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Black Butler 2008

★ 7.7/10 TV-MA AnimationComedyDramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 5 seasons · 70 eps Ended

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The television series Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows the story of a young business magnate. The series features a character named Ciel Phantomhive, who is aided by his loyal butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Sebastian is described as having seemingly inhuman abilities, and his true nature is hinted at as being more than meets the eye. The series is based on a manga series of the same name by Yana Toboso, which was adapted into an anime television series. The anime series has been released in multiple formats, including DVDs and streaming platforms, and can be found on various websites. The series has also been adapted into multiple seasons, movies, and OVAs, with the main anime series airing from 2008 to 2010. The series features the voices of several actors, including J. Michael Tatum and Brina Palencia.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 24 episodes
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes