TV-Series
Description
"Kuroshitsuji II" continues the dark and gothic narrative established in its predecessor, "Kuroshitsuji," set in a Victorian-era England steeped in supernatural elements. The story introduces a new protagonist, Alois Trancy, a young and emotionally volatile nobleman who becomes the master of a demonic butler named Claude Faustus. Alois, having endured a traumatic past, seeks vengeance against those who wronged him, with Claude serving as his instrument of retribution. The Trancy household is marked by its eerie atmosphere, populated by mysterious servants who are later revealed to be demons in disguise.

The narrative intertwines with the return of Ciel Phantomhive, the protagonist from the first series, and his demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Ciel, presumed dead at the end of the original series, reappears under mysterious circumstances, and his relationship with Sebastian is explored further. The two households, Trancy and Phantomhive, become entangled in a web of rivalry and manipulation as both Alois and Ciel vie for dominance, each driven by their personal vendettas and desires.

Central to the plot is the dynamic between the masters and their demonic butlers. Alois’s relationship with Claude is fraught with tension, as Alois’s erratic behavior and emotional instability clash with Claude’s cold, calculating nature. Similarly, Ciel and Sebastian’s bond is tested as secrets from Ciel’s past resurface, revealing deeper layers to their contract. The series delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of vengeance, as both Alois and Ciel grapple with their humanity and the consequences of their pacts with demons.

The story builds toward a climactic confrontation between the two households, culminating in a dramatic resolution that explores the nature of contracts between humans and demons. The fates of Alois, Claude, Ciel, and Sebastian are revealed in a series of twists that underscore the tragic and cyclical nature of their relationships. "Kuroshitsuji II" maintains the gothic tone and intricate character dynamics of the original series while introducing new conflicts and moral ambiguities, offering a continuation that expands on the lore and emotional depth of its predecessor.
Information
Black Butler II
黒執事Ⅱ
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 07/01/2010
Categories
Genre
ActionGhost StoriesComedy
Settings
HistoricallyMystery
Tags
DemonsKami
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Black Butler
2Solo Butler
3Wench Butler
4Terrorist Butler
5Beacon Butler
6Bedewed Butler
7Deathly Butler
8Confessing Butler
9Hollow Butler
10Zero Butler
11Crossroads Butler
12Black Butler
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Hirofumi Ogura
  • Script
    Toshizo Nemoto
    Masahiro Yokotani
    Rico Murakami
    Tatsuto Higuchi
  • Episode Director
    Tetsuya Endō
    Tomihiko Ōkubo
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Takayuki Tanaka
    Takahiro Harada
    Shunichi Yoshizawa
    Ai Yoshimura
    Shinobu Sasaki
  • Music
    Taku Iwasaki
  • Character Design
    Minako Shiba
  • Chief Animation Director
    Minako Shiba
  • Art design
    Kazushige Kanehira
  • Cgi Director
    Takayuki Furukawa
  • Key Animation Director
    Tadashi Sakazaki
  • Producer
    Mikihiro Iwata
    Hiroo Maruyama
    Shunsuke Saito
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Tomihiko Ōkubo
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Tatsuyuki Nagai
    Hirofumi Ogura
    Takayuki Tanaka
    Shunichi Yoshizawa
    Ai Yoshimura
    Shinobu Sasaki
    Hiroki Harada
  • Unit Director
    Tatsuyuki Nagai
    Hirofumi Ogura
    Shinobu Sasaki
    Hiroki Harada
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Manabu Otsuzuki
  • Animation Director
    Minako Shiba
    Tadashi Sakazaki
    Ayako Matsumoto
    Miyuki Nakamura
    Yūko Sobu
    Yumenosuke Tokuda
    Shou Sugai
    Mitsue Mori
    Chisato Kawaguchi
    Takahiro Yasuda
  • Sound Director
    Katsuyoshi Kobayashi
  • Director of Photography
    Takayuki Furukawa
  • Executive producer
    Masuo Ueda
    Hideo Katsumata
    Tomonori Ochikoshi
    Nobuyuki Kurashige
Production
  • Production
    MOVIC
    Mainichi Broadcasting System
    Square Enix
    Aniplex
    Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
    Black Butler II Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures
Music
Ending
“Kagayaku Sora no Sijima ni wa”
Insert songs
Ep. 12
“Kagayaku sora no Shijima ni wa”