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The Hated Classmate

嫌われる同級生 — Kirawareru Dōkyūsei

Cid Kagenou explains his obsession with being a behind-the-scenes mastermind. After dying in a truck accident, he is reborn into a magical world and saves a dying elf girl, Alpha, kicking off the formation of Shadow Garden.

A Small Start

細やかな抵抗 — Sasayaka na Teikō

Years later, Cid enrolls at the Midgar Academy as an unremarkable student. He lives a double life: mediocre classmate by day, trained fighter by night, while secretly backing the growing Shadow Garden organization.

Subservience to Stupidity

蒙昧への従属 — Mōmai e no Jūzoku

Cid intervenes when his sister Claire's friend Rose is targeted by the Blood Cult. He invents the "Diabolos Cult" backstory on the spot, only for his lie to match reality far too well.

The Screams of the Dead Won't Reach Anyone

虐げられしものたちの叫びは誰にも届かない — Shiitageraeshi Mono-tachi no Sakebi wa Dare ni mo Todokanai

Cid tracks a Blood Cult experimentation facility, freeing captives while pretending to act on secret intel. Shadow Garden cleans up behind him, convinced their master knows everything.

Fencing Tournament

剣術大会 — Kenjutsu Taikai

The academy fencing tournament begins. Cid plays the role of a bumbling competitor to mask his real strength, while Iris, the kingdom's princess, dominates her bracket.

Elisabeth the Kind

慈悲深きエリザベト — Jihibukaki Erizabeto

A noblewoman Elisabeth becomes a Blood Cult target. Cid, posing as "Shadow", intervenes in disguise as Shadow Garden closes in on the cult's agents embedded in the kingdom.

I Am...

俺は... — Ore wa...

The Blood Cult makes a large move, and Cid debuts his "Shadow" persona in full costume. His theatrical introduction cements his legend within both the cult and Shadow Garden.

Scarlett

スカーレット — Sukāretto

A new arc opens on Rose Oriana, a foreign princess studying at Midgar. Her family is corrupted by the Blood Cult, and she is drawn into the hidden war.

Diabolos Operative

ディアボロスの使徒 — Diaborosu no Shito

Rose's kingdom falls into chaos. Beatrix, a loyal knight, tries to shield her, but the cult's grip is deeper than expected. Shadow Garden moves in support.

The Strongest Paladin vs. the Seven Shadows

最強のパラディン vs 七陰 — Saikyō no Paradin vs Shichikage

The elite Seven Shadows of Shadow Garden fight against Perv Aaron, a corrupted paladin. The battle showcases just how far the girls have grown under their master's training.

Blood Cherry Blossom

血染の桜 — Chizome no Sakura

Cid confronts Juggernaut, a monstrous experiment fused with the Heart of Diabolos. He unveils his signature technique in a dramatic, over-the-top finisher.

I Am Who I Am

それでも俺は俺である — Soredemo Ore wa Ore de Aru

In the aftermath, Rose is framed and goes into hiding. Cid reaffirms his commitment to the "eminence in shadow" lifestyle, oblivious to the real scale of what he's done.

Doll Blues

ドールブルース — Dōru Burūsu

Delta pursues a rogue target while the organization expands. The girls of Shadow Garden each reveal more of their personalities outside of combat.

Pretense of Friendship

偽りの友情 — Itsuwari no Yūjō

A new academy arc begins with a mysterious transfer student, Annerose. Cid senses something off but plays along as the clueless student.

The Mysterious Raid

謎めいた襲撃 — Nazomeita Shūgeki

Bandits attack a school outing. Cid can't resist intervening in disguise, using the opportunity to drop cryptic Shadow lore on the survivors.

The Vengeful Half-Moon

半月の復讐劇 — Hangetsu no Fukushū-geki

A vendetta-driven agent targets the academy. Shadow Garden moves covertly, and Cid improvises yet another layer of his fake conspiracy that happens to line up with the truth.

A Date with Sister

姉とデート — Ane to Dēto

Claire drags Cid around the city for a "sibling day", while Blood Cult members tail them. Cid juggles pretending to be useless with quietly neutralizing threats.

Annerose's Yearning

アネローゼの想い — Anerōze no Omoi

Annerose's past and motives come to light. The Blood Cult escalates, pushing toward a confrontation that draws in both Iris and Shadow Garden.

Delta Gonna Hunt

デルタは狩りに行く — Deruta wa Kari ni Iku

Delta takes point on a hunt for a high-ranking cultist. Her raw, animalistic combat style contrasts with the more disciplined members of Shadow Garden.

I Am Atomic

アイ・アム・アトミック — Ai Amu Atomikku

The season climaxes with Cid unleashing his ultimate "I Am Atomic" attack on the resurrected Diabolos vessel. Shadow Garden cements itself as a legend, and Cid remains blissfully convinced it's all cosplay.

Episode Pan

エピソード・パン — Episōdo Pan

The Cult of Diabolos regroups under new leadership. Shadow Garden begins a global operation, while Cid plots his next dramatic entrance.

Raining Blood

血染雨 — Chizome Ame

Claire, now a knight in training, chases a Blood Cult lead. The investigation drags her closer to the world her brother secretly runs.

All for My Sister!

姉さんのためなら!! — Nēsan no Tame Nara!!

Cid leans into the doting-brother act to protect Claire. Meanwhile, Shadow Garden contains the fallout from her investigation without her noticing.

Showdown! The Oriana Kingdom's Tournament

決闘!オリアナ王国武道大会 — Kettō! Oriana Ōkoku Budō Taikai

A martial tournament in the Oriana Kingdom becomes a front for cult activity. Cid enters under a low-key alias and plans to "lose heroically".

An Unexpected Interloper

予想外の乱入者 — Yosōgai no Rannyūsha

Rose returns, operating under her own alias, and collides with Cid's plans. The tournament bracket becomes a tangle of hidden identities.

Lightning Spear

雷光槍 — Raikōsō

A prodigy wielder of lightning magic, Goldie, enters the tournament. Cid squares off against him, leaving spectators speechless.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

夏の夜の夢 — Natsu no Yoru no Yume

Between rounds, side stories reveal how each Shadow Garden member is coping in the field. Cid takes a "break" that turns into another cult cleanup.

Purging the Blood Cult

粛清された教団 — Shukusei Sareta Kyōdan

Shadow Garden launches a coordinated strike against multiple Blood Cult cells. Cid stages a climactic showdown to serve as the public face of the attack.

Fuga's Plan

フーガの計画 — Fūga no Keikaku

A scheming noble, Fuga, plots to use the chaos for his own advancement. His plan runs straight into the path of Cid's improvised theater.

Gettan Yaminari

月閃闇鳴 — Gettan Yaminari

Cid debuts his new technique, Gettan Yaminari, dismantling a high-ranking enemy. The victory is publicly credited to Shadow.

Gettan Ichimonji

月閃一文字 — Gettan Ichimonji

The arc rushes toward its climax. Shadow Garden's full Seven Shadows deploy, and Cid prepares a finishing stroke aimed at the cult's core leadership.

The Wrong Way to Start a Hero's Life

勇者様のはじめ方 — Yūsha-sama no Hajimekata

The season ends with Cid delivering a decisive blow, cementing Shadow's legend. Back at the academy, he resumes his fake mediocre-student act as if nothing happened.