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Black Butler Series Recap Before New Anime

As the anticipation builds for the new installment of the beloved anime series, “Black Butler,” fans are eager to revisit the captivating storylines and characters that have enchanted audiences for years. With the upcoming release of “Black Butler: The Witch of Green” in April 2025, a special recap event has been organized to ensure that both new viewers and long-time fans are ready for the thrilling adventures that lie ahead. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the recap event, streaming schedule, and details about the new series.

Exciting Recap Event for Black Butler Fans

The beloved anime series “Black Butler” continues to captivate fans worldwide with its intricate world-building and diverse characters, boasting over 36 million copies sold globally. Ahead of the upcoming anime “Black Butler: The Witch of Green” set to air in April 2025, a comprehensive recap event for the entire series has been announced. Starting February 8, ABEMA will stream all previous series episodes for free, allowing fans to relive the thrilling adventures of Sebastian and Ciel.

Free Streaming Schedule

  • Black Butler(24 episodes): February 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
  • Black Butler II(12 episodes): February 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
  • Black Butler: Book of Circus(10 episodes): February 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
  • Black Butler: Book of Murder(2 episodes): February 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
  • Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic(Movie): February 23, 2025, 7:35 PM
  • Black Butler: The School Edition(11 episodes): March 1, 2025, 6:00 PM

All episodes will be available on the late-night anime channel for one week after airing.

Quiz Campaign: “Mystery Butler”

In addition to the streaming event, a quiz campaign titled “Mystery Butler” will be held, where fans can participate for a chance to win exclusive postcards. To enter, follow the official Black Butler account on X, answer the quiz, and share your results. The quiz will be divided into four parts, each focusing on different series:

  • Part 1: February 7, 2025, 6:00 PM (Questions from Black Butler and Black Butler II)
  • Part 2: February 14, 2025, 6:00 PM (Questions from Black Butler: Book of Circus and Book of Murder)
  • Part 3: February 21, 2025, 6:00 PM (Questions from the movie Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic)
  • Part 4: February 28, 2025, 6:00 PM (Questions from Black Butler: The School Edition)

Each week, five lucky participants will win postcards featuring key visuals from the series.

About the New Series: Black Butler: The Witch of Green

Set in 19th century England, the new series follows Sebastian Michaelis, the butler of the Phantom Hive family, and his young master, Ciel Phantom Hive, as they take on the role of the Queen’s watchdog, handling the dark underbelly of society. Their next mission leads them to Germany, where they investigate mysterious deaths linked to a cursed forest known as the “Wolf’s Forest.” The series promises to deliver the same captivating storytelling and stunning visuals that fans have come to love.

Key Information

Release Date:April 2025
Director:Kenjirou Okada
Series Composition:Hiroyuki Yoshino
Character Design:Yumi Shimizu
Music:Ryu Kawasaki
Production Studio:CloverWorks

Cast

  • Sebastian Michaelis: Daisuke Ono
  • Ciel Phantom Hive: Maaya Sakamoto
  • Gikurinde Sullivan: Rie Kugimiya
  • Wolfram: Chihiro Kobayashi

For more information, fans can visit the official Black Butler website and follow the updates on their social media channels.


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