(L) Kuro Shitsuji (Season 1)

[rose-wisteria]

Originally Posted by PreSage

I've always wondered why Ciel keeps those three around, since they aren't the type he would hire - or Sebastian would hire either. Plus, how did Ciel encounter those three in the first place, too? Lots of backstory still to be told.

I never thought about this until you bring this up. I thought their whole purpose in this anime is comic relief but now that you mention this plus the Finny flashback, there might be more to the useless servants than meets the eye. Why are they hired? Why them? So many questions...

[LKK]

Originally Posted by PreSage

So Finny's a "he"? And all this time I thought he was a "she". Seriously, I first thought Finny was a guy too but then at certain angles he looked very girly that made me thought: maybe I'm mistaken, that he's a girl...gah, so I was right the first time around.

Yes, Finny is a "he".

Originally Posted by PreSage

I've always wondered why Ciel keeps those three around, since they aren't the type he would hire - or Sebastian would hire either. Plus, how did Ciel encounter those three in the first place, too? Lots of backstory still to be told.

Originally Posted by rose-wisteria

I never thought about this until you bring this up. I thought their whole purpose in this anime is comic relief but now that you mention this plus the Finny flashback, there might be more to the useless servants than meets the eye. Why are they hired? Why them? So many questions...

I don't know the specifics as to why the three younger servants were hired. I do know that the manga has provided some explanation at the least.

Spoiler for a quick glimpse into why they were hired:

Originally Posted by Bikerider

Ceil may have a penchant for picking up strays... it seems....

From what I've heard, Bikerider has the right of it. Apparently, Ciel hired the younger threesome in part because they were in some sort of distress or trouble at the time he met each one. (Tanaka is a different case. I don't know what the situation is with him.) Finny isn't the only one with a tragic past. They all have a tragic past, but I don't know any specific details. I was surprised to see the anime bring the subject in because I didn't expect any reference to their pasts to be shown.

Despite his attempts to show a cold hard-hearted exterior, Ciel's actions prove that he's a much more kind-hearted person than he wants to be known as.

[Bathory Area]

There are only 19000 viewers and 14 pages in this thread???.Kuro Shitsuji are one
of worthwhile shows in this season!!!

[White Manju Bun]

Originally Posted by PreSage

So Finny's a "he"? And all this time I thought he was a "she". Seriously, I first thought Finny was a guy too but then at certain angles he looked very girly that made me thought: maybe I'm mistaken, that he's a girl...gah, so I was right the first time around.

I wasnt sure until the he said "boku" in the first epi and then I realized he was a guy In the manga I thought he was a she as well XD

Originally Posted by LKK-Sensei

Spoiler:

Despite his attempts to show a cold hard-hearted exterior, Ciel's actions prove that he's a much more kind-hearted person than he wants to be known as.

Hmmm remind you of anyone else

[ellifeedn]

Has anyone noticed how for each episode (I think) there is a dessert made by Sebastian for Ciel? and how that dessert is showcased?

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by LKK

I don't know the specifics as to why the three younger servants were hired. I do know that the manga has provided some explanation at the least.

Spoiler for a quick glimpse into why they were hired:

From what I've heard, Bikerider has the right of it. Apparently, Ciel hired the younger threesome in part because they were in some sort of distress or trouble at the time he met each one. (Tanaka is a different case. I don't know what the situation is with him.) Finny isn't the only one with a tragic past. They all have a tragic past, but I don't know any specific details. I was surprised to see the anime bring the subject in because I didn't expect any reference to their pasts to be shown.

Despite his attempts to show a cold hard-hearted exterior, Ciel's actions prove that he's a much more kind-hearted person than he wants to be known as.

I haven't noticed any hint about the other three servant's past in the manga though.

Tanaka is revealed in the latest c19 of the manga, as well as a good deal about Ciel's past...which was one hell of a ride (pardon the pun ). But about Tanaka, I'm really confused.

And Sebastian's name, it's both irony and satire in one.

Hey, Manju, can I talk about the manga but under spoiler tags here?

[White Manju Bun]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Hey, Manju, can I talk about the manga but under spoiler tags here?

If it hasnt been shown in the anime then no, manga talk not related to anything shown yet in the anime has to be done in a manga thread, I dunno if one for Kuroshitsuji exists. This can also be said for manga to anime comparisions since not everyone wants to know what the anime changed.

So anything involving any of the other servants pasts should be talked about there.

