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I did not return to Phantomhive for the sake of the previous head. I returned for myself. All I want is to give those who betrayed and defiled the name of Phantomhive a taste of the humiliation and pain . . . that I suffered. Checkmate. — Ciel Phantomhive[1]

Ciel Phantomhive
Kanji	シエル ファントムハイヴ
Romanji	Shieru Fantomuhaivu
Characteristics
Race	Human Demon (anime only)[2]
Birthday	December 14, 1875[3]
Age	13 (12, Chapter 1 - 14)
Gender	Male
Height	152 cm (5') 158 cm (5'2") (Kuroshitsuji II)
Professional Status
Affiliation	Faustian Contract Funtom Company
Previous Affiliation	Noah's Ark Circus
Occupation	Earl of Phantomhive Watchdog of the Queen
Previous Occupation	Second-tier member of Noah's Ark Circus
Base of Operations	Phantomhive manor London
Personal Status
Status	Alive
Relatives	Vincent Phantomhive (father, deceased) Rachel Phantomhive (mother, deceased) Angelina Durless (aunt, deceased) Frances Midford (aunt) Edward Midford (cousin) Elizabeth Midford (cousin, fiancée) Clause (uncle)
First Appearance
Manga Debut	Volume 1, Chapter 1
Anime Debut	Episode 1
Video Game Debut	Kuroshitsuji: Phantom & Ghost
Voices
Japanese Voice	Maaya Sakamoto
English Voice	Brina Palencia

Manga's SynopsisEdit

Kidnapping ArcEdit

One morning Sebastian Michaelis, a butler, wakes Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve years old Earl, and serves him an elegant breakfast. He takes the initiative to dress his master and inform him of his prompt schedule for the day.^[4] As the day progresses, Sebastian's meritorious skills as a fighter and servant are highlighted. Ciel tells his butler that they received a call from Italy from Sir Clause, who would arrive at six o' clock and Sebastian promises hospitality.^[5]

Afterward, Clause arrives and Ciel asks for his usual goods. Clause hands over the game and tells him it was difficult to obtain. Ciel requests for another game soon, saying that kids have a greed for games.^[6]

Sebastian interrupts and serves them their evening meal. Things are processing smoothly until Mey-Rin accidentally spills wine on the tablecloth.^[7] Sebastian then pulls the stained tablecloth cleanly and swiftly from the table without disrupting the food and plates on it. Ciel tells Clause to ignore the tablecloth and continue eating leisurely. Clause praises Ciel's butler and they enjoy Japanese dessert.^[8]

Later, Ciel and Sebastian go to retrieve a new cane to replace the one Finnian broke. The shopkeeper mistakes Sebastian as the owner of "Master's" cane to Ciel's annoyance. Sebastian tests the cane out on the shopkeeper, scaring and thus, silencing him. They both depart from the shop after the butler pays for the cane.^[9]

When they arrive home, Ciel is shocked to find his manor and servants decorated with girly accessories. He discovers that his fiancee, Elizabeth Midford, is responsible for this. She wants a dance party despite Ciel's dismay.^[10] Sebastian reminds him that he can not afford to turn Elizabeth down coldly since she is the daughter of the Midford family and his future wife. Sebastian soon concludes that Ciel has no dancing experience, which is why he is reluctant to join Elizabeth to the dance. He offers to teach Ciel the basics.^[11]

Afterwards, Ciel comes out to greet Elizabeth, and she is excited until she notices Ciel's blue ring. She snatches it, noting how old it is and how the size is unsuitable. Ciel yells at her to give it back and she cries at his anger. Elizabeth throws the ring and it shatters to pieces at the impact.^[12] Ciel is horrified in seeing his ring broken and attempts to slap Elizabeth, but Sebastian stops him. Ciel then picks up the shattered ring and tosses it out the window. He declares that the head of the Phantomhive is him even without the ring. Ciel wipes Elizabeth's tears and dances with her.^[13]

In his bedroom, Ciel reaches for his blue ring only to remember that it is gone. Sebastian remarks that the ring is actually very important to Ciel and that he had only put on an ostentatious show of throwing it away for Elizabeth. He puts his hand over Ciel's and when he uncovers it, the ring, repaired, is on Ciel's thumb. Ciel comments how the ring has witnessed the deaths of its masters; his grandfather and father. Irrefutably, he says, he would grow sick one day and pass away with the ring. Sebastian tucks him into bed and Ciel orders him to stay be his side until he falls asleep.^[14]

