Black Butler: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch
Black Butler (2008): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

Black Butler (2008) is a action, mystery, supernatural anime produced by A-1 Pictures. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.65/10 from 648,353 ratings.
What is Black Butler about?
Young Ciel Phantomhive is known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," taking care of the many unsettling events that occur in Victorian England for Her Majesty. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities, Ciel uses whatever means necessary to get the job done. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?
Key details
Black Butler runs for 24 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the fall 2008 season. Content rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity).
Where to watch Black Butler
Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Black Butler.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Butler about?
Young Ciel Phantomhive is known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," taking care of the many unsettling events that occur in Victorian England for Her Majesty. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities, Ciel uses whatever
How many episodes does Black Butler have?
Black Butler has 24 episodes.
What is the MAL rating of Black Butler?
Black Butler is rated 7.65/10 on MyAnimeList.



