Black Butler
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| Nice episode. I like the whole dark aura this series gives. Plus Sebastian is truely a great butler... isnt he? :) Ono Daisuke makes him even more awesome. Btw I looooove the ending song. |
     |
| Wow. Came in with no expectations, and got nothing in return, but boredom, cliche and banality. This show doesn't know if it wants to be brooding or lighthearted. I've never seen a show that both takes itself too seriously and not enough so at the same time. |
Ashes said: Takai said: i have a (sad) feeling that yaoi fangirls will be all over this one =_= Duh. =D This :D Wow, I loved it. Sabastian is one hawt bishie. Ciel almost made me develop a shota-con. I mean >.> |
 |
| OMG! one word - AWESOME!! In everyway, interesting characters, atractive plot *cough atractive buttler cough*, great animation, amazing opening/ending...it's really a 5 out of 5 :D |
| Seemed almost they were goona go a yoai start at the beginning.. Ep was good but hopefully the plot will move along. THe quality of the art was really nice, hopefully they keep it up. :) Had some good comendy relief but wasn't to advanced/enough. |
 |
| poor Sebastian, already being compared to Alucard x_x looking forward to the next one, the chapter was awesome :3 |
| This first episode was very strange. On the one hand, we don't have one definite hero nor a true plot that stands out, but both main characters (the master and his butler) seem very interesting. On the other hand, Kuroshitsuji's already clearly settled as an episodic anime with very cliched secondary characters. The dialogues were average at most, but the background music are simply great. The animation is good too but I don't like the character design at all (very yaoi-oriented indeed). From here, I guess the anime can go anywhere, and that is why this first episode felt very intriguing to me, I don't really know what to think about it. I didn't like the first half of the episode, but found the second half pretty good, so I'll watch the second episode and decide after that, but I have very mixed feelings about this one. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
freedoleen said: This series has a potential. My thought exactly. Hopefully this will turn out to be something pretty good. |
∞      ∞ |
cyruz said: That was quite boring and predictable as well. Doesn't look like a show I'll be enjoying this season. The ED is pretty nice though. I had the same sentiments when I finished, it just doesn't seem captivating in the least bit, I'll give it atleast 2 more episodes though. |
リスト 。。 |
| Well, Sebastian is the "kyaawaiii" character of this season, obviously. Still, it's an alright show. The animation style is eye-catching, the voice acting is very good and a few of the ideas are pretty unique. All right, all three of the Fall Series I've started have been pretty good. Next up: Macademi Wasshoi! (...*sigh* we'll see) |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| hmmm seems quite interesting... but i thought they would have killed the man in the oven -.- |
| I don't care for the comedy bits, but the final five or so minutes give me great hope for this. Will be sticking with this. |
| My first novel, Kardia has been published! Click here to read! |
| decent enough opener, the horror section had to rescue it though. this'll be an interesting one to keep up with |
 |
| awesome. im definitely going to be following this series. |
| I thought it was ok. It was visually pleasing for me and I enjoyed the overall dark theme. I don't really want to delve much into the things that sort of bugged me about it because I choose to remain optimistic. It's still only the first episode and the first episode isn't always the best. I will say that I already love Ciel. I just love love love when sadistic characters come in small packages. |
| I like it so far. Nice music, beautiful animation. The characters seem interesting, too! Hurray for it being set in England--!! I'mma gonna watch this 'til the end. c: |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| Good first episode. I liked both the opening and ending songs, and really enjoyed the horror aspect at the end. I'll be watching more for sure. |
     |
Sorakami said: Heck yea! Does anyone think this might be yaoi? I'm not homophobic, but i do find it somewhat uncomfortable to say the least. you don't know what yaoi is, do you? anyway, slightly disappointed because it seemed to lack something, although I can't say what exactly.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: Sorakami said: Heck yea! Does anyone think this might be yaoi? I'm not homophobic, but i do find it somewhat uncomfortable to say the least. you don't know what yaoi is, do you? anyway, slightly disappointed because it seemed to lack something, although I can't say what exactly.... he is right....yaoi is boy to boy love and that equals to gay but next episode might change that since I said earlier GIRLS! |
| Oops! I appear to be incapable of following Rules 16 and 17, so I had to have a mod change my sig for me. |
| i enjoyed the episode. i seriously thought that the guy will get roasted... i loved the ending, it was too cute.. haha |
 |
| i actually enjoyed this. didn't go in expecting anything in particular so i enjoyed it. i got a "lighter" jigoku shoujo feel and i doubt it will have the shoot me dead boring repitition Jigoku has so yea i'll be watching. the ED was pretty awesome. |
 |
AngelLily said: ...Maaya Sakamoto and Daisuke Ono, they were absolutely wonderful as Sebastian and Ciel. Agreed, the episode was really good, OP and END were great. Soshite... new bishie xD du~ |
 |
| epic win reminds me of bartender but with a more gothic feel |
| i personally thought this was a rather boring episode to start things off with, but then again this probably isn't my cup of tea as far as shows go, so i'll give it a couple more episodes to see if anything good comes of it. |
 |
| Ono Daisuke needs to be main in more shows *__* I wanna marry him so I could make him talk to me all day long in sexy voices XD anyway with all the hype I had high expectations so it wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but it was still quite enjoyable.. loved the brat and the side cast... will definitely keep this on my watching list x3 |
 |
| I looove the ending. I agree with everyone saying it was a little boring, but I'm sure it'll get better. A lot of animes start off slower. ...Well I'm not sure, but I hope. Anyway, it was still good. :) |
| its only the first episode you really can't judge off of this much! D: but i enjoyed it nevertheless! 8D |
