Kuroshitsuji: Noah's Ark Circus
Kuroshitsuji: Noah's Ark Circus

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Kuroshitsuji: Noah's Ark Circus

2017
Movie
190 min
English

Musical Kuroshitsuji: Noah's Ark Circus (ミュージカル「黒執事」~NOAH'S ARK CIRCUS~) is the fourth musical adaptation of the Kuroshitsuji manga. The musical toured four cities during its one-month run in late 2016.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Noriyuki AbeGenres: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural

Plot Summary

Following a series of mysterious deaths tied to the luxury liner Campania, Ciel Phantomhive and his demonic butler Sebastian Michaelis board the ship to investigate. They uncover a sinister organization known as 'Seminarians' who are attempting to resurrect the dead, turning them into monstrous beings. Ciel and Sebastian, aided by their allies, must race against time to stop the horrifying experiments and uncover the truth behind the resurrected.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received by fans of the Black Butler series, praised for its animation, action sequences, and faithful adaptation of the manga's 'Circus Arc'. However, some critics noted that newcomers to the series might find the plot somewhat convoluted due to its reliance on established lore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and dynamic action sequences.

  • Appreciated by fans for its engaging plot and character development within the established universe.

  • Some found the narrative dense for those unfamiliar with the Black Butler franchise.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with fans of the manga and anime series enjoying the visually impressive and action-packed continuation of the story.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the manga's 'Circus Arc' and directly follows the events of the 'Book of Circus' anime season.

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