Black Butler II English Sub & Dub

About Black Butler II

Black Butler II (黒執事II) arrives as an action anime by A-1 Pictures (2010), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: In late-nineteenth century England, one year and three months after the dramatic conclusion of the original series, Kuroshitsuji II introduces a new butler and young master. The sadistic yet cheerful Alois Trancy has faced some harsh times.

Along the way, he was kidnapped as a baby, and was pushed to work in a village as a slave. Gradually, he lost his parents, his brother, and everyone he knew. Alois eventually returned home and became the head of his mansion, but seemed to exhibit some odd behavior ever since.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Sebastian Michaelis (Daisuke Ono) and Ciel Phantomhive (Maaya Sakamoto) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind Black Butler II, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Daisuke Ono voicing Sebastian Michaelis gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.