Chris Beveridge
03-01-2011, 06:38 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/32/64/901b73f96a735625_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/black-butler-season-1-part-2_article_126492.html)
Mania Grade: B+
In Summary:
Watching Black Butler's second season before the first was an interesting experience, but I definitely came away with an greater appreciation for this first season afterward. Looking at this season as a whole, it had its ups and downs with some segments that didn't work all that well, but the larger material worked wonderfully with its own sense of self and style. The grim reapers are priceless and Grell in particular was fantastic. The revelations about the Undertaker were pretty interesting as well. But when it focuses on the two leads it's at its best. The relationship between Ciel and Sebastian is the reason to watch it and the way it all comes together at the end is surprisingly beautiful. FUNimation put together a great release here overall, especially with the limited edition for the first set, making this a must own set for the fans and definitely one worth checking out if you've never seen it before.
Mania Grade: B+
In Summary:
Watching Black Butler's second season before the first was an interesting experience, but I definitely came away with an greater appreciation for this first season afterward. Looking at this season as a whole, it had its ups and downs with some segments that didn't work all that well, but the larger material worked wonderfully with its own sense of self and style. The grim reapers are priceless and Grell in particular was fantastic. The revelations about the Undertaker were pretty interesting as well. But when it focuses on the two leads it's at its best. The relationship between Ciel and Sebastian is the reason to watch it and the way it all comes together at the end is surprisingly beautiful. FUNimation put together a great release here overall, especially with the limited edition for the first set, making this a must own set for the fans and definitely one worth checking out if you've never seen it before.