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About the Game

Master of Garden is the official mobile RPG adaptation of The Eminence in Shadow, the widely popular anime and light novel franchise created by Daisuke Aizawa. Rather than simply retelling the anime's events, the game carves out its own space in the lore by presenting original storylines that explore corners of the world the anime and novels have yet to fully illuminate. The result is an experience that rewards both longtime fans and newcomers with a narrative that feels genuinely connected to the source material.
At the heart of the game's appeal is its story content. Every original chapter and seasonal event scenario in Master of Garden is personally supervised by Aizawa himself, ensuring the writing stays true to the tone and world of the original series. One of the most compelling offerings is the Seven Shadows Chronicles, a story arc dedicated to uncovering what Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, and Eta were doing during the two years they spent away from Shadow. This arc is exclusive to the game and represents content fans simply cannot find anywhere else. Alongside this, the game continues to expand with new chapters tied to each anime episode release, keeping the story fresh and giving players a reason to return regularly.
The battle system distinguishes itself from typical mobile RPGs through its emphasis on party order strategy. Rather than relying on raw power alone, players must think carefully about the sequence in which their characters act, since this sequence directly influences how the Combo gauge fills. When the gauge reaches the right threshold, players can unleash Strike Combos that deal significant damage and shift the momentum of a fight. The depth here comes from the vast number of character combinations available, meaning no two players need to approach encounters the same way.
Building the right party is a key part of the experience, and the roster covers a wide range of beloved characters:
Cid / Shadow, voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita
Alexia Midgar, voiced by Kana Hanazawa
Alpha, voiced by Asami Seto
Beta, voiced by Inori Minase
Gamma, voiced by Suzuko Mimori
Delta, voiced by Fairouz Ai
Rose Oriana, voiced by Haruka Shiraishi
Claire Kagenou, voiced by Rina Hidaka
And many more from across the series
Certain character pairings, such as Rose and Alexia fighting together, unlock special battle animations that are unique to those combinations. These moments add a layer of discovery to the team-building process and give fans something to look forward to as they expand their roster.
Beyond combat, the game includes a home screen companion system that lets players spend one-on-one time with their favorite heroines each day. These interactions gradually deepen over time, eventually revealing personality traits and scenes that go beyond what the anime shows. It is a quieter feature, but one that adds meaningful texture to the characters players already care about.
Visually, Master of Garden makes strong use of 3D graphics and anime-style cutscenes to bring its world to life. The opening theme, titled HIGHEST, features lyrics by hotaru and music by Tom-H@ck, setting an energetic tone that carries through the rest of the game's audio design. The full soundtrack is handled by Basiscape, whose credits include Elden Ring and Dissidia Final Fantasy, lending the game a polished and cinematic sound.
Master of Garden is free to play with optional in-app purchases available. It is a natural fit for fans of the series as well as anyone drawn to story-driven RPGs with strategic combat, a strong cast, and ongoing content updates.