Black Butler — All Theme Songs

3 Openings · 2 Endings

Black Butler Opening Themes

OP 1Season 1

"Monochrome no Kiss"

by SID

About the artist: SID is a Japanese visual kei rock band whose dark, theatrical opening for Black Butler perfectly established the series' Victorian gothic aesthetic. Their sound — brooding and elegant — suited the demon-butler premise.
Fan reception:: One of the most celebrated visual kei anime openings. The black-and-white animation establishing Sebastian and Ciel's contract relationship is striking on first viewing and denser with meaning on rewatch.
OP 2Season 2 — Ep 1 (virtual performer special)

"The Next LEVEL"

by Kagamine Rin & Len

About the artist: A unique special episode using Vocaloid characters that existed within the series' fiction as a meta-commentary on performance and persona — appropriate for a series about masks.
Fan reception:: Received as a charming curiosity. The Vocaloid episode was experimental and polarising, but the musical choice was appreciated as thematically coherent.
OP 3Season 2

"ENAMEL"

by SID

About the artist: SID's second Black Butler opening brought a sleeker, more modern sound to Season 2 while maintaining the dark elegance the series required.
Fan reception:: Considered a worthy successor to Monochrome no Kiss. The new cast of demon characters was introduced effectively in the animation.

Black Butler Ending Themes

ED 1Season 1

"I'm ALIVE!"

by BECCA

About the artist: BECCA is a Japanese-American singer known for upbeat, English-language pop. I'm ALIVE! gave Black Butler its most surprising element — an English-language pop ending to a Victorian British gothic series, which was tonally jarring and deliberately so.
Fan reception:: Divisive but memorable. The tonal clash became part of its identity. English-speaking audiences found it unexpectedly relatable for an anime ending.
ED 4Book of Circus OVA

"Lacrimosa"

by Kalafina

About the artist: Kalafina is one of Japan's most acclaimed anime vocal trios, known for choral, classical-influenced compositions. Their contribution to the Black Butler OVA gave the series its most musically prestigious moment.
Fan reception:: Considered the artistic peak of the Black Butler soundtrack. Kalafina's operatic style was a perfect match for the circus arc's mixture of beauty and tragedy.

Black Butler Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Butler opening theme song?

The first Black Butler opening theme is "Monochrome no Kiss" by SID, playing during Season 1. One of the most celebrated visual kei anime openings. The black-and-white animation establishing Sebastian and Ciel's contract relationship is striking on first viewing and denser with meaning on rewatch.

Who sings "Monochrome no Kiss" from Black Butler?

"Monochrome no Kiss" is performed by SID. SID is a Japanese visual kei rock band whose dark, theatrical opening for Black Butler perfectly established the series' Victorian gothic aesthetic. Their sound — brooding and elegant — suited the demon-butler premise.

What episodes does "Monochrome no Kiss" play in Black Butler?

"Monochrome no Kiss" by SID is the Black Butler Opening 1, playing during Season 1.

Who sings "The Next LEVEL" from Black Butler?

"The Next LEVEL" is performed by Kagamine Rin & Len. A unique special episode using Vocaloid characters that existed within the series' fiction as a meta-commentary on performance and persona — appropriate for a series about masks.

What episodes does "The Next LEVEL" play in Black Butler?

"The Next LEVEL" by Kagamine Rin & Len is the Black Butler Opening 2, playing during Season 2 — Ep 1 (virtual performer special).

Who sings "ENAMEL" from Black Butler?

"ENAMEL" is performed by SID. SID's second Black Butler opening brought a sleeker, more modern sound to Season 2 while maintaining the dark elegance the series required.

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