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Jun 11, 2012 12:29 PM

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This episode showed us how helpless Ciel was without his butler. smh the boy couldn't even tie his shoelaces.
Jul 19, 2012 3:16 PM

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Interesting episode though a bit out of place imo!
Aug 1, 2012 6:12 PM

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Haha! I laughed so hard when Sebastain said (paraphrased, of course) "The next scenes of Kuroshitsuji may cause problems if you are watching with family. They may create an awkward atmosphere at the dinner table. I suggest at these times to clear your throat. It is a most effective method. *Clears throat" at the end of the episode ^-^

I can't wait to see the next few episodes now. Good thing I watch anime alone ^o^
These faces are so cute that I might just leave them here (#`Д´)´∀`)・ω・) ゚Д゚)゚∀゚)・∀・) ̄ー ̄)´_ゝ`)
Dec 21, 2012 7:39 PM

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Nearly got a glimpse of Ciel's privates in the beginning :P A boring episode compared to the previous ones though. Next episode's got Undertaker & Grell, gotta be good.
Jan 17, 2013 9:52 PM
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i think that even though there is a main plot, all the different episodes and different stories i think are to show how the relationship between ciel nd sebastian grows. i think this episode was awesome either way. the ciel body tease was a nice touch to this episode i think ^_^
Feb 12, 2013 1:14 PM

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I really liked this episode even though it was a filler. And Ciel lying to a parting ghost in the end... not cool.

The preview for the next episode made me laugh.
Aug 30, 2013 10:52 AM

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guyklc said:
I'm not sure why everyone keeps bashing this episodes. This was one of the best episodes in Kuroshitsuji for me. Yeah, the message may be cliche, but they presented it rather nicely.

Eww... Grell is in the next episode. Seeing how everyone here is crazy for him (I'm certainly not), I guess I'm a maverick when it comes to this show.


We dislike eps like this because they are boring and not contributing anything at all. In other words, a filler episode packed with generic and boring looking characters and a cliche backstory that only felt out of place. Did I mention boring?

Also, the fanservice (naked Ciel) was disturbing and I'm getting irritated that they always try to make Ciel look gay..
Aug 30, 2013 11:01 AM

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Domme said:
I loved this one not only because it was dark and depressing, but also because it features two children I truly care about. Even if it was not the most accurate portrayal of the princes, it was fascinating to finally see things from their perspectives. It's a refreshing break from all this bickering, to finally see a story that focuses on them and not their killers.


1 ep is a little too short to get sad for the princes.. It's just like some eps in SAO and Naruto Shippuuden. Forced drama with a cliche story always suck.
Oct 25, 2013 6:33 AM

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Ciel cant even tie his shoes XD
Feb 16, 2014 4:59 PM

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It was interresting, though it was a random filler.

It's always nice to see some takes on history. No one is sure of what happened to that king, but there's a good possibility that they were assassinated.
«Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.»
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Mar 10, 2014 6:11 PM

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AnimeSweden said:
Domme said:
I loved this one not only because it was dark and depressing, but also because it features two children I truly care about. Even if it was not the most accurate portrayal of the princes, it was fascinating to finally see things from their perspectives. It's a refreshing break from all this bickering, to finally see a story that focuses on them and not their killers.


1 ep is a little too short to get sad for the princes.. It's just like some eps in SAO and Naruto Shippuuden. Forced drama with a cliche story always suck.

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Jul 15, 2014 3:47 PM

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Hmm... This episode was OK, but it wasn't as good as some other episodes. It was a bit weird seeing Sebastian working for some other people. Well, I hope next episodes will be more interesting.
Jul 21, 2014 11:09 AM
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Meh for filler. Bad for story-line. Good thing it was filler.

Ciel shared my sentiment throughout the episode. "What a nuisance." Yes, Ciel, I agree. This episode was a nuisance.

Gaaaaay (and shota)


What's that strange circle for? Isn't his eye supposed to be the mark thing? If so then what does his eyes do?


