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Parents need to know that Black Butler is a dark fantasy anime based on the manga series of the same name created by Yana Toboso. The series centers around a young earl in Victorian England seeking revenge for the death of his family. Expect to see fantasy violence (including child abuse, torture, physical violence, sexual violence, weapons, blood, killing, dead bodies, and demonic imagery). Multiple scenes imply child characters were sexually abused, although nothing is shown on screen. Storylines also feature dark subjects such as torture and human sacrifice, and some characters sell their souls to demons. There are scenes where characters fight to the death using swords, guns, and chainsaws; we see a lot of spraying blood, but there isn't any detailed gore shown. There's a lot of sexual content throughout, including many suggestive scenes between young teenage boys and older men. Both male and female characters wear revealing clothing. Characters are implied to have sex, however nothing is shown on screen. There's talk about abortions and sex work. Language includes idiot, stupid, damn, bastard, hell, ass, whore, s--t, and f--k. Characters are shown smoking cigarettes and cigars and drinking alcohol.
Black Butler: 5 Ways It's Different From The Manga (& 5 Ways It's The Same)
BLACK BUTLER follows the story of Ciel Phantomhive (voiced in the English dub by Brina Palencia) and his demon butler Sebastian Michaelis (J. Michael Tatum). Ciel is a young earl in Victorian England whose family was murdered and he was kidnapped by an unseen assailant who sold him to a cult. In an effort to escape being a child sacrifice for the cult, Ciel makes a pact with a demon: Ciel will forfeit his soul to the demon in exchange for the demon's servitude until Ciel gets revenge on whoever murdered his family. This demon ends up becoming Ciel's butler Sebastian who helps the young Earl with his duties as the lord of the Phantomhive house.
This edgy dark fantasy anime deals with mature subject matter but undermines itself with its inconsistent themes and messy plot. Black Butler is a confusing show that tries to tackle dark material like child abuse and trauma, but it feels like these serious issues were only included in an attempt to be edgy. The show often undermines these themes too by trying to mix in a lot of cringey comedy during what should be its most serious moments. The story is unclear with its motivations; in the beginning it seems it's going to be a supernatural revenge story, but it quickly turns into a detective mystery-themed show and jumps back and forth between both of these two directions. Instead of combining these elements in a way that makes sense, they feel like they clash. Despite taking place in Victorian England, the characters don't act like they're living in this time period, which feels like a missed opportunity because the art and Victorian setting are are well done. Sexually suggestive scenes between teenage boys and older men have nothing to do with the story and only feel uncomfortable and unnecessary. Overall, Black Butler is a disappointing, messy show that doesn't take its mature themes seriously.
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.Ciel may be young, but he’s already inherited the title of Earl Phantomhive and is running the family conglomerate. Fortunately, he has a capable butler to support him and help keep the household running smoothly. But Ciel’s family history and his connection with Sebastian may be more than just that of a talented noble and his even more talented butler…
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While I do have a large manga collection, there are still many titles that slip through the cracks. Unless one day I win a mega lottery prize, I won’t be able to get every manga that has been published in English. Sad face.
Started its English release, the economy was just plain awful, and Yen Press was pretty much the only major publishing charging over the $10-11 standard manga price. I had heard positive things about
, but it was already pretty long back then. At the time, it just wasn’t possible to invest in an expensive and long series.
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Over the years, of course I’ve picked up bits and pieces about the story, but I also never paid much attention to it. I knew it would be hard to catch up with the manga so late in the game. Well, fortunately, that’s where my local library came to the rescue.
This is exactly the reason why Yen Press needs to do more omnibuses and box sets, and not necessarily wait until a series is complete. Provide a way for readers to catch up (or get within striking distance) of the newest volumes. Sales of the older single volumes will probably stagnate, but Kodansha Comics and Viz Media can both do it with several of their major titles, so why can’t Yen Press?
Looks like nothing but bait: bait for the lonely female hearts crowd in the form of either a capable, slightly wild hot guy or an cute, tragic young boy, and bait for the boys’ love crowd. Most people would agree there’s nothing wrong with a bit of fanservice or shiptease, but some series can take it too far.
Amazon.com: Black Butler, Vol. 7 (black Butler, 7): 9780316189637: Toboso, Yana: Books
Is set in Great Britain during the Victorian period. Ciel is a young noble who has already inherited the title of Earl Phantomhive and also runs his family’s toy and confectionery business. The titular character is Sebastian, a butler seemingly devoted to and capable of doing anything for his young master. The manga quickly reveals the truth: Sebastian is a demon contracted to Ciel (and is awaiting a dark payment for his services), and Ciel’s true mission is to investigate the underworld and other odd dealings for Queen Victoria.
Has very distinct arcs. Like most mysteries, it goes from case by case with only small chapter breaks in between. These mysteries are not short, lasting several volumes each. It’s almost hard to believe the series was originally only scheduled for a single volume. But I guess it’s easy to attract a lot of attention when this
Is one of the many mysteries Ciel and Sebastian have to unravel. As you might guess, death and blood is fairly common, but the series isn’t graphically violent. (Some sexual references are included as well, but they usually go over Ciel’s head.)
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A lot of the enjoyment of the manga is trying to figure out if the cases are due to supernatural forces. Besides Sebastian, Ciel also meets some grim reapers, so readers are never quite sure if author Toboso is going to pull a
Which involves some convoluted, far-fetched schemes. But even when the truth is revealed, the cases aren’t wrapped up with a tidy bow. Some masterminds flee for another day, and other criminals force the main twosome to just sigh about how foolish humans can be.
Features many characters. What may be surprising is how quite a few return later in the story. Of course, you’d expect Ciel’s servants or the men of Scotland Yard to make occasional appearances, but I wasn’t expecting to see the top students at a school Ciel infiltrated to show up again. The only issue is at the start of a case, as we are introduced to a whole bunch of people at once, and it may be difficult to determine who should be kept a close eye on versus who just plays a minor supporting role.
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But despite princes from other lands and Chinese mafia bosses, this is very much Ciel and Sebastian’s story. No one else knows why Sebastian is so amazing (and Ciel’s duties are a secret as well), but the manga never reveals too much about their history at once. Rather than a puzzle, it’s more of a fuzzy picture coming into clear view. The servants, for example, include an overly strong gardener, an chef whose food is explosive, and a klutzy maid. It isn’t until later we learn why Ciel and Sebastian put up with a destructive staff when Sebastian is more than capable of doing their work himself (and he often has to anyway).
The interactions between the two leads are also a riot. Sebastian can carry out any order of Ciel’s and will always ensure his safety and comfort, but they have a hidden game of hostility beneath their master-and-servant contract.
And despite Sebastian’s long life, he still can be taken aback and even has something he adores. Ciel, meanwhile, is far more mature than other young men his age (even in
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