On top of the main attraction, there's a third disc containing the six OAV's that accompany the series proper. The way Alois treats his maid in particular is downright malicious. Ther are some solid twists, and a few moments that should make anyone squirm. This provides a nice focus and lots of character development as we learn just why Ciel's soul is so highly prized, as well as more details on demons and their role in society. Having failed to devour Ciel's soul once, our favourite butler is very much determined to have his way this time around.Īt only twelve episodes, there's a brisker pace to proceedings this time around - almost all of the episodes involve Ciel and Alois as they become locked in a rivalry that neither of them may survive. Indeed, it's not long before everyone returns, though Ciel suffers from memory loss and Sebastian is very much following his own agenda. Thankfully, a knock at the door reveals a mysterious stranger who has one hell of a plan. With a lead you really couldn't care for and a Sebastian clone, it seems like a pale imitation of the real thing. I had to admit that if this was the new pairing, I wasn't going to sit through the whole thing. Like Ciel, Alois is cold and distant, but unlike his predecessor, he's also cruel and spiteful. Initially we're treated to an opening credits sequence featuring a new young Lord, Alois Trancy, and his butler Claude Faustus (a pretty blunt reference). I have to give the producers some credit for a fiendishly misleading opening. Having seen the origin of this pairing and the completion of their demonic contract in the last series, where is there to go for the Queen's guard dog and his manservant? The unlikely sequel to Black Butler, which centres around young Lord Ciel Phantomhive and his eminently capable butler, Sebastian Michaelis, returns thanks to Manga Entertainment.
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