2008

S1.E1 ∙ Sono shitsuji, yuunou

Wed, Oct 01, 2008

His Butler, Able --- Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his butler Sebastian Michaelis prepare for a visit from Damian, the head of Funtom Company.

7.1 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Sono shitsuji, saikyou

Wed, Oct 08, 2008

His Butler, Strongest -- Earl Ciel Phantomhive is kidnapped for ransom by a drug dealer named Azzurro Vanel, who is also the leader of an Italian mafia, and Sebastian comes to rescue his young master.

7.4 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Sono shitsuji, bannou

Wed, Oct 15, 2008

"His Butler, Omnipotent" --- When the Young Master's fiancee drops by for an unannounced visit, the Phantomhive Estate experiences a sickening outbreak of "cuteness". Meanwhile, the Butler has his hands full with a suicidal apprentice.

6.6 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Sono shitsuji, suikyou

Wed, Oct 22, 2008

Jack the Ripper terrorizes the city of London. After receiving information from the Undertaker, they suspect the Viscount of Druitt. Sebastian, Ciel, and Lau attend the Viscount's ball to catch him, with Ciel disguised as a girl. At the ball, Ciel passes out, awaking to find himself being sold in an underground auction. When the Viscount removes Ciel's blindfold, Ciel calls for Sebastian. Sebastian saves Ciel, revealing that the pentagram in Ciel's eye is actually a mark that allows the demon to trace wherever his prey is. Jack the Ripper commits another murder, revealing that it was not the Viscount.

7.2 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Sono shitsuji, kaikou

Wed, Oct 29, 2008

At the house of the latest victim, Mary Jane Kelly, Ciel and Sebastian discover that the murderer is Madame Red and Grell, the latter a Grim Reaper. Madame Red attempts to kill Ciel but is unable to hurt her own nephew. Disappointed by her hesitation, Grell kills Madame Red and her life is played back, as Grim Reapers can see how one spent their life at the time of death. Madame Red had lost everyone she loved in life: her husband and unborn child; then her older sister and brother-in-law in the Phantomhive mansion fire. She decided to kill women who threw away the things she couldn't have, such as children. She met Grell, and they murdered prostitutes that had abortions. Ciel orders Sebastian to kill Grell.

7.7 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Sono shitsuji, sousou

Wed, Nov 05, 2008

Before Sebastian can kill Grell, they are interrupted by William T. Spears, the administrator of the Grim Reapers. Spears takes a defeated Grell back to headquarters, ending Jack the Ripper's reign of terror. The following day, Ciel and Sebastian attend Madame Red's funeral, where Ciel recalls his childhood memories of her. Afterward, they tend to Mary Jane Kelly's tombstone, which Ciel had the Undertaker make to honor her. Sebastian remarks that Ciel's kindness is weakness, as he was afraid of killing his own aunt. Ciel responds that he knew Sebastian would protect him and he will not hesitate going forward. He asks Sebastian to promise never to betray him like Madame Red did; Sebastian agrees.

7.3 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Sono shitsuji, yuukyou

Wed, Nov 12, 2008

"His Butler, Merrymaking" -- At the Queen's request, the Young Master and his companions travel to an island said to be haunted by a demon dog. Sebastian is a little hesitant seeing as he's been more of a cat person...demon.

7.1 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Sono shitsuji, choukyou

Wed, Nov 19, 2008

"His Butler, Training" -- The Young Master, Sebastian, and others encounter the demonic hound, Pluto, whom they soon find out can change into human form. Angela request that The Young Master bring him home to the Phantomhive estate and Sebastian is ordered to train him.

6.9 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Sono shitsuji, genzou

Wed, Nov 26, 2008

"His Butler, Phantom Image" -- The Young Master commands the three servants to take a photo of Sebastian with a camera with mystical abilities. Sebastian avoids each attempt effortlessly and in the end is the one to take the picture of Young Master.

7 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Sono shitsuji, hikami

Wed, Dec 03, 2008

"His Butler, On Ice" -- Sebastian takes up ice sculpting to wins the prize, a stunning but cursed ring. The outcome is unexpected.

7 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Sono shitsuji, ikasama

Wed, Dec 10, 2008

"His Butler, However You Please" -- The Young Master and Sebastian travel to London to investigate the abduction of his betrothed by Drocell a walking and talking marionette. But who is the actual Puppeteer?

7.4 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Sono shitsuji, sekiryou

Wed, Dec 17, 2008

"His Butler, Forlorn" -- The Young Master's birthday is overshadowed while Elizabeth is still in danger. The Puppeteer is terrorizing London with his collections of marionettes. London bridge is falling down, falling down.

7.4 /10

S1.E13 ∙ Sono shitsuji, isourou

Wed, Dec 24, 2008

In London, Ciel and Sebastian meet Prince Soma and his servant, Agni. After Prince Soma saves Ciel from thugs, he begrudgingly lets the two stay at the Phantomhive estate for their visit. Sebastian and Agni duel in a fencing match; when it ends in a draw, Ciel is shocked that Agni, a human, was able to equally match a demon, and wonders who he is. Sebastian is stunned when Agni convinces the normally wayward servants to help prepare supper. Prince Soma reveals that he is searching for his nursemaid, Mina, who was kidnapped from India by a wealthy Englishman. After Prince Soma goes to sleep, Sebastian witnesses Agni sneaking out and remarks that he knew that Agni would make a move.

