Review of Black Butler: Book of Circus

Book of Circus is a great series and is a great addition to the series as well as a good start point to newcomers. Actual Score: 9.4 Story: 10 The story revolves around a piece of the manga plot missing from the main anime known the circus arc; which is a fun story made up of your favourite characters while also introducing some new ones as well as dark and interesting story as well as circling around some events from Ciel's backstory that add more depth which also helps fit newcomers in understanding the story better as well as serving as a recap for fans already. The storyis well driven and has good pacing even though its only 10 episodes long while also keeping up with an interesting story and the comedy fans know and love.

Art: 9
The art is outstanding with well detailed characters and amazing set pieces that make the world come alive as well as well done fight scenes that will make your heart pound.

Sound: 9
The opening of the anime is well done and fits the mood of the show with J-Rock band SID that set a dark atmosphere getting you ready for the show; while the ending was also well done it didn't have the same level as impact as the opening which made me neglect it fairly fast. The OST is amazing and helps portray the dark atmosphere the series portrays which is full of orchestral tones and folklore like music that fits nicely with the setting.

Characters: 9
The characters that you know and love are back as well as some fresh faces that get a decent amount of backstory that opens that character more up as well as getting decent amounts of screen time. The most notable of the new cast was Joker ring leader of the circus who gets good screen time and has a unique personality that is refreshing as well as the other characters of the circus who all have interesting personalities and appearances.