Black Butler Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2008 · MBS, AT-X, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Butler
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Black Butler have?
Black Butler has 5 seasons and 70 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 2, 2008 to June 28, 2025.
Is Black Butler renewed, ended, or canceled?
Black Butler has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Black Butler?
It takes 28h 0m (1680 minutes) to watch the complete run of Black Butler. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 14 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Black Butler?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 18 ("His Butler, Transmitted"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.8/10 based on 4 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Black Butler?
Black Butler is available for streaming on Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Black Butler?
Black Butler has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Black Butler?
The primary ensemble cast includes Daisuke Ono as Sebastian Michaelis (voice) (age 48), Maaya Sakamoto as Ciel Phantomhive (voice) (age 46), Yukari Tamura as Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford (voice) (age 50), Hisayoshi Suganuma as Fred Aberline (voice) (age 47).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Daisuke Ono | Sebastian Michaelis (voice) | 48 |
| Maaya Sakamoto | Ciel Phantomhive (voice) | 46 |
| Yukari Tamura | Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford (voice) | 50 |
| Hisayoshi Suganuma | Fred Aberline (voice) | 47 |
| Jun Fukuyama | Grell Sutcliff (voice) | 47 |
| Junichi Suwabe | Undertaker (voice) | 54 |
| Yuki Kaji | Finny (voice) | 41 |
| Koji Yusa | Lau (voice) | 58 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Black Butler are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.