Synopsis

Enticed by its rumored wealth, Cid Kagenou happily tags along with his sister, Claire, on a trip to the infamous Lawless City. The region is ruled by three monarchs: Yukime, the Spirit Fox; Juggernaut, the Tyrant; and Elisabeth, a dormant progenitor vampire known as the Blood Queen. Hunting Elisabeth down serves as the perfect opportunity for Claire to prove her true mettle. On the other hand, Cid has different objectives—sneaking away from Claire's sight, collecting as much loot as possible, and making Shadow's glorious entrance at the perfect moment. As Elisabeth's awakening draws near, her subordinate Crimson enacts a treacherous plot, sending the town into a frenzy. Searching for her now-missing brother, Claire finds an unexpected ally in Mary, a vampire hunter, and the pair hurry to the Crimson Tower—the home of the Blood Queen. Meanwhile, Beta and a small team of Shadow Garden recruits also arrive at the Lawless City. As the key players converge on the Crimson Tower, the stage is set for a grand confrontation under the crimson moon. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 12 Highest HIGHEST 20 Dec 2023
  2. 11 Determination 決断 13 Dec 2023
  3. 10 Caged Bird 籠の鳥 6 Dec 2023
  4. 9 The Key 29 Nov 2023
  5. 8 The Dragon's Tears 龍の涙 22 Nov 2023
  6. 7 Something Precious 大切なもの 15 Nov 2023
  7. 6 John Smith ジョン・スミス 8 Nov 2023
  8. 5 He Who Pulls the Strings 糸を引く者 1 Nov 2023
  9. 4 Mask of Falsehood 偽りの仮面 25 Oct 2023
  10. 3 The Hour of Awakening 覚醒の刻 18 Oct 2023
  11. 2 The Haven 安息の地 11 Oct 2023
  12. 1 Lawless City 無法都市 4 Oct 2023

Characters & Staff

Margaret
Supporting
Reina Ueda (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 陰の実力者になりたくて! 2nd Season
Studios Nexus
Source Light novel
Licensors Sentai Filmworks
Rating 8.3
Broadcast Wednesdays at 22:30 (JST)
Aired 04 Oct 2023 – 20 Dec 2023
Synonyms Shadow Garden 2nd Season

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026