Kuroshitsuji

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From Yen Press:
Just a stone´s throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria’s faithful servant and a slip of a twelve-year-old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler Sebastian is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master’s wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London’s underbelly, there apparently is nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true or at least, too good to be human.

Official English

Type

Manga

Related Series

Kuroshitsuji Anthology Comic (Spin-Off)

Kuroshitsuji Character Guide (Spin-Off)

Associated Names

Black Butler

Black Butler - Il maggiordomo cattivo

Black Butler คน(ลึก)ไขปริศนา(ลับ) (SIC)

Fekete komornyik

Hắc Quản Gia

Kara Kâhya

Kuroshitsuji – Piru hovimestariksi

Kurosicudzsi

Kurošicudži

Majordome noir

Mayordomo negro

Mroczny kamerdyner

O mordomo negro

O mordomo sombrio

Piru hovimestariksi

Куросицудзи

Тĕттĕм керменçĕ

Темний дворецький

Темный дворецкий

Тёмный дворецкий

Черният иконом

Чёрный дворецкий

الخادم الأسود

خادم سیاه

کوروشیتسوجی

黑執事

黒執事

검은 집사

흑집사

Groups Scanlating

atashi

Black Asylum

Bleach Asylum

her-majestys-watchdog

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Latest Release(s)

c.189-190 by Little Miss and Good Sir Scanlations 2 years ago

c.187-188 by Little Miss and Good Sir Scanlations 3 years ago

c.186 by Little Miss and Good Sir Scanlations 3 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

34 Volumes (Ongoing)

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 5, Chap 23 (Circus) / Vol 8, Chap 38 (Murder) / Vol 11, Chap 51 (Movie) / Vol 14, Chap 67 (School) / Vol 18, Chap 86 (Emerald)

Ends at Vol 5, Chap 22 (S1) / Vol 8, Chap 36 (Circus) / Vol 11, Chap 50 (Murder) / Vol 14, Chap 65 (Movie) / Vol 18, Chap 86 (School) / Vol 22, Chap 108 (Emerald) Skips Chap 5, 14, 37, 66

User Reviews

Kuroshitsuji by Akari

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User Rating

Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (1439 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.65 / 10.0

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Last Updated

August 5th, 2025 10:24am PDT - 3 weeks ago

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Genre

Action Comedy Drama Historical Mystery Shounen Supernatural
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Square Enix

Serialized In (magazine)

GFantasy (Square Enix)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Manga UP!

Yen Press (32 Vols - Ongoing | Simulpub)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

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Monthly Pos #1030

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3 Month Pos #1246

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6 Month Pos #1255

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Year Pos #797

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List Stats

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Is Ceil evil

6 years ago

Black Butler references for gift?

9 years ago

Get anime movie

10 years ago

Black Butler end of the first season

11 years ago

Which (if any!) is the best Kuroshitsuji pairing?(based off of the manga - does NOT include anime only characters)

11 years ago

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by Terpsichore
16 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

This is a great series for a good story which entirely avoids cliches and comes with it's own unique feel. Classy, gothic, full of twisted characters and macabre events, with beautiful artwork and fast-paced action scenes. There really isn't anything quite like it.

I disagree with this being shounen-ai. The author makes jokes about it, but there isn't anything here that makes me think "this is BL". Not at all...

(This really isn't that similar to Count Cain, btw, once you get past the surface. But if you like one you might like the other.)

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A reasonably good manga that has suffered somewhat over time...

by luminousbrink
13 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

I have been reading Kuroshitsuji since the summer of 2008, when only a few chapters were translated to English. For about four years now, I have been following the manga. The series has a good premise, is very interesting, and the art is nice and clean. However, now at 14 volumes, I think the manga lacks a distinct and forward main plot. I understand that Ciel works for the Queen while also using Sebastian to discover the true perpetrators of the death of his family, however, I think the series has become slow. I honestly don't know why things are happening now. Ciel just continues to get jobs from the Queen. And that has been going on for 14 volumes now. I am a little disappointed with the introduction of the new arc - the school arc, because I fear the story is just reverting back to the same formula with yet again another order from the Queen. However, I can not be sure yet. I have a feeling that eventually, like all of the arcs, something WILL happen to further the story at least a little bit. Right now, though, the school arc just isn't to my taste.

