Black Butler
Kuroshitsuji
#12 Most Rated · Fall 2008#167 Most Popular#27 Most Rated · 2008
In Victorian-era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose powers as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon.
The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.
In Victorian-era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose powers as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon.
The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.
In Victorian-era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose powers as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon.
The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.
Format
TV
Episodes
24
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
3 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
6%·15,431
Planning
28%·68,550
Paused
5%·11,534
Dropped
6%·14,215
Completed
55%·136,525
Score Distribution
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Relations
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Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Black Butler have?
Black Butler has 24 episodes.
Is Black Butler finished?
As of now, Black Butler has finished.
When did Black Butler air?
Black Butler aired from October 3, 2008 to March 27, 2009.
What kind of show is Black Butler?
Black Butler is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Black Butler premiere?
Black Butler premiered in Fall 2008.