"Black Butler" (originally known as "Kuroshitsuji" in Japanese) is a Japanese manga by Yan Toboso. It began in 2006 and has become extremely popular both in Japan and abroad. The manga has also received adaptations in the form of anime, films, theaters and other media.
Black Butler Coloring Book
Black Butler Warriors
In today's coloring book we get to see two warriors from the Black butler series. The couple looks mysterious. The girl's fringe covers her one eye. Between them we can see...
Undertaker of the Black Butler
In the visible image we can see a character with a scythe in his hand. This is Undertaker the animated character from the Black Butler series. His scythe looks dark from...
Mey Rin of Black Butler
In the picture we can see an interesting person which is Mey Rin from Black Butler. The animated character has a significantly different hairstyle. Her hands are folded...
Anime Black Butler for Kids
In today's coloring book we get to see a mysterious character from an anime series. This character has a very strange hat with hearts floating above it. This character...
information
- Storyline: Set during the reign of Queen Victoria in Britain from 1889 to 1890, the main character is Ciel Phantomhive, heir and heir to the Phantomhive family. After tragic events, he becomes a demon who binds himself to Sebastian Michaelis, a devil in the form of a butler. In exchange for the deal, Sebastian helps Ciel find the perpetrators of the crimes and fulfill his duties as an aristocrat.
- Aesthetics and style: "Black Butler" is characterized by its dark, gothic style, elegance and mysterious atmosphere. Sophisticated costumes, historical background and supernatural elements create the characteristic atmosphere of the series.
- Heroes: The series is notable for its rich collection of characters, each with their own secrets, motivations and backgrounds. In addition to Ciel and Sebastian, the series features numerous other characters, both human and other supernatural beings.
- Mix of species: "Black Butler" combines fantasy, horror, detective and supernatural elements. This makes the series unique and attracts a diverse audience.
- Adaptive versions: In addition to the manga, "Black Butler" has lived to see adaptations in the form of anime, feature films, OVA (original video animation) and theatrical adaptations. These are different versions of the story that have won acclaim from fans around the world.
- Popularity: The "Black Butler" manga has been extremely popular, with volumes regularly appearing on best-seller lists in Japan. The series has also gained numerous international fans, leading to widespread interest globally.
- Symbolism of the title: "Black Butler" refers to the character Sebastian Michaelis, who acts as a butler for Ciel Phantomhive. His absorption in serving Ciel is a key aspect of the series.
- Themes of demonic contracts: Central to the plot are demonic contracts, in which Ciel uses a contract with Sebastian to achieve his goals. The theme of the contract and the surrender of the soul to the demon is a key element of the series.
trivia
- Dark and classic aesthetics: "Black Butler" is characterized by a dark, gothic style, which is often intertwined with elements of classics and elegance. This combination creates a unique atmosphere for the series.
- Original manga and anime: The series began as a manga, which was first published in 2006 in Monthly GFantasy magazine. It was later adapted into an anime.
- Historical period: Although the series contains supernatural and fantasy elements, the action takes place between 1889 and 1890, during Queen Victoria's reign in Britain.
- Heroes with ambiguous characters: The characters in "Black Butler" often have complex personalities, making their motivations and behavior difficult to predict. This adds depth and intrigue to the plot.
- Black Tuxedo and Hawkeye: Ciel Phantomhive, the main character, wears a distinctive black tuxedo and has a mysterious blue "Hawkeye" that allows him to have multiple abilities.
- Contrast between tragedy and humor: "Black Butler" has the ability to combine dark, tragic moments with light humor and comedic interjections, making the series emotionally diverse.
- Extensive number of volumes: The manga "Black Butler" is very popular and has been published in many volumes that contain a long and complex plot.
- Differences between manga and anime: Although the "Black Butler" anime faithfully adapts most of the plot from the manga, there are some differences and changes in the story and characters, which may surprise people who have read the original manga.
- Various adaptations and films: In addition to the main anime series, "Black Butler" has lived to see several OVAs (original video animation), feature films and theatrical adaptations.
- International popularity: "Black Butler" has gained popularity not only in Japan but also around the world, resulting in numerous fans and an extensive community.
