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Black Butler Watch Order
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Also known as Kuroshitsuji, Kuro Shitsuji, Kuroshitsuzi, Hắc Quản Gia, 黑执事 第1季
The Black Butler watch order covers three seasons, a stack of OVAs, and the Book of the Atlantic film, all placed in correct chronological order. Start with the first season's 24 episodes, watch the His Butler, On Stage OVA, then move into the 12-episode second season. A run of OVAs follows — including the two-part Ciel in Wonderland, Welcome to the Phantomhive's, and The Tale of Will the Shinigami — before the 10-episode Book of Circus season. The two-part Book of Murder OVA comes next, and the story concludes with the Book of the Atlantic film. Because the OVAs are scattered between the seasons rather than bundled together, following the listed order is the cleanest way to keep everything in sequence. This guide shows where to start and exactly how each OVA and the movie fit between the seasons.
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Start with Season 1 episodes 1-6 and 13-15, which follow the manga, then watch Book of Circus (10 episodes, 2014), which picks up right after episode 15.
Checked October 2026
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Season 1
#1–5 · 5 entries
- 1Episodes 1–6
Follows the manga, from Ciel's introduction through the Jack the Ripper case.
0/6 - 2Episodes 7–12Optional
Anime-original: these episodes aren't in the manga. Optional; nothing in Book of Circus or later depends on them.
2 people are here, including Mel and rzenin0/6 - 3Episodes 13–15
Follows the manga's Indian Butler (curry) arc. Book of Circus picks up the manga story right after this.
0/3 - 4Episodes 16–24Optional
Anime-original: Season 1's ending isn't in the manga. Season 2 continues it; Book of Circus ignores it and follows the manga on from episode 15.
0/9 - 5His Butler, On Stage OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
OVA
Season 2
#6–12 · 7 entries
- 6Episodes 1-12Optional
Anime-original: Season 2 continues Season 1's anime-only ending and isn't in the manga. Optional; Book of Circus doesn't follow from it.
0/12 - 7Ciel in Wonderland Part 1 OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 1 - 8Welcome to the Phantomhive's OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 2 - 9The Making of Kuroshitsuji II OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 3 - 10Ciel in Wonderland Part 2 OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 4 - 11Spider's Intention OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 6 - 12The Tale of Will the Shinigami OVAOptional
Anime-original bonus OVA.
Episode 5
Book of Circus
#13 · 1 entry
- 13Episodes 1-10
Back to the manga: picks up right after the curry arc (Season 1, episodes 13–15), not after Season 1's ending or Season 2.
0/10
Book of Murder
#14–15 · 2 entries
- 14Book of Murder Part 1 OVAOptional
Book of Murder, part 1 of 2 (October 2014). Optional: a two-part OVA that screened in theaters; the main story does not need it.
Episode 1 - 15Book of Murder Part 2 OVAOptional
Book of Murder, part 2 of 2 (November 2014). Optional: finishes the two-part OVA; the main story does not need it.
Episode 2
Book of the Atlantic
#16 · 1 entry
- 16Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic Film
Book of the Atlantic film (January 2017). Continues the story after Book of Circus.
Movie
Black Butler: Public School Arc
#17 · 1 entry
- 17Episodes 1–11
Public School Arc, 11 episodes (April 2024). Continues the story after the Book of the Atlantic film.
3 people are here, including zeldafan89101, oyakodon and AROOKIEOTAKU0/11
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc
#18 · 1 entry
- 18Episodes 1–13
Emerald Witch Arc, 13 episodes (April 2025). Continues the story after Public School Arc.
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More on where to start
Checked October 2026
The film Book of the Atlantic (January 2017) continues the story after Book of Circus, then Public School Arc (11 episodes, 2024) and Emerald Witch Arc (13 episodes, 2025) follow.
Season 1 episodes 7-12 and 16-24, all of Season 2 (it is anime-original) and every OVA are optional.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1–6 (Season 1).
- What to skip
- 12 entries are optional: Episodes 7–12 (Season 1), Episodes 16–24 (Season 1), His Butler, On Stage OVA (Season 1), Episodes 1-12 (Season 2), Ciel in Wonderland Part 1 OVA (Season 2), Welcome to the Phantomhive's OVA (Season 2), and 6 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-12 (Season 2). Anime-original: Season 2 continues Season 1's anime-only ending and isn't in the manga.
- Episodes 16–24 (Season 1). Anime-original: Season 1's ending isn't in the manga.
- Episodes 7–12 (Season 1). Anime-original: these episodes aren't in the manga.
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Watch Black Butler in this order. 18 entries, chronological.
- Season 1: Episodes 1–6
- Season 1: Episodes 7–12 — optional
- Season 1: Episodes 13–15
- Season 1: Episodes 16–24 — optional
- Season 1: His Butler, On Stage OVA (OVA) — optional
- Season 2: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Season 2: Ciel in Wonderland Part 1 OVA — optional
- Season 2: Welcome to the Phantomhive's OVA — optional
- Season 2: The Making of Kuroshitsuji II OVA — optional
- Season 2: Ciel in Wonderland Part 2 OVA — optional
- Season 2: Spider's Intention OVA — optional
- Season 2: The Tale of Will the Shinigami OVA — optional
- Book of Circus: Episodes 1-10
- Book of Murder Part 1 OVA — optional
- Book of Murder Part 2 OVA — optional
- Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic Film (movie)
- Black Butler: Public School Arc: Episodes 1–11
- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc: Episodes 1–13
How this order works
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Black Butler watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Black Butler in?
Start with Season 1 episodes 1-6 and 13-15, which follow the manga, then watch Book of Circus (10 episodes, 2014), which picks up right after episode 15. The film Book of the Atlantic (January 2017) continues the story after Book of Circus, then Public School Arc (11 episodes, 2024) and Emerald Witch Arc (13 episodes, 2025) follow. Season 1 episodes 7-12 and 16-24, all of Season 2 (it is anime-original) and every OVA are optional.
Can I skip Season 2?
Yes. Season 2 (12 episodes, 2010) is an anime-original story that is not in the manga, and Book of Circus carries on from the manga, not from Season 2. It is optional.
Do I need Book of Murder?
No. Book of Murder is a two-part OVA that screened in Japanese theaters in October and November 2014. It is optional; the film Book of the Atlantic follows Book of Circus without it.
What is the chronological order of Black Butler?
Start with Episodes 1–6 (Season 1), then continue with Episodes 7–12 (Season 1), Episodes 13–15 (Season 1), Episodes 16–24 (Season 1), His Butler, On Stage OVA (Season 1), and Episodes 1-12 (Season 2), followed by 12 more entries. The full Black Butler watch order on this page has 18 entries across 7 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Black Butler?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1–6 (Season 1), then Episodes 7–12 (Season 1), Episodes 13–15 (Season 1), Episodes 16–24 (Season 1), His Butler, On Stage OVA (Season 1), and Episodes 1-12 (Season 2), followed by 12 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Black Butler?
Black Butler has 70 TV episodes in this order, plus 8 OVA episodes, 1 movie, and 1 OVA.
Where do the Black Butler movies fit in the watch order?
Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic Film comes right after Book of Murder Part 2 OVA.
Can I skip anything in Black Butler?
Yes. 12 entries are marked optional: Episodes 7–12 (Season 1), Episodes 16–24 (Season 1), His Butler, On Stage OVA (Season 1), Episodes 1-12 (Season 2), Ciel in Wonderland Part 1 OVA (Season 2), and Welcome to the Phantomhive's OVA (Season 2), and 6 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Black Butler finished?
Yes. Black Butler has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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