Black Butler (2008)
Black Butler is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
The verdict
Black Butler landed among the stronger Japanese series of its release window. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 290 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — Japanese animation, leaning comedy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 290 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
In Victorian London, 12-year-old business magnate Ciel Phantomhive thwarts dangers to the queen as he's watched over by his demon butler, Sebastian.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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