Black Butler to Return to Netflix US After Three-Year Absence

en.Sketsamalang.com – The popular supernatural anime series Black Butler, also known as Kuroshitsuji, is reportedly set to return to Netflix in the United States on November 15, 2026. The planned return would come more than three years after the series was removed from the platform in October 2023.

According to What’s on Netflix, the streaming service is scheduled to bring back the first two seasons of the anime. The report marks a potential return for fans who have been waiting to revisit the early chapters of Ciel Phantomhive and his demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis.

“Just over three years since departing the platform, Black Butler is making its return to Netflix US. Seasons 1 and 2 are scheduled to drop on November 15, 2026,” the report stated.

Black Butler’s First Two Seasons Return to the Spotlight

Originally released in 2008, the first season of Black Butler consists of 24 episodes, while the second season, which aired in 2010, contains 12 episodes. Together, the two seasons feature 36 television episodes, excluding OVAs and other special releases.

The story follows Ciel Phantomhive, a young earl in Victorian England who enters into a contract with Sebastian Michaelis, a demon serving as his butler. Together, they navigate dangerous assignments, mysteries, and conflicts connected to the Phantomhive family and the British royal household.

The anime is adapted from the manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, which has built a large international following since its debut.

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Newer Black Butler Arcs Not Included in the Reported Return

The reported Netflix return currently focuses on the first two seasons. Other installments, including Black Butler: Book of Circus (2014), Public School Arc (2024), and Emerald Witch Arc (2025), have not been confirmed as part of the upcoming addition.

These later installments continue the anime adaptation of Toboso’s manga, introducing new mysteries and challenges for Ciel and Sebastian.

If the reported November 15 schedule goes ahead, Netflix US subscribers will have another opportunity to revisit the series’ early episodes. However, the availability of Black Butler may differ across Netflix regions, and viewers outside the United States should check their local catalogs for streaming information.