The manga and anime series Black Butler features an extensive cast of characters created by Yana Toboso. The series takes place in England during the reign of Queen Victoria. The series' storyline follows Sebastian Michaelis, a demonic butler who is obligated to serve Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old head of the Phantomhive noble family, due to a contract he made with Ciel binding Sebastian to the child's will. Although Sebastian is able to carry out his tasks with ease and perfection, his co-workers, Baldoroy, Finnian, and Mey-Rin, are not as competent, resulting in Sebastian having to complete their tasks as well. Sebastian also assists Ciel in solving the problems plaguing England.
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Twelve-year-old Ciel Phantomhive is the current head of the English Phantomhive noble family and the Funtom toy and confectionery company. Under his lead, the company grew into a major corporation. Ciel is tasked with solving problems plaguing London under Queen Victoria's orders. He is helped by Sebastian Michaelis, a demon bound to Ciel's will by a contract. Sebastian serves as the Phantomhive butler. Until the terms of their contract are met, Sebastian must keep Ciel alive.
Sebastian Michaelis
Sebastian Michaelis ( セバスチャン・ミカエリス , Sebasuchan Mikaerisu ? ) is the series' antihero. He is the butler of the Phantomhive household and acts as Ciel's bodyguard, two jobs he is completely devoted to. However, he is not overly concerned about Ciel's well-being as he insults and even harms Ciel to see his reaction. At one point, he releases venomous snakes even though he knows Ciel is in the area and could be bitten; he acknowledges this, saying "Any game becomes boring when it lacks thrills".
Sebastian often describes himself through the phrase "Because I am one hell of a butler" ( わたしはあくまで執事ですから , Aku made shitsuji desu kara ? ) . The phrase plays on the word "demon" ( あくま , akuma ? ) and the phrase "to the end" ( あくまで , aku made ? ) . It can also translate to "I am a demon and a butler". He is highly skilled in any area and handles every task, no matter how impossible it is, as well as any problem that arises from the errors of the other staff with ease, stating it is only natural as the butler to the Phantomhive family. This is due to the fact he is a demon bound by a Faustian contract to abide by Ciel's will. A sign similar to the one marking Ciel's right eye can be found on Sebastian's left hand, which has been used on one occasion to twist the arm of a kidnapper without touching him. The name Sebastian is in fact a temporary name given to him by Ciel and was previously held by Ciel's dog. He bears a striking resemblance to Ciel's father. In the anime adaption, Sebastian can take the form of a crow or a cat. Sebastian's true demonic form has not been fully revealed. However, a depiction of sharper teeth, high-heeled boots, and elongated nails have been given. In the anime, his true form is also shown, but only briefly in glimpses at the finale, sporting high-heel boots and claw-like hands (the appearance of a goatee is given, but was subsequently discovered to be a animation error). In the manga adaptation, Sebastian appears to Ciel to form the contract in his true form, while in the anime version, he appears as a crow. He is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa on the first drama CD and Daisuke Ono in the anime adaption and on the second drama CD. His name is similar to that of Father Sebastien Michaelis, who compiled a hierarchy of demons in Hell.
In the final episode of the anime adaptation, during his battle with Angela, Sebastian ended up losing his left arm. It is rumored that, due to this, he was not able to devour Ciel's soul, because his left hand had been the hand bearing the seal which bound him together with Ciel. This being so, there was no proof that Ciel's soul "belonged" to Sebastian, and therefore, he wasn't able (or, rather, allowed, through some sort of code of conduct) to eat Ciel's soul. Whether this rumor is true or otherwise has not yet been confirmed.
Ciel Phantomhive
Earl Ciel Phantomhive ( シエル・ファントムハイヴ , Shieru Fantomuhaibu ? ) is the business-savvy, twelve-year-old head of the English Phantomhive noble family, taking over after the deaths of his parents, Lord Vincent and Lady Rachel Phantomhive. He runs Funtom Company, which manufactures toys and sweets, with the later addition of a food branch after winning a Royal Warrant. His right eye, which is usually covered with a black eyepatch, bears a pentacle, the sign of the Faustian contract he has made with the demon Sebastian.
Prior to meeting Sebastian, he was a slave and a sacrifice in a cult ritual. During one particular instance where Ciel was being tortured, his hatred for his torturers culminated in his accidentally summoning Sebastian. He then commanded the demon to kill all the people in the room. During his time as a slave, a mark was burned into his back; in the anime adaption, it is found on his left side, near his chest. He does not want anyone to see this mark and appears to not enjoy physical contact, though he tolerates Sebastian and does not complain when the demon picks him up or holds him. If he is stressed, he will slap someone touching him away, proclaiming, "Don't touch me so easily!" This is a negative influence of the trauma he underwent during his time as a slave.
He is portrayed as emotionless, though he occasionally expresses concern for the well-being of the few close to him. He worries for Sebastian's well-being; however, he ultimately looks at Sebastian as a pawn. There have been times when he wishes for Sebastian to fail a task or request, for humor's sake. He is close to his cousin and fiancée Elizabeth, seeing her as an important friend and someone he needs to protect.
Ciel turns thirteen part of the way through the story, though is hesitant to celebrate his birthday due to the death of his parents occurring the same day. This tragedy changed him, making him not want to lose anyone important again.
At the end of the anime adaptation, with his revenge completed, Ciel awaits for Sebastian to devour his soul. His final order is to make the process as painful as possible.
As a side note, Ciel appears to enjoy drinking tea (he is adept at distinguishing between different types) and eating sweet desserts. In the manga, he knows how to use guns and even keeps one under his pillow, sometimes bringing a concealed gun with him on missions and has been shown to be a proficient hunter. He has asthma, which was inherited from his mother. He is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro on the first drama CD and Maaya Sakamoto in the anime adaption and on the second drama CD.
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Phantomhive household
The Phantomhive Estate belongs to the English noble family Phantomhive and is located outside the city of London. The Phantomhive family is a secret executive agency controlled directly by the Queen and are often referred to as the "Evil Noblemen" and the "Queen's Watchdogs". They are tasked with eliminating any evidence of the royal family's wrongdoings by any means necessary. They are able to control and manage the underworld of the United Kingdom to avoid any information of its existence from reaching the general public. The current head of the family is Ciel Phantomhive, son of Earl Vincent and Lady Rachel Phantomhive who were murdered and their estate burned. In addition to the services they provide for the Queen, the Phantomhive family runs a toy and confectionery company called Funtom Company. The estate currently has five servants, where their positions as servants is a front with their real jobs protecting the Phantomhive Estate. Baldoroy serves as the household cook. Finnian is the gardener and Mey-Rin is the maid. Tanaka has served under Earl Vincent and Lady Rachel, but has not been seen doing any work during his service under Ciel. Sebastian Michaelis, a demon, acts as the butler. Lady Rachel and Earl Phantomhive each have one sister, both who have married and become parts of other noble families before the events of the plot. Madame Red, born as Angelina Dalles, married into the Barnett family. She commits the murders investigated in the Jack the Ripper case and is killed by her accomplice after she is exposed. Marchioness Frances married Marquis Middleford. Her daughter Elizabeth is engaged to Ciel.
Bardroy ( バルドロイ , Barudoroi ? ) , usually referred to as Bard, is the household cook of American descent. He rarely produces anything edible as he uses weaponry such as flamethrowers to cook and believes cooking is an art requiring explosions. Sebastian believes anything he creates is made up of charcoal and carcinogens. Bardroy pursues cooking to learn how to slow down, as he states cooki
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