Later, Ciel is playing pool with other nobles. He promises that he would catch the "rat" soon since he received ingredients, that is drugs, from Clause.^[15] Ciel then retreats to his study, and he is grabbed by an unseen attacker.^[16]

Before long, the kidnapper is revealed to be the Italian drug dealer, Azzurro Vanel of the Ferro family. He has bounded and beaten Ciel. Azzurro says that he hates the English because they are too submissive to the Queen. He asks Ciel to cooperate but Ciel states that he refuses to conspire with a filthy "rat". Azzurro demands to know the location of the drugs Clause obtained, threatening to kill Ciel's servants if not told, but Ciel simply laughs it off. Azzurro kicks Ciel and tells his snipers that negotiations are over and to kill Ciel's servants.^[17]

Soon after, the snipers inform Azzurro that they have failed their annihilation mission to kill off the Phantomhive servants. Infuriated, Azzurro orders them through the phone to return at once, but the snipers begin to scream at an oncoming attack and their voices are cut off.^[18] Ciel chuckles and the latter, outraged, kicks Ciel tumultuously. Sebastian answers the phone, introducing himself as a member of the Phantomhive household, and says that he will come for Ciel soon.^[19]

Afterwards, Sebastian arrives and attempts to hand over the ransom but Azzurro has hidden men shoot him multiple times, inflicting what would be fatal wounds. He boasts that he is the winner of the game and returns his attention to Ciel. Azzurro threatens to sell him and removes Ciel's eyepatch. Ciel asks Sebastian how long does he plan to continue to play dead. In response, Sebastian stands up and "returns" the bullets by throwing the bullets back at the men and killing them.^[20]

Sebastian and Ciel banter for a while which distresses Azzurro greatly and he threatens to shoot off Ciel's head. When Sebastian delays in saving him, Ciel demands if Sebastian dares to go against the Faustian contract. Sebastian answers the negative, assuring him that that would be unthinkable. Ciel's right eye gleams with the contract's seal, and he orders Sebastian to save him. Azzurro impulsively shoots at Ciel only to realize that he is not dead.^[21] Sebastian appears behind him with the bullet Azzurro has shot and returns it to him, dropping it into Azzurro's pocket. He then sets Ciel down in a chair, releases his bounds, and finishes Azzurro off.^[22]

Ciel and Sebastian return to the manor where the other servants greet them warmly. Sebastian asks Ciel for forgiveness because he has not finished the day's supper preparations.^[23]

Jack the Ripper ArcEdit

It is the social season in London, and Ciel has been invited to countless events of different varieties.^[24] Ciel and Sebastian ride on a carriage to London and arrive at Ciel's London townhouse. They come in to find Lau, Angelina Durless and her butler, Grell Sutcliff, looting his house for tea. Ciel grouches to himself that of the people he did not want to see, they all came. Sebastian apologizes for not accommodating them earlier since he has no idea guests were coming, and prepares them tea. Ciel then discusses about the Jack the Ripper case.^[25] In order to get more information, they go see a London funeral director, Undertaker.^[26]

They arrive at a dilapidated shop where Undertaker is.^[27] Undertaker appears out of a coffin and informs that the murdered prostitutes all had something in common. But then he asks for a compensation, which would be a "first-rate laugh", before he plans to reveal that crucial detail.^[28] After Sebastian amuses him successfully, Undertaker reveals that all victims had their wombs removed. The culprit's work indicates that it has to someone experienced.^[29]

During the carriage ride, they speculate that anyone with medical training could be the murderer, and that the womb and organs are likely removed for use in a black magic ritual. Sebastian jumps out of the moving carriage to go compile a list of potential suspects, as ordered by Ciel.^[30]

They arrive back at Ciel's townhouse late because Grell traveled the wrong way. Sebastian has already returned home first than them with the tea and preparations finished. The butler shows that a list of names that fits their conditions have been made,^[31] and they discover that the only person who suits their criteria is the Viscount of Druitt, Aleister Chamber. Sebastian informs that on the 19th hour of today, the Viscount of Druitt will be hosting a party so tonight would be the most convenient time to go and investigate. Angelina uses her popularity to arrange invitations and connections for them all to come to the party. Sebastian tells Ciel that he would not be attending using the name Phantomhive so he must use his chance properly.^[32]

That evening, Angelina and Grell attend the party as themselves, Ciel as a girl and respectively Madam Red's niece from the countryside, Sebastian as Ciel's home tutor, and Lau as Angelina's lover.^[33] They enter the party in search for Aleister. Ciel and Sebastian go through great lengths to evade Elizabeth Midford so Ciel's identity would not be discovered, and as an effect, tarnished. ^[34]

