It has been revealed that HYDE, the Emerald Witch Arc Public School Arc , " the sequel to "Black Black Butler : Boarding School Arc," an anime series based on Yana Toboso's manga.
Nakamura Miku of "Co shu Nie" commented, "I am truly honored to have been asked to participate in this project with the greatest work such as "Black Butler" and the legend that is HYDE! I was a little worried that I might get in trouble, but I did whatever I wanted in my own way, so that I could further expand on the ideas and concepts that HYDE sent me! I have read the original manga many times, and it is a work that I personally have a lot of attachment to, so I would be very happy if people can enjoy the songs in the anime. I am very grateful to those who gave me this opportunity. I can't wait for everyone to hear it! Let's watch it live!"
HYDE said, "I'm honored to be involved in a work that I love so much. I was worried about whether I could do a good job because it's the theme song for a popular anime, but I felt relieved when I saw the reference materials sent by the 'Black Butler' team. It was full of worldviews that I like, without a trace of mainstream appeal (laughs). I was like, 'So I'll create a worldview that is unique to Black Butler, just the way I like it.' I read the story of 'The Green Witch,' which has a strong gothic horror feel, many times, and the process of giving shape to Ciel's will and Sullivan's destiny went smoothly. Then, with the genius arrangement of Nakamura Miku, it became a wonderful song. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of images will fit into the opening video, and I can't wait. I wonder if 'Black Butler' fans will like it."
It was also announced that a special stage for the series will be held on March 23rd at the anime event "AnimeJapan 2025" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo). Voice actors Daisuke Ono, Hiroki Tochi, Yuki Kaji, Emiri Kato, and Takuma Terashima will appear.
"Black Butler" is a manga that has been serialized in "Monthly G Fantasy" (Square Enix) since September 2006. Set in the prestigious British aristocratic family, the Phantomhive family, the story depicts the exploits of Sebastian, the perfect butler who serves his spoiled 13-year-old master, Ciel.
The first season of the TV anime aired from October 2008 to March 2009, followed by "Black Butler II" from July to September 2010 and "Black Butler Book of Circus" from July to September 2014. The movie version, "Black Butler Book of the Atlantic", was released in January 2017. A live-action movie starring Hiro Mizushima and Ayame Goriki was also released in 2014. The series has sold over 35 million copies in total.
The new TV anime series "Black Butler : Public School Arc", the first in about 10 years, aired from April to June 2024. "Black Butler : Emerald Witch Arc" will begin airing in April.
