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lack Butler (黒執事 Kuroshitsuji?) is a manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. Since its debut on September 16, 2006, it has been serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy. The series follows Sebastian Michaelis, a demonic butler who is bound by a supernatural contract to serve Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old head of the Phantomhive noble family, and in return Sebastian will obtain Ciel's soul when Ciel has finished all of his tasks including getting revenge on the people who killed his parents; after that Sebastian is then allowed to kill him and take his soul. It was announced in July 2008 that an anime adaption, directed by Shinohara Toshiya and produced by A-1 Pictures, was expected. It premiered in October 2008, and has since ended with 24 episodes. However, at the Sono Shitsuji, Shūshō: Saigo no Bansan o Anata to Tomo ni (その執事、終章　～最後の晩餐を貴方と共に～?, "That Butler, Last Chapter ~a last supper with you~") event on June 14, 2009, it was announced that the anime was be returning for a second season. Voice actor Junichi Suwabe confirmed this news on his official blog later that day. The second season aired in 2010 spanning 12 episodes. The series has been licensed by Yen Press in North America and published in Yen Plus' August 2009 issue for the magazine's first anniversary.
Plot

Main article: List of Black Butler characters
In a manor house on the outskirts of Victorian era London, butler Sebastian Michaelis serves Ciel Phantomhive, the orphaned twelve-year-old head of an English noble family and a toy and candy empire, who serves directly under the Queen. Sebastian carries out any task required by his master while solving the problems plaguing England with ease and perfection, because of his demonic lineage and Faustian contract with his master.The parents of the Phantomhive estate were murdered when Ciel was younger. As a result, he made a deal with a demon asking for vengeance upon those who had disgraced him, and the Phantomhive name, in exchange for his soul.
Media

[edit]Manga
Main article: List of Black Butler chapters
Written and drawn by Yana Toboso, the chapters of Black Butler have been serialized in the shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy since its debut in the October 2006 issue.[1] The chapters are also published in collected volumes by Square Enix. The first volume was released on February 27, 2007 and as of November 27, 2009, eight volumes have been released so far.[2] Yen Press licensed the series for an English language release and will serialize the manga in Yen Plus' August 2009 issue for the magazine's first anniversary.[3] The publisher released the first volume in January 2010.[4] French publisher Kana licensed the series in under the Dark Kana imprint as Black Butler. The publisher released the first volume in November 2009.[5] Carlsen Comics has licensed the series in Germany as Black Butler, the same title used for the French and English releases. The second volume was released in May 2010. [6]. On October 31, 2010 Italian publisher Planet Manga announced the licensing of the series. The first volume is planned to be released in March 2011.[7]
[edit]Drama CD
On August 10, 2007 a drama CD was released by Frontier Works. It featured many of the characters appearing in volumes one and two.[8] A second drama CD was released on November 26, 2008 under the Aniplex label.[9]
[edit]Anime
Main article: List of Black Butler episodes
In July 2008, it was announced that an anime adaption, directed by Shinohara Toshiya and produced by A-1 Pictures, was expected. It premiered in October 2008 and broadcasted on the Tokyo Broadcasting System as well as the Mainichi Broadcasting System.[10][11][12][13] On January 1, 2009, a limited edition DVD containing the first episode was released by Aniplex.[14] The next three episodes were released on another DVD on February 25, 2009.[15]
At the Sono Shitsuji, Shūshō ~Saigo no Bansan o Anata to Tomo ni~ (その執事、終章　～最後の晩餐を貴方と共に～?, "That Butler, Last Chapter ~a last supper with you~") event, on June 14, 2009, it was announced that the anime will be returning for a second series. Seiyū Junichi Suwabe confirmed this news on his official blog later that day.[16][17] The second series, Kuroshitsuji II, premiered in July and follows a butler, Claude Faustus, and his master, Alois Trancy, as well as Sebastian and Ciel. Both new characters were designed by Toboso.[18]
On March 29, 2010, North American anime distributor Funimation Entertainment announced on their online FuniCon 3.0 panel that they have licensed Black Butler.[19] At Anime Expo 2010, Funimation also announced that they will stream the simulcast series, Black Butler 2.[20]
[edit]Musical
That Butler, Friendship (その執事、友好 Sono Shitsuji, Yūkō?), a musical adaptation of the manga, had run at the Sunshine Theater in Ikebukuro between May 28, 2009 and June 7, 2009.[21] Yuya Matsushita portrayed Sebastian Michaelis, Shougo Sakamoto played Ciel Phantomhive and Uehara Takuya as Grell Sutcliffe.[22]
Musical Black Butler, The Most Beautiful Death in The World, A Thousand Soul and The Fallen Grim Reapers (ミュージカル『黒執事』〜ザ・モースト・ビューティフル・デス・イン・ザ・ワールド〜千の魂と堕ちた死神 Kuroshitsuji Sen no Tamashii to Ochita Shinigami?),[1] the second musical adaptation of the manga, will run at Akasaka Act Theater (1300 seats) in Akasaka, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, between May 3, 2010 and May 23, 2010. Yuya Matsushita will reprise his role as Sebastian Michaelis, Yukito Nishii will play Ciel Phantomhive, and Uehara Takuya will reprise his role as Grell Sutcliffe. Written by Mari Okada, Directed by Sakurako Fukuyama, Music by Taku Iwasaki, Lyric by Yukinojho Mori.
[edit]Video game
A video game for Nintendo DS, called Black Butler: Phantom & Ghost was developed by Square Enix and was released on March 19, 2009.[23] The game is sold in two versions, a limited first-press edition with a higher price and numerous extra goods, and a regular edition.
[edit]Book
On February 27, 2008, the Black Butler Character Guide "That Butler, Assembles" (黒執事 キャラクターガイド 「その執事、集合」 Kuroshitsuji Character Guide "Sono Shitsuji, Shūgō"?) was released.[24] The TV Animation Black Butler Black Record (TVアニメーション「黒執事」 Black Record?) is scheduled for release on March 27, 2009.[25] An official comics anthology Rainbow Butler (虹執事 Nijishitsuji?) will also be released on that date.[26]

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Manga
Written by Yana Toboso
Published by Square Enix
English publisher Yen Press
Demographic Shōnen
Magazine Monthly GFantasy
English magazine Yen Plus
Original run September 16, 2006 – ongoing
Volumes 10 (List of volumes)
TV anime
Kuroshitsuji
Directed by Shinohara Toshiya
Studio A-1 Pictures
Licensed by FUNimation Entertainment
Network TBS, MBS, Animax
Original run October 2, 2008 – March 26, 2009
Episodes 24 (List of episodes)
TV anime
Kuroshitsuji II
Directed by Hirofumi Ogura
Studio A-1 Pictures
Network MBS
TBS
Original run July 1, 2010 – September 17, 2010
Episodes 12 (List of episodes)