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| This was the only way it could have ended for me. The whole series was laced with melancholy - a cheesy ending just wouldn't have worked. Ahh.. time to wipe the smudged mascara off my face Edit: Also, at the end where he's just about to have his soul eaten (and several times through the series) the song 'Si Deus Me Relinquit' is playing. Somehow for me, this pretty much sums up Ciel's story. It's sung in Latin but here's an English translation: If God has forsaken me, Then I shall forsake God, too. Only the oppressed may possess a black key, I close all doors Thus I seal away all prayers. However who protects me? From the most frightful; myself |
kaleidomeAug 20, 2010 2:56 AM
| So how much of this should i consider bullshit that has nothing to do with the manga? Guess i'll find out as i continue reading it. I have a feeling that aside from Madame Red arc and Prince Soma arc everything is pretty much anime-only. Not even touching the second season. Meh. 7/10 (very forced 7.. but Madame Red arc was truly brilliant and she is one of my favorite characters, so i had to be generous) |
| I'm sorry, this anime just did not satisfy me.. Like others have said, it had potential, but all the fillers and unnecessary plot twists turned me off. Beautiful art though. 7/10 |
| HOLY **** that was friggen amazing... *sobs* and SO FRIGGEN SAD.... nothing will compare... seriously... |
"참 많은 파도가친다.앞으로 여행할길은 너무멀고길지만 멈추면안돼.. 멈춘순간 어른이 되어가는 길을 포기하는 나락으로 떨어진다. 어른이되어가는 경험은 이제부터 시작이지만 아직어리고 젊다는 최고의무기로 아직 눈앞에 보이지않는 더넓은 세상을 밟고싶다." --김재중 CLICK IF YOU WISH |
| Sebastian is much more hottness.... deffies... but... I dunno... the second kuroshitsuji... I'm tempted to watch it... but I don't think it'll be the same... |
"참 많은 파도가친다.앞으로 여행할길은 너무멀고길지만 멈추면안돼.. 멈춘순간 어른이 되어가는 길을 포기하는 나락으로 떨어진다. 어른이되어가는 경험은 이제부터 시작이지만 아직어리고 젊다는 최고의무기로 아직 눈앞에 보이지않는 더넓은 세상을 밟고싶다." --김재중 CLICK IF YOU WISH |
| It was a pretty good ending..It was sad and kind of romantic in some twisted way. I wanted to see sebastians true form though.. >:| |
| Good ending, though I don't see how they made a second season from it XD |
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Jrittmayer said: Good ending, though I don't see how they made a second season from it XD just because I was desperate I started watching the second season... and it actually is really good... you should check it out... a lot of things are explained... |
"참 많은 파도가친다.앞으로 여행할길은 너무멀고길지만 멈추면안돼.. 멈춘순간 어른이 되어가는 길을 포기하는 나락으로 떨어진다. 어른이되어가는 경험은 이제부터 시작이지만 아직어리고 젊다는 최고의무기로 아직 눈앞에 보이지않는 더넓은 세상을 밟고싶다." --김재중 CLICK IF YOU WISH |
| The ending was gorgeous. In the end it was just Ceil and his butler. Ceil's death was necessary and I am completely satisfied.... EDIT: I'm making it a 10/10. It just sticks with you.. this show. It's fantastic. |
MusashiRoseNov 9, 2010 5:54 PM
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| OK.. The ending was satisying.. The counting scene was a bit intense though all we see was black feathers.. Really wanted to see Sebastian in his real form but with high heels?? O_o The last part also was good.. Nothing more to say.. As for the series, I got high expectations since from the start but yet failed me on some parts where they're portraying Ciel's past relating to the main plot.. It was confusing.. I give this 8/10.. Generosity for the laughs it gave :D |
| Oh my god...this episode was fantastic. So sad and sweet and awesome...but I KNOW there's a second season so what the hell happens afterward? Did Sebastian really eat his soul?! I need to know! It's almost 5am and I have to work in the morning but fuck it! I'm going on to season two right now! :D |
| Oh. My. Gawd. It got so late last night so I had to go to bed 'cause it was like...2AM when I finished the entire series. But, now - I can talk about the ending 8D Just - Beautiful. There was no other way to end this series or it would have felt really awkward and just would not have worked either way. This episode, though just a fraction slow at times, was utterly gorgeous. The music, the trip to the ruins [?], how they both were recollecting Ciel's life and Ciel was almost self-analyzing his actions, and I loved the utter simplicity of the last minute of the series. It was sweet/bitter and how Sebastian walks up to Ciel and says something like, "Now-- Master". And I will never ever get tired of Lacrimosa ;3; But, just in general I absolutely loved this story and series - both Manga and Anime. After just a few episodes in, I ran to my nearest bookstore and got the first volume and plan on collecting it from now until Mrs. Toboso completes it for good. It's just sooooo good. I can't explain it. I think what did it for me was the music, Ciel, and just the feel and tone throughout the episodes. I was chilled by some points and that just egged me on watch it all. And I don't regret it whatsoever. Oh - and I have never been so satisfied by an Anime to this degree since AKIRA. So, yeah. Unfortunately, though, some parts did put me off and I didn't like it at all. They did just not belong in the story whatsoever. The curry contest and Indian arc? WTH? I expect something like that from Keroro Gunsou. Not for