The original Season 1 finale and all of Season 2 are not canon to the manga. Book of Circus effectively resets the timeline.
Optional/Alternate Timeline: If you want to see the "Anime Original" ending with the angels and Alois Trancy, watch: black butler episodes
Black Butler (2008–present) is a Gothic fantasy anime that blends Victorian London elegance with demonic pacts, dark comedy, and action. However, its episode order is famously tricky—the first anime diverged from the manga, while later adaptations are more faithful. The original Season 1 finale and all of
10 Continuity: Ignore Season 1 Episodes 2–6 and 13–15. This season adapts the "Noah's Ark Circus" arc from the manga. It assumes the ending of Season 1 (episodes 16–24) did not happen and picks up after the Curry Contest (roughly Episode 15 of Season 1 in terms of timeline placement). However, its episode order is famously tricky—the first
Navigating ( Kuroshitsuji ) episodes can be a complex task for any fan. Since its 2008 debut, the series has blended original manga adaptation with significant "anime-only" content, making a proper watch order essential to understanding Ciel Phantomhive’s dark quest for revenge. Black Butler Seasons and Story Arcs
| Episode | Title (English) | | :--- | :--- | | | His Butler, Able | | 2 | His Butler, Strongest | | 3 | His Butler, Phantomhive | | 4 | His Butler, Capricious | | 5 | His Butler, Encounter | | 6 | His Butler, at the Funeral | | 7 | His Butler, Morgue | | 8 | His Butler, Trained | | 9 | His Butler, Phantom Image | | 10 | His Butler, On Ice | | 11 | His Butler, The Forbidden Pasture | | 12 | His Butler, Forlorn | | 13 | His Butler, Freeloader | | 14 | His Butler, Supremely Talented | | 15 | His Butler, The Errand Boy | | 16 | His Butler, In an Isolated Castle | | 17 | His Butler, Offering | | 18 | His Butler, Transmitted | | 19 | His Butler, Imprisoned | | 20 | His Butler, Escaping | | 21 | His Butler, Engaging | | 22 | His Butler, The Opponent | | 23 | His Butler, Up in Flames | | 24 | His Butler, Fluent |
| Series | Episode Count | |--------|----------------| | Season 1 | 24 + 1 OVA | | Season 2 | 12 | | Book of Circus | 10 | | Book of Murder | 2 OVAs | | Book of the Atlantic | 1 film |