Black Butler: Book of Circus

Synopsis

Continues the story of Black Butler

In the shadowy corners of Victorian England, Ciel Phantomhive, known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," tackles the disturbing cases that endanger the realm on behalf of the monarchy. Guided by Sebastian Michaelis, a butler whose capabilities surpass human limits, Ciel employs every method necessary to complete his duties. However, deeper mysteries may lurk behind Sebastian's enigmatic presence. Tragic events from Ciel's past cast a dark shadow over him, prompting a pact with Sebastian, a demon, to exact revenge on those who wronged him in exchange for his soul. In the present, Sebastian excels not merely as a butler but as a flawless executor of Ciel's desires, while impatiently awaiting the day he can feast on Ciel's soul. As they unravel the riddles surrounding Ciel's misfortunes, an unbreakable bond forms between them, defying both heaven and hell.

In this installment

In the mesmerizing realm of the Noah's Arc Circus, breathtaking acts enchant audiences, but behind this glittering spectacle lies a dark secret. Children are vanishing across London, and each disappearance aligns with the circus's travel route. Alarmed by these kidnappings, Queen Victoria dispatches her formidable agent, Ciel Phantomhive, and his unswerving demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis, to discover what happened to the missing kids. Balancing their hidden identities as circus performers while secretly probing the truth proves a difficult task. As wariness grows among the troupe and the circus's enigmatic benefactor looms as an increasing threat, the revelations uncovered by the duo risk shattering the very core of Ciel's determination.