CloverWorks anime adaptation of the long-awaited Black Butler -Public School Arc- has been an exciting and colorful experience for fans of the original series, and has done an incredible job drawing new fans into the Gothic mystery franchise. The community has been abuzz with praise for how well the characters featured in the arc have been adapted, and as of episode #2’s conclusion, Ciel and Sebastian’s investigation into Weston College is finally underway.
Episode #2 also marked the official, televised debut of -Public School Arc-‘s opening and ending animations, which beautifully hint at the events to come while delivering vibrant visuals and stunning music from Otoha and SID.
As Ciel and Sebastian get pulled deeper into the mysterious disappearances of Weston College, fans get to see the inclusion of more supporting cast members, and critical details surrounding the Prefect 4.
Given that there are no delays following the episode’s release, epsiode #3 of Black Butler -Public School Arc- should follow the same schedule as the previous two, airing on Saturday, April 27 at 9 AM (PDT), 11 AM (CDT), and 12 PM (EDT) on Crunchyroll.
In addition to a brand-new episode, Crunchyroll has officially announced the return of J. Michael Tatum and Brina Palencia as Sebastian and Ciel, respectively, in the English dub for the series, which will begin releasing episodes the same day.
In episode #2 of Black Butler -Public School Arc-, the story picks up right where episode #1 left off, following Ciel’s mission to get in the good graces of Crawford to try and gain social access to the Prefect 4 and continue his investigation into the disappearances around the college. Obviously, this actually means that Sebastian is expertly completing all of Ciel’s chores while still maintaining his grace and composure as a housemaster.
The episode also reintroduces a number of side characters that have been featured in previous storylines, including Lizzie’s older brother, Edward Midford, who praises Ciel thanks to his “hard work” at the school, and Prince Soma, a fan-favorite character that has been in and out of several of Black Butler’s previous story arcs.
Ciel is also introduced to a new member of the supporting cast, Maurice Cole, a very pretty young boy who ends up tricking Ciel into being late to a very important meeting with the Prefect 4, which has ultimately led to Ciel’s classmates scornfully turning against him. Now that he’s been betrayed by his “in” at the Scarlet Fox house, Ciel needs someone he can trust to keep an eye on the conniving Maurice and help him get his reputation back in order; a task that’s all too perfect for everyone’s favorite prince, Soma.
Be sure to watch the latest episode of Black Butler -Public School Arc-, Saturdays on Crunchyroll.
