Kuroshitsuji II

The stage of Kuroshitsuji II opens on the life of Alois Trancy, the young heir to the Trancy earldom. Though he is privileged now, such was not always the case for the hot-tempered boy. Kidnapped and forced into slavery at a young age, he was eventually rescued and returned home, only to have his beloved father pass away soon after.

However, there are certain individuals who doubt Alois' story and legitimacy. And rightfully so, because things in the Trancy household are not as they appear, starting with Alois' black-clad butler with supernatural abilities, Claude Faustus. Who exactly is the mysterious Claude, and what connection does he have with Alois?

Amid the web of lies and deceit running rampant in the mansion, the bond between Alois and Claude will be tested as hell itself arrives at their doorstep.

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Michaelis, Sebastian Main

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Phantomhive, Ciel Main

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

Trancy, Alois Main

Mizuki, Nana Japanese

Faustus, Claude Main

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Sutcliff, Grell Supporting

Fukuyama, Jun Japanese

Undertaker Supporting

Suwabe, Junichi Japanese

Mey-Rin Supporting

Katou, Emiri Japanese

Finnian Supporting

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Midford, Elizabeth Supporting

Tamura, Yukari Japanese

Spears, William T. Supporting

Sugiyama, Noriaki Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Saitou, Shunsuke Producer

Maruyama, Hiroo Producer

Iwata, Mikihiro Producer

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Apr 18, 2025

colelouch

Recommended

I know I might be in the minority, but I genuinely enjoyed Black Butler Season 2 and believe it brought a refreshing perspective and a creative twist to the franchise. Even after watching Book of Circus, Book of Murder, Book of the Atlantic, and the Public School Arc, I still consider Season 2 a worthwhile entry, though I do think it requires a certain mindset to truly appreciate it.

Let’s talk about the biggest point of contention: Alois. A lot of viewers find him irritating: Emotional, unstable, and overly dramatic. And yes, he can be cruel, but personally, I can’t help but feel sympathy for him. ... Beneath all the chaos is a deeply broken boy shaped by a traumatic past and a society that failed him. His actions come from a place of pain, and while understanding him isn’t easy, it’s definitely rewarding. In many ways, the relationship between Alois and Claude serves as a dark mirror to the dynamic between Ciel and Sebastian: A cautionary tale of how things can go wrong, and a contrast that highlights what makes Ciel and Sebastian’s bond unique.

Another major criticism is how Season 2 continues the story from Season 1, which is heavily filled with non-canon episodes. To fully enjoy Season 2, you need the context of Season 1, even if that means sitting through a lot of filler that deviates from the manga. If I were a Black Butler fan watching the show back in the early 2010s and comparing it to Book of Circus, I would absolutely understand the disappointment.

Ciel also feels a bit stagnant in Season 2, not in a boring way, but because the show uses him and Sebastian as a kind of “ideal” against which Alois and Claude are measured. In doing so, the show unintentionally overlooks some of the flaws in their relationship. Ciel’s arc in Season 2 is also somewhat repetitive: He spends the first half with memory loss, and the second half revisits themes of identity that were already explored in Season 1. His blind belief that Alois is his enemy also feels oddly simplistic. Compare this to Book of Circus, where we dive much deeper into Ciel’s psyche and the lasting impact of his trauma, season 2 lacks that level of introspection.

That said, the opening theme of Season 2 is an absolute standout. The song, the animation, the contrast between Ciel and Alois, their relationships with their respective butlers, and the subtle foreshadowing, it's all beautifully crafted. Honestly, the opening alone adds a full point to my overall rating.

In the end, I encourage viewers, especially those rewatching to approach Season 2 with a focus on the symbolic elements and the psychological development of the characters, especially Alois. With that lens, I think the season becomes a much more meaningful and enriching experience.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Sep 22, 2022

Panda_Roll

Mixed Feelings

Season two of the 13 year old that signed his soul away to a demon for some muddled reason he never follows through on until the finale.

No not Ciel, the other kid! Yes, we're doing this again only with a "we are not so different" kind of mirror image rival.

One thing you'll notice in every single review of S2 is this line (this is fanfiction, it's not from the manga.) This line sums up the entire season. You have the same aesthetic, same style, characters from S1 return AND you get double the fun with not just one hell of a butler but two.

If you ... can get over the whiny brat (doesn't matter, just pick one.) that is all there is and the show doesn't shy away from that premise. In fact here Sebastian is VERY conscious of his sexual appeal and weaponizes it... way too often.

Although this one is worse compared to S1 it does two things right. One, it knows what it is, it's fanservice and that is completely fine with it, a short and sweet 12 episode show with cute guys fighting it out. Two, the ending is actually pretty good. Fanservicey as HELL but still good, more so than the mess of a Finale S1 had.

Although I hated the first few episodes I found that I enjoyed the rest far more than the second half of S1. Because of that my first instinct was to give this a higher rating of (7). Buuuuuuuuuuut because this one had nothing to say and was formulaic fanfic I will be forgetting about it and the additional characters next week. Say what you want about S1 but it left a mark, so much so that this one doesn't built on it so much as depends on it entirely without adding anything of it's own.

So 5 it is. I don't think I can recommend this even to black butler fans if I'm being honest.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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May 25, 2025

MissFizz

Not Recommended

I picked it up from my dropped list and I finished it. I regret. That's nothing compared to what the original black butler's thrill holds. Maybe in the middle a slight interest can be raised, but at the en,d I do feel it became nevertheless a trash. I don't know why this season was necessary cause it's a complete filler. Still why am I rating it 6? Cause I am a black butler FAN

The only thing enjoyable here is SEBASTIAN'S Hotness with Claud. This season doesn't explains or shows any revenge or the bad side of ciel. Ciel is literally doll here. That is what ... made it boring. Ciel's feeling and what made the situation into face some people like Soma, Undertaker and others. Even Grell also just a side chick role, nothing that influences the story.

And making Ciel demon....just didn't devour my soul. SORRY.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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