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dreaming_ace's review against another edition
4.0
It was fun to learn a big more about Sebastian's background
ezra_mp3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Finished on the 20th of March at 15:10. The ending really cracked me up honestly
mandalor3960's review against another edition
2.0
I was not impressed with the revelment of the Grim Reaper's duties or that the Undertaker was a former Grim Reaper, but the origin story for Sebastian and Ciel was amazing.
Rating Update 4/5/2019- 4 stars to 2 stars. The flashback to the origin story is great but the exposition for the showdown and dialogue takes a toll.
Update August 2, 2019
With the adoption of my new rating system, a two star rating is befitting. The original review and rating update from April 5, 2019, conform to the new rating system. Having read the synopsis of each chapter in this volume, I have conjured up visually certain scenes but cannot remember how I felt about the volume with certainty. I do recall being bored with the long fight scenes but what lifts this volume from a one to a two star rating is the origin story of Ciel and Sebastian. If the three chapters on the fight scenes were rated at one star, the first chapter on Elizabeth was rated at two tars, and the final chapter on Ciel and Sebastian's origin story was rated at three stars, the cumulative rating would be 1.6 stars, which rounds to 2 stars. The 1.6 stars is a very safe assessment. I cannot say for certain whether the three chapters on the fighting are all one star rated, which is why I do not have a more accurate rating.
Rating Update 4/5/2019- 4 stars to 2 stars. The flashback to the origin story is great but the exposition for the showdown and dialogue takes a toll.
Update August 2, 2019
With the adoption of my new rating system, a two star rating is befitting. The original review and rating update from April 5, 2019, conform to the new rating system. Having read the synopsis of each chapter in this volume, I have conjured up visually certain scenes but cannot remember how I felt about the volume with certainty. I do recall being bored with the long fight scenes but what lifts this volume from a one to a two star rating is the origin story of Ciel and Sebastian. If the three chapters on the fight scenes were rated at one star, the first chapter on Elizabeth was rated at two tars, and the final chapter on Ciel and Sebastian's origin story was rated at three stars, the cumulative rating would be 1.6 stars, which rounds to 2 stars. The 1.6 stars is a very safe assessment. I cannot say for certain whether the three chapters on the fighting are all one star rated, which is why I do not have a more accurate rating.
_moonniji_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mikathereviewer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Ach ja. Der Film war mega und der Manga sogar noch besser. In diesem Volumen kriegen wir mehr Backstory von den ganzen Charakteren und ich liebe es! Auch die Beziehung zwischen Ciel und Sebastian. Man kann mir sagen was man will, aber Ciel und Sebastian scheinen sich doch irgendwie zu mögen weil Sebastian anfangs dereren Beziehung nur am schimpfen war innerlich und es kaum noch tut. Selbst die selbe Meinung haben die beiden (Aleister Chamber Verhalten). Das lesen war mega spannend und beruhigend. Nur in einer halben Stunde hatte ich dieses Volumen durch. Das fühlte sich nicht einmal so lange an und war schockiert als ich sah das es bereits zu Ende war. Und es wird leider eine Weile zu Ende bleiben, da dies meine letzte physische Kopie war und ich die Serie nur im physischen Format lese. Erwartet von mir wieder zu hören, aber nicht all zu schnell.
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The film was great and the manga was even greater. This volume showcasts the backstories of multiple characters and it also gives a great insight of the relationship between Ciel and Sebastian. I really see how they both developed and got used to one another. Sebastian used to swear at the beginning when he met the Earl, but now they are even on the same page (about Aleister Chamber and his behaviour). This read was very exciting and relaxing. Only took me 30 minutes and it didn't even felt that long so I was surely surprised when it was over. Unfortunately, this volume was also the last one I have a physical copy of, so you all will need to wait till I write my next review of this series. (Won't get myself a download of the next ones as I only read this series as a physical book). Expect to hear from me again, but it won't happen that soon.
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Ach ja. Der Film war mega und der Manga sogar noch besser. In diesem Volumen kriegen wir mehr Backstory von den ganzen Charakteren und ich liebe es! Auch die Beziehung zwischen Ciel und Sebastian. Man kann mir sagen was man will, aber Ciel und Sebastian scheinen sich doch irgendwie zu mögen weil Sebastian anfangs dereren Beziehung nur am schimpfen war innerlich und es kaum noch tut. Selbst die selbe Meinung haben die beiden (Aleister Chamber Verhalten). Das lesen war mega spannend und beruhigend. Nur in einer halben Stunde hatte ich dieses Volumen durch. Das fühlte sich nicht einmal so lange an und war schockiert als ich sah das es bereits zu Ende war. Und es wird leider eine Weile zu Ende bleiben, da dies meine letzte physische Kopie war und ich die Serie nur im physischen Format lese. Erwartet von mir wieder zu hören, aber nicht all zu schnell.
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The film was great and the manga was even greater. This volume showcasts the backstories of multiple characters and it also gives a great insight of the relationship between Ciel and Sebastian. I really see how they both developed and got used to one another. Sebastian used to swear at the beginning when he met the Earl, but now they are even on the same page (about Aleister Chamber and his behaviour). This read was very exciting and relaxing. Only took me 30 minutes and it didn't even felt that long so I was surely surprised when it was over. Unfortunately, this volume was also the last one I have a physical copy of, so you all will need to wait till I write my next review of this series. (Won't get myself a download of the next ones as I only read this series as a physical book). Expect to hear from me again, but it won't happen that soon.
theseventhl's review against another edition
5.0
It's been a long time since I've reviewed a volume of Black Butler - it's been almost two years and twelve volumes since then, actually. Since then, this series has taken a whole lot of twists and turns, and it's always been fun following the adventures of Ciel and Sebastian. Lately, Black Butler has gotten a hell of a lot more bloodier than ever before. Victorian killer zombies on a doomed cruise at sea? Just another day for the Phantomhive child heir.
You can read my complete review of BLACK BUTLER 13 over at my blog, Nagareboshi Reviews: http://nagareboshi-reviews.blogspot.com/
You can read my complete review of BLACK BUTLER 13 over at my blog, Nagareboshi Reviews: http://nagareboshi-reviews.blogspot.com/
yokai_garden's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lizicle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
coffeedragon's review against another edition
5.0
WOW, so many things happening in this volume, where to begin?! We learn a bit about the pasts of many people and have a pretty epic four-way fight that results in our flashback to when Ciel first met Sebastian. Or rather, what happens after they made their pact and Sebastian begins his duties as a butler. Sebastian is pretty much a perfect Butler now, but it wasn't always like this and it was interesting to see the interaction between the two. Actually, I always love seeing how they interact, especially when Sebastian lets out some of that snark
And if you weren't drooling over *someone* before this, well, you might be now. At this point, it feels like most everyone who seemed to be "just side characters" have developed into really cool characters and/or are enveloped in some mystery that I'm hoping will be revealed soon!
And if you weren't drooling over *someone* before this, well, you might be now. At this point, it feels like most everyone who seemed to be "just side characters" have developed into really cool characters and/or are enveloped in some mystery that I'm hoping will be revealed soon!