Kuroshitsuji: Tango on the Campania
Kuroshitsuji: Tango on the Campania

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Kuroshitsuji: Tango on the Campania

2018
Movie
160 min
Japanese

The fifth musical adapts the Luxury Liner Arc of the manga. Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his demonic butler Sebastian Michaelis take a trip aboard the luxury liner Campania with the mission to investigate a secret society of nobles and their illegal human experiments. Unfortunately for all passengers on board, there are darker forces working behind the secret society, and their attempts to resurrect the dead do not go as planned.

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IMDb7.2/10
Google Users88%
Director: Noriyuki AbeGenres: Animation, Mystery, Fantasy, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the late 19th century, Ciel Phantomhive and his demonic butler Sebastian Michaelis board the luxury liner Campania to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. They discover that a secret society is experimenting with reanimating the dead, leading to a thrilling battle against monstrous creations and a race against time to uncover the truth behind the horrific experiments before the ship meets a grim fate.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, praised for its stunning animation, intricate plot, and faithful adaptation of the manga. Critics lauded the dynamic action sequences and the continued development of the characters, particularly the bond between Ciel and Sebastian. While some found the plot complex, the overall reception highlighted its success as a compelling addition to the Black Butler franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning animation and high-quality production values.

  • Engaging and intricate plot that successfully adapts manga material.

  • Strong character development and exciting action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's beautiful animation and the compelling story, noting its faithfulness to the source material. Many enjoyed the return of the beloved characters and the thrilling, suspenseful plot.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Book of the Atlantic,' is a direct reference to a specific arc within the manga series 'Black Butler' (Kuroshitsuji) by Yana Toboso, which this movie adapts.

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