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Black Butler (2008)

AnimationComedyDramaMysterySci-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.

First Air Date
October 2, 2008
Seasons
5
Episodes
70
Rating
7.7/10 (262 votes)

Cast: Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto

Networks: MBS, AT-X, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Production: A-1 Pictures, CloverWorks, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Aniplex, Square Enix
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Seasons

Season 1

24 episodes

2008

Season 2

12 episodes

2010

Season 3

10 episodes

2014

Season 4

11 episodes

2024

Season 5

13 episodes

2025

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Black Butler

Black Butler

Animation
Comedy
Drama
Mystery
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
7.7
24 min
2008

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.

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Show Information
StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
First Aired10/2/2008
Last Aired6/28/2025
Seasons5
Episodes70
LanguageJapanese
CountryJapan
Currently in production
Creators & Crew

5

Seasons

70

Episodes

24m

Per Episode

2008

First Aired

Keywords

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Content Ratings

Languages

ja

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Cast

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Daisuke Ono

as Sebastian Michaelis (voice)

MS

Maaya Sakamoto

as Ciel Phantomhive (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Butler about?▾

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.

How many seasons does Black Butler have?▾

5

How many episodes does Black Butler have?▾

70

Is Black Butler still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Black Butler first air?▾

October 2, 2008

Who stars in Black Butler?▾

Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto

What genre is Black Butler?▾

Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Where can I watch Black Butler?▾

Hulu and Crunchyroll