When we talk about main characters in anime, we usually think of heroes who want to be the best, like Naruto dreaming of becoming Hokage, Luffy aiming to be the Pirate King, or Goku wanting to be the strongest.
But today, we’re diving into a story about a character whose goal is entirely different. Meet Sid Kogane, from The Eminence in Shadow. He doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. Instead, he wants to be the greatest side character in history.
From a young age, Sid was no ordinary child. While other kids dreamed of fame, Sid’s ambitions were more mysterious. He wanted to be the unseen force, the mastermind controlling everything from the shadows. Sid trained every single day, mastering combat and strategy. His skills were impressive, and he could defeat seasoned soldiers. But in a world without magic, his dream seemed impossible.
Everything changed one night when Sid found himself in a new world filled with magic. Here, his dreams could become a reality. With his newfound power, he embraced his destiny to control everything by becoming nothing. He used invisibility as his shield and darkness as his ally.
In this magical world, Sid’s natural abilities reached new heights. His speed is incredible, clocked at 1200 kmph, which is 97% of the speed of sound. But he can dodge bullets that move at 1,260 mph, making him even faster. As a child, he moved so quickly it seemed like teleportation to others. He created afterimages and used flash steps that looked like teleportation. He was untouchable, even as a child.
Sid’s abilities didn’t stop at speed. He can move his vital organs to avoid fatal injuries and regenerate from any wound with hyper-regeneration. This makes him seem like a shadow that can’t be harmed. His regeneration is so powerful that he predicts he will live for 600 years, but his true goal is to become immortal, like a shadow itself.
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Sid uses his battle IQ in fascinating ways. He understands his abilities completely and uses them to his advantage. He often takes attacks head-on, choosing not to dodge, then regenerates and counters. He can copy techniques just by seeing them, much like characters from other anime.
In his previous life, Sid was a martial arts master. He uses this knowledge to defeat powerful opponents in his new world.
His techniques are so refined that Alexia, one of his adversaries, described his fighting style as the most sophisticated she had ever seen. Sid’s magic is the strongest, and his mana color is unique, running purple. He can cure possessed beings and boost their strength with just a small portion of his power.
Sid leads an organization called Shadow Garden, with over 600 members who execute his plans.
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Each member has a small portion of his strength but can perform incredible feats. Even when others try to measure his mana, it’s immeasurable. He fights powerful beings like Aurora, the Witch of Calamity, who could destroy the world. But when they battle, Sid easily defeats her, showing his immense power.
Sid’s most powerful attack is called Atomic. It’s like a nuclear bomb, engulfing an entire town. He uses this technique against formidable opponents like Olivia, Beatrix, and Iris, showing that his strength is beyond comprehension.
When he finally unleashes his full power, his attack’s range covers an entire country, proving he was holding back all along.
Overall, Shadow’s strength is mind-blowing. His speed is sub relativistic, and his power is planetary. His most powerful attack is compared to the Sun, and just like the Sun, his light casts an even bigger shadow. So, in the end, Sid Kogane, or Shadow, may be the greatest side character in history, but his strength is undeniable.
