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黒執事 [Kuroshitsuji] #7
Black Butler, Vol. 7
Having successfully infiltrated the Noah's Ark Circus in the guise of rookie performers, Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his butler, Sebastian, set about gathering clues backstage as to the whereabouts of the missing children. But when a turn at a snooping puts Ciel on the trail of a man whose identity is shrouded in mystery, he sets his consummate manservant to the task of investigating further. This time, however, Sebastian must call upon one of the more infamously wicked skills of his kind to solve the puzzle. As he stalks his vulnerable prey in the shadows of the fairgrounds, is his young master prepared for where the ill-gotten gains of his butler's methods will lead?
178 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2009
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About the author
Yana Toboso
207 books2,381 followersYana Toboso (枢 やな Toboso Yana) is a female Japanese manga artist born in Warabi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan and currently resides in Yokohama. She is best known for Black Butler (黒執事 Kuroshitsuji), a popular shonen manga series.
She has also written yaoi under the pen name Yanao Rock (簗緒ろく).
Appearance
Yana Toboso draws herself as a devil with a black body and horns, a white head, and a pointed tail. She has never uploaded a picture of herself, so her actual appearance is unknown.
She has also written yaoi under the pen name Yanao Rock (簗緒ろく).
Appearance
Yana Toboso draws herself as a devil with a black body and horns, a white head, and a pointed tail. She has never uploaded a picture of herself, so her actual appearance is unknown.
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January 3, 2015
I know I say it in every review for a Black Butler volume, but it can't be helped... DAMN Sebastian is a sexy bitch! XD!!! I seriously almost passed out during this part:
OH. MY. GOD. So hot!
But seriously ( XD ) this was an exciting volume and the end was AMAZING!!! I was like *GAAAAAAAASP* and now I'm dying to know what's going to happen. The only problem is that I'm getting these from the library so I have to 1) wait for the volume to come out and then 2) wait in the wait line at the library to get the book, so I never remember what happened in the last volume. So I'm going to have buy them and read them all together once they're all out.
Anyway, fantastic work Toboso-san! Great volume!!
OH. MY. GOD. So hot!
But seriously ( XD ) this was an exciting volume and the end was AMAZING!!! I was like *GAAAAAAAASP* and now I'm dying to know what's going to happen. The only problem is that I'm getting these from the library so I have to 1) wait for the volume to come out and then 2) wait in the wait line at the library to get the book, so I never remember what happened in the last volume. So I'm going to have buy them and read them all together once they're all out.
Anyway, fantastic work Toboso-san! Great volume!!
November 8, 2011
The depth of story develop just gets better with each volume of this series. the detailed drawing is still there as well. We discover the evil behind the circus, and also finally start to get some history on Ceil and the Phamtomhive family. It is a dark and intriguing family tree alright! We also get to see Ceil as a small child, with two eyes, and meet his father. How they died though, the whole family?!?!? The Butler does some dark things, very dark oh my-that is why this is for adults I feel. I did gasp at some of the story line, horrified that Ceil just watched children die in front of him--the Queen's mission was for him the save them.
This series is now truly starting to show it's dark, horror side. Very dark indeed-one I an eager to continue-I guess in 2012-since the next volume is not even available for pre-order yet.
This series is now truly starting to show it's dark, horror side. Very dark indeed-one I an eager to continue-I guess in 2012-since the next volume is not even available for pre-order yet.
April 23, 2023
Ależ to było niepokojące
I bardzo dobrze!
I bardzo dobrze!
September 15, 2020
this volume went from 0 to 100 really fast.
May 31, 2024
Це той том де точно можна зауважити, що не дарма я взялася за цю історію.
Така напруга, вау. Нарешті всі ті ввідні історії та персонажі, їхні дивні вміння та характеристики складаються в один крутий сюжет.
Це зовсім не дитяча історія. Тут перекручуються між собою гріхи соціуму, хворий розум дорослих які фантазують про дітей та діти які змушені стати дорослими щоб вижити.
Арка цирку одна із цих найкращих історій.
Така напруга, вау. Нарешті всі ті ввідні історії та персонажі, їхні дивні вміння та характеристики складаються в один крутий сюжет.
