film, known as The Eminence in Shadow: Resonance Arc, is also expected to be released in Japan in 2027.
In the meantime The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes is scheduled to be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 & Windows PC with further release details to be announced.