Soon after, Ciel encounters Aleister and the latter leads him to a room behind the curtains. Ciel precariously enters only to notice an abnormal, sweet fragrance in the air. He begins to grow dizzy and his vision of the Viscount grows dimmer, and he realizes that he has to escape. However, he is knocked unconscious by the drug.^[35]

In a brief flashback, Sebastian is putting a corset on Ciel, who dramatically claims that his organs are coming out. Ciel then wakes up to to find himself blindfolded and his limbs tied. He hears the Viscount's voice talking to a certain audience, announcing that Ciel is the item they have been anticipating. He allows them to keep Ciel in a cage, "play with her" as much as they please, use her in a ceremony, or parts of her could be sold according to what the customer prefers. Ciel concludes that this is an underground auction and Aleister is responsible for the Jack the Ripper killings. A person removes his blindfold, and the bid for Ciel begins. However, Sebastian comes to rescue him, and they manage to escape before the arrival of the police.^[36]

In the following morning, the newspaper states that there has been another murder by the Jack the Ripper last night. Ciel is dumbfounded as Aleister Chamber didn't go anywhere last night, and he tells Sebastian to organize another list of suspects since Aleister is obviously not Jack the Ripper.^[37]

Later Angelina comes in while Ciel is working and offers to play a game of chess with him. As they begin playing chess, Ciel explains his relationship with Sebastian. Angelina replies that aside from being the Queen's Watchdog of the darker side of society, he should have another way of living, a brighter way instead of pursuing revenge. Ciel corrects her, telling her that he does not wish for revenge for it is just a show of selfishness. He did this for himself as he wishes for those who betrayed the Phantomhive family to experience the same level of humiliation and suffering he did.^[38] Ciel consecutively beats Angelina at chess forty-six times, and she remarks that she always lose to him at chess. He kisses her on the cheek goodnight, saying he had a happy time playing with her, and retires for the night.^[39] In Ciel's bedroom, Sebastian informs him of his findings and tells him to make a decision.^[40]

Later, Ciel is disguised a pauper boy. Sebastian has accompanied him to a cluster of buildings. They are on guard outside the next murderer's target's room to await the arrival of Jack the Ripper.^[41] They hear a scream from the prostitute's house, despite not seeing anyone enter. They rush inside, and Sebastian stops Ciel from witnessing the murder. They quickly discover that Grell is the murderer, and he comes up with a feeble excuse for why he was there, despite unequivocally being covered in the prostitute's blood. Grell soon reveals his true form as a Grim Reaper, and Angelina reveals herself as his partner in crime.^[42]

Ciel says her name had been in the list of suspects, but that no human could have committed the act. However, due to the acts required to carry off the scheme, Grell, a Grim Reaper, as the co-criminal would be a different matter. His supernatural abilities would allow access to the prostitute's room without Ciel and Sebastian knowing and to travel to the murder scene from the Viscount's party. Thus, both Angelina and Grell had to act together as Jack the Ripper. An additional connection between all the prostitutes was that they had all had an abortion at Angelina's hospital. The prostitute Sebastian and Ciel have been guarding was the last name on the list, yet unfortunately they have failed to secure her life.^[43]

Angelina comments that it is sad he figured it out, because now they cannot play chess together anymore. Grell whips out his Death Scythe and attacks Ciel, which Sebastian is able to stop. Ciel takes off his eyepatch and orders Sebastian to capture them.^[44] Sebastian removes his coat to protect Ciel from the rain, and promises to make him hot milk when they return to the manor. Grell then dives in between Sebastian and Ciel with his Death Scythe, and he and Sebastian battle.^[45]

Slightly down the street, Ciel questions Angelina as to why she committed these murders. She brandishes a knife, calls herself "the hunted", and states that there is only one path. He questions her again, but she says that he would not understand even if told the reason for her actions. She moves in to kill him, yelling how it would be better if Ciel was never born, but then she hesitates. Sebastian, taking note of the attack, moves to kill her, but Ciel orders him to stop.^[46]

When he does, Ciel notices how injured Sebastian is and Grell comments that Sebastian has great endurance, as he went to save Ciel when one of his arms was useless. Grell then orders Angelina to kill Ciel, and she says that she cannot. Grell wonders about this, as she has already killed so many women, and says that if she does not kill, it would be her turn to be killed. Angelina refuses, and he stabs her directly in the chest with his Death Scythe.^[47] Grell takes his leave, but Ciel orders Sebastian to take down Jack the Ripper. They then resume fighting. After a while, Sebastian gains the upper-hand and is about to kill Grell with his own Death Scythe when William T. Spears, another Grim Reaper, appears.^[48] William apologizes and drags Grell away. Ciel is tired, and Sebastian suggests that they head home.^[49]