something as great as this series is and was. Oh - and I don't know why - but Sebastian having sex with a random Nun just threw me for a loop and I was borderline appalled. I couldn't believe it. And - no, I didn't care for it 'cause it was Sebastian. However handsome and sexy as he may be, I am not a fangirl. I am all for Ciel and Grell. Those two were my ultimate favorite characters without a doubt. But, I digress. And - the episode where everyone was trying to get a picture of Sebastian with the "enchanted camera" was beyond pointless. I hated it because I wanted my old Kuroshitsuji back - the gothic badass series that I loved. But, the last episodes completely regained by utter love for this series and I shrugged off all the things that I listed here. And, yes. I am pretty sure that Sebastian has eaten Ciel's soul finally in this episode. But, who knows? There is only Season 2 to answer that for us, right? ;D So...... Episode: 4/5 Series: 10/10 |
| I don't think they should reveal Sebastian-kun's true identity, they should leave it to the imagination, especially if Sebastian's true form involves killer heels. |
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| I have mixed feelings about the last episode. It was good, i like the mystery surrounding his death but at the same time, the end wasn't satisfying enough. |
 ~ A woman's determination can move the mightiest of stones~ |
| Itadakimasu! XD I agree with most of those who posted here, it is a fitting end as I think there is no other way it could have ended. |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| Awww I really wanna see Sebastian's true form!!!!!!!! He got hooker boots XD Only a REAL man can pull those off LOL Great ending!!!! |
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Uploader53 said: The show ended real well. Some small part of me wanted Ciel to still be alive after the fight, but I knew that he was going to have to die since it was part of the contract. This was a pretty awesome series even though it didn't follow the manga, it was still satisfying. I agree - But I thought the end was a little....rushed? ^^; Also...Have you watched the second series? I think you would enjoy it MUCH! heres a link if you (or any others) want to try it out: http://www.animefreak.tv/watch/kuroshitsuji-ii-episode-1-online :D |
| ah i lovedddddddd ciel. epic til the very end. and yea i really really wanted sebastian to end up getting ciel's soul but i wanted it to be in a more creative way. somehow...not just eating it. im glad tho that it didnt end like, oh bocchan ill just kill you later sort of thing. somehow i couldnt be completely satisfied with this end because I know that there's a second season. so does this mean an alternate end/continuation where ciel didnt die??? and i kind of wanted the servants to live. they were awesome. especially meylene. NEEDED MORE GREIL!!! This was the first anime in a long time that has prompted me to want to go off and read the manga however. these characters are simply amazing. |
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| Man....that totally made me cry. From the contract I knew what would happen to Ciel, but it still makes me.....sad. Great series. |
| Ahhhh!! I wish I got to see Sebastian's true form but it was still a great ep. The battle between Ash/Angela had me on the edge of my seat. Oh and yay for Greil getting his chainsaw back! xD As for Ciel, I know there's a second season so what did happen to him? o.O MUST WATCH MORE!!! |
| Beautiful and sad episode...but not a touching one. Sebastian is so amazing, I loved all of his scenes from this last episode...he's such a beautiful demon. Ciel...predictable ending...but it was so cute about him smiling before the death. *-* He asking to pain for Sebastian was so amazing too. And the three employees of Ciel...I'm glad about they surviving after all. Very good episode, very good anime. But could be way better than that actually was. |
| The thought of Ciel dying was a little sad, but still I'm glad they actually finished it that way instead of forcing a happy ending... Ehh for some reason I kinda wanted to see how Ciel was going to die lol but ah well. I was initially thinking of giving this series a lower rating, but now I changed my mind 9/10 |
| wow, a lot of mixed emotions with this episode...but the biggest thing for me was ceil's death. I was on the edge of my seat when Seb took Ceil to the ruins. I kept saying to myself 'omg, how is Seb going to eat Ceil's soul?", "what's going to happen?", "how will he consume his soul?", "wait…..how do demon's eat souls?"….i had anxiety planning the scene out in my head (and no I haven’t read the manga or seen season 2 yet), and at the last moment I was disappointed with how it ended. Seb just taking off his glove and then moving in on Ceil…..and then the scene fading out?! 8| I was really expecting Seb to consume Ceil’s soul after some big speech about life, death and all that. I did, how ever, like how Ceil confused about wanting the pain to know that he lived. That kid has a lot of guts! The whole scene got me thinking about how demon’s eat souls as well. I mean, what exactly do they do? Do they turn into their true form and just eat the human flesh or do they suck the soul out and leave the body behind? I want details people lol Overall the whole series was good. Some scenes I thought we’re pointless <cough barnyard scene cough> but I enjoyed it just the same. Now moving on to Season 2 XD |
