Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
Summary: For as long as he can remember, Minoru Kagenou has been fixated on becoming as strong as possible, which has led him to undertake all kinds of rigorous training. This wish, however, does not stem from a desire to be recognized by others; rather, Minoru does everything he can to blend in with the crowd. So, while pretending to be a completely average student during the day, he arms himself with a crowbar and ruthlessly thrashes local biker gangs at night. Yet when Minoru finds himself in a truck accident, his ambitions seemingly come to a sudden end. In his final moments, he laments his powerlessnessâno matter how much he trained, there was nothing he could do to overcome his human limitations.
But instead of dying, Minoru reawakens as Cid, the second child of the noble Kagenou family, in another worldâone where magic is commonplace. With the power he so desired finally within his grasp, he dons the moniker "Shadow" and establishes Shadow Garden: a group whose sole purpose is to combat the enigmatic Cult of Diablos, an organization born from Cid's imagination. However, as Shadow Garden grows in both membership and influence, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Cult of Diablos is not as fictional as Cid had intended.
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For as long as he can remember, Minoru Kagenou has been fixated on becoming as strong as possible, which has led him to undertake all kinds of rigorous training. This wish, however, does not stem from a desire to be recognized by others; rather, Minoru does everything he can to blend in with the crowd. So, while pretending to be a completely average student during the day, he arms himself with a crowbar and ruthlessly thrashes local biker gangs at night. Yet when Minoru finds himself in a truck accident, his ambitions seemingly come to a sudden end. In his final moments, he laments his powerlessnessâno matter how much he trained, there was nothing he could do to overcome his human limitations.
But instead of dying, Minoru reawakens as Cid, the second child of the noble Kagenou family, in another worldâone where magic is commonplace. With the power he so desired finally within his grasp, he dons the moniker "Shadow" and establishes Shadow Garden: a group whose sole purpose is to combat the enigmatic Cult of Diablos, an organization born from Cid's imagination. However, as Shadow Garden grows in both membership and influence, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Cult of Diablos is not as fictional as Cid had intended.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Review
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! â For as long as he can remember, Minoru Kagenou has been fixated on becoming as strong as possible, which has led him to undertake all kinds of rigorous training. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Comedy, Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.24). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Comedy, Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kagenou, Cid
Main
Yamashita, Seiichirou
Japanese
Kagenou, Cid
Main
Vivolo, Ezio
Italian
Kagenou, Cid
Main
Gibbs, Adam
English
Kagenou, Cid
Main
Aubert-Carlin, Alan
French
Kagenou, Cid
Main
Mereis, Benjamin
German
Alpha
Supporting
Seto, Asami
Japanese
Alpha
Supporting
Kelly, Christina
English
Alpha
Supporting
Simonelli, Federica
Italian
Alpha
Supporting
Blanc, Laura
French
Alpha
Supporting
Markiefka, Angelina
German
Annerose
Supporting
Wakayama, Shion
Japanese
Annerose
Supporting
McCurdy, Chelsea Ryan
English
Annerose
Supporting
Atepi, Giuliana
Italian
Annerose
Supporting
Orsat, Alice
French
Aurora
Supporting
Nazuka, Kaori
Japanese
Aurora
Supporting
Silvestri, Ilaria
Italian
Aurora
Supporting
Calene-Black, Shelley
English
Aurora
Supporting
HĂ©nocq, Virginie
French
Aurora
Supporting
Dietz, Janina
German
Barnett, Sherry
Supporting
Aizawa, Saya
Japanese
Staff
Kikushima, Kazufumi
Producer
Maruyama, Hajime
Producer
Mizuguchi, Takeo
Producer
Nakamura, Hiroshi
Producer
Utsunomiya, Hiroto
Producer
Watase, Shouta
Producer
Nakanishi, Kazuya
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Aketagawa, Jin
Sound Director
Mizumoto, Hazuki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Takashima, Daisuke
Episode Director, Storyboard
Tokumoto, Yoshinobu
Episode Director, Storyboard
Inoue, Mio
Script
Katou, Kanichi
Script, Series Composition
Okada, Kunihiko
Script
Nishizawa, Susumu
Storyboard
Asai, Ayaka
Theme Song Performance
Fairouz Ai
Theme Song Performance
KanadeYUK
Theme Song Arrangement
Kanemoto, Hisako
Theme Song Performance
Karasuyasabou
Theme Song Lyrics