Black Butler
"Black Butler", a popular anime and manga series known for its unique blend of dark themes, supernatural elements, and a dash of humor. The characters in "Black Butler" are a diverse and intriguing bunch. Ciel Phantomhive is a complex protagonist driven by his quest for vengeance, while Sebastian Michaelis is a suave and enigmatic demon with incredible abilities. The interactions between these two central characters are a highlight of the series.
Despite its dark themes, "Black Butler" incorporates humor and occasional moments of levity, often through the antics of the Phantomhive household's quirky staff. This balance of darkness and humor adds to the series' charm. "Black Butler" originated as a manga series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. It has been adapted into multiple seasons of anime, OVAs (original video animations), and a live-action film. The manga provides a more extensive exploration of the story and characters beyond what's covered in the anime adaptations.
This anime has 3 season:
- Season 1: This season consists of 24 episodes.
- Season 2: "Black Butler II" consists of 12 episodes.
- Season 3: "Black Butler: Book of Circus" consists of 10 episodes.
In addition to these main seasons, there are also various OVAs (Original Video Animations) and specials that add to the series' story and character development. These OVAs include "Black Butler: Book of Murder" and "Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic." The total number of episodes in the entire "Black Butler" series, including OVAs, is more than 50.
Directed by: Shinohara Toshiya
Air dates: October 3, 2008
IMDb rating: 7.7