Yes Ciel.. my thoughts exactly.
Sep 15, 2014 1:47 PM

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I really liked this episode, my dad didn't ... I thought he might since it was set in Ludlow castle and we've been there. He wants to possibly move there when he retires lol. He really liked it when we went on holiday there a few years back.

I wonder how many people from Ludlow know that their town is on the map sort of because of an anime or that it's in it lol. There were some young people when we went but most of them didn't look like they'd be in to anime but who knows lol.

I thought Ludlow was cool too. I think you can actually stay in the castle. The castle was cool.

I liked the ghosts, sounds like they probably were assassinated in real life. Sad. Edward and Richard were cool in this.

Richard of Shrewsbury, wow, that's where I'm probably moving too lol. Awesomeness.
Sep 17, 2014 3:22 PM

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Kuroshitsuji honestly reminds me of scooby doo, all they do is solve random mysteries and I'm kind of getting tired of it... what even is the main plot I don't know anymore did it ever even have a main plot who knows
Nov 1, 2014 3:51 AM

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what's with this show? It's like Gintama... no main storyline. It just have some arcs that have its own story and some independent filler-ish episodes like this and that's that. So confusing.
Mar 15, 2015 11:31 PM

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Decent episode but a random filler.
This story mirrors Ciel because he also has a hatred and agony.
Mar 15, 2015 11:38 PM

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_DoctorWho_ said:
Ciel cant even tie his shoes XD


Lolololol.
He's still adorable though. <3
Apr 27, 2015 8:54 AM

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Wow, I couldn't believe he would do that in the end!
Jun 4, 2015 4:41 PM

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Ciel you little liar haha
Sep 11, 2015 3:04 AM
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I see lots of comments of "filler" here so I guess it wasn't in the original manga or anything. But as someone watching who doesn't know the overall story of this show, I enjoy these stand alone little stories.

fishergirl16 said:
I honestly don't know the main plot of this show...


Same... watched 16 episodes and it just seems like a bunch of mini stories. I'm fine with it that way if that's how it's supposed to be though.
Jan 10, 2016 9:19 PM

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That was a fun episode. I was worried that Sebastian was going to defy Ciel for a minute!
Aug 28, 2017 2:00 AM

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They met a ghost of a King then Sebby became their butler in a brief time and they made him wear a pretty old set of clothes which of course Sebby still look hot damn like always. ;-;

Seeing Ciel pissed off is glorious. I know you missed Sebby, Ciel. Hehe.

Pretty interesting episode, but terrifying since the King saw his brother being killed in front of him. What the fuck. But at least they can finally rest in peace.

Sebby warned us for the next episode. Will there be a "dirty scene"? OHMYGOD.

"Maybe he's trying to take a shit, but the shit just won't come out."
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Sep 12, 2017 10:36 AM
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Aaahhh, "the princes in the tower".

Edward V, King of England and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York.

Edward was king of England for 86 days, and both of them was most likely murdered, and in accord with reason itself, it was Richard III who made this happen.

This might have been a boring episode for a lot of people, including me, to some extent, but the history nerd in me loved to see Edward and little Richard, i really appreciated that, but like many people have commented on here prior to my post ; a dual episode arc would have been great, there is a lot of things they could have done and a lot of places they could have gone with this episode. showing how Richard III probably schemed against the little princes, and him being their "lord protector" on top of everything.

Well done! More episodes like this please!
Aug 9, 2019 3:45 PM
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Average episode.
still nice to see and i feel somewhat sad for th betrayel of the brothers


Aug 26, 2020 8:22 AM

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I liked this episode a lot actually
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones!

Aug 28, 2020 7:56 AM

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I really hate learning history at school (Bri ish history is very boring), but it looks like I have actually made some use out of it - I understand who Edward V and Richard are in this episode! LOL so basically the only thing history is needed for is for getting a better understanding of anime episodes, other than that you will never need to know about the Princes In The Tower.
Apr 19, 8:21 AM

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Saddest episode by far. Poor little princes.
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