Episode
The Eminence in Shadow: Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
Overview
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for something else...
Details
- Series
- The Eminence in Shadow
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2023-01-25
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness is Episode 17 in Season 1 of The Eminence in Shadow. It aired on 2023-01-25. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 16: Unseen Intentions
Princess Rose flees to the north of the Royal Capital. The Oriana Kingdom wants to handle it internally as a “purely domestic” matter.
Episode 18: Betting on a Moment
Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.
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Episode 12: The Truth Within the Memories
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Episode 11: The Goddess' Trial
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Episode 9: The End of a Lie
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Episode 8: Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
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