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Live-Action Manga Adapatation, BLACK BUTLER Gets A UK Release!

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Cinematic live-action transitions of anything based on the lore of comic books or mangas are always held to a level of scruitiny these days. Fortunately some of these endeavors fare better than expected, with specific regard to manga novelist Yana Toboso’s serial 2006 graphic novel, Black Butler, one of the most popular mangas to date.

The film evidently garnered its own spectacular new feature film at the behest of Warner Bros. Japan last year with directors Kentaro Otani (Go, Masao!) and Keiichi Sato (TIGER&BUNNY) at the helm for its release on January 18, 2014. The film also followed with releases in Hong Kong, the Philippines and Malaysia, and while not a direct adaptation manga itself with some minor changes applied within writer Tsutomu Kuroiwa’s screenplay, for all intents and purposes, the film was a critical success. So this week, Warner Bros. UK is carrying on the fanfare with a new trailer for the film’s forthcoming theatrical release next week.

Based on the best-selling comic series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, the long awaited live-action film “Black Butler” finally arrives in UK cinemas. 

Hiro Mizushima of “BECK” (2010), portrays the perfect, but arrogant, demonic butler, Sebastian, in this stylish action film 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? 

Black Butler (cert.15) opens in UK cinemas on 17th October 2014, courtesy of Warner. Bros UK.

Hiro Mizushima is joined by actresses Ayame Goriki, Yuka and Mizuki Yamamoto, actor Goro Kishitani and many more. Releases for the U.S. other territories are not yet known, so stay tuned for more info. In the meantime, the latest English-subbed trailer is now available below!

Lee B. Golden III
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Native New Yorker. Been writing for a long time now, and I enjoy what I do. Be nice to me!

Lee Golden

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2 Comments

  1. Jess Jay
    October 11, 2014 @ 5:16 pm

    Which cinemas is it coming to and how do I find out where it is near me?? I've googled it so much but can't find anything

    Reply

    • Lee B. Golden III
      October 11, 2014 @ 5:25 pm

      If you live in the U.K., something will pop up this week.

      Reply

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