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Anime like The Eminence in Shadow.
Finished The Eminence in Shadow and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, comedy, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
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20 anime like The Eminence in Shadow
1. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
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2. Overlord
TV · 2015 · 13 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
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3. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
TV · 2016 · 10 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
4. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Comedy with The Eminence in Shadow
5. The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.30
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
6. The Misfit of Demon King Academy
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · ★ 7.29
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Reincarnation with The Eminence in Shadow
7. Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.30
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation with The Eminence in Shadow
8. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
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9. Am I Actually the Strongest?
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 6.46
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation with The Eminence in Shadow
10. So I'm a Spider, So What?
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · ★ 7.44
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
11. Wise Man's Grandchild
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 6.61
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
12. Saga of Tanya the Evil
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.96
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
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13. Let This Grieving Soul Retire
TV · 2024 · 13 eps · ★ 7.06
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow
- Shares Action, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
14. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
15. The Slime Diaries
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.58
- Shares Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
16. Reincarnated as a Sword
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
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17. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
18. Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 7.56
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
19. Digimon: Digital Monsters
TV · 1999 · 54 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with The Eminence in Shadow
20. The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of the Rust Mountains
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 7.43
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with The Eminence in Shadow
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of The Eminence in Shadow; for those, see the The Eminence in Shadow watch order.
How the top picks compare with The Eminence in Shadow
The Eminence in Shadow is 20 episodes from 2022, tagged action, comedy, fantasy and isekai. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that The Eminence in Shadow does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime | 24 episodes | 2018, 4 years older | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai | — |
| Overlord | 13 episodes | 2015, 7 years older | Action, Fantasy, Isekai | Adventure |
| KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! | 10 episodes, much shorter than The Eminence in Shadow | 2016, 6 years older | Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai | Adventure, Parody |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes, much shorter than The Eminence in Shadow | 2015, 7 years older | Action, Comedy | Adult Cast, Parody, Super Power |
| The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat | 12 episodes, much shorter than The Eminence in Shadow | 2021 | Action, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | Drama, Mystery, Romance |
| The Misfit of Demon King Academy | 13 episodes | 2020 | Action, Fantasy, Reincarnation | School |
| Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs | 12 episodes, much shorter than The Eminence in Shadow | 2022 | Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | Romance, Harem, Mecha |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | 25 episodes | 2006, 16 years older | — | Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi |
Pick by what you loved about The Eminence in Shadow
- If you liked the isekai side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Overlord, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! and The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat.
- If you liked the reincarnation side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, The Misfit of Demon King Academy and Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs.
- If you liked the action side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Overlord, One-Punch Man and The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against The Eminence in Shadow: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to The Eminence in Shadow fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of The Eminence in Shadow are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like The Eminence in Shadow?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Eminence in Shadow. Overlord and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! come next.
Is there a short anime like The Eminence in Shadow?
Yes: Overlord (13 episodes), KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (10 episodes), One-Punch Man (12 episodes) and The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (12 episodes).
What do The Eminence in Shadow fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved The Eminence in Shadow most often recommend That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Overlord, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, One-Punch Man and The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to The Eminence in Shadow fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of The Eminence in Shadow itself are left out.
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