The long-awaited new anime series "Black Butler: Boarding School Arc" is scheduled to air in 2024, and one of the charms of this work is the many "famous quotes" that appear in the story. This work is set in the late 19th century and depicts the darkness of society, and the social conditions and people's suffering unique to that era are depicted in many famous quotes. Therefore, it is a work that you can enjoy weighty quotes that you cannot experience in other works, and I'm sure there are many fans who have been captivated by the many famous quotes depicted in this work. So, this time, in commemoration of the decision to animate this work "Black Butler: Boarding School Arc", I would like to introduce the many famous quotes that will be depicted in the "Black Butler" series in a ranking format. I have chosen from a wide range of chronological orders regardless of episode, so if you don't want to be spoiled, please check it out carefully.
9th place: "Death" is beautiful precisely because it is a hopeless and absolute "end"
The No. 1 quote from the Black Butler series is Sebastian's "Death is beautiful precisely because it is a hopeless and absolute "end". This quote is what Sebastian said to the Undertaker in the Boarding School arc. The Undertaker is a non-human character like Sebastian, and is a character who works as a Grim Reaper, but he does not fulfill his original role as a Grim Reaper, "taking lives according to the predetermined fate", but appears as a character who acts according to his own curiosity.
A Demon's View on Life and Death
These are the words that Sebastian spoke to the undertaker, who manipulated the corpses out of curiosity to see what lies beyond their predetermined fate. These words reflect Sebastian's aesthetic as a demon, and give us a glimpse into his view on life and death. The fact that Ciel's own death is also included in his contract with Ciel shows that Sebastian has a strong obsession with death.
8th place: Sebastian, from today you are Sebastian
The most famous quote from the Black Butler series is Ciel's "Sebastian, from today you are Sebastian." This quote is what Ciel said when he welcomed Sebastian as his contracted demon. This scene symbolizes the beginning of the relationship between Sebastian, the main character of this work, and Ciel, so it can be said to be a very important quote.
An unexpected dog name
By the way, the name Sebastian is apparently the name of a dog originally kept by the Phantomhive family, so it can be seen as a bold move by Ciel to suddenly name a demon with a dog's name. If you read into it, this is an impression that Ciel has an overwhelming advantage over Sebastian from the moment of naming, and it can also be said to be a famous quote due to Ciel's imperial studies.
7th place: Yes, my lord
7th place in the ranking of famous quotes from the Black Butler series is Sebastian's "Yes, my lord." This is the quote that Sebastian uses when responding to Ciel's orders. It's a phrase that is used quite frequently, so there isn't a particular scene where it is said, but since it appears frequently, I'm sure there are many fans who find it particularly memorable.
When you think of Black Butler, this is it! There must be many people who think the same
This quote is one of the most well-known in the Black Butler series. For example, it is included in the Black Butler series' LINE stamps, and in conversations between Black Butler fans, they sometimes say "Yes, my lord" to mean "I understand." This is a very versatile quote, so even those who are not familiar with the Black Butler series may have heard it.
6th place: Because I'm a demon butler
6th place in the ranking of famous quotes from the Black Butler series is Sebastian's "Because I'm a demon butler." This quote, like the previously introduced "Yes, my lord," is one that Sebastian frequently utters. It is a catchphrase for Sebastian, who is a demon, and is a combination of "I'm a demon" and "I'm a demon."
The line that best describes Sebastian
In the story, Sebastian is a threatening demon, but at the same time a reliable butler. This quote sums up Sebastian's position in one word. The fact that he expresses it smartly as a joke is a typical expression of Sebastian, who is witty and relaxed. Among Sebastian's quotes, this one particularly represents his personality.
What is this joke in English? ?
By the way, this joke of "tsutsuwa" and "akuma de" is a play on Japanese homonyms, and in the English version, it seems to be expressed by using the words "devil" and "butler" as they are. It can't be helped that expressions using advanced Japanese grammar like this can't be expressed well in English, but whether this quote works as a pun or not makes Sebastian's character feel quite different.
5th place: I will take your soul as a reward
5th place in the ranking of famous quotes from the Black Butler series is Sebastian's "I will take your soul as a reward." This quote is what Sebastian asked for in return when he made a contract with Ciel. It's very devilish to ask for a soul in exchange for fulfilling a contract. I think it's good that Ciel, who is a very important character in the work, is confirmed to lose his life at the end of the story, which adds depth to the dark fantasy.
Relationship with Ciel
This quote best represents the relationship between Sebastian and Ciel. Sebastian and Ciel seem to have a pretty good relationship in the story, and there are many scenes in which they actually trust each other, but we must not forget that their relationship is that of two people who have made a contract with the devil, and behind that is the contract to hand over Ciel's soul. The exquisite relationship between the two is one of the charms of this work.