| An excellent first episode :3 I like the atmosphere, the musics .. Sebastian ftw ! Looking forward to the next episode ^^ |
  |
| I felt that the episode was just extra regular. The voice acting is good and Sebastian is cool...but I hope that it gets a little more exciting. Nothing really stood out as being really different to me. The humorous parts seemed kinda out of place for where the series seems to be going. 3/5 for now, but I'll try to stick with it & hopefully there will be more to come. |
 |
| Brilliant. This is gonna be one of the best series this Fall Season. From the music to the animation...I'm speechless |
 |
| This was fantastic. Ah the visuals... Ah the sound... Ah the atmosphere... LAWL at the pie scene.... ^ when you get stuff like that, character development and story can become just some trivial matters. But i guess that story is just tucked away and will get free in later episodes. This season surely has handful of neat series to offer. (And this is my most positive post on all of the fall anime series... Hooray?) |
 Help the poor Ninja! Click Billy vs Snakeman link today! |
| ahahaa this is not wht i expected AT ALL!! i thought it was a dark psyhological anime, but obviously not: its actually quite comical! especially with the other house servants (exception to the butler). its still very interesting, and much the anime for me :D whaooo then at the end it turns all dark and horrific!! ohhh i like i like :D |
sugarplumfairyOct 8, 2008 1:55 PM
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| OMG! this show is so awesome loving it already cant wait till the next episode ^-^ |
 |
| I thought it was okay. Sebastions face seems kinda narrow weird ish. I love Maaya sakamoto as the bocchama and Daisuke Ono as Sebastion though <3 such awesome voices! |
| To think this wasn't even on my radar originally.. good thing I decided to check out the episode. I dig a certain flair and atmosphere to this series. Will definitely pick up this one. |
| First episode and I'm loving it. I've been looking forward to this for a while. I'm really looking forward to the next episode. |
| i guess it was only okay for me... it is the first episode... but i don't really see anything special about the anime yet... hopefully it gets better for me |
 |
AngelLily said: I am in complete agreement! I'm so glad you recommended it to me :D I really enjoyed the ED as well. I watched it twice through just to make sure I didn't miss anything xDAnd I thought I couldn't love Maaya Sakamoto and Daisuke Ono more. They were absolutely wonderful as Sebastian and Ciel. The atmosphere of the anime, the beautiful animation, the fitting soundtrack. I'm still mesmerized by the OP - not the song itself, although it is quite fitting and nice, but the animation is simply wonderful. I have to admit that I was worried when it said this series was also a comedy; I was wondering how exactly the atmosphere would match with comedic interludes. However, I found it was executed fantastically. I was sitting on the edge of my seat one minute, laughing the second, and then back on edge in time for the third! Well done. I'll definitely be catching the next ep! LolitaDecay said: Haha! Although I shouldn't laugh, because the same can be said of me! (I will emphasize the almost though ;)Wow, I loved it. Sabastian is one hawt bishie. Ciel almost made me develop a shota-con. I mean >.> angel999 said: Yaoi is not BL, and BL doesn't necessarily mean gay, either. Yaoi is often distinguished from BL by the fact that it contains (sometimes quite explicit) sex scenes.he is right....yaoi is boy to boy love and that equals to gay but next episode might change that since I said earlier GIRLS! And why is it always an issue when two guys have a deeper relationship than huffawing together while playing video games and having pissing contests? |
| Not sure what to expect from the series yet, but the first episode was enjoyable and I liked the background art. |
 |
| Finally a butler anime that I can like! ^_^ |
sakuko said: Finally a butler anime that I can like! ^_^ Is it the Bishi Part or the cooking people alive part? this is a rather twisted butler anime if you ask me... on top of that too many bishi's for my liking... i'll probably watch it for the sake of completing but even the glasses maid isnt even that cute. ED is good though :) |
  "What happens when we die?" I know that the ones who love us will miss us. |
| Loved the OP....decent for the ED.. Well, the 1st ep seems a lil hilarious at times and scary? I wonder why Sebastian let the Italian guy runs away...just to frighten him? |
They see me trollin', they hatin'. |
| The OP and ED was both good, and it seems like an interesting anime... |
   |
Kineta said: I'm so glad you recommended it to me :D I really enjoyed the ED as well. I watched it twice through just to make sure I didn't miss anything xD I have to admit that I was worried when it said this series was also a comedy; I was wondering how exactly the atmosphere would match with comedic interludes. However, I found it was executed fantastically. I was sitting on the edge of my seat one minute, laughing the second, and then back on edge in time for the third! Well done. I'll definitely be catching the next ep! Haha I'm very glad you enjoyed it! The comedy is very well-handled, indeed. It's a darker series than it seems though, so I suggest you continue watching and be prepared for some surprises ;D |
| imo it was a good start, liking the darkness element this series shows, just hope not alot of shounen ai-theme thats all xD comedy was funny too, loving the meido. Hoping good action next week :3 |
  |
| i thought it was O.K but right now i wont continue watching this anime because it didn't give me much interest though i might give it another chance when another 3-4 episodes are released |
 |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Kuroshitsuji Episode 6 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )removed-user - Nov 6, 2008 |
109 |
by menacce
»»
10 hours ago |
|
Poll: » Kuroshitsuji Episode 5 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )MaxwellLily - Oct 30, 2008 |
117 |
by menacce
»»
Nov 21, 1:54 PM |
|
» Is Black Butler borderline shotacon?Gardevoir0338 - Oct 26 |
16 |
by Valexkill
»»
Oct 29, 1:36 AM |
|
Poll: » Kuroshitsuji Episode 2 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )MaxwellLily - Oct 9, 2008 |
147 |
by ScaryOwl
»»
Oct 17, 3:22 PM |
|
Poll: » Kuroshitsuji Episode 3 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )MaxwellLily - Oct 16, 2008 |
120 |
by 0rganic
»»
Sep 20, 8:01 AM |