Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
Set in late 19th-century Victorian England, the young Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his demon butler Sebastian Michaelis—bound by a Faustian contract—serve as the Queen's Watchdog, investigating dark conspiracies. A manga by Yana Toboso serialized in Monthly GFantasy.
- Genre:
- ダーク・ファンタジー / ミステリ / 少年漫画
- Medium:
- Manga / Anime / Film
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) — Timeline12 events
Birth of Ciel and His Twin Brother
Twin boys were born to Vincent and Rachel Phantomhive. The elder was christened 'Ciel,' while the younger was raised without a formal name. Though nearly identical in appearance, they were contrasting in temperament; the younger was reserved and suffered from asthma. This birth would become the origin of later tragedies.
The Phantomhive Massacre and Abduction of the Twin Boys
On the twins' tenth birthday, Phantomhive Manor was attacked by unknown assailants. Lord Vincent, Lady Rachel, and virtually all household staff were killed. Both twins survived the assault but were sold to slave traders and ultimately delivered to a cult as sacrificial offerings.
Faustian Contract and Summoning of the Demon Sebastian
During a cult ritual, the younger twin boy, driven to extremity by hatred and despair, summoned a demon and formed a contract, trading his soul for revenge. The demon, who named himself Sebastian Michaelis, slaughtered all the cult members present. Sebastian thereafter served as the boy's butler until the contract's fulfillment.
Investigation of the Jack the Ripper Murders
A series of murders targeting prostitutes broke out in Whitechapel, London. The victims' bodies were mutilated and their uteruses removed, earning the killer the name 'Jack the Ripper.' Queen Victoria dispatched Ciel and Sebastian to investigate, and the culprits were revealed to be Ciel's aunt Madam Red and the Grim Reaper Grelle Sutcliff.
Ciel's 13th Birthday and Encounter with Indian Prince Soma
Ciel Phantomhive turned 13. Around the same time, Agni and Prince Soma—the 26th prince of an Indian princely state—appeared at the Phantomhive residence in London, leading to a series of events including a curry competition.
Undercover Investigation of Noah's Ark Circus
Children began disappearing in towns visited by the traveling circus Noah's Ark. Acting on the Queen's orders, Ciel and Sebastian infiltrated the troupe under aliases 'Smile' and 'Black.' The investigation uncovered the involvement of Baron Kelvin and the true fate of the missing children.
Murder at the Phantomhive Manor Dinner Party
During a dinner party at Phantomhive Manor, a series of mysterious murders occurred and Sebastian Michaelis appeared to die. The young writer Arthur Conan Doyle, attending as a guest, assisted in solving the case, allowing Ciel to clear his name. The incident involved supernatural elements.
Investigation of the Bizarre Doll Experiments Aboard the Luxury Liner Campania
Ciel and Sebastian boarded the luxury liner Campania to investigate the Aurora Society's 'Bizarre Doll' experiments involving reanimated corpses. A massive outbreak of zombie-like passengers ensued, and Undertaker's identity as a rogue Grim Reaper was revealed.
Undercover Investigation at Weston College
Dispatched by the Queen, Ciel and Sebastian went undercover at Weston College to investigate internal power struggles and disappearances at the elite boarding school. Deception rooted in the school's house system and entrenched power structures was uncovered, and Ciel engineered a resolution through a cricket match.
Investigation of the Sphere Music Hall and Return of the 'Real' Ciel
The Queen ordered an investigation into the suspicious activities of the Sphere Music Hall, which was amassing devoted followers across London. During the investigation, the 'real Ciel' appeared at Phantomhive Manor—a shocking revelation that the protagonist had actually been the younger twin, living under his elder brother's name and title.
Real Ciel Occupies Phantomhive Manor
The resurrected 'real' Ciel Phantomhive stormed the manor with supporters and declared his claim to the earldom and family name. The protagonist's entire identity was upended, and a struggle for control of the Phantomhive household began in earnest, with Undertaker and others implied to be operating behind the scenes.
Battle over the Phantomhive Succession (Emerald Witch Arc Onward)
Following the real Ciel's return, a conflict over the legitimate succession of the Phantomhive earldom continued. Both brothers—the protagonist and the returned elder twin—drew in allies and adversaries alike, while the full truth behind the original massacre and the identity of the masterminds remained to be revealed. The series is ongoing.
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