Black Butler Special
Synopsis
Earl Ciel Phantomhive's Funtom Corporation is sponsoring a charity performance of Hamlet to be shown to a group of poor children as a celebration of its third anniversary. However, when the theater company hired for the stage play is suddenly delayed and won't make it in time for the scheduled performance, the company is faced with a dilemma. With the promise of plenty of press coverage, Ciel must find a way to rectify the situation and commands his butler, Sebastian Michaelis, to ensure the success of the play. But with a haphazard ensemble of amateur actors—including Ciel, his fiancée Elizabeth Midford, his servants, and many others—how can they possibly put on the show in time? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Kuroshitsuji OVA 'Sono Shitsuji, Kougyou' is well-received as a lighthearted and entertaining side story that provides additional screen time for beloved characters. Fans appreciate the humor, character development, and art quality. While it doesn't significantly advance the main plot, it serves as a pleasant and enjoyable addition to the Kuroshitsuji series.
Strengths
- Entertaining side story with comic relief.
- Good character development, especially for Ciel and Sebastian.
- Gorgeous art and costumes.
- Enjoyable and well-done adaptation of 'Hamlet' within the Kuroshitsuji universe.
- The OVA retains the humor and atmosphere of the original series.
- Offers light fanservice and familiar character interactions.
Weaknesses
- The plot is simple and mainly focuses on humor rather than drama.
- Some characters don't match their roles well.
- The music is forgettable.
- Doesn’t bring much new in terms of character development or narrative impact.