Season 1 (2022)

The Hated Classmate
5.7

October 5, 2022 • 24m

Akane copes with her trauma by being popular and working hard to make people like her, but one boy in her class doesn’t care about...Read more

Shadow Garden Is Born
5.6

October 12, 2022 • 24m

Reincarnated as the son of Baron Kagenou, Cid bides his time as Background Character A while preparing for the day he can finally ...Read more

Fencer Ordinaire
6.5

October 19, 2022 • 24m

The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?

Sadism's Rewards
6.0

October 26, 2022 • 24m

The mistake those with power always make is believing that they are the ones in control.

I Am...
6.8

November 2, 2022 • 24m

Cid is not facing a minion but a would-be Knight of the Rounds. Normally, that is cause for concern, but an atomic bomb has no rea...Read more

Pretenders
6.0

November 9, 2022 • 24m

While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someo...Read more

A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue and Bloodshed
6.2

November 16, 2022 • 24m

Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about the upcoming...Read more

Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
6.4

November 23, 2022 • 24m

Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as p...Read more

The End of a Lie
6.6

November 30, 2022 • 24m

When the students fight back, Shadow Garden joins the fray as their reinforcements. Amidst the chaos, Cid confronts the Gaunt Knight.

The Sacred Land, City of Deception
5.8

December 7, 2022 • 24m

Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial i...Read more

The Goddess' Trial
6.0

December 14, 2022 • 24m

The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none o...Read more

The Truth Within the Memories
6.4

December 21, 2022 • 24m

The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also en...Read more

A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
6.6

December 28, 2022 • 24m

Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door ...Read more

Your Lie, Your Wish
5.5

January 4, 2023 • 24m

Cid’s victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alli...Read more

The Strongest Weakest Man
6.2

January 11, 2023 • 24m

Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane...Read more

Unseen Intentions
6.4

January 18, 2023 • 24m

Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.

Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
6.4

January 25, 2023 • 24m

Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets...Read more

Betting on a Moment
6.6

February 1, 2023 • 24m

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

Dancing Puppet
7.0

February 8, 2023 • 24m

Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.

Advent of the Demon
7.5

February 15, 2023 • 24m

Provoked by the fight between Shadow and Beatrix, Iris joins the fray. An intense battle progresses across the Royal Capital. Mean...Read more