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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 2, 2010 – September 17, 2010
- Season
- Summer 2010
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Director
- Hirofumi Ogura
- Original creator
- Yana Toboso
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons95%Butler84%Shounen79%Male Protagonist79%Historical79%Alternate Universe79%Urban Fantasy79%Primarily Male Cast76%Foreign75%Anti-Hero75%
TVFINISHED2010 SUMMER6.7 / 10 AniList score
Black Butler II
黒執事II• Kuroshitsuji II
Synopsis
In late-nineteenth century England, one year and three months after the dramatic conclusion of the original series, Kuroshitsuji II introduces a new butler and young master. The sadistic yet cheerful Alois Trancy has faced some harsh times. He was kidnapped as a baby, and was forced to work in a village as a slave. Gradually, he lost his parents, his brother, and everyone he knew. Alois eventually returned home and became the head of his mansion, but seemed to exhibit some strange behavior ever since. Even more curiously, he returned with Claude Faustus, an enigmatic, emotionless butler with unfathomable talent... (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)
Should you watch Black Butler II?
Black Butler II has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 38% of 47,348 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #53 highest-rated anime of 2010, and #16 most popular anime of 2010, and #12 highest-rated anime of Summer 2010 on AniList.
Of the 84.2K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 77.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Fantasy — especially demons, butler, shounen, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yana Toboso
- Director
- Hirofumi Ogura
- Series composition
- Mari Okada
- Character design
- Minako Shiba
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Black Butler (2008)
- Optional extras: Black Butler II OVA, Black Butler: Book of Circus
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“SHIVER” · eps 1, 8
Endings (2)
- ED1“Bird” · eps 1-7, 9-11
- ED2“Kagayaku Sora no Shijima ni wa” by Kalafina · eps 8, 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Black Butler II FAQ
How many episodes does Black Butler II have?
Black Butler II has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Black Butler II?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Black Butler II finished?
Yes. Black Butler II has finished airing — the final episode aired September 17, 2010.
Is there a season 2 of Black Butler II?
No sequel is listed for Black Butler II as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Black Butler II?
Watch Black Butler first — Black Butler II is a direct sequel.
Is Black Butler II based on a manga?
Yes. Black Butler II adapts the manga by Yana Toboso.
Who animated Black Butler II?
Black Butler II was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Hirofumi Ogura.
Who sings the opening of Black Butler II?
The opening, "SHIVER", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Black Butler II?
Black Butler II is listed on Hulu, Netflix, Bilibili TV, WeTV, iQ, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.