At Angelina Durless's funeral, Ciel arrives late, but carries a red dress. He walks to her casket, and says that the white flowers and subdued clothes she was placed in does not suit her, as only passionate red does. He presses his forehead against hers as red flower petals drift through the chapel at this time, much to the guests' surprise. Leaving the red dress there, Ciel tells his aunt to rest in peace.^[50]

Outside, in the graveyard, Lau asks if Ciel told the Queen of Jack the Ripper's true identity, which Ciel responds that he found that to be unnecessary, as the Jack the Ripper killings has been stopped. Lau says this decision will cause him to "sink into the mud," because of his refusal to seek help. Ciel retaliates by saying Lau's opium and intoxicants den, in time, will surely be closed by the police. Lau brushes this off, saying he can find a new business venture, as his interest in England and in Ciel has not yet been exhausted.^[51]

They part ways, and Ciel and Sebastian go to speak to Undertaker. Undertaker calls Ciel kind to give a nameless prostitute her own grave. However, Ciel denies this, because he had many opportunities to save this woman, but he placed catching the killer above saving her so she died. He admits he even let his own aunt die for the same reason. Undertaker asks if he feels regret, and Ciel says he does not because the killer is gone and Queen Victoria can be at ease. Undertaker remarks that he dislikes the Queen because she forces harsh tasks for the Earl to complete. Ciel replies that it is the karma his family has been burdened with, which he has inherited along with his ring. Undertaker comments the ring acts as a collar and soon departs, saying the Earl and his butler can stop by any time.^[52]

Sebastian agrees that Ciel was kind, or else he would be just a coward, because Ciel had a hidden gun, but did not pull the trigger. He had hesitated in killing Angelina, even when Sebastian insisted, and Sebastian guesses this is because Ciel was too afraid. Ciel dismisses this claim, saying it was Sebastian's job to protect him, regardless of whether Ciel protected himself. Ciel says that since demons have no convictions or loyalties, Sebastian will protect him for the sake of a demon's principles and aesthetics.^[53] Sebastian asks why he was stopped from killing Angelina then, and Ciel explains that she hesitated in killing him and lost sight of her next move. Ciel says he will not regret decisions that have allowed him to advance, and he orders Sebastian to never betray or leave him.^[54]

Several months after the death of Angelina, Ciel dreams of the incident that happened during a stormy night, where it took away all his hopes and dreams. He was face to face with Death when he saw a black crow flew over his head and its gaze is filled with mirage as it tells him the dead will never return to life. Sebastian comes to wake Ciel up, and he slowly awakens from his nightmare only to pull a gun on Sebastian's forehead, telling him not to touch him.^[55]

Sebastian prepares him milk tea to soothe his nerves. He suggests against reading Edgar Allan Poe's works before nighttime but Ciel brushes it off, saying he could do as he pleases. Sebastian informs him that Frances and Elizabeth Midford would visit this afternoon, and Ciel gets anxious over this, ordering Sebastian to quickly make preparations.^[56] Soon after, the Midfords arrive in the morning, instead of in the afternoon as planned, which Ciel expected. He and Sebastian go out to greet them, and Frances comments that Ciel's and Sebastian's bangs are improperly long, and that they should take after Tanaka. She imperiously grabs them both and combs their bangs back neatly. Distressed by Ciel's "lazing about" and Sebastian's "indecency," Frances decides to begin retraining, and they later end up at the stables. Upon seeing the splendid horses, Frances challenges Ciel to a hunting contest, and taunts him by saying that hunting is too strenuous for the Earl since he has a small, skinny build, similar to a girl's. In response, Ciel orders Sebastian to begin the preparations.^[57]

Elizabeth, Ciel, Sebastian, and Frances advance to the woods, and Sebastian lays down the rules and sets the time limit as three hours. As soon as he allows them to begin, Frances runs off, and Ciel tries to get Elizabeth to hop down off of his horse. While she argues, Frances gets the first point, already shooting a bird. Ciel fishes out his gun and shoots a bird right by Elizabeth's ear to even out the score. This startles her, but he says he will not lose in a competition. He then tells Elizabeth to stay with Sebastian since it would be too dangerous.^[58]