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| It's hard to see an anime so well-builded like this, despite the few fillers. I will miss Agni. :') |
| Idk why but im happy wit the ending where ciels soul is eaten.( its not like i hate him or anything he's one of my favs.) I agree wit Days REALLY wanted to see Sebastains true form. |
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Tyestor said: meh 7/10 Yep. This might have earned a higher score from me if it ended 12 episodes ago. Oh well. |
| This series was entertaining. Not a masterpiece for me to give it a 10/10 for small reasons, but it was definitely entertaining. Now i need to go back and re-read the manga because i hardly remember much of it. The only thing i'm curious about is Sebastian's true form. It looked like he was hardcore S&M with those boots, lol. I kinda want to see the top. I can't imagine him with those boots, so when that was the only thing we got a glimpse of i was like "Woah ho ho ho!" It does suck how the ending was abrupt, but at this point i don't care considering there is a second season i plan on watching now that i managed to finally watch one of the most acclaimed series fangirls rave about. |
| awesome ending i watched it yesterday but im still crying when ciel fell i said to myself: London bridge finally fell down.. forreal im not really into yaoi but at that ending scene when ciel said go ahead and be brutal i was like um... what are they about to do again??? and then i was like oh yeah eat his soul i forgot |
| This first season ended very good! Sadly they didn't show much of Sabastians true from but it was defiantly a nice battle! I do wonder how the OVA and the next season will be! Great Anime 9/10 |
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| Characters are cool. The plot is decent but there's too much fillers for my liking. We got to see a little of Sebastian's demon form which I love. Good watch. On to S2! |
| What a beautiful ending. I hate saying goodbye to friends. It has been a very interesting and pleasant journey. |
| AHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOO HOW CAN IT BE OVER?!?!?!?!?!?! Did anyone else do that TENSE countdown? I did it but must say at that point my eyes were partially hidden behind my hands!! AND NOOOOOOO!! DON'T LET EVERYONE BE DEAD!!! Can't wait to watch Season 2- you don't know how glad I am that they decided to make another one!! ^^ (On another note, I must thank the AS English Literature Creative Reading course for prompting me towatch this; I am doing a piece about Faust and looked to this epic anime for inspiration) P.s. Awesome that Black Butler was set in London- I relearnt a lot of history throughout!! |
Fullmetal Alchemist Lover here^.^ |
| I really wished they Sebastian and Ciel could've just lived happily ever after with Elizabeth, Pluto, and the 4 other servants xD. But still, a good ending. I like Elfen Lied-style endings... |
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| It's a nice ending for me. Their talk during the boat trip and little lights was beautiful. Just too bad that Ciel still died. |
| Wow... I don't even know where to begin. Even though I was expecting another ending — happier, to say the least — I'm satisfied with this one. It's a shame that Ciel died, to be honest. |
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| I liked it a lot great ep and great way to end a great anime. |
| A Story will always come to it's end. The thing is, will you move on after it's over? |
| omg....the way Sebastian caressed Ciel's face before taking his soul..<3 ~gasm |
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kingfelix92 said: a very good ending for me the series was very dull until the last few episodes. This sums it up for me as well. I really liked the last 3 episodes, but until then it was really slow and uneventful. I also felt like this anime didn't really know what it wanted to do with itself. It took on some pretty mature and dark tones but often spoiled the mood with awkward and childish humor (Greil to say the least). I was also hoping for a real conspiracy rather than another angels vs demons series. With my rant said and done, this last episode was fantastic. The conversation between Ciel and Sebastian in the boat scene was great and the emotions really built up well. I'm glad they decided to go for a darker ending and honored the contract, watching Ciel at the end of his life looking back at everything left a bittersweet sense of satisfaction. As of right now, I'm not sure about watching season 2 as I'm afraid it will take away from this solid ending, but I'm still curious to see what could possibly happen after this. As for my score: Side stories/fillers felt uneventful and mediocre - 5.5/10 Main story felt a bit scattered but the conclusion is wonderful - 8/10 Overall I'll give this a 7/10. |
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