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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus



Noah's Ark Circus has gained a lot of attention for their grand presentations and breathtaking stunts. Disaster seems to follow the group however as they leave a wake of several disappearances in the towns they visit. Children have gone missing wherever Noah's Ark Circus shows up, but the authorities have yet to find proof that the two are related.




Set within but not included in the events of the first season of Kuroshitsuji, Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis are sent by the queen to investigate the disappearances and find a link to the Circus. To do so, the duo has to join the group. This 10-episode third installment of the series released after Kuroshitsuji II, focuses on the hilarious but not without the bloody encounters of the young master and his demon butler with the mysterious Noah's Ark Circus.






A few characters from the first two seasons will reappear but most of the events will happen within the circus. Less morbid than Kuroshitsuji II, the series showcases the investigative skills (not to mention social skills and stage talent) of Ciel and Sebastian. If you enjoyed the humor of the first series, you will like this. The animation is better than the previous installments and it has a good opening song. And of course there will be some fight scenes. If you are expecting some hints at how this affects Kuroshitsuji II however, there isn't anything. Lastly, it goes without saying that you should not watch this before you complete the first series. 

Rating: 8 out of 10

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