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Black Butler

Original title: Kuroshitsuji
  • TV Series
  • 2008–2011
  • TV-MA
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
11K
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POPULARITY
3,522
198
Black Butler (2008)
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Ciel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this bla... Read allCiel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?Ciel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?

  • Stars
    • J. Michael Tatum
    • Brina Palencia
    • Michael C. Pizzuto
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,522
    198
    • Stars
      • J. Michael Tatum
      • Brina Palencia
      • Michael C. Pizzuto
    • 36User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes43

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    J. Michael Tatum
    J. Michael Tatum
    • Sebastian Michaelis…
    • 2008–2011
    Brina Palencia
    Brina Palencia
    • Ciel…
    • 2008–2011
    Michael C. Pizzuto
    Michael C. Pizzuto
    • Drossel Keinz (2010)
    • 2008–2010
    Monica Rial
    Monica Rial
    • Mei-rin…
    • 2008–2011
    Daisuke Ono
    Daisuke Ono
    • Sebastian Michaelis…
    • 2008–2010
    Jason Liebrecht
    Jason Liebrecht
    • Finny
    • 2008–2011
    Ian Sinclair
    Ian Sinclair
    • Baldroy…
    • 2008–2011
    Gloria Ansell
    • Ciel Phantomhive
    • 2008–2009
    Jerry Jewell
    Jerry Jewell
    • Lau…
    • 2008–2011
    Daniel Fredrick
    • Grell
    • 2008–2011
    R. Bruce Elliott
    R. Bruce Elliott
    • Tanaka…
    • 2008–2011
    Cherami Leigh
    Cherami Leigh
    • Elizabeth…
    • 2008–2011
    Jessica Cavanagh
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2008–2011
    Scott Freeman
    Scott Freeman
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2008–2011
    Jonathan R. Freeman
    Jonathan R. Freeman
    • Abberline…
    • 2008–2011
    John Swasey
    John Swasey
    • Undertaker…
    • 2008–2011
    John Gremillion
    John Gremillion
    • Randall…
    • 2008–2011
    Z. Charles Bolton
    • Pluto…
    • 2008–2011
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    3sydneylmerrill

    Wish it stayed closer to the source material

    I am a fan of the Black Butler manga, and have been since I first watched the anime in middle school. I have since recently rewatched it, and the amount of pedophilia makes this practically unwatchable. There is a lot of very fun concepts and ideas but there is just so much weird sexual jokes and actions towards children that I really just can't give it a good review. It bums me out because I remember really loving the series when I was younger despite its flaws, but as an adult it's awful. I'm also pretty sure that the manga was not nearly this bad in regards to the weird sexual content (it's been a while since I've read the whole thing so I apologize if this is inaccurate). Also like besides that the plot is changes he'd in a way that makes it much more incoherent and confusing as well as just less satisfying. If you really want to watch black butler I recommend watching the few episodes in the first season that follow the manga, and the the movies and special series that also follow the manga instead of this adaptation.
    8alunarlight

    It's good but some of the ships arnt

    It has a nice dark Gothic aesthetic and an interesting story . I say it as a jack the riper era London, meets demon bonding.

    I believe the manga was still on going, but some of the fan ships that turned me off this show some of the interactions with a hungry demon are romanticized on someone who it should not be romanticized on.
    8fairysphere-52702

    Interesting anime, well written characters, good animation :)

    I have watched this anime more than once and fell in love with season 1 and all the Ova's. Season 2 I have come to a pretty soild conclusion has nothing to do with Season 1 time frame at all; if season two does happen it happens about two years after season 1 ends. Coming to this conclusion also makes make believe that Season two just does not happen within the Black Butler timeline at all, it would cross paths with at least two other crimes that were being solved by Ciel at the time Season 2 would have also been taking place.

    Beside the very confusing Season 2, this show was very good, I loved the characters and the animation was great even comparing it to some of todays animation shows and scenc done in them. The dynamic between the butler and master is good never really changes yet still improves ever season, this is one of my favorite parts about the show.
    10hkbolen

    Amazingg

    This is by far one of the best series! It has mystery, drama, romance, comic relief and involves the supernatural world. I would give it more than 10 stars if possible! Every character is complex. Every so often viewers will want to cry, laugh and get angry at Ciel and Sebastian. Some of the characters (Finny, Bard, Mey-Rin and Lizzy) not only add comic relief, but also have stories on their own that they tell. I will defiantly be watching the next season. Oh yes, and if you are interested in finding out more about what happens to our faithful butler, Sebastian, the Queen's watchdog, Ciel and the rest of his gangly crew, the manga version is really, really good as well. If you ever have a chance, watch this because you will not regret it. At first it might seem a little weird, but after the second or third episode viewers will be hooked on the show and will want to see more of the adventures of the amazing duo, the butler and his master, Ciel and Sebastian!
    10nicademis32

    I can honestly say this is in the top three animes on netflix

    OK, this is not cowboy bebop of FLCL (which I am not that big of a fan) but it is a very good show. The story flows, it slowly lets pieces of the mysteries go, and best of all it actually has a decent ending.

    I am pretty picky about my anime. For the life of me I cannot understand the love for Trigun, except Nicholas Wolfwood. Most animes ruin it with the ending. This one is really good. I agree it starts out pretty bad but then so does Hellsing OVA and it turns really good really fast. It has a darker feel toward the end reminiscent of Fullmetal alchemists. If you want the standard hero shows up has a minor problem then overcomes the bad guy with some special power. This is not your show. If you want a solid story with some of the cutsie stuff that ends well, has really decent lessons, and great side character stories then I say give it a try. The second half is not quite as good but then ending makes it well worth the time.Plus there is no way to not like Sebastian since he is "One hell of a butler"

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    • Trivia
      Much of Seasons 1 and 3 (especially the latter) are based off that from the manga the series is based off from. Season 2 has an entirely separate from the source material.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Sebastian: I'm simply one hell of a butler.

    • Crazy credits
      A sneak peak of the next episode is shown after the end credits of each episode narrated by Sebastian.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Anime Battles (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Monochrome Kiss
      (Opening Theme)

      Performed by Sid

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
      • Korean
      • German
      • French
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Hắc Quản Gia
    • Production companies
      • A-1 Pictures
      • Aniplex
      • Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS)
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      • 24m
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