Black Butler
Kuroshitsuji · 黒執事
Completed. Black Butler is finished: it aired in Fall 2008 with 24 episodes. The story continues in 2 later seasons, most recently Black Butler II OVA (Fall 2010).
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 24
- Aired
- Fall 2008
- Average score
- 73/100
- Popularity in 2008
- #4 of 317
- Score rank in 2008
- #43 of 317
Black Butler synopsis
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.
Black Butler watch order
All 9 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.
- Black Butler — Fall 2008, 24 eps
- Black Butler: His Butler, Performer — Summer 2009, 1 ep
- Black Butler II — Summer 2010, 12 eps
- Black Butler II OVA — Fall 2010, 6 eps
- Black Butler: Book of Circus — Summer 2014, 10 eps
- Black Butler: Book of Murder — Fall 2014, 2 eps
- Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic — Winter 2017, 1 ep
- Black Butler: Public School Arc — Spring 2024, 11 eps
- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc — Spring 2025, 13 eps
Where to watch Black Butler
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Black Butler FAQ
- Is Black Butler finished?
- Black Butler is finished: it aired in Fall 2008 with 24 episodes. The story continues in 2 later seasons, most recently Black Butler II OVA (Fall 2010).
- How many episodes does Black Butler have?
- Black Butler has 24 episodes.
- When did Black Butler air?
- Black Butler premiered in Fall 2008.
- What genre is Black Butler?
- Black Butler is an Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural anime.
- Is there a sequel to Black Butler?
- Yes. The next entry is Black Butler II (Summer 2010). The full watch order on this page lists all 9 entries in the franchise.
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