The Eminence in Shadow

The Eminence in Shadow (2024–present) is a manga adaptation from Tokyopop, based on the light novel series. This single issue introduces a protagonist who reincarnates into a fantasy world, determined to live out his childhood fantasy of being a shadowy mastermind pulling the strings from behind the scenes. The series is most associated with creator Daisuke Aizawa (original story) and artist Anri Sakano, who bring a self-aware, comedic twist to the isekai genre. It matters for its clever deconstruction of power fantasy tropes, blending action and parody in a compact debut.