At the end of the competition, they are tied with hunting fifteen animals each. They go to eat lunch, and Frances states that she will not be appeased until there is a declared victor. Ciel agrees, though noting that occasions whereby he agrees with her is rare. Sebastian arranges for another competition in the afternoon.^[59]

While eating, a bear comes out of the woods and heads for Elizabeth. Ciel dives on top of her to protect her, and it appears that Frances was able to kill the bear before it could attack. Ciel concedes that he lost, since she killed a sixteenth animal, and she commends him for his bravery. She acknowledges him worthy of being her future son-in-law, and they decide to go home.^[60]

Back at the manor, the servants reveal a surprise they have for Ciel, cake and decorations. Frances, who looks upset, says the servants beat her to it, as she had actually come there to wish him a happy thirteenth birthday. Ciel provides a genuine smile and thanks everyone. Afterwards, they celebrate and admire the snow.^[61][62]

Curry Contest ArcEdit

Ciel overhears Arthur Randall yelling to Fred Aberline that Ciel is a brat who stole the glory of catching Jack the Ripper. He, followed by his butler, approaches them, sarcastically apologetic for being such a brat. When they demand why he is here, Ciel answers that he has come to clean up the mess caused by the old pathetic hunting dog, that is Randall.^[63] He takes information on the Anglo-Indian assaults from them, in order to review the case. He decides to make a move according to his methods, since he wants to return to his manor as soon as possible. They return the documents, with Sebastian stating he had already memorized them, and they depart.^[64]

Sebastian and Ciel arrive at Lau's opium den, in which Ciel comments that the place has an awful smell. Ciel explains the incident that involves East End, where Lau manages who enters and leaves, and they head to the stronghold of Indian people.^[65] Ciel accidentally bumps into a man and the latter begins screaming for help, claiming that his ribs cracked. They are then surrounded by Indians, who demand that because Ciel is noble, he pays them consolation money and strip of everything he has and hand it over to them. Ciel orders Sebastian to dispose of them immediately.^[66]

While they are threatening Ciel and Sebastian, a well-dressed Indian and his butler appears, and the duo side with the Indians. Sebastian and Agni fight for a while and during a pause, Ciel states that the Indians are the ones to blame since they picked a fight with them first. The prince asks the others if they had a reason to fight, and when they fail to present one, he reprimands that provoking fights without reason is childish. He then orders Agni to side with the British, and Agni quickly takes out all of the Indians. The prince, Soma, warns Ciel to not wander about, since East End is not suitable for kids, and leaves with Agni.^[67]

At the Ciel's London townhouse, they agree to wait to hear from Randall, as the perpetrators of the Anglo-Indian attacks may have been among the Indians from earlier. Unexpectedly Soma and Agni arrive as guests.^[68] Ciel demands why he has to house them, and Soma remarks that he must shelter his benefactors who had saved him from the Indians.^[69]

At breakfast, Ciel argues with Soma, asking how long he intends to stay at his house, and the latter responds by telling him that he will leave after his work is accomplished. Soma, reminded of his task, shows a inferior drawing of a lady whose name is Meena, a maidservant at his palace. Ciel asks if Sebastian can locate her with this picture and the butler replies that he will try his best. Soma asks Ciel to be his guide to search for Meena, but Ciel tells him to do so himself since he has a scheduled day of lessons and work.^[70][71] Still, Soma continuously interrupts Ciel throughout the day.^[72] At fencing hour, Ciel challenges him to a duel, whereas if he wins, Soma must remain quiet and stay out of Ciel's way.^[73]

Soma accepts the challenge, but when he is about to lose, Agni intervenes to protect his prince and injures Ciel's arm in the process.^[74] As Sebastian examines Ciel's arm, Agni hastily apologizes and Soma declares that he has technically won. To decide the actual victor, Sebastian and Agni duel for their respective masters. They are evenly matched, and Ciel is shocked that a human could be on par with a demon.^[75][76]

At dinner, Ciel lectures Soma that there are some things that cannot return despite one's utmost efforts. Afterward, Ciel goes to sit with Soma, offering to play poker to keep him company. However, Soma turns him down because he is busy with his search for Meena, much to Ciel's chagrin.^[77]

Sebastian goes to wake up Ciel, who is already awake, much to the former's surprise. Ciel says he felt irritated so he had trouble sleeping and comments that Soma and Agni stayed out all night. He begins to read the newspaper, whose headline states another mysterious attack occurred with the coffeehouse in Piccadilly Circus severely damaged.^[78] They decide to wait until nighttime to investigate Soma and Agni, who seem to leave every night. Sebastian, Lau, and Ciel follow them, and it turns out, Agni and Soma are simply looking for Meena. Ciel comments that in this country, the best place to look for news of a person is by going to a club or a pub which is what Agni and Soma are doing so they are not up to something insidious.^[79]

