Black Butler: Public School Arc Anime Release Date and Voice Cast Revealed

Introducing the Voice Cast for the P4 Characters

A new promotional video has been released for the upcoming anime Black Butler: Public School Arc, giving fans a glimpse of the voice cast for the characters known as the P4. The P4 consists of Toshiki Watanabe as Edgar Redmond, Junya Enoki as Lawrence Bluewer, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Herman Greenhill, and Tatsubaru Tachibana as Gregory Violet. This exciting announcement comes alongside the news that the anime will start airing on April 13th of this year.

The Return of the Black Butler Anime Series

Black Butler: Public School Arc marks the return of the Black Butler anime series, the last installment being the 2017 film Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic. Crunchyroll will be streaming the show, which is based on the dark fantasy manga published by Square Enix and created by Yana Toboso.

The manga follows the story of Ciel Phantomhive, the young master of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, and his loyal butler Sebastian. Ciel, despite being only twelve years old, is a prominent figure in the world of commerce and serves as Queen Victoria’s faithful servant. With Sebastian’s unwavering support, Ciel navigates various challenges, whether it’s saving a troubled dinner party or delving into the dark secrets of London’s underworld. Sebastian’s capabilities seem almost supernatural, leading some to question his true nature.

A Brief History of Black Butler Adaptations

Black Butler has had three previous anime seasons, with the first one premiering in 2008, as well as a two-episode OVA. These earlier adaptations were produced by A-1 Pictures. The manga, which began serialization in 2006 in Monthly G Fantasy, currently has 33 tankoubon volumes as of July 2023.

The Staff Behind Black Butler: Public School Arc

The staff behind Black Butler: Public School Arc includes director Kenjirou Okada, known for his work on the series March Comes in Like A Lion. Hiroyuki Yoshino, who worked on Black Butler: Book of Circus, serves as the series composer. Yumi Shimizu, known for her work on Locodol, is the character designer. Ryou Kawasaki, the composer for To Your Eternity, is in charge of the music. The animation production is handled by CloverWorks.

The Main Voice Cast for the Anime

The main voice cast for the anime features Maaya Sakamoto as Ciel Phantomhive and Daisuke Ono as Sebastian Michaelis.

Conclusion

Fans of Black Butler can look forward to the return of this beloved series with Black Butler: Public School Arc. With its intriguing storyline and talented voice cast, this anime promises to captivate audiences once again. Make sure to mark your calendars for April 13th and join Ciel and Sebastian on their latest adventure.