Review of Black Butler

Kuroshitsuji was the very reason I began to love anime. While not exactly compelling for it's story, the sound, art, and characters make this anime a truly fascinating watch, and if you haven't already and are thinking about it, I would recommend getting to it ASAP. Story (7) Ciel Phantomhive is the Queen's underworld guard, who is protected and served by demon Sebastian Michaelis. The story is about Ciel trying to find out who burned his family and to get revenge on the people who did terrible things to him. I wouldn't exactly call the story the reason why I watched this anime, even though it wasgood. There were a few action scenes far and few in-between with relatable humor thrown in here and there at necessary times.

Sometimes, the story would slow down in my opinion, but nothing that caused me to drop the anime or put it on pause. However, most of the story is filled with mystery, darkness, and the urge to make you watch more. Even if it does slow down at times, it will pick up.

Art (9)

Nothing to complain about here. The dazzling butler Sebastian Michaelis is eye-candy for even the characters in the show, with the background looking amazing in many places and even background characters getting detail, if only in the slightest. The art was one of the things that drew me into the anime, with a beautiful display of dark colors and eerie corridors that fit the theme all too well.

Sound (10)

Where do I start with this one? One of the things that absolutely fascinates me in this anime is the music and the sound effects used. Taking place in Victorian London, the use of violins and pianos are not missing in this anime, used as perfectly as the art to fit the mysterious and dark vibe this anime offers the watcher. The music is really captivating, especially when Sebastian takes the violin and does it himself - it's a masterpiece. I began listening to Victorian music on my free time thanks to this anime.

Characters (10)

The characters are the number one reason I watch this. Every person has either an interesting display of character or a dark, even tragic backstory that can't help but make you sympathize with them. Especially Sebastian and Ciel, the mains in this beautiful show, who are never failing to push you through this anime effortlessly. Each person is voiced well - even in the dub, which I usually don't like as well. I could go on for hours and hours about what is so special about the characters here. The moody Ciel, cute on the outside but dark Sebastian, crazy lunatic Grell Sutcliff, aloof reaper William T. Spears, and even Ash Landers and his doll army. I never found myself hating a single one of them.

Enjoyment (8)

I would have rated the enjoyment slightly higher if it were not for the slow down of several episodes. Watching the humor and appealing characters makes this show enjoyable, however, as I even finished this anime in about two days and went to gobble down the second season as soon as I could, and only to love and drool over this anime for several more months. I'm not kidding - watch this.

Overall (9)

Like I said before, this is a must-watch. I watched this about a year ago and would happily go back to it if I didn't have any other anime to watch at the moment. Go out and try it!