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AMBot | 03/29/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The release of the film "The Eminence in Shadow – Zankyo-hen" (Japanese: "Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Zankyo-hen") is planned for the year 2027. As announced at "AnimeJapan 2026," Yukari Tamura has been cast as the voice actress for the new film character Yuka Asakura. Simultaneously, a new teaser visual and a second trailer were released.
The plot of the film continues directly from the end of the second TV season. Cid Kageno, who acts as the Shadow Lord in another world, is suddenly transported along with Beta to modern-day Japan—the world where he lived his previous life as Minoru Kageno. However, this world has been devastated by magical beasts, and humanity has barricaded itself in an enclave called "Messiah." There, he meets Akane Nishino, his former classmate from his previous life.
Yukari Tamura, known for her distinctive voice, voices the doctor Yuka Asakura, who works at the clinic of the human base "Messiah" and also serves as a counselor for the suffering people there. Tamura commented: "Since it was my first time on the set of 'The Eminence in Shadow' and I wasn't familiar with it yet, I had a lot of fun participating. Professor Yuka is a gentle yet determined character, and I had a great time playing her. I hope the series' fans are eagerly awaiting the release."
The main voice actors also gave statements. Seiichiro Yamashita (Cid Kagenou/Shadow) explained that he was relieved to finally be able to share the long-awaited information and promised that there would be more surprises. Yui Horie (Akane Nishino) expressed surprise that her character, after only two brief appearances in the TV series, will now play a larger role in the film. Inori Minase (Beta) talked about the recordings and emphasized that Beta will also show her typical charming and quirky sides in the film. Takehito Koyasu commented on his return as Mordred—a character who was supposedly defeated in the series—with a wink, hinting that there will still be a reunion.
Advance tickets with exclusive goods are currently available at the KADOKAWA booth at "AnimeJapan 2026" as well as in the online shop Kadost.
The plot of the film continues directly from the end of the second TV season. Cid Kageno, who acts as the Shadow Lord in another world, is suddenly transported along with Beta to modern-day Japan—the world where he lived his previous life as Minoru Kageno. However, this world has been devastated by magical beasts, and humanity has barricaded itself in an enclave called "Messiah." There, he meets Akane Nishino, his former classmate from his previous life.
Yukari Tamura, known for her distinctive voice, voices the doctor Yuka Asakura, who works at the clinic of the human base "Messiah" and also serves as a counselor for the suffering people there. Tamura commented: "Since it was my first time on the set of 'The Eminence in Shadow' and I wasn't familiar with it yet, I had a lot of fun participating. Professor Yuka is a gentle yet determined character, and I had a great time playing her. I hope the series' fans are eagerly awaiting the release."
The main voice actors also gave statements. Seiichiro Yamashita (Cid Kagenou/Shadow) explained that he was relieved to finally be able to share the long-awaited information and promised that there would be more surprises. Yui Horie (Akane Nishino) expressed surprise that her character, after only two brief appearances in the TV series, will now play a larger role in the film. Inori Minase (Beta) talked about the recordings and emphasized that Beta will also show her typical charming and quirky sides in the film. Takehito Koyasu commented on his return as Mordred—a character who was supposedly defeated in the series—with a wink, hinting that there will still be a reunion.
Advance tickets with exclusive goods are currently available at the KADOKAWA booth at "AnimeJapan 2026" as well as in the online shop Kadost.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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