They return to the manor, and shortly thereafter, Agni and Soma return as well. Close to two hours afterward, Agni leaves on his own, which Sebastian has expected. The butler informs the sleepy Ciel of his movements and they are about to leave when Soma arrives, prompting to come as well. Lau, Sebastian, Ciel, and Soma follow Agni, and they reach a building where their target has entered. Ciel explains that this is the home of Harold West Jebb and he is involved in importing various goods.^[80] They sneak onto his property, and Sebastian deals with the guard dogs. Lau calls them over, as he has already knocked out the guard personnel by rendering them asleep with a special technique, much to Soma's and Ciel's surprise.^[81]

Inside, they overhear Harold West talking to Agni, who seems distressed. Soma bursts in, grabs Agni, and demands where Meena is. Ciel, Sebastian, and Lau continue to hide, because West would recognize their faces.^[82] As West orders Agni to kick Soma out, in the hall, Lau and Ciel speculate that this has to do with the black market, so Lau concludes that this is to Ciel's jurisdiction. Ciel agrees and says that reporting to Scotland Yard would be problematic. Subsequently, Sebastian rescues Soma.^[83] They all return to Ciel's London townhouse and they discuss Agni's amazing powers. Soma destroys Ciel's tea set, and loudly wonders why Agni betrayed him. He then flees to his room, where Ciel later enters to explain his situation and encourage Soma to be independent.^[84][85][86]

Afterwards, he tries to leave with Sebastian to further discuss Harold West, but Soma chases after him. He comments that, compared to Ciel, he knows nothing of the world, and spoiled with given luxuries, he has never tried to understand people. Soma hugs him happily when Ciel offered help, thanking him, then apologizes for his earlier actions.^[87]

Ciel, Soma, and Sebastian meet up with Lau, and they deduce that West wants to win the Royal Warrant at the curry contest so he is using Agni.^[88] Ciel decides to participate and obtain the Royal Warrant for his Funtom Company, even if they only have a week to prepare.^[89] They conclude that their objective is to compete with Agni's legendary skill in curry-making.^[90]

In just two days, Lau provides them with the finest selection of spices.^[91] Sebastian tests the quality of his curries with Soma, and eventually discovers an extra ingredient to enhance the taste.^[92]

Ciel, his servants, Lau and Ran-Mao show up to the curry competition.^[93] West approaches them and exchanges pleasantries with Ciel. He arrogantly mentions that he will receive the Royal Warrant, and when West leaves, Ciel comments gleefully that he cannot wait to see his face when he loses.^[94]

As the curry competition gets underway, Aleister Chamber is revealed to be one of judges, and Ciel concludes that he probably bribed his way out of jail. The chefs are introduced and they soon begin cooking.^[95] Soma claims they will lose the competition when he sees Sebastian rolling balls of dough. Confused, Lau and Ciel question this, and Soma says Sebastian is making the naan in imperfect conditions.^[96]

When the tasting time comes, Agni's curry was highly praised while the judges were skeptical of Sebastian's curry doughnut. Once they taste it though, his curry is also well-received.^[97] They open the curries up to the general public declare the competition a tie. However, the trophy is taken from the judge by Queen Victoria's aide, as she rides up on a horse.^[98] She declares Sebastian as the winner as he takes children into account. When things have resolved between Soma and Agni, Ciel tells the Queen that someone like him should not be seen around her, but she denies this. She takes her leave after informing that she will have the Grand Chamberlain's office send the authorization documents for the Royal Warrant to Ciel soon.^[99][100]

Soma thanks Ciel for winning, and Ciel claims he did it for himself. Soma says that if he has never encountered Ciel, he would have stayed selfish and ignorant so now he will aim to learn many things become a great man, and Ciel dismisses that as mere talk. They admire the evening sun, and Soma suddenly hugs Ciel and bawls, crying for Meena. Ciel reprimands for Soma to stop crying and act his age. He the notices that the Queen left a note for him in his pocket, which Sebastian comments he saw the Queen's servant put in when they were standing side by side silently. Inside the envelope are tickets to the Noah's Ark Circus.^[101][102]

At the manor, Soma bursts in Ciel's bedroom, bewildered by television.^[103] Arthur Randall and Fred Aberline come to visit, and Ciel was initially oblivious to the fact that Agni was attempting to confess and turn himself into the police. They all sit down and Randall hands Ciel his bribe money for working for the Queen.^[104]

