Which Black Butler Character Are You?

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Black Butler is one of the most distinct anime of today, blending Victorian era aesthetics with dark fantasy to tell a story about demons and determined characters who either solve or start supernatural crimes in London’s underworld.

As a fan, you’re probably wondering which character you align with the most. Are you the sadistic demon Sebastian Michaelis, the vengeful Ciel Phantomhive, the flamboyant, expressive Grell Sutcliff, or someone else entirely? Answer these questions to find out!

A compilation image of Sebastian Michaelis, Grell Sutcliff, Elizabeth Midford, and Ciel Phantomhive from Black Butler.

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Questions Overview

1. Which trait do you identify with the most?
  1. Intuitive
  2. Ruthless
  3. Cheerful
  4. Eccentric
  5. Respectful
2. If you were sent to retrieve souls, which way would you like to be rewarded?
  1. Money, duh!
  2. I don’t need a reward. I’m doing this for me.
  3. I’d prefer some laughs or something else fun, tbh.
  4. A little recognition is good for me.
3. Which food do you like the most?
  1. Strawberries
  2. Curry with Rice
  3. Chocolate
  4. Dim Sum
4. Which weapon would you wield if you were in the Black Butler universe?
  1. A sword.
  2. A chainsaw.
  3. A dual-bladed spear.
  4. I don’t need a weapon. Give me some demon powers instead!
5. If you were a butler, would you be loyal or selfish?
  1. Loyal
  2. Selfish
6. If you were backed up against a wall while fighting demons, which way would you escape?
  1. I’d send a personal demon against them as I wait for an opportunity to ambush my enemies and escape.
  2. I’d bait the demons towards me before showing off my true capabilities and ruthlessly crushing them.
  3. Backed against a wall? That’s nothing. I’m jumping in and fighting my way out!
  4. I’m getting those dirty demons away from me.
7. Which is more important to you, showing others respect or being yourself?
  1. Showing others respect. Kindness and perception are everything.
  2. Being yourself. No matter what, you shouldn’t dim your light.
8. If you were a Grim Reaper, would you respect the principles that come with it?
  1. Absolutely! Rules are rules at the end of the day.
  2. Nah. Rules are made to be broken.
  3. It’d be a case-by-case thing for me.
9. Which is your biggest pet peeve?
  1. People who are too emotional.
  2. When people expect something without paying.
  3. Rulebreakers.
  4. When people show weakness.
10. Do you think it’s important to abide by your morals even in life-or-death situations?
  1. Nah. I’m putting my life over my morals.
  2. Absolutely. In the face of death, one should stand as their authentic self.

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Fun Facts About Black Butler

  • Sebastian Michaelis has a huge love for cats! Although Sebastian is often depicted as an emotionless, coldhearted demon, his soft spot for cats runs deep. He shows love to cats big and small, as seen when he was expressing how much he loved a giant tiger named Betty during the Circus Arc. He once even kept a whopping THIRTEEN cats hidden in his closet so Ciel wouldn’t find out. Can you blame him, though? Cats are some of the cutest little creatures in the world!
  • Ciel Phantomhive is fluent in French. Although he doesn’t speak the language much throughout the show, Ciel is shown to be fluent in French when he speaks it with Sebastian in the Book of Murder OVA. Outside of the anime, Ciel has been confirmed to speak the language in Black Butler creator Yana Toboso’s Japanese character guidebook, That Butler, Assembles.
  • Out of all of the Black Butler characters, creator Yana Toboso says she would go shopping with Grell Sutcliff. Toboso cites Grell’s honest, blunt nature when explaining why, saying that she wouldn’t hesitate to speak up when an outfit is ugly or doesn’t suit her. And she’s not wrong! Have you seen Grell’s drip?
  • Sebastian Michaelis handles all of Ciel Phantomhive’s outfits. As his butler, Sebastian is responsible for curating Ciel’s attire every day. While Ciel doesn’t really care about picking his outfits, he does care about what they represent, as he’s used to the luxurious life. This means Sebastian has a tireless job, as he has to constantly ensure that Ciel’s outfits are luxurious and distinct.