The good thing is that with the last arc - the ship/zombie story - many character developments and revelations occurred, and I believe the dark undertones fit the manga. I'm glad the shinigami were included again. I hope that their world will be further explored in the manga, because it is intriguing and will open up the manga more, I think.

Overall, in the manga, I do believe some good developments have happened, at least. I'm just concerned that not enough has happened in the 14 volumes released so far. But, I have a feeling the manga will have many more volumes (I HOPE) that will answer questions and develop Ciel and Sebastian. In a way, I hope maybe that Yana Toboso will create a part 2 of the series in which Ciel is older by a few years, that way we can see his maturity. To be honest, I thought Ciel would look at least a little older after all of these volumes, but I guess he looks a bit younger due to Toboso's changing art style or something.

Something else that irks me a little is

the fact that Ciel is so relentless and cruel ( circus arc). I understand that it gives a new dynamic to the series, creating a protagonist that is not completely good, however, bringing in dark scenes ( like Ciel's heartless response to the circus people) completely contrasts with the one chapter fun-time stories that Toboso includes which are usually lighthearted ( like most recently, the Easter chapter). He draws the line between good and evil. He lies, he deceives, and he has no mercy for those he deems not worthy. Because he is a child, his philosophy on human beings seems strange and too insightful, but perhaps it is because of his traumatic past. Maybe Ciel represents the jadedness and corruption of children who are exposed to horrible incidents.

I still read this manga because I do enjoy it and I've invested much in it ( like buying the English volumes ). But, as I've read the story, I've noticed unfortunate drawbacks that I've expressed here. To me, many things can make the story more concise and better. But, I'm sure the author is working on it, gradually, in her own vision. So, I don't mind waiting for now as the story hopefully expands. Kuroshitsuji still has many great elements (Victorian Era, nice mix of the supernatural and the darkness, shinigami, demons, Ciel and Sebastian's contract), but it angers me to see them become overridden with the poor factors in the story.

... Last updated 13 years ago

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In defense of the pointlessness....

by dezin19
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I noticed some people mentioning "pointless chapters/arcs", so I'll just put this in:

In regards to the cury arc, I believe the main idea was to introduce Souma and Agni, who are pretty much main characters. It has yet to be seen, but the fact the Ciel obtained the trade liscense (or whatever it was called), the introduction of the queen's butler (the anime anyone? <------although the manga might have nothing to do with the anime.... however, did anyone else notice the uncanny resemblance to the doll arc in the anime and the circus arc currently in the manga?), or the fact that Ciel wants to "expand" his company. All of these could play a part in the plot sometime in the future. But besides that, I would have to agree the cury arc does seem a little pointless at present :p
Next, the crossdressing chapter...lol. Well I would say it establish a piece of Ciel's past, not much mind you, but a tad. Also whats-his-face pretty-boy aristrocrat (the blonde), might show up in future chapters (like he did in the anime). That's all I figured for that one....

I have to agree alot with Karmaseth, though. Everything he/she said is pretty darn spot-on. And @Helaine: Reborn has a plot, it's just a little slow on the up-taking lol I forced myself to get through the first 6 volumes, I think it picked up a little after that. Anyway that's has nothing to do with Kuroshitsuji XD

For me personally, I really like Kuroshitsuji ^^

... Last updated 16 years ago

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You'll Be Surprised

by P_O_C_K_Y
12 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

Yeah, I'll admit it, I started reading this in hopes of yaoi-ish themes, but that was soon forgotten by the amazing plot of this story. Screw the romance, Ciel and Sebastian are one badass duo. Ciel is a cold and calculating kid, Sebastian is...well, one hell of a butler wink wink.

The characters are all likable (by likable I mean the only character you'll probably dislike is Ciel's fiancee/cousin) whether they're good or bad. The story is brilliant, the twists are unpredictable, their adventures range from comical to suspenseful.

