Black Butler English Sub & Dub

About Black Butler

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) blends action, comedy and supernatural by A-1 Pictures (2008). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Young Ciel Phantomhive is known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," taking care of the many unsettling events that occur in Victorian England for Her Majesty. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities, Ciel uses whatever means necessary to get the job done.

Beyond that: Is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye? In Ciel's past lies a concealed tragedy that enveloped him in perennial darkness—during one of his bleakest moments, he formed a contract with Sebastian, a demon. Today, not only is Sebastian one hell of a butler, but he is also the perfect servant to carry out his master's orders—all the while anticipating the delicious meal he will eventually make of Ciel's soul.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind Black Butler, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.