Це зовсім не дитяча історія. Тут перекручуються між собою гріхи соціуму, хворий розум дорослих які фантазують про дітей та діти які змушені стати дорослими щоб вижити.
Арка цирку одна із цих найкращих історій.
September 2, 2025
Dear Manga Creators,
Please learn the difference between a butler and a valet. A butler is not in charge of his employer's health and happiness; his job is to keep the household running smoothly and being in charge of the male employees. Technically a valet isn't in charge of those things, either, but I would be more willing to let it slide.
Please, stop irritating me with this very silly mistake.
Love,
A Pissed Off Victorianist
Please learn the difference between a butler and a valet. A butler is not in charge of his employer's health and happiness; his job is to keep the household running smoothly and being in charge of the male employees. Technically a valet isn't in charge of those things, either, but I would be more willing to let it slide.
Please, stop irritating me with this very silly mistake.
Love,
A Pissed Off Victorianist
November 17, 2018
The circus is seriously one of my favorite things in this manga. Toboso's drawings are so detailed and beautiful, I just love everything about this volume. Plus, we finally got to see a deeper glimpse into Ciel's past.
Chapter by Chapter thoughts following:
Chapter by Chapter thoughts following:
January 7, 2020
Out of all the Kuroshitsuji arcs, Book of Circus is definitely top on my list if favorites. There's no clear definition of who are the "good guys" and who are the "bad guys" anymore. In this arc, I was rooting for almost everyone. There are multiple times throughout this arc that I rooted for the "evil" circus people more than the main characters. Very dark plot and many plot twists in this arc. Snake is best boy to me and no one can change my mind.
(PS, there's a live action musical of Noah's Circus Arc done by Japan and I love it so much that I've already downloaded most of the songs. I recommend to fans who love both this arc and musicals)
(PS, there's a live action musical of Noah's Circus Arc done by Japan and I love it so much that I've already downloaded most of the songs. I recommend to fans who love both this arc and musicals)
October 19, 2022
had to return this to the library today so i finished reading it at the gym LOLLL. i hate reading manga online. i feel like the art just gets better with every volume, and the story gets even more complex. this series is just so amazing, i feel so bad for ciel :( also william reminds me so much of nanami i love his character. all the scenes w him and sebastian are hilarious
June 17, 2021
The saddest and my favourite arc.
April 5, 2019
Pensaba que el manga estaba perdiendo fuelle pero ha sido un tomo increíble, lleno de giros y de acción y con todo relíandose entre sí. Ha sido un tomo muy oscuro y donde Sebastian sigue evolucionando como personaje infernal. Me ha encantado.
May 1, 2019
Brutal, lustig, spannend, heftig, perfekt
July 31, 2021
L'intrigue avance et la fin est pépite!
June 16, 2017
And here we see the core of Ciel's belief about humanity, the thing that allows him to be a dang good Problem Solver at such a young age. He shares this philosophy with other notable fictional detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. House (who is certainly more vehement about it). Ciel, due to his past experiences, tends to lean towards the cynical House side rather than the more clinical Holmes. He never takes someone at face value.
Still, it hasn't irreparably harmed him. Yet.
[context: through a loophole in orders, Sebastian "accidentally" placed Ciel in danger from venemous snakes]
I find it interesting that Sebastian chose to elaborate on what he did, creating a game between himself and his Master. Ciel is historically interested in games of all types, even more prideful and competitive than the average preteen boy. I think I was on the right path earlier, with the misery fondue. A challenged soul tastes better.
Our intrepid duo eventually comes across the horrorshow that is Father and his ~dream~, where we are treated to the idea that Jack the Ripper was actually quite mundane in the way he murdered people by comparison.
This all culminates into a clusterfuck of nightmare proportions for Ciel as we wade our way into his Level 4 Tragic Backstory.
Also, a glimpse at the #1 Hottest Manga Dad which makes the angst approximately one thousand times worse because we know he dead and shy baby Ciel is gone forever.
