Kuroshitsuji Ii Specials (dub) Apr 2026
Adds zero value to the actual plot (for those seeking "canon" content).
If you’re looking to post a "proper" review for the , you need to address that these aren't your typical plot-heavy episodes. They are experimental, self-aware, and—in the case of the English dub—absolute comedic gold. Review: Black Butler II Specials (English Dub) Overall Rating: 8/10 Kuroshitsuji II Specials (Dub)
The English dub is where these specials truly shine. J. Michael Tatum (Sebastian) and Brina Palencia (Ciel) clearly had a blast with the more comedic scripts. The voice cast’s ability to pivot from the show’s usual gothic melodrama to deadpan snark makes the parodies hit much harder than the subtitled versions. The "Making of" special, in particular, relies on the dub’s excellent comedic timing to land its jokes about "onset" diva behavior. Adds zero value to the actual plot (for
While Black Butler II remains the most polarizing season of the franchise, its six OVA specials are arguably its saving grace. Rather than trying to fix the messy narrative of the "Spider and the Dog," these specials lean into the absurd, the meta, and the fan-service-heavy charm that the series is known for. Review: Black Butler II Specials (English Dub) Overall