Happy Almost Black Butler Day To Those Who Celebrate

Daisuke Ono was in Hongkong recently.

Crunchyroll held an interview with him, director Okada and animation producer Ito just in time for next month’s season 4: The Emerald Witch arc

How did you prepare for the role after a seven year break?

Ono: As a voice actor, I felt huge pressure about whether I could reproduce the Sebastian I played way back when. And thinking about it alone didn't get me anywhere. But when I went to the studio and stood in the recording booth, Maaya Sakamoto, who plays Ciel Phantomhive, was next to me. When we opened our mouths and started speaking the lines, becoming Sebastian came naturally to me. It became clear to me again that as actors, as characters, we were Sebastian and Ciel. With Ciel by my side, I can become Sebastian. And that notion made me very happy. Without Maaya-chan, I can't play Sebastian. But I'm confident that as long as she's there, I can become him in many more years to come.

How do you balance Sebastian's charm?

Ono: I mentioned earlier that getting to play him is a gift. And a lot of times, I'm asked to play him as an emotionless, serious character. At the base of it is the fact that he's a devil, not a human being. So to have the element of comedy in the scenes is something I enjoy as well. And that duality of Sebastian is another aspect of him being a devil. That's how he tricks and controls humans, how he manipulates people's hearts. Another thing is Toboso-sensei's sense of comedy. Black Butler isn't just a dark, serious title; there are light-hearted, comical scenes, and that's what makes Black Butler so appealing. So it may be that Sebastian is entrusted to bring in those elements to the show. And as an actor, I enjoy the challenge. The brighter the light, the darker the shadow becomes. So perhaps comedy is "the light" of the show.

Can’t wait!!!!

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A moment to once again appreciate the wonderful appearance of Sebastian with glasses...

Yana’s Sebaciel Sketches (Part one)

I thought that Sebastian blushing and drooling in his sleep was quirky enough

But I just read the caption, it says “hehe, bocchan…” with a heart next to it.

WHAT THE HELL IS HE DREAMING

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Sebastian, Ciel and a Happy Life - Coming back from school.

Their final moments.

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