Name: Black Butler
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2008-10-02
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto

A demon butler serves tea, murder, and impeccable vibes to his 12-year-old master.

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Victorian aestheticDarkly comedicUnhinged elegance

Latest Episode

24 min

Season 5 • Episode 13

Latest

His Butler, Submerged

Jun 28, 2025

The household returns to England, where their final task is to present Sullivan to the Queen.

Overview

Animation Comedy Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

JP Japanese

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magic shounen anime gore based on manga demon dark fantasy dark comedy super power supernatural+5 more

Revenge and its costThe corruption of innocenceServitude and devotionClass and power

Standout Aspects

Production

Gothic London rendered in obsessive detail

Acting

Daisuke Ono's Sebastian drips sinful charisma

Costume

Every outfit slays, literally and figuratively

Best for:Solo·Binge·Rewatch

Heads up:Gore·Disturbing

First AiredOct 2, 2008

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons5·Episodes70

Top Cast

Daisuke Ono

Sebastian Michaelis (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Ciel Phantomhive (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The anime diverged from manga canon after season 1, creating original endings that frustrated fans until faithful reboots arrived.

Cultural

Black Butler helped define the 'demon butler' subgenre in shounen anime, directly influencing series like Devils' Butler and Moriarty the Patriot's aesthetic.