Black Butler - The story of the perfect butler and the evil noblemanSet in 19th century England, Black Butler tells the story of Sebastian Michaelis, the butler for the prestigious aristocratic Phantomhive family, and his master, Ciel Phantomhive, a 12-year-old boy nicknamed the "Evil Noble." The series was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System and other stations nationwide from October 3, 2008 to March 27, 2009, captivating audiences. The series is based on a manga by Yana Toboso that was published in the monthly G Fantasy magazine, and the anime adaptation was produced by A-1 Pictures. storySebastian Michaelis, butler of the prestigious aristocratic Phantomhive family in Victorian England, is perfect in all aspects, including knowledge, culture, elegance, cooking, and martial arts. Today, he elegantly carries out the orders of his 12-year-old master, Ciel Phantomhive, known as the "Evil Nobleman," in his jet-black tailcoat. Ciel's past is filled with deep darkness, and he has made a deal with Sebastian for revenge. Sebastian faithfully carries out Ciel's orders, and the two solve various cases together. characterCiel Phantomhive is a genius boy who, at just 12 years old, has grown Phantom Company into the UK's leading confectionery and toy manufacturer. His calm judgment and sharp insight are the keys to solving many cases. Meanwhile, Sebastian Michaelis supports Ciel as the perfect butler. His graceful movements and deep knowledge captivate the audience. The Phantomhive family also has a number of unique servants, including Baldroy, Finnian, Mey-Rin, and Tanaka. They each have their own special skills and personalities that add color to the story. Production and staff"Black Butler" was directed by Toshiya Shinohara, and character design was by Minako Shiba. Music was provided by Taku Iwasaki, with theme songs including "Monochrome no Kiss" by SID as the opening theme, "I'm ALIVE!" by BECCA, and "Lacrimosa" by Kalafina as the ending theme. The film was produced by A-1 Pictures, with the cooperation of Aniplex, Square Enix, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Yomiko Advertising, Movic, and Mainichi Broadcasting System, as well as "Queen's Watchdog." Evaluation and impact"Black Butler" has won many fans with its unique worldview and beautiful visuals. In particular, Sebastian's perfect attitude as a butler and Ciel's calm judgment left a strong impression on viewers. Fans of the original manga were also pleased with the high quality of the anime version, which resulted in further increasing the popularity of the series as a whole. The anime ended with 24 episodes, but sequels such as "Black Butler II" and "Book of Circus" were produced afterwards, further deepening the story of the entire series. Related TitlesThe "Black Butler" series includes the following related works:
Reasons for recommendation"Black Butler" is a work with beautiful visuals, a deep story, and fascinating characters. In particular, Sebastian's perfect attitude as a butler and Ciel's calm judgment leave a strong impression on viewers. Another attraction is the unique world view set in 19th century England. This is a work that we highly recommend to those who like mystery and suspense, and those who want to enjoy beautiful animation. castThe voice actors for the main characters are as follows:
subtitleThe subtitles for each episode are as follows:
Theme songs and musicThe theme songs and music are as follows:
Detailed explanation"Black Butler" is a dark fantasy set in 19th century England, with strong elements of mystery. The story begins with Ciel Phantomhive's quest for revenge, with a memorable scene in which he makes a contract with Sebastian. Sebastian faithfully carries out Ciel's orders, and the two solve various cases together. As the story progresses, Ciel's past and Sebastian's true identity are revealed, drawing the viewer in. The Phantomhive servants are also unique, with Baldroy's cooking skills, Finnian's superhuman strength, and Mey-Rin's clumsiness creating some comical scenes. These characters add color to the story and entertain the audience. Furthermore, supporting characters such as the Undertaker, Madame Red, and Grell Sutcliff are also appealing, deepening the story. The visuals of the anime are very beautiful, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of 19th century England. The attention to detail in the designs is stunning, from Sebastian's tailcoat and Ciel's costume to the luxurious interior of the Phantomhive house. Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and Taku Iwasaki's music enhances the emotions of the viewer. The theme songs are also memorable, with SID's "Monochrome no Kiss," BECCA's "I'm ALIVE!," and Kalafina's "Lacrimosa" matching each scene perfectly. "Black Butler" is a work with a unique worldview, deep storyline, and fascinating characters. In particular, Sebastian's perfect attitude as a butler and Ciel's calm judgment leave a strong impression on viewers. Another attraction is the unique worldview set in 19th century England. This is a work that we highly recommend to those who like mystery and suspense, and those who want to enjoy beautiful animation. |
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