Kuroshitsuji (the Black Butler anime) revolves around the life of 12-year-old Ciel Phantomhive, “guard
dog” of the queen of England.
Unlike most pre-teens, Ciel is an earl. Also unlike most pre-teens (even the
ones who are earls) he has a butler who happens to be more than a butler.
Sebastian Michaelis happens to be a demon; he and Ciel have a deal that once
Sebastian has helped the boy take revenge against those who killed his
parents, he gets to devour his soul... which will apparently be delicious
because it's so full of hate.
Of course, as is Sebastian's tagline, he is one hell of a butler.
Basically, Ciel investigates whatever the queen tells him to—things ranging
from Jack the Ripper to a mysterious demonic dog.
While there are episodic incidents, there's also a large overwhelming plot
which makes itself quite clear midway through the series.
Ciel wants to know who killed his parents and tortured him, and he's willing
to go as far as it takes.
The Characters: Kuroshitsuji
If I could wish a single complete anime cast into existence, it would be the
cast of Kuroshitsuji the black butler. In a heartbeat.
Then I would kill a few of them. But for the most part, this series has awesome characters. Ciel and Sebastian
are the two primary characters of course.
The younger is a little brat, selfish, but intelligent, and what's amusing is
that while he acts so powerful, he'd really be helpless without Sebastian, as
is seen quite clearly in a few episodes late in the series. And then there's Sebastian...if there's such a thing as perfection, it's
probably Sebastian.
He's physically gorgeous, very capable, and he helps in
providing all of the fanservice a fangirl could ever want.
As for the other characters...there are Ciel's other servants, who spend most
of the series coming across as major idiots, but later on they get their
chance in the spotlight.
There's Grelle Sutcliffe, a flamboyant shinigami who wants to have Sebastian's
babies, and really just a plethora of side characters, most of whom are
completely awesome. With exceptions...like Ciel's fiancee, Elizabeth.
I know it's probably bad
manners to strangle a pre-teen girl, but it's hard not to want to when it
comes to her. My favourite though? Undertaker all the way:
The Period: Kuroshitsuji
Kuroshitsuji anime takes place in Victorian-period England, it it's not screwing
around with that.
The setting looks precisely how it should that time and place, and everything. But what's about that era, in my opinion, is the clothing.
I don't really have much to say about it, but I do think they did a very nice
job at dressing the characters for the period. And fancy menswear is highly
and I do mean highly appealing.
Conclusion?
This series is one hell of a thing.
The characters are memorable (even if some
of them really need a good punch in the face), the setting works out
perfectly, the plot isn't excessively complicated but it does work out.
If
nothing else, it's worth watching (Black Butler Netflix) because Daisuke Ono has a really nice voice
in this one. And sings.
The only thing I questioned was why on earth they felt the need to have '-san'
and whatnot in use.
I get that the creators are Japanese. But everything else stuck with the setting, and they most certainly didn't use
Japanese honourifics in Victorian England.
Oh, but also I have to link to what is one of the most beautiful, depressing
pieces of music I have ever heard, Si Deus Me Relinquit.
My rating: 8/10
I loved the series to death within two minutes. And then...then there were a
few chunks that made me rage against the series itself and it lost a few
points. But I am utterly in love with it. No doubt. Watch it.
Fan Art: Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)
Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler) | |
| Episodes | 24 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural |
| Aired | October 2, 2008 to March 26, 2009 |
| Directed by | Toshiya Shinohara |
| Producers | A-1 Pictures, FUNimation Entertainment, Square Enix |
| Opening Theme | Monochrome no Kiss by SID |
| Closing Theme | I'm Alive! by BECCA / Lacrimosa by Kalafina |
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