Oh, Vincent. [heart eyes emoji]
September 17, 2019
(I've had this on hold for nearly a year and it finally caaaaammmmeee.)
It was a good continuation, as you could tell this was a middle book, but it stood on its own.
Recommended 14+ for violence, dangerous situations, and romance (? It kind of counts).
It was a good continuation, as you could tell this was a middle book, but it stood on its own.
Recommended 14+ for violence, dangerous situations, and romance (? It kind of counts).
August 27, 2021
اپدیت ۴ شهریور ۴۰۰-
این جلدم یه سری فورشدوی خیلی ظریف داشت، این توجه به جزئیات واقعا ستودنیه. اینکه توجه کنی دست راسته یا چپه رو سر یه نفر، عملا جا میمونه وقتی برای اولین بار میخونی. ولی وقتی برمیگردی میبینی که میدونسته داره کجا میره. برای کارای سریالی این خیلی قابل احترامه برای من.
به اخر این ارک هر وقت رسیدم عمیقا ناراحت شدم، این بار هم.
پ.ن. سوما و اگنی واقعا بوسیدنین.
(~￣³￣)~
این جلدم یه سری فورشدوی خیلی ظریف داشت، این توجه به جزئیات واقعا ستودنیه. اینکه توجه کنی دست راسته یا چپه رو سر یه نفر، عملا جا میمونه وقتی برای اولین بار میخونی. ولی وقتی برمیگردی میبینی که میدونسته داره کجا میره. برای کارای سریالی این خیلی قابل احترامه برای من.
به اخر این ارک هر وقت رسیدم عمیقا ناراحت شدم، این بار هم.
پ.ن. سوما و اگنی واقعا بوسیدنین.
(~￣³￣)~
October 16, 2018
foreshadowing 👀
September 26, 2025
4,5
The book of Circus is SO disturbing and eerie it’s perfect for the season !!! AHHHH I LOVE BLACK BUTLER
The book of Circus is SO disturbing and eerie it’s perfect for the season !!! AHHHH I LOVE BLACK BUTLER
July 14, 2025
Loved it!
June 28, 2024
Agni pouczający Sebastiana to cudo, hehe^^ A i tatko Ciela oraz jego kolega są ciekawi....
June 18, 2025
I absolutely love this manga. In each volume we discover new, deeply depraved but absolutely
well-written characters. I hate everyone in this series… but in the same time I freaking love them. I don’t know how, but yeah.
Also, in my opinion, this is so far the best volume of Kuroshitsuji.
well-written characters. I hate everyone in this series… but in the same time I freaking love them. I don’t know how, but yeah.
Also, in my opinion, this is so far the best volume of Kuroshitsuji.
January 14, 2021
Este tomo es realmente excelente, con buenos momentos de tensión y escenas bastante oscuras. Sebastian de a poco va mostrando lo que realmente es, y esa ambigüedad en su forma de actuar le da un toque distinto al manga, demuestra que todo lo que hace lo hace por lealtad a un contrato, que quiere hacer un buen trabajo, y que no es precisamente afecto lo que lo uno al Conde Phantomhive.
Por otro lado, aunque los miembros del circo siguen siendo personajes con poco desarrollo hasta ahora, al dueño del circo al menos se le da una historia interesante. El mejor tomo de la serie hasta ahora.
Por otro lado, aunque los miembros del circo siguen siendo personajes con poco desarrollo hasta ahora, al dueño del circo al menos se le da una historia interesante. El mejor tomo de la serie hasta ahora.
September 6, 2023
Very creepy
June 13, 2017
Holy fucking shit. That was some dark stuff right there. It's so deliciously evil! >:D
seriously, not for kids. It's dark and creepy and frankly disturbing. (Also has a sex scene. Nothing to graphic, but damn is Sebastian sexy!)
You thought madam red was fucked up!? Try this guy! Those deaths... That's the stuff of nightmares, people. & the ending? Perfection! The first couple volumes or so, I was on the fence a bit about the phantomhive servants. I couldn't decide wether or not I like them. But that ending certainly got my attention and made them much more interesting.
