Are there any Black Butler OVAs?
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OVA, an abbreviation of Original Video Animation, is a special episode of an anime that is not aired on television, but is instead released directly in home-video formats (such as DVD or Blue-ray). An OVA often has little or no relation to the plot of the series. The Kuroshitsuji series has seven OVAs.
What is Black Butler II OVA?
Black Butler II (黒執事II) is an OVA based on the Black Butler manga series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. The episodes are directed by Toshiya Shinohara and produced by A-1 Pictures. It aired between October 27, 2010 to May 25, 2011. The English adaption of the series is licensed by FUNimation Entertainment.
Is Black Butler Season 2 OVA?

The series was followed by a two-episode OVA, Black Butler: Book of Murder, which adapts the “Phantomhive Manor Murders” arc. The first OVA was released in Japanese cinemas on October 25, and the second on November 15, 2014. Three pieces of theme music are used for the first season.
Are the Black Butler OVAs worth watching?
4 Loved: The OVAs One of the best-loved OVAs was the ‘behind the scenes’ episode which showed all the Black Butler characters as actors who have simply been playing a part on a TV show called Black Butler. It was thoroughly enjoyable to see them behave exactly like some superstars of today do.
What are the Black Butler OVA episodes?
According to the Kuroshitsuji website, there are 6 OVAs included in the DVD releases.

- DVD 2: Ciel in Wonderland (Part 1)
- DVD 3: Welcome to the Phantomhive’s.
- DVD 5: The Making of Kuroshitsuji II.
- DVD 6: Ciel in Wonderland (Part 2)
- DVD 8: The Tale of William the Shinigami.
- DVD 9: The Spider’s Intention.
Is Black Butler ok for 11 year olds?
Yes, you should. Black Butler is really quite harmless. There is very little content that would even be challenging for a twelve-year old, and anyway it’s good for children to read ahead of their age rating when they want to.
Should I skip Black Butler OVA?
It is highly recommended to Black Butler manga from the beginning because, in the canon episodes, there are many missing details. However, if you’ve already watched the anime, movie, and OVA, you can start reading the manga from chapter 66. Both the film and OVA are canon, so make sure to not skip them.