Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus
Summary: Full of wonder and excitement, the Noah's Arc Circus troupe has captured audiences with their dazzling performances. Yet these fantastic acts do not come without a price. Children have mysteriously gone missing around London, correlating to that of the group's movements. Unsettled by these kidnappings, Queen Victoria sends in her notorious guard dog, Ciel Phantomhive; and his ever-faithful demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, on an undercover mission to find these missing children.
Trying to balance their new circus acts with their covert investigation under the big top, however, proves to be quite a challenge. With the other performers growing suspicious and the threat of the circus' mysterious benefactor looming overhead, what the two discover will shake Ciel to his very core.
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Full of wonder and excitement, the Noah's Arc Circus troupe has captured audiences with their dazzling performances. Yet these fantastic acts do not come without a price. Children have mysteriously gone missing around London, correlating to that of the group's movements. Unsettled by these kidnappings, Queen Victoria sends in her notorious guard dog, Ciel Phantomhive; and his ever-faithful demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, on an undercover mission to find these missing children.
Trying to balance their new circus acts with their covert investigation under the big top, however, proves to be quite a challenge. With the other performers growing suspicious and the threat of the circus' mysterious benefactor looming overhead, what the two discover will shake Ciel to his very core.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus Review
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus â Full of wonder and excitement, the Noah's Arc Circus troupe has captured audiences with their dazzling performances. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Mystery, Supernatural conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.06). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Mystery, Supernatural, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Michaelis, Sebastian
Main
Ono, Daisuke
Japanese
Michaelis, Sebastian
Main
Montalto, Jean-Marco
French
Michaelis, Sebastian
Main
Völger, Bernhard
German
Michaelis, Sebastian
Main
Tatum, J. Michael
English
Phantomhive, Ciel
Main
Sakamoto, Maaya
Japanese
Phantomhive, Ciel
Main
Bienaimé, Nathalie
French
Phantomhive, Ciel
Main
Fitzner, Sebastian
German
Phantomhive, Ciel
Main
Palencia, Brina
English
Abberline, Fred
Supporting
Suganuma, Hisayoshi
Japanese
Abberline, Fred
Supporting
Schmuckert, Thomas
German
Abberline, Fred
Supporting
Créton, François
French
Abberline, Fred
Supporting
Brooks, Jonathan
English
Agni
Supporting
Yasumoto, Hiroki
Japanese
Agni
Supporting
Löwenberg, Jaron
German
Agni
Supporting
Seitz, Patrick
English
Agni
Supporting
Casanova, Pascal
French
Baldroy
Supporting
Touchi, Hiroki
Japanese
Baldroy
Supporting
SpieĂ, Felix
German
Baldroy
Supporting
Coadour, Alexandre
French
Baldroy
Supporting
Sinclair, Ian
English
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Hashimoto, Ryuu
Producer
Kananiwa, Kozue
Producer
Kimura, Yasutaka
Producer
Ogisu, Hirotsugu
Producer
Yokoyama, Shuko
Producer
Abe, Noriyuki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Kobayashi, Katsuyoshi
Sound Director
Ezoe, Hitomi
Episode Director
Hatakeyama, Mamoru
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kosaka, Harume
Episode Director
Masaki, Shinichi
Episode Director
Noshitani, Mitsutaka
Episode Director
Tanaka, Takayuki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Tobita, Tsuyoshi
Episode Director
Tokoro, Tomokazu
Episode Director
Miyata, Yuka
Script
Ookouchi, Ichirou
Script
Toboso, Yana
Script, Original Creator
Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Script, Series Composition