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 . . .
Black Butler features a pseudo-Victorian London setting and a butler who uses cutlery to battle foes. Said butler seems to be a little bit too interested taking care of his master, a young boy. Combine this with a chorus of servants that seem to have two brain cells shared among the three of them flailing about in a juvenile way, surprisingly bloody and gruesome battles, and mobsters. And some random chick that makes everyone dress up in pink.
