Sebastian Michaelis (played by Daisuke Ono) is a protagonist in Black Butler.
A demon summoned by Ciel who forms a Faustian contract to help him achieve revenge and take over his father's position as the Queen's Watchdog. He kills the cultists, places the contract symbol on Ciel's eye, and recruits capable individuals like Mey-Rin, Baldroy, and Finnian to serve at the Phantomhive estate. He actively assists Ciel in investigating the Aurora Society and confronting Undertaker. Ciel Phantomhive (played by Maaya Sakamoto) is a protagonist in Black Butler.
The twelve-year-old earl who survived a manor attack and slavery, summoning Sebastian to exact revenge on those who destroyed his family. He assumes the role of the Queen's Watchdog and later discovers he is the younger twin brother who took his deceased sibling's identity. Branded a fugitive after his brother is revived and incriminates him, he leads the investigation to clear his name and stop Undertaker's plans. Grell Sutcliff (played by Jun Fukuyama) appears in Black Butler.
Undertaker (played by Junichi Suwabe) appears in Black Butler.
A grim reaper connected to the Phantomhive family who leads the secret Aurora Society. He conducts experiments with reanimated corpses and aims to revive Ciel's older twin brother, the original heir. After successfully resurrecting the brother, he uses him to frame Ciel for the society's crimes, forcing Ciel and his allies to flee and continue their investigation as fugitives. Lau (played by Koji Yusa) appears in Black Butler.
Mey-Rin (played by Emiri Kato) appears in Black Butler.
A notable sniper recruited by Sebastian to assist Ciel. She joins the Phantomhive estate and is disguised as one of Ciel's servants, contributing to the household's capabilities as they investigate cases and the Aurora Society. Tanaka (played by Shunji Fujimura) appears in Black Butler.
Angela (played by Akiko Yajima) appears in Black Butler.
Black Butler (2008) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Black Butler (2008) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Overall narrative architecture across all 5 seasons, tracking Ciel's revenge, soul contracts, and historical conspiracies.
Character Network — 16 Characters
Sebastian Michaelis (Daisuke Ono) — protagonist A demon summoned by Ciel who forms a Faustian contract to help him achieve revenge and take over his father's position a...
Ciel Phantomhive (Maaya Sakamoto) — protagonist The twelve-year-old earl who survived a manor attack and slavery, summoning Sebastian to exact revenge on those who dest...
Grell Sutcliff (Jun Fukuyama)
Undertaker (Junichi Suwabe) A grim reaper connected to the Phantomhive family who leads the secret Aurora Society. He conducts experiments with rean...
Lau (Koji Yusa)
Mey-Rin (Emiri Kato) A notable sniper recruited by Sebastian to assist Ciel. She joins the Phantomhive estate and is disguised as one of Ciel...
