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Black Butler, Vol. 1 |  | Creator: Yana Toboso
Publisher: Yen Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 51460
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0316080845
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5952
EAN: 9780316080842
ASIN: 0316080845
Publication Date: January 26, 2010
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Product Description
Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, its master one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant . . . and a slip of a twelve-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true . . . or at least, he is too good to be human . . .
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 That Butler, finally in English! March 10, 2010
EGA_M10M
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I first picked up this manga because I was drawn to the gorgeous art. If you're into Gothic Lolita and Gothic Aristocrat fashion, Black Butler is worth reading just for the characters' clothing. There's a reason this series is popular with cosplayers!
However, Black Butler isn't just pretty, it's also a good read. Yes, it gets off to a slow start. I admit I spent the first several chapters wondering if there was any plot at all, but I kept reading and I'm glad I did. Having read further volumes, I can assure you the plot does pick up. More characters are introduced later on, and some characters I wasn't impressed with at first really surprised me!
If you like your stories dark and supernatural with a hint of mystery and a touch of humor, then I highly recommend Black Butler.
The Right Dose of Mayhem and Humor-- Welcome to 19th Century England March 23, 2010
Serpentine-Kisses (WA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a person who usually enjoys mangas and animes that make her think and have dark, depressing stories, it was odd that I ever set foot into Kuroshitsuji. I would normally never get a kick out of something so light and airy as having someone's butler fight another person solely to avoid homework (although I do understand the notion and temptation). It's child's play. Next.
Except I couldn't stop reading it when I first started this manga on Onemanga. The artwork is beautiful and the story is set in one of my favorite time periods ever-- Victorian London. Although, I would not recommend you read Kuroshitsuji for the value of learning. Toboso has no qualms with breaking the time bounds of Victorian London (even creating a spoof of Nintendo in the series), but then neither did Kaori Yuki. However, Toboso is more vocal about it. At any rate, she is not creating a story meant to follow strict Victorian guidelines; she is writing a story about a 12-year-old master and his butler.
Only the butler isn't all he seems. The element of the occult is first presented in the first volume, but it's not as strong; it's a tantalizing treat. I would suggest if you've only read the first volume to hold on. Toboso did not introduce the plot of her manga yet and there is so much more to this manga than the first volume showcases. Hang in there. If you love the occult, a little bit of Victorian (if you don't mind a dash of modern reality splashed in), Count Cain/ Godchild, and stories that are dark and twisted, then you will love this tasty morsel of a treat. And trust me, I'm picky about what mangas I indulge in.
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