6.9 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Sono shitsuji, inou

Wed, Jan 14, 2009

Harold West, a wealthy businessman, is responsible for Agni's betrayal and Mina's wedlock, forcing Agni to commit crimes. Sebastian tells Prince Soma to face the truth that Agni would abandon him someday. Ciel preaches to never give up, using his parents' death as an example. West's goal is to gain a Royal Warrant for his curry restaurant by using Agni's talent to win the curry festival competition. Ciel decides to compete with his company Funtom as well. At the exhibition, Prince Soma finds Mina, who confesses that she purposefully escaped India and married West to free herself from the India's caste system. Queen Victoria, escorted by her butler, Ashe Landers, makes a grand entrance.

7 /10

S1.E15 ∙ Sono shitsuji, kyousou

Wed, Jan 21, 2009

Sebastian creates his curry with chocolate, Agni uses blue lobster, and a French chef uses a mysterious spice that was given to him by Angela. Sebastian wins with his curry buns and Funtom gains the Royal Warrant. However, the people who ate the curry with the mysterious spice become possessed and start attacking others. Sebastian and Agni fight them off and they are cured after a taste of Sebastian's curry buns because he put "kindness" into them (something Ciel finds ironic). With the competition over, Prince Soma and Agni bid farewell to Ciel and Sebastian and return to India.

6.9 /10

S1.E16 ∙ Sono shitsuji, kojou

Wed, Jan 28, 2009

When the Young Master is defeated in a supernatural chess match, he must surrender his most prized possession to a ghostly prince. Locating a very old and very specific skull is the key to bringing Sebastian back.

6.7 /10

S1.E17 ∙ Sono shitsuji, hounou

Wed, Feb 04, 2009

The Queen orders young Master Phantomhive to investigate reports of a cult that promises to "purify" its unclean members. The mission is complicated by the appearance of a familiar reaper.

7.6 /10

S1.E18 ∙ Sono shitsuji, tensou

Wed, Feb 11, 2009

An angel abducts Ciel and attempts to rewrite his unhappy memories of the past. The Butler is powerless to assist, but fortunately, the Young Master has an unhealthy attachment to his hatred.

7.6 /10

S1.E19 ∙ Sono shitsuji, jurou

Wed, Feb 18, 2009

There's a potent new drug plaguing the backstreets of London, and it's being sold in stolen Phantomhive candy wrappers. The Young Master is being set up, but what manner of man wants him to take the fall?

7.3 /10

S1.E20 ∙ Sono shitsuji, datsugoku

Wed, Feb 25, 2009

While the Young Master continues his investigation into the opium-filled, counterfeit candy wrappers, the Butler is chained and tortured in the Tower of London.

7.6 /10

S1.E21 ∙ Sono shitsuji, koyou

Wed, Mar 04, 2009

"His Butler, Recruiting" -- The backgrounds of Mey-Rin, Bardroy, and Finnian are revealed in a series of flashbacks. Mey-Rin was a sniper for hire, being asked to assassinate politicians. Bardroy was a soldier in the military, being the only survivor in his unit. Finnian was an imprisoned human test subject, being given superhuman strength. Elizabeth asks Ciel to teach her how to play chess until sundown.

7.4 /10

S1.E22 ∙ Sono shitsuji, kaishou

Wed, Mar 11, 2009

The Young Master's journey to Paris leads to another showdown with the Queen's angelic butler and a painful parting of the ways with someone dear to his heart. Can Ceil survive without the demonic assistance he's grown so accustomed to?

7.7 /10

S1.E23 ∙ Sono shitsuji, enjou

Wed, Mar 18, 2009

"His Butler, Up In Flames" -- The Young Master stows away to make his return to London, only to find the city engulfed in flames. It's revealed that Angela and Ashe are merged together as one angel. When Ciel tries to talk to the Queen the unfathomable happens. Will his butler come to his aid?

7.8 /10

S1.E24 ∙ Sono shitsuji, toutou

Wed, Mar 25, 2009

"His Butler, Fluent" -- Reunited with his Butler, the Young Master gives a kill order. Along with Sebastian and the others the destruction of London comes to an end. However, the end has also come for the Young Master, Ciel Phantomhive, or has it?

7.9 /10

S1.E25 ∙ Sono Shitsuji, Kôgyô

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Ciel and Sebastian celebrate the third anniversary of Funtom Company by hosting Hamlet as the play for an orphan charity. However, all the actors hired to perform in the play cannot arrive due to a shipwreck. Since the play cannot be postponed, Sebastian is ordered by Ciel to make the play a success regardless. Sebastian rallies up the whole group together to be in the play. Though the plot was ultimately altered, the play turns out, for the most part, a success with a valuable lesson about revenge attached.

7.8 /10