Black Butler is a shounen and dark fantasy manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso that has been serialized in GFantasy since September 16, 2006. The series is loved for its story full of plot twists, and of course, its flawless butler, Sebastian Michaelis.
It follows Ciel Phantomhive, otherwise known as the Queen's Watchdog, and his demon butler as they solve cases within the underworld to appease the Queen's worries. It also unravels the mystery of who murdered the young Earl's family. Here are ten manga that has a similar feel to Black Butler that fans need to check out.
10 Hell Girl
Hell Girl was written by Nao Kodaka, Hatano Hiyoko, and Miyuki Etou. The illustrations were provided by Miyuki Etou as well. It was serialized in Nakayosi from October 3, 2005 to August 2, 2008. The sequel, New Hell Girl was written and illustrated by Miyuki Etou and ran from October 3, 2008 to July 3, 2009.
The story focuses on different people that hold a grudge and contact the "Hell Correspondence" so they can get revenge. However, the person will no longer be able to go to Heaven and instead gain eternity in Hell after their death.
9 Hellsing
Hellsing was written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It was serialized in Young King OURs from May 1997 to September 30, 2008.
It follows a vampire hunter named Alucard, the strongest genetically vampire in-universe, and him discovering the truth behind odd vampire attacks.
8 Blood C
Blood C was written and illustrated by CLAMP and Ranmaru Kotone. It also had illustrations by Kotone Ranmaru. It was serialized in Shounen Ace from May 26, 2011 to August 25, 2012.
Saya Kisaragi is a shrine maiden who lives with her father. However, she has a secret. She lives as a normal high school student by the day, but she hunts "Old Ones" at night as the only one able to defeat them.
7 Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist was written and illustrated by Kazue Kaotu. It has been serialized in Jump SQ since April 4, 2009. Rin Okumura's life is turned upside down when he learns he is the son of Satan, the king of the demonic realm of Gehenna.
After his father kills his guardian Shirou Fujimoto, he decides to attend True Cross Academy with his twin brother Yukio to defeat their father.
6 Gosick
Gosick was written by Kazuki Sakuraba and illustrated by Sakuya Amano. It was serialized in Dragon Age from December 8, 2007 to April 9, 2012.
After Kazuya Kujo decides to travel abroad at a school in Sovuria, he meets Victorique de Blois, a girl who is called the "Fountain of Wisdom" who seems to know everything despite only being allowed in the library. Throughout the series, various mysteries are solved, as well as the mystery behind why she is confined to the library.
5 Death Note
Death Note was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shounen Jump Weekly from December 1, 2003 to May 15, 2006.
The story follows Light Yagami, an intelligent high school student who picks up a mysterious book called a Death Note that a shinigami drops for entertainment. He then begins to murder "criminals" under the name Kira to cleanse the world of corrupt humans and make the perfect society.
4 Inu X Boku Secret Service
Inu x Boku Secret Service was written and illustrated by Cocoa Fujiwara. It was serialized in Gangan Joker from April 22, 2009 to February 22, 2014. Ririchiyo Shirakiin has a bad habit of not being truthful, instead of throwing spiteful words at others despite genuinely being a kind girl.
As the descendant of youkai, Ririchiyo decides to move out of her house under one condition: live in Maison de Ayakashi. There, she meets Miketsukami Soushi, her Secret Service bodyguard faithful to her for saving his life in the past.
3 The Case Study of Vanitas
The Case Study of Vanitas was written and illustrated by Jun Mochizuki. It has been serialized in Gangan Joker since December 22, 2015.
The story focuses on Noé Archiviste, a man traveling in 19th century Paris so he can find the Book of Vanitas. However, after a vampire attack, he is lead to meet a mysterious doctor who called himself Vanitas, who specializes in vampires despite being a human.
2 Devils And Realist
Devils and Realist was written by Madoka Takadono and illustrated by Utako Yukihiro. It was serialized in Comic ZERO-SUM from October 28, 2009 to February 28, 2018. William Twining is a top student at the prestigious and faithful Stratford School despite not believing in God and is a complete realist.
However, when he learns his uncle has built up debt and he tries to find anything valuable to pay it back, a man named Dantalion announces himself as the Grand Duke of Hell and tells William of his duty.
1 Pandora Hearts
Pandora Hearts was written and illustrated by Jun Mochizuki. It was serialized in GFantasy from May 18, 2006 to March 18, 2015. The story follows Oz Vessalius, a boy who was thrown into The Abyss after his birthday for a sin he was said to commit.
Unable to accept this fact pushed upon him, Oz makes a contract with Alice, a Chain -- monstrous creatures -- who can appear like a human, and discover what this sin is that they pushed upon him.