The year 2014 was a pivotal "comeback" year for the Black Butler ( Kuroshitsuji ) franchise, featuring a major tonal shift in the anime and a unique live-action departure. Depending on which "2014-1" release you are looking for, 1. Black Butler: Book of Circus (Anime TV Series)
: Ciel and Sebastian go undercover in a traveling circus to investigate a string of missing children across London. Watch Black Butler 2014-1
Released in July 2014, this 10-episode series served as a "reboot" that ignored the non-canon events of the previous second season to strictly follow the original manga's . The year 2014 was a pivotal "comeback" year
: It is widely considered by critics on IMDb and Josei Next Door as the best adaptation of the series due to its dark psychological themes, high-quality animation by A-1 Pictures, and faithful storytelling. 2. Black Butler: Book of Murder (Anime OVA) Released in July 2014, this 10-episode series served
: Reviewers from Anime News Network highlight its clever blend of humor and tension, particularly a notable sequence involving Sebastian and a group of cats.