Black Butler

Ahobaka Nov 7, 2015

8

After 109 chapters I can say that this is indeed one of my favourite manga. And one reason for that would be the fact that I wasn't bored at all at any point. Every chapter was interesting and I actually read everything at once. The story is interesting, yes, but I'm also most fascinated by the characters. This manga has a lot to offer, at first I thought it was the kind of teenage girl stuff some of the fans made it seem like, but at some point it gets a lot darker than that. I was a bit taken a back, to be honest. Positively, of course. The anime can't even be compared with the manga. If you're like me, crushed, empty and angry after watching the second season of the anime, read the manga. Forget the second season ever existed because it didn't. It just gets better and better when you follow the story via manga. I do like the anime too, but it's just basically a sidedish compared to this. The art isn't bad at all either. It's actually super expressive and at times so so detailed. The food also looks damn delicious so if you're interested in that, go for it. Not to mention all the super fine and frilly clothing that makes you drool more than the food ever could. The clothes are really damn awesome and you could even read the manga just to stare at them. There is a story in this manga, but it's really slow build. Not that I really mind, because it just means it's gonna be a long story. There's basically several stories that link together somehow, a lot of detective-ish stuff going on and demon powers and all that. What I love the most at the time, is the backstories of some of the characters. All of them don't have one, at least not yet, but I'm sure they will have. It's nice when there's flashbacks or a couple of chapters telling a story from years back or something. Overall, this is a really awesome manga and there's a lot psychological mind things going on, but there's some fine humor too. Too bad there's only this much chapters at the time.

ishadream Aug 19, 2018

8.7

It was good till around chapter 126.... where there was that huge plot twist. It was kinda dumb. Like the author ran out of ideas so she put that damn plot twist to make it more interesting. But, everything before chapter 126 was gold. The characters are very lovable all having an original personality and past. The story itself is dark and addicting. 

LovelyWickedDescet Nov 9, 2009

10

The story is of Sebastian Michaelis as he works for his young master; a 12 (to 13) year old boy named Ciel Phantomhive. But their is more to this duo then meets the eye, Sebastian is actually a demon that is under contract to Ciel, working for him until the day that he can claim the boy's soul. (I'm stopping their I do not wish to give much away if one has not read it yet.). The story if very interesting, with side trips of humor, and tradigy flowing through it as the story progresses. It really has one begging for the next chapter to come quickly as soon as it stops. Most shonen manga's I read are just to boring but this story brings a interesting twist to it all and I really love it for that. It would keep you guessing and if you were a ff.net user like me; you'd probably have stories just flowing through your head on the close relationship between Ciel and Sebastian (they are not in love..).Fantastic works of art, I thought Toboso-sensei really captured the victorian era real well. The background art and character clothing was drawn really well, (though sometimes it looked a bit scratchy; no offense to anyone.). The characters were all an interesting bunch, the maid for exsample through her clumsy and crushes for Sebastian, Finnian with his cheerful yet exstordinary strength, Bard his interest in using a flamethrower in the kitchen..They are funny character's (even though they are side.). Then we have Agni with his right hand of God and prince Soma from India they sort of annoyed me but brought up a good laugh now and again. Elizabeth; now she really would have you annoyed...but then you remember why she was their. Finally, Sebastian and Ciel. Sebastian with his beautiful red eyes, calm posser, interest for cats, and a skillful way of doing things. Ciel with his love for games, sweet tooth, his cold hearted attitude, interest in seeing Sebastian fail and working for the Queen as her watch dog... Lets just say you'd probably fall in love with them quite quickly. Overall, I do recommend this manga to anyone who's looking for a twist in shonen or just looking for some interesting recipes to try out. The story is an interesting one, the art is fantastic and very well done, the translations aren't so bad either, the character's great... (Uh.. excuss me I was rambling again..). (Note: I might come back and edit it a bit seeing as I have written it while half asleep.)