Agni bursts in the room, and Sebastian silences him. Soma then enters the room, and the investigators wonder who they are. Ciel introduces them as his "good friends" who are visiting him to learn more about English culture. Soma is pleased by Ciel's admittance that they are friends and hugs him joyfully. They then celebrate over champagne.^[105] After the investigators leave, Ciel reprimands Agni for his actions, as it could have gotten him into trouble as well. Soma backs Ciel up, and orders him to not cause trouble for his friends or turn himself in. Ciel finally allows them to stay, but on the condition that Soma will work by managing his townhouse in London.^[106]

Shortly thereafter, Ciel and Sebastian leave the Phantomhive manor to go to London, with Sebastian stating that it is "wonderful weather for the circus." The servants bid their farewells, and Ciel leaves the manor in their hands.^[107]

Noah's Ark Circus ArcEdit

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After receiving a letter from the Queen concerning the disappearances of children which seem to coincide with the presence of Noah's Ark Circus, Ciel and Sebastian attend a show in order to investigate. Sebastian is invited onstage where he is bitten by a tiger. Ciel tells him to go with Joker who has approached them.

Ciel then is seen eavesdropping on Sebastian and the circus members' conversations where he hears Sebastian tell the the circus members that he is a 'spoilt and rather shocking." He is even more astonished when he hears Sebastian saying that he has an accomplice which he would like them to meet.

Back at the house, Ciel berates Sebastian for his actions. Soma then runs towards Ciel demanding to be taught chess. Soma then comments on Ciel's sour expression and how he should smile more often. He leaves Soma and discusses infiltrating the circus (as members)  which he is clearly unhappy about.

Ciel introduces himself to the circus members as Finnian; a pageboy who worked at the same place as Sebastian had. He passes the entrance exam with Sebastian's help.

Joker takes them on a tour of the tents, pointing out which ones are off-limits because they are the first-tier members' tents. Afterward, Sebastian tells Ciel that the children aren't present and suggests they inspect the first-tier members' tents that are protected by Snake's poisonous snakes. They work on assimilating in with the rest of the members while they wait for an opportunity to investigate further. They are given stage names, with Ciel's being 'Smile' which he is horrified with after being asked to smile numerous times during the exam.

Phantomhive Manor Murder Case ArcEdit

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Ship Voyage ArcEdit

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Public School ArcEdit

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Kidnapping Arc

In the anime, Ciel meets with Damian instead of Clause, who attempts to scam him instead of bringing him drugs. The evening is

mostly similar, except they play a board game where gruesome things happen to the players. He later frightens Damian into leaving the manor, aware of Damian's scam attempt.

His kidnapping by Azzurro Vanel, then, is attributed to his acquisition of a key to a warehouse filled with drugs through an unnamed, unseen guest, who is a drug smuggler.^[116]

Houndsworth Arc

He goes to the village of Houndsworth to investigate the high number of deaths and continued dog fights, despite Queen Victoria declaring that it is animal cruelty. His motive, though, is presented as finding a resort for the queen, which he decides to try for anyway. Sebastian, Ciel, and the Phantomhive servants stay with Henry Barrymore and learn that the devil dog is a farce that he manufactured to keep the villagers under his control. When Henry takes the story too far, resulting in the murder of James, they go to a circle where James' sixth dog is being brutalized. There, they reveal that Henry has manufactured the devil dog to the villagers, who stop attacking the Phantomhives, and jail Henry, but Henry is taken from his cell and killed.^[117]

After some investigation, they learn that there is a real devil dog, named Pluto, who Sebastian subdues. Pluto killed Henry for his cruelty and his abuse of the devil dog legend. Upon seeing Sebastian's training of Pluto, Angela asks if she can send him back with them, which Ciel agrees to, knowing how much Sebastian hates dogs.^[118]

Sebastian's finding of hot water also makes the trip successful for the queen, as the town can now be modified into a spa resort. When they leave, the townspeople are seen zealously working toward this new goal, something Henry did not want them to do.^[119]

After their visit and back at the Phantomhive manor, Ciel tries to get a picture of Sebastian with a special camera that shows who the person cares about most who is not of this world. He sends Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Finnian on this mission. However, Sebastian is able to avoid his attempts, until Ciel puts himself in harm's way, forcing Sebastian to pause long enough for them to get a picture. Sebastian says that Ciel could have simply ordered him to pose for it, but Ciel denies knowing what he's talking about. However, before the photo can be developed, Pluto destroys it 'accidentally'. Later that evening, Sebastian finds Ciel sleeping and takes a picture with him instead. The next morning, it is discovered that Pluto is in the same photograph with Ciel and Sebastian, to the dismay of the servants of Phantomhive.^[120]