4th place: If you stick to a lie, it becomes the truth
The fourth place in the ranking of famous quotes from the Black Butler series is Ciel's "If you stick to a lie, it becomes the truth." This quote is what Ciel said to Sebastian after he welcomed Snake, a man who was searching for someone Sebastian had once killed, and lied to him that he had no connection to the person Snake was looking for. Of course, Ciel lied to Snake because he was involved in the murder of the person Snake was looking for.
Ciel's personality
This phrase best describes Ciel's personality. Ciel is a character who does not hesitate to lie for the sake of his goals, and he often lies like this in the story. He is portrayed as a character with a contrasting personality to Sebastian, who cannot lie as a contracted demon. On the other hand, Sebastian also easily accepts Ciel's words and actions like this by simply saying, "That's true."
Reflects the times
In the late 19th century, when Ciel was active, England made use of many lies like those Ciel told for its own national interests, and even in the conflicts between British aristocrats, it was essential to take such actions to outwit the other party. It was also an era in which those in power could not survive without cunning like Ciel. It can be said that this quote reflects the times of the 19th century.
3rd place: Humans are weak to temptation. When you are on the brink of despair like hell, if a spider's thread appears in front of you that can help you escape, you will definitely cling to it...
The third place in the ranking of famous quotes from the "Black Butler" series is Sebastian's "Humans are weak to temptation. When you are on the brink of despair like hell, if a spider's thread appears in front of you that can help you escape, you will definitely cling to it..." This famous quote is what Sebastian said to Will during the Jack the Ripper incident.
Sebastian with a philosophical outlook
Sebastian looks like a human, but his true identity is a demon, and he is a character with a completely different sensibility than humans. Therefore, many of Sebastian's quotes comment on these essential human characteristics from the perspective of a demon. These quotes from the demon's perspective, which is a philosophical outlook on humans, can also be said to be part of Sebastian's personality.
It is also an important theme in this work
And above all, this work will depict many dark underworld incidents, all of which often come from the weakness of the human heart. As humans, everyone has fear and negotiating skills, and because of this, the work deals with various incidents that occur, which is why Sebastian's famous words, who is in a bird's-eye view as the devil, seem to hit home.
Second place: After all, justice in this world is just a pretense created by those with power for themselves
Second place in the ranking of famous quotes from the Black Butler series is Ciel's "After all, justice in this world is just a pretense created by those with power for themselves." This quote was spoken by Seal to Joker. It's a quote that only Ciel, who has been hostile to many organizations and characters, could say.
The significance of what Ciel, a British aristocrat, is saying
And above all, the fact that Ciel himself is a British aristocrat is also an element that makes this quote more persuasive. Since the end of the 19th century, when the story is set, Britain has become a world power through various strategies, and it can be said that the words that Ciel is saying are due to the state of Britain as a nation.
An interesting story that is not just about rewarding good and punishing evil
As such, this work is set in a complex historical background at the end of the 19th century, and each character has their own sense of justice, creating a conflict structure. The story structure cannot be simply dismissed as rewarding good and punishing evil, and this is where the drama of this work lies.
It gets even more interesting when you understand the history! !
Of course, these quotes from Ciel are great for just enjoying the film, but if you know about the world situation at the time, you'll enjoy it even more. If you know the history, you'll enjoy this film even more, so be sure to study the world situation at the time.
1st place: That's why humans are so interesting
The No. 1 quote from the Black Butler series is "That's why humans are so interesting." Sebastian, a demon, is a character who sometimes easily commits cruel acts more than humans, and has high fighting power because he is a demon, but even such a Sebastian will come to realize the unique charm of humans as he interacts with many humans.
Sebastian's feelings change throughout the story
Sebastian is a universal character as a devil, but he is also a person whose way of thinking about humans changes as he interacts with various characters throughout the story. This work also focuses on the perspective of Sebastian's growth in a certain way, and this quote can be said to represent the change in Sebastian's feelings about humans and his emotional growth.
The interesting thing about the exquisite distance between him and humans
In this way, the interesting thing about this work is that Sebastian, who is in a complicated position as a demon, gradually comes to understand humans as the story progresses. One of the charms of this work is the drama that is born from the fact that humans and demons are in a relationship that is never compatible.
Summary
What did you think? In this article, we have introduced various famous quotes that will be depicted in this work, "Black Butler." The "Black Butler" series is well-known for the complex conflict structure of the underworld that is not about rewarding good and punishing evil, and the drama that is born from the difference in the state of mind between humans and non-humans. Due to the complex story structure that is not depicted in other works, it is a work that has produced many famous quotes, so please enjoy this work while paying attention to the famous quotes that appear in the work.