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

Has anyone noticed how for each episode (I think) there is a dessert made by Sebastian for Ciel? and how that dessert is showcased?

Shiro and I were talking about that before XD Like its a little commerical or something.

[Bikerider]

I haven't read the manga, so SHHHH !!!!

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by Bikerider

I haven't read the manga, so SHHHH !!!!

Haha, don't worry. I, personally, won't spill anything (or Manju will have my head x_x ...and she knows all my hiding places too. ._. ). But that doesn't say I won't tease your brains out.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Shiro and I were talking about that before XD Like its a little commerical or something.

I love those little scenes. Makes be hungry everytime.

[Sorrow-K]

Ep 7

It struck me as so ironic when Sebastian was denigrating dogs for being so loyal and obedient.

There's very little that disturbs me more than violence against dogs. I'm a real dog person myself (I'm the complete opposite of Sebastian, I have no love for cats but dogs are awesome) but even in anime violence against dogs gives me the heeby-jeebies.

Ciel is making a habit of getting it wrong. He's not as good at this mystery-solving thing as he thinks, I would say.

[Bathory Area]

At first I thought this series was going to have a lot of "gay" overtone. I guessed wrong. This is basically a more serious version of Hayate . Either way it involves awesome and a butler who is also awesome. This does throw in some mild comedy here and there, but overall it’s quite serious for a show.

Spoiler for My thought:

This show is not clone of Code Geass

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by Bathory Area

At first I thought this series was going to have a lot of "gay" overtone. I guessed wrong. This is basically a more serious version of Hayate . Either way it involves awesome and a butler who is also awesome. This does throw in some mild comedy here and there, but overall it’s quite serious for a show.

Spoiler for My thought:

This show is not clone of Code Geass

Now THAT's just random.

[ellifeedn]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Shiro and I were talking about that before XD Like its a little commerical or something.

It is sort of like that, isn't it? Was it done in the manga? If so, what dishes were they? I was thinking of making a list (or, if you prefer, a menu).

[PreSage]

Just watched episode 7...augh, that was a tough episode for me to watch. I nearly cried with Finny when he hugged that poor deceased dog.

I can't stand anyone who is abusive to dogs and animals in general. *is an animal and major dog lover*

Sebastian definitely knows that there's something mysteriously wrong with the maid. I think she was the one controlling the Barrymore guy all along.

I fine the scene where Sebastian says he hates dogs and looks at Ciel - who barks in return - so ironic. XD Speaking of which, there sure is a good deal of dog references aren't there? The other was Ciel going "woof" over the phone while he was held hostage a few episodes back.

And I also find it funny that Sebastian, having the demon form of a bird (which is my guess from the first episode), should like cats. XD

[rose-wisteria]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Just watched episode 7...augh, that was a tough episode for me to watch. I nearly cried with Finny when he hugged that poor deceased dog.

Same here. I was on the verge of tears...

Anyways, I remember someone somewhere in this thread said that Ciel is out of character for barking at Sebastian like that. But then, Ciel might be the one who took in those three servants out of the kindness of his heart. There are more to Ciel than meets the eye it would seem and unless I'm the writer (herself?), I don't think we have any right to judge a character as "acting out of character" at this point. Ciel is unpredictable and yet predictable at times.

Last fangirl comment- I love Sebastian. XD I love cats too. ~

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by rose-wisteria

Anyways, I remember someone somewhere in this thread said that Ciel is out of character for barking at Sebastian like that. But then, Ciel might be the one who took in those three servants out of the kindness of his heart. There are more to Ciel than meets the eye it would seem and unless I'm the writer (herself?), I don't think we have any right to judge a character as "acting out of character" at this point. Ciel is unpredictable and yet predictable at times.

I don't see how Ciel's sarcastic and sneering bark at Sebastian is out of character at all. It's perfectly in Ciel's character to retaliate against Sebastian like that. Actually, there's very good reason for Ciel's response, which I simply call ironic - so as not to give anything away. XD

[White Manju Bun]

santa!ciel does not approve this post

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

santa!ciel does not approve this post

LOL. Your post is something that Sebastian might do.

Too bad there isn't a Santa!Sebastian or red elf!Grell.

[Derby_O]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Only Sebastian would use such a tactic as jamming his jacket into the chainsaw to stop it working. Just how he acted around that scene was so him.

I love how he risked his own life rather then ruin it!