Kuroshitsuji and Mahoutsukai no Yome are the polar opposites of suitability for a school arc. Read more
Kuroshitsuji
Kuroshitsuji: Kishuku Gakkou-hen (Black Butler: Public School Arc) – 03
It was for such moments that the phrase “you messed with the wrong guy” was invented. Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Kishuku Gakkou-hen (Black Butler: Public School Arc) – 02
Maurice pissed off the wrong bishie this time.
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First Impressions – Kuroshitsuji: Kishuku Gakkou-hen (Black Butler: Public School Arc)
Kuroshitsuji slips into this setting as comfortably as if it were the finest Saville Row bespoke suit. Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of the Atlantic
I guess “Zombies on a Boat” just doesn’t have the same ring to it… Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Murder (OVA) – 02
Coming on the heels of its best season, Kuroshitsuji delivers its best OVA – and maybe the best OVA I’ve seen in many a year. Judging from the lack of reaction to the post on Part 1 of “Book of Murder”, I’m not sure how many of you are engaged […] Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Murder (OVA) – 01
This is one twisted, bloody world that’s always a joy to return to. I mentioned this in one of my posts for “Book of Circus”, but I’m always impressed by how immersive Kuroshitsuji is. We throw around the term “world-building” a lot when discussing anime, but this series is a […] Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus – 10 (End) and Series Review
It’s pretty much official – Summer scored at least one spot in the year-end Top 10 list. Author’s Note: This post contains spoilers from events in the manga which occur during the timeline covered in this episode, but which somewhat differ from the anime version. Read at your own risk. […] Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus – 09
Damn, that’s some depressing stuff right there. I would have thought having read all this (almost – the anime has added a few bits and pieces) in the manga would have prepared me for the shuddering impact of “Book of Circus”. But seeing these events play out live, with characters […] Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus – 08
Side characters in Kuroshitsuji really shouldn’t buy any green bananas. A few weeks ago a commenter (I apologize for forgetting which one of you it was) mentioned that “Book of Circus” bears a certain resemblance to last year’s Rozen Maiden Zuruckspulen. And as time passes I sort of see it, […] Read more