You never know what you'll get in the next chapter which made this manga surprisingly good. So don't be deceived, it's deep and dark and unpredictable and definitely worth a try.

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a really hard -to- clasify manga

by ale1622
17 years ago

Rating: N/A

Seriously..if you CANT find the hints between Sebastian and Ciel you do not live in this world...
off course the mangaka is "laughing at herself" about it..she knows very well what type of reaction causes the relantionship between these two, and she jokes about it...
-and for all u readers who dont know who this woman is...u should know that this mangaka has wrote a couple of yaoi stories under another pen name...and one particullary was very shotacon..so, yes, u are right at thinking that this manga smells a litlle bit of shounen ai ( yaoi is not the same as shounen ai plzzz )
About the plot: i have to agree with previous entyries that sometimes the plot isnt a plot at all...she goes far away form the main story, and some chapters are like autoconclusive..
The new arc seems better than the one before..( curry arc..just stupid..) and the main story seems to somehow be connected with the strange things that are happening in the circus..
-so, lets wait and see if she continues with this line, or if the mangaka will add more of the boring and cliche arcs tha we have seen before...

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by xxdita-chanxx
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

The art is eyecandy, has potential.
And to the retard below that says it's a rip off of Hayate No Gotoku: It's not. The plot is completely different and I don't understand how he thought it was a ripoff. The butler, to begin with, isn't even in debt.

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One of my all-time favourites!

by KuroNeko-chan44
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I really love this manga! The art is amazing, and I have always loved gothic manga, especially set in the Victorian era. All the arcs are unique and well thought out, my personal favourite being the 'Ship Voyage' arc, which I won't spoil in case anyone hasn't read it yet! I really love most of the characters as well, especially the Undertaker and Sebastian. Although I adore fight scenes and gothic or horror elements in manga, I want comedy to be there too. In Kuroshitsuji, there is quite a lot of comedy, which I love. I think it had a relatively slow start, but when I read more I couldn't stop!
Definitely worth a read!

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Awesome!!

by yennyenn
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Been reading this series since the beginning. Ciel is the perfect protagonist. Although some may think that he's too cruel or heartless, he does have his duties to perform. You can see the hint of his kindness every arc. Together with his elite team of servants, an akuma butler and his quick thinking, I'm always excited to see how he turns around the situation in every arc!

I'd say the only bad thing about this series is the wait for each chapter! It's a monthly magazine, so once you're hooked, you're in deep shit lol! Just like me! 😀 Definitely recommended!

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Thoughly Enjoyable.

by lightningstorm
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I see that most people seem to want to plot to hurry up. I, for one, am in such rush. I watched, and enjoyed the anime, but I wish there had been more than just the main plot. Don't get me wrong, it was really good, I just wanted to see more. Both the anime and manga have the same "feel", to me, so I view the manga as more story that wasn't in the anime. I'm enjoying it going alone at the pace it is.
The art is really pretty and very consistent. The characters are very easy to tell apart. Yen Press even goes as far as to write words such as colour and honour with the "u", as it would be in England, dispite the company being American. I am very pleased the such attention to detail was shown.

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Would you sell your soul to a demon?

by GriSlyBear
13 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

What drives a ten year old child to sell it's own soul to a demon to form a contract and choose hell instead of heaven? What happened on his 10th birthday that he even forgot how to smile?
Hate and despair are his source of strengh and make Ciel Phantomhive the most complex and intriguing game maker who seeks for revenge to those who dirtied his name. His best pawn is his perfect butler Sebastian, who'll never leave his masters side and follow him until the very end.

This manga took my manga virginity (and made me a manga-fan!) and I already have been following it for years. It is my favourite manga and I think it will always be.
There are so many things I love about Kuroshitsuji: Victorian Era, Dark Atmosphere, Beautiful (MOST AMAZING) Art, Deep Plot that is storngly influenced by the British-Empire history and it's events and Fantastic Characters (esp. the main ones: Ciel and Sebastian).
If you watched the Anime with it's wonderful OST and liked it, you'll LOVE the manga.

Sed, qui me defendet?
...ab me terriblissimo ipse.

Enjoy reading!

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