Black Butler (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, Black Butler is an animation, comedy, drama and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Black Butler stars Daisuke Ono as Sebastian Michaelis (voice), Maaya Sakamoto as Ciel Phantomhive (voice), Jun Fukuyama as Grell Sutcliff (voice) and Junichi Suwabe as Undertaker (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Black Butler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Butler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Butler tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Butler (2008)?
- In US, Black Butler is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Butler worth watching?
- Black Butler holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Butler?
- Black Butler stars Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto, Jun Fukuyama, Junichi Suwabe and Yuki Kaji.
- When was Black Butler released?
- Black Butler was released in 2008.