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Black Butler

Black Butler

20087.75 Seasons70 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

In Victorian London, 12-year-old business magnate Ciel Phantomhive thwarts dangers to the queen as he's watched over by his demon butler, Sebastian.

Created by Hiroyuki Yoshino
Written by Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yana Toboso
NetworksMBSAT-XGunma TVTokyo MXBS11Tochigi TV

Top Cast

Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono

Sebastian Michaelis (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Ciel Phantomhive (voice)

Themes & Keywords

london, englandcircusdetectivebutlerkidnappingmagicsupernaturalvictorian englandrevengedark comedygorecoming of agebromancebased on mangademonhistoricalsuper powerunited kingdomdark fantasyangstshounenanimebishounendrastic change of lifeshinigami

About Black Butler

Black Butler is a animation, comedy, drama, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of london, england, circus, detective, butler, kidnapping, magic. Created by Hiroyuki Yoshino, it stars Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto. In Victorian London, 12-year-old business magnate Ciel Phantomhive thwarts dangers to the queen as he's watched over by his demon butler, Sebastian.

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