Omg. That last pic of Finny? That was creepy as fuck. What a fucking perfect cliffhanger! XD
Volume 7 is wonderful. Along with its continuation of the circus story arc it also starts giving us a tiny bit of information on the phantomhive family, like Ciel's father. (Anyone else think he looked a lot like Sebastian?) Sebastian gets a bit of a lesson in being a better butler & there are some adorable scenes with Prince Soma. Fucking love that little guy! XD!
The story lines get better and darker with every volume & Ciel & Sebastian are definitely some of my favorite manga characters. What with Ciel being my dear messed up little anti hero, & Sebastian being so creepy & sexy & polite all at once. :) the art work is gorgeously detailed with great facial expressions & character designs.
Recommended for old teens. 16+ due to sexual content (including some HEAVILY implied child sexual abuse) & graphic violence. This is not for the faint of heart, but a definite must have for any manga lovers who enjoy a darker more fantastical read.
seriously, not for kids. It's dark and creepy and frankly disturbing. (Also has a sex scene. Nothing to graphic, but damn is Sebastian sexy!)
You thought madam red was fucked up!? Try this guy! Those deaths... That's the stuff of nightmares, people. & the ending? Perfection! The first couple volumes or so, I was on the fence a bit about the phantomhive servants. I couldn't decide wether or not I like them. But that ending certainly got my attention and made them much more interesting.
Omg. That last pic of Finny? That was creepy as fuck. What a fucking perfect cliffhanger! XD
Volume 7 is wonderful. Along with its continuation of the circus story arc it also starts giving us a tiny bit of information on the phantomhive family, like Ciel's father. (Anyone else think he looked a lot like Sebastian?) Sebastian gets a bit of a lesson in being a better butler & there are some adorable scenes with Prince Soma. Fucking love that little guy! XD!
The story lines get better and darker with every volume & Ciel & Sebastian are definitely some of my favorite manga characters. What with Ciel being my dear messed up little anti hero, & Sebastian being so creepy & sexy & polite all at once. :) the art work is gorgeously detailed with great facial expressions & character designs.
Recommended for old teens. 16+ due to sexual content (including some HEAVILY implied child sexual abuse) & graphic violence. This is not for the faint of heart, but a definite must have for any manga lovers who enjoy a darker more fantastical read.
November 11, 2011
This volume didn't really do anything for me. The circus is confusing - the characters all look alike and it is hard to tell what is going on with them. Baron Kelvin is bizarre and also confusing - WTF is going on with him? He is so in love with the Phantomhives that he gets tons of surgeries to make himself prettier to them? He is trying to recreate some event in Ciel's history, but what exactly isn't clear - maybe the ceremony where he meets Sebastian? Anyway, this one is just a bit too weird to be interesting.
October 10, 2021
Things are beginning to heat up in this arc! Barron Kalvin is truly a creep and he does get what he deserves. I've always questioned what exactly did he do to the children? Was it a lobotomy considering the holes in their skulls? Technically, they are still alive but they are pretty much vegetative so I always believed this sicko preformed lobotomies and made them slaves, as well as some other things I can't mention here. Oh well, another great installment for this series!
January 17, 2022
Really interesting volume. We see a more manipulative side of Sebastian and more insight into Ciel’s background. Honestly what happened to him was so horrible, I can understand why he’s such a brat all the time. Baron Kelvin is so messed up too. Definitely the darkest volume so far.
November 23, 2017
EEK!!! What just happened?! I don't know, but it seems that there is something more to all of these characters.
Reread: This is where you begin to truly see Ciel’s dark nature. Wow. He is just so complicated. And Vincent! He is so intriguing!
Reread: This is where you begin to truly see Ciel’s dark nature. Wow. He is just so complicated. And Vincent! He is so intriguing!
June 10, 2021
CW: kidnapping, gore, child death, injuries, surgery
My book snob might be showing, but I think this storyline is much more interesting than the doll one that it inspired in the original run of the anime.
My book snob might be showing, but I think this storyline is much more interesting than the doll one that it inspired in the original run of the anime.
November 22, 2016
This manga series is a mix of tactic, sense, battle, and skill. I love this series. A must read for any and all manga lovers everywhere.
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