A demon with a deep-seated hunger. A wickedly pure adolescent who's hell-bent on taking his revenge. Together, the two form an unbreakable contract and work together to meet their end of the bargain. Black Butler is a mainstay in the anime community because who can resist a dark fantasy set in Victorian London with angels, demons, and revenge?
Working to resolve the Queen's troubles, Ciel and Sebastian solve mysteries and find clues that lead to his troubled past. As this team encounters characters and solves mysteries, they interact with their many unorthodox acquaintances. Meet some of the cast in the following best Black Butler cosplays.
10 Clemmu As Finnian
Finnian has a happy-go-lucky attitude, but that's only after Sebastian released him from the cage that once imprisoned him. He was a test subject forced to endure as his body was dosed with unknown concoctions which resulted in his super-human strength. He's a simple lad that wishes to spend his time outdoors, beneath the sky, because it gives him a sense of freedom.
Clemmu's cosplay captures the innocence that radiates from Finnian. From the straw hat to the flowers, this image highlights the simplicity and love of nature that is an intrinsic part of Finnian's character.
9 HooYaCos As Mey-rin
Mey-rin, like Finnian, is a part of the Phantomhive household and was recruited by Sebastian. She's as clumsy and accident-ridden as they come, but when she takes off her glasses, all bets are off. Mey-rin is an excellent sniper with her pinpoint far-sightedness. She's deadly with a firearm and agile fighting against an enemy.
HooYaCos is Mey-rin in combat mode. When those glasses come off, her personality takes a drastic turn. She becomes serious, diligent, and takes in the smallest details to assess her opponents. However, when it comes to pouring a bottle of wine, she's less than coordinated.
8 CosPlayJG As Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Midford is Ciel's cousin and his fiancee. She lives her life in luxury and is often ignorant of the dangers around her. As with any young lady, Lizzy adores anything that falls under the radar of 'cute'. Her cheerful attitude has a way of sneaking under Ciel's walls, but that doesn't mean she's able to break through to his heart.
CosPlayJG is Lizzy's doppelganger in this cosplay. This Victorian style dress is reminiscent of those that young noble ladies wore during the time period. Her headpiece, bow, and pink/red colors all combine to fit the definition of cute.
7 0066 As Lau
Lau is a corrupt Chinese nobleman that often tags along with Ciel's investigations or provides him with information. Besides the fact that he's an operator of opium dens and a top official of a Chinese syndicate, Ciel is privy to Lau's underground work. As long as Lau keeps within Ciel's guidelines, then there's no problem.
0066 cosplay's Lau as though his entire character is an art form, complete with his personal assassin Ran-Mao, whom he considers a dear sister. The image captures a carefree, indulgent aristocrat in his element.
6 AliceInmetalland As Prince Soma
Soma is an Indian prince of Bengal and one of twenty-six children. His loneliness is tempered by a Mina, a maidservant. Now that she's gone and fled to London, under what Soma believes were forceful circumstances, he's come to save her. Little does he know that this is not the case.
AliceInmetalland presents a nearly identical representation of Prince Soma in the lap of luxury. He's a confident, and at times immature, prince that seeks to uphold his moral ideals as he seeks the truth behind the disappearance of his maidservant.
5 Love-Squad As Madam Red
Angelina, otherwise known as Madam Red, is Ciel's maternal aunt and the culprit behind the Jack the Ripper cases. Her life was dealt several hardships, and to feed into the dark need growing within her, she lashes out at women. Grell's sinister background presence adds another layer to her overall persona.
Love-squad adds a nice touch to her overall cosplay with the knife in her lap. Her outfit, makeup, and accessories embody the life of Madam Red, while the darkened room adds depth to her character.
4 333_undertaker_333 As Undertaker
The Undertaker is a mortician and funeral director. He's an ex-grim reaper and an informant for Ciel. The only payment he requires is that of laughter. He's one odd duck and contains an air of mystery at all times with his disheveled appearance.
333_undertaker_333 represents Undertaker in his peak condition. That is, before he retired from his grim reaper duties. Back in his day, Undertaker was a reaper to steer clear from, which is reflected in his ominous gaze. Because a man with a scar like that is one to fear.
3 Melimasan As Grell Sutcliff
Grell Sutcliff is a reaper that's out for blood, but that's only when she's with Madam Red. Grell believes that blood is the essence that makes one beautiful, so it's no surprise that she aligns herself with Madam Red. When she's revealed as a reaper instead of a butler, Sebastian is forced to engage her in battle.
Melimasan illustrates the sly nature of Grell in this cosplay. The black rose is a nice touch as it's symbolic of Sebastian, which is an ode to Grell's love for him.
2 Kumaqiii As Sebastian Michaelis
Sebastian Michaelis is the black butler of Black Butler. He's a demon with a contract and a hunger for Ciel's pure, yet apathetic soul. For him, caring for Ciel and helping him exact his revenge is a drop in a bucket of his lifespan. As a demon, one year blends into the next.
Kumaqiii is the spitting image of Sebastian and his upright butler self. Prim and proper, the picture captures the elegance with which a butler serving the noble class possesses. He's simply one hell of a butler.
1 Krisild As Ciel Phantomhive
Ciel Phantomhive is the jaded main protagonist and one that's suffered life's cruelties in an astonishing capacity. Now, he lives only to exact revenge against those who wronged the Phantomhive name. Ciel's contract with a demon ensures that he'll one day find success, especially if Sebastion ever wishes to feast on his soul.
Krisild encapsulates Ciel's haughty arrogance in this cosplay. His posture and aura reveal that he's an educated noble that'll command any room he steps his perfectly polished foot in.