Black Butler Filler List
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Young Earl Ciel Phantomhive strikes a Faustian bargain with the demon Sebastian, who serves as his perfect butler while helping him uncover his parents' murderers.
Studio
A-1 Pictures
Premiered
Fall 2008
Status
Finished
Filler %
33%
Episode distribution (36 total)
24 Canon12 Filler
Filler Episodes — Quick Reference
Ep 13–24
Black Butler filler episodes: 13–24
These ranges represent episodes classified as anime-only filler. Mixed episodes may contain some canon content.
Voice Cast
Main Characters
View all 6 →Episode List (36 Episodes)
| # | Title | Type | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | His Butler, Doing Fieldwork | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 2 | His Butler, Sounding the Alarm | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 3 | His Butler, On Loan | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 4 | His Butler, Serving | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 5 | His Butler, Descending | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 6 | His Butler, Despairing | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 7 | His Butler, Encouraging | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 8 | His Butler, Furious | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 9 | His Butler, Crossing Paths | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 10 | His Butler, Mopping Up | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 11 | His Butler, Much Unknown | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 12 | His Butler, Calling | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 13 | His Butler, Submerged | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 19 | Episode 19 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 20 | Episode 20 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 21 | Episode 21 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 22 | Episode 22 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 23 | Episode 23 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 24 | Episode 24 | Filler | Unknown | — |
| 25 | Episode 25 | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 26 | Episode 26 | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 27 | Episode 27 | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 28 | Episode 28 | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 29 | Episode 29 | Canon | Unknown | — |
| 30 | Episode 30 | Canon | Unknown | — |
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⚠️ Episode classifications are collated from multiple publicly available data sources and may contain inaccuracies.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Black Butler
How many filler episodes does Black Butler have?
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) has a significant amount of anime-original content — particularly in Season 1, which diverges heavily from the manga in its second half. Season 2 is almost entirely anime-original. Book of Circus (Season 3) returns to faithful manga adaptation.
Which Black Butler season should I watch?
Recommended: Book of Circus (Season 3, 2014) is the most faithful to the manga and considered the best arc in the anime. Season 1 episodes 1–15 set up the world well, but the anime-original second half of Season 1 and all of Season 2 can be skipped by manga readers.
Does Sebastian collect Ciel's soul?
In the manga's current story, this has not yet occurred. Sebastian made a contract with Ciel — he will serve him in exchange for his soul once Ciel achieves his revenge. The manga is ongoing as of mid-2026.
Is Ciel Phantomhive really the twin?
In the manga, it is revealed there are two Ciel Phantomhives — the real Ciel (older twin) who died in the ritual and returned, and the "Ciel" we follow who is actually the younger twin who took his brother's name. This reveal is the biggest plot twist in the manga.
What is the Black Butler manga about?
Set in Victorian England, Black Butler follows the young Earl Ciel Phantomhive, who made a demonic contract with the butler Sebastian Michaelis to exact revenge on those who murdered his family. Sebastian is a supernatural demon in human form.
Is the Black Butler manga finished?
No. The Black Butler manga by Yana Toboso is ongoing as of mid-2026, currently in the Emerald Witch arc.
Who is Sebastian in Black Butler?
Sebastian Michaelis is a demon who contracted with Ciel, taking the form of a perfect butler. He is capable of extraordinary feats ("one hell of a butler") and serves Ciel faithfully until his soul is delivered as payment for the contract.