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Black Butler: Green Witch Arc to Air in April 2025

Exciting news awaits all fans of the beloved anime series, Black Butler! The upcoming installment, titled “Black Butler – Green Witch Arc,” is set to premiere in April 2025. With the release of a teaser visual, anticipation is building as fans eagerly await the introduction of new characters alongside the return of familiar faces. This new arc promises to explore the dark and captivating world of the Phantom Hive family in greater depth.

Exciting News for Black Butler Fans

The new series of the anime “Black Butler – Green Witch Arc-” is set to premiere in April 2025, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The teaser visual has been released, showcasing the new characters and the return of beloved ones. This new installment promises to delve deeper into the dark and intriguing world of the Phantom Hive family.

New Cast and Characters

  • Rie Kugimiya as Gieselinde Sullivan
  • Masahiro Kobayashi as Wolfram

Rie Kugimiya will voice Gieselinde Sullivan, the lord of Wolfs Schilt, while Masahiro Kobayashi takes on the role of Wolfram, the butler serving Sullivan. Alongside these new characters, illustrations of Sullivan, Wolfram, Sebastian, and Ciel have also been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect.

About the Series

The original manga, which has sold over 35 million copies worldwide, is set in 19th century England and follows Ciel Phantomhive, a 13-year-old nobleman who undertakes dirty jobs for the queen as her “watchdog”. The first season aired from 2008 to 2009, followed by three seasons and a theatrical release titled “Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic” in 2017. The latest series, “The Boarding School Arc”, aired from April to June this year, marking a return after about seven years.

Plot Overview

The “Green Witch Arc” continues from the “Boarding School Arc”, where Sebastian and Ciel investigate mysterious deaths occurring in Germany under the queen’s orders. They venture into the “Wolf’s Forest”, a place where merely stepping in can lead to a cursed death, and face a horrifying curse that awaits them.

Cast Comments

Rie Kugimiya expressed her excitement about portraying Gieselinde, stating,

“I will be taking on the role of Gieselinde Sullivan. Although she is a young girl, she has a complex background that forces her to mature quickly, and I want to portray that depth sincerely. Thank you for your support!”

Meanwhile, Masahiro Kobayashi shared his enthusiasm for the role of Wolfram, saying,

“I was thrilled to read the original work for the first time, and it was incredibly engaging. I am very happy to be involved in this project. There are so many spoilers I can’t share, but I assure you that the ‘Green Witch Arc’ is going to be amazing. Please look forward to it!”


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