Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

Year: 2017

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Noriyuki Abe

FantasyActionAnimationComedyMystery

Ciel discovers rumors of the Aurora Society, an organization seemingly dedicated to resurrecting the deceased. Their next gathering is planned aboard the Campania, a ship crossing the Atlantic. Unwilling to risk their activities going unnoticed, Ciel prepares to investigate. To his frustration, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Midford is also traveling on the Campania, forcing him to join the voyage and confront the potential threat alongside her.

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Timeline & Setting – Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017)

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Time period

1912

Set during the 1912 transatlantic era, the voyage captures the era's lavish travel culture and rigid social structures aboard a luxury liner. The journey mirrors the real Titanic era, with peril lurking beneath cultured surfaces as a secret conspiracy unfolds. The events unfold over three days, culminating in a dramatic dawn rescue.

Location

Campania (luxury liner), Atlantic Ocean, New York (on voyage)

The Campania serves as the primary setting, a luxury liner on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York. Its opulent interiors contrast with cramped corridors and cargo holds where the zombie outbreak unfolds. The Atlantic crossing provides a perilous stage as the ship races toward New York and the survivors fight for escape.

🚢 Ship 🌊 Ocean 🗽 New York

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Main Characters – Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017)

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Ciel Phantomhive (Maaya Sakamoto)

The young earl at the story’s center, driven by a single-minded vow to avenge his family. He leads with cool calculation, coordinating with Sebastian and Elizabeth to outmaneuver the Aurora Society. His resolve tests loyalty and morality as danger escalates aboard the sinking ship.

👑 Aristocrat 🗡️ Vengeance 🧠 Strategist

Sebastian Michaelis (Daisuke Ono)

Ciel's demon butler, a master swordsman and tactician who protects his master with ruthless efficiency. He navigates battles with precision and quietly manipulates events from the shadows. His unwavering loyalty comes with the cautionary cost of serving a demon lord.

🗡️ Demonic 🧭 Loyal 🧠 Strategist

Elizabeth Midford (Yukari Tamura)

Ciel's fiancée who travels with his circle and family. She proves capable with a sword when danger erupts and helps organize survivors with grace under pressure. Her evolving strength adds emotional depth to the survival drama.

👑 Aristocrat 🗡️ Warrior 💪 Courageous

Undertaker (Jun'ichi Suwabe)

A mysterious funeral director and Grim Reaper who orchestrates the Aurora Society's reanimation scheme. He reveals the true mechanism of the Bizarre Dolls and manipulates others to achieve his ends. His presence reshapes the moral landscape and stakes of the conflict.

🗡️ Reaper 🧭 Mastermind 🪦 Grim Reaper

Grell Sutcliff (Jun Fukuyama)

A flamboyant Grim Reaper whose chaotic energy heightens the tension amid horror. He clashes with rivals and contributes to the shipboard upheaval with a mix of bravado and peril.

🎭 Flamboyant 🗡️ Reaper 💫 Mischief

Ronald Knox (KENN)

A Grim Reaper undercover as a passenger who investigates the awakening corpses and challenges both sides of the conflict. His presence emphasizes the tension between duty and personal motives as events unfold.

🗡️ Grim Reaper ⚔️ Investigator 🧭 Tactics

William T. Spears (Noriaki Sugiyama)

A stern Grim Reaper tasked with soul collection, embodying duty and order amidst chaos. He drives the group toward resolving the crisis while upholding the Reaper code.

⚖️ Duty 🗡️ Grim Reaper 🧭 Bureaucrat

Snake (Takuma Terashima)

A loyal footman who aids in evacuations and protects survivors. He contributes practical courage and steady support during the ship's collapse and the ensuing chaos.

🧭 Loyal 🗡️ Fighter 💪 Reliable

Bardroy (Hiroki Tōchi)

The blunt cook-turned-protector who uses streetwise grit to defend the family. He provides moments of humor while proving capable in combat when the threat escalates.

🍳 Chef 🗡️ Fighter 💪 Tough

Mey-Rin (Emiri Kato)

A maid who, under pressure, proves she can hold her own with a blade. She supports survivors with calm efficiency and quiet resolve.

👒 Maid 🗡️ Swordswoman 💫 Courage

Alexis Leon Midford (Jouji Nakata)

A member of the Midford family who conducts himself with duty and decorum during the crisis. He adds to the familial support network aboard the ship.

👑 Aristocrat 🗡️ Warrior 🧭 Loyal

Francis Midford (Atsuko Tanaka)

Patriarch of the Midford family aboard the voyage, providing leadership and protective instinct for Elizabeth and Alexis. His presence anchors the family amid the chaos.

👑 Aristocrat 🛡️ Protector 🧭 Steady

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Major Themes – Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017)

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⚔️ Revenge

Ciel's vow to avenge his family drives the plot, shaping every decision on the Campania. The pact with Sebastian binds protection and ruthlessness, forcing characters to weigh loyalty against humanity. The voyage becomes a crucible where revenge tests moral boundaries and demands costly sacrifices.

🧪 Experimentation

The Aurora Society's reanimation scheme reveals a clash between science and the supernatural. False memories and cinematic records manipulate corpse behavior, turning life into a controllable commodity. The revelation of these methods raises questions about ethics, power, and the cost of progress.

🌊 Survival

As the Campania floods and the undead swarm, survivors must improvise leadership and resourcefulness. Unlikely alliances form under pressure, and personal strengths emerge amid chaos. The narrative centers on sacrifice, resilience, and the will to endure until rescue arrives.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:32

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