Yen Press’ Yen Audio division has announced an upcoming audiobook adaptation of The Eminence in Shadow. Originally published as a light novel featuring a story by Daisuke Aizawa, followed by manga and anime adaptations, the series sets out to offer a comedic and satirical spin on the isekai genre.
The audiobook will allow fans to dive into the story of Cid and his expanding shadow organization as they face off against a sinister cult—one that Cid initially believed to be a figment of his imagination. Voice casting details will be announced closer to the June 2025 debut.
Official Synopsis – The Eminence in Shadow
ONE BIG FAT LIE AND A FEW TWISTED TRUTHS.
Even in his past life, Cid’s dream wasn’t to become a protagonist or a final boss. He’d rather lie low as a minor character until it’s prime time to reveal he’s a mastermind…or at least, do the next best thing—pretend to be one! And now that he’s been reborn into another world, he’s ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal—and everyone knows the truth but him!