Shard of Hope ArcEdit

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When Ciel and Sebastian learn that the Shard of Hope ring is needed for evidence related to a string of kidnappings from Fred Aberline, they learn from Undertaker that the ring has accidentally been incorporated into an ice sculpture's contest's prize. Deciding to take the glory of getting it for himself, he enters Sebastian into the contest. While Sebastian's ice sculpture is awe-inspiring, the original thieves of the ring bomb the ice, causing the prize, including the ring, to fall into the river. Ciel decides that is that, as they have supposedly lost it to the frozen waters.

However, it ends up in Elizabeth's hands anyway, and results in Drossel Keinz kidnapping her. Ciel sends Sebastian elsewhere, while he enters the Mandalay manor with Pluto and Grell. When they fail to find her in the main part of the mansion, they go to the sealed tower in the back, which Pluto is able to open by using his demon hound abilities. Just inside, they find Elizabeth, who is controlled by puppet strings from Drossel. She attacks, but Grell cuts her down. Drossel then goes on the offensive, but Sebastian takes him out. Afterward, they learn that he is being controlled by another doll, but decide not to give chase, as the doll's controller is not nearby and he does not want to subject Elizabeth to anymore bloodshed.

Later, as Elizabeth's wishes, they celebrate Ciel's birthday with a small party including Elizabeth, Paula, and the Phantomhive household. When the Shard of Hope shows up in his Christmas pudding, Elizabeth takes it as a sign of good things to come for Ciel, which he seems to dismiss.

Curry Contest ArcEdit

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When Meena and other audience members go on the rampage from the spice curry monster, which unearthed the devil emotions of a person, Ciel has Sebastian force-feed them his curry bread and cures them. As a result of this display, Queen Victoria declares their curry the winner.

Haunted Castle ArcEdit

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Ciel learns the castle he is trying to modify into a hotel is home to two ghosts who are scaring off the workers. He and Sebastian go off to investigate, and encounter King Edward and Richard, two ghosts who have inhabited the castle since their murders 400 years ago. They win Sebastian as a butler in a game of chess by cheating, forcing Ciel to stay and investigate further, so he can win Sebastian back and get rid of the ghosts.

After learning more about them, Ciel and Sebastian help them find peace and they move on to heaven. Afterward, Ciel has work continue on the castle, despite promising Edward that he would not.

Book of Doomsday ArcEdit

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Ash informs Ciel and Sebastian about a cult that is planning to overthrow the government, and requests that Ciel stop them - either by killing the cult members or disbanding them, though Ciel is free to chose whichever approach. They also learn that the cult has had a large number of coffin shipments and they approach Undertaker for aid. They are welcomed into the convent, with Grell in tow, and pose as potential joiners to investigate. They learn that only young boys who are a member of the heaven's choir can get close to the mysterious priest who oversees the cult.

Ciel fills this role and finds that a creation of his mother and father has been made into the priest, who Sebastian kills once it tries to strangle Ciel. Angela reveals herself and kidnaps Ciel, taking him to the Grim Reaper library where she attempts to rewrite his past, but he resists. Angry, Angela goes on the rampage, but with Undertaker's aid, Sebastian, Grell, and William stop her, for the time being.

Conspiracy and Revenge ArcEdit

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When the body of John Stanmere shows up in the river, Ciel and Sebastian try to retrieve something off of it, as

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per Ash's request. However, with Ash refusing to reveal much information, they go to Lau for help, who promises to spread a rumor on their behalf, which they hope will lure the thieves of the item Stanmere was holding to them.

Later, though, Ash has Aberline and Randall arrest them, stating that they found large quantities of opium in Ciel's warehouse. They separate the two, and Aberline is left in charge with Ciel, who he decides to help. After their own investigative mission, they learn that Lau was actually Stanmere's murderer, and Ciel and Sebastian, whose timely arrival saves Aberline and Ciel from several gunmen, go after Lau themselves.

They chase Lau and Ran-Mao on their boat, and Ciel learns that the document he was retrieving off of Stanmere's corpse reveals Queen Victoria's plans to start a world war. Angry, he attacks Lau, but Lau gains the upper hand. Lau ends up slaying Aberline, who goes to Ciel's rescue, but Lau is ultimately cut down by Sebastian.

During a brief bit of peace