Live-Action Black Butler film to be released on Blu-Ray
Ian Wolf •
The live-action movie version of the manga Black Butler is to be on Blu-Ray by Warner Brothers on 23rd February.
A Steelbook version of the film will be brought out, but there is yet no mention of details about possible extras or if it will also come out on DVD. The movie is set in an Asian city in 2020, rather than Victorian Britain like the original manga and the anime adaptations. The film stars Hiro Mizushima in the title role, the demonic “Black Butler” Sebastian Michaelis.
Anime UK News has two reviews of this film which be read here and here.
Official Synopsis
Sebastian is a demonic butler, perfect at the preparation and serving of exquisite meals, and in providing service and protection. He has an extensive knowledge of all fields.
Sebastian is bound by a secret contract to serve his human master, Kiyoharu, and in return for support of his master’s mission, Sebastian will receive Kiyoharu’s soul. Based on the best-selling comic series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, “Black Butler” has finally been made into a live-action film. The demonic butler, Sebastian, is played by Hiro Mizushima of “BECK” (2010), who portrays the perfect, but arrogant, butler with elegant movement and stylish action. The film is directed by Kentaro Otani of the “NANA” series, and Keiichi Sato of “Asura” (2012).
Mummified dead bodies of various dignitaries from around the world are being discovered, a mysterious tarot card left beside them at the scene. The world is headed towards chaos… Kiyoharu is the young head of the Genpo noble family, owners of a massive toy manufacturing enterprise. He also functions as a secret watchdog for the Queen, a service that his family has provided for generations. The Queen orders Kiyoharu to solve the mummification incidents, and he starts to investigate. He is supported by his perfect butler, Sebastian, who is actually a demon.
Kiyoharu has been hiding his true female identity since his parents’ tragic death 10 years earlier. In return for perfect service to his master in public and private, Sebastian will receive his master’s soul after Kiyoharu achieves revenge for the murder of his parents. Who is really behind the serial mummification deaths? Will Kiyoharu finally find out who killed his/her parents?
Sources: Blu-Ray.com and Anime News Network
