Kodoani.com – Special events Black Butler: Public School Arc AFTER the MIDNIGHT TEA PARTY ～A Return to Weston College～ recently brought good news to fans when revealing new information about Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, the next TV anime adapted from the popular manga of Yana Toboso. The anime is expected to premiere on April 2024 and promises to bring a thrilling and dark storyline in Germany.
New staff and actors
Two new faces in the cast:
Rie Kugimiya will voice the character Sieglinde Sullivana young but talented and mysterious girl.
Chikahiro Kobayashi take on the role WolframSieglinde's loyal companion.
Additionally, many personnel from the Black Butler: Public School Arc will continue to participate, including:
Hiroyuki Yoshino (screenwriter), ensuring plot consistency.
Yumi Shimizu (character design), maintaining the series' distinctive style.
Ryo Kawasaki (composer), delivering dark and emotional melodies.
Kenjiro Okadawho impressed with March Comes in Like a Lion and RWBY: Ice Queendom, will continue to direct the project at CloverWorks.
The plot is dark and intriguing
The Emerald Witch Arc introduces the evil butler Sebastian Michaelis and young nobles Ciel Phantomhive arrives in Germany at the behest of the Queen of England to investigate a series of mysterious murders. However, they soon realize that “Wolf Forest” is more than just a legend. Anyone who enters this forest faces a deadly curse.
This adventure not only challenges the intelligence and skills of Ciel and Sebastian but also explores new hidden corners in the relationship between the two main characters.
The Legacy of the Black Butler
Since its release in 2008, Black Butler has become a monument in the hearts of anime fans. From the first seasons to spin-offs such as Book of Circus, Book of Murder and Book of the Atlantic, the story always maintains its signature gothic style combining mystery, detective and supernatural elements.
The return of Black Butler in 2024 with Emerald Witch Arc promises to recreate the strong appeal of this series, while bringing viewers to new and classic European stories.
