Black Butler
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 70 Episodes
24 min per episode
2008 – 2025
Premiered: Thu, Oct 2, 2008
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “His Butler, Submerged”
The household returns to England, where their final task is to present Sullivan to the Queen.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Black Butler Complete Blu-ray Set TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-16
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yana Toboso
Ryo Kawasaki
Yusuke Motokura, Tsubasa Kanamori
Rina Oguchi
Yuichi Fukushima, Kanako Takahashi, Yasutaka Kimura, Shizuka Kurosaki
Department Leadership Roster
Yusuke Motokura
Director of Photography
Rina Oguchi
Editor
Tsubasa Kanamori
Director of Photography
Yuichi Fukushima
Producer
Kanako Takahashi
Producer
Yasutaka Kimura
Producer
Shizuka Kurosaki
Producer
Ryo Kawasaki
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Butler
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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?
Black Butler comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Black Butler?
Key cast members in Black Butler include Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto.
Who created or directed Black Butler?
Black Butler was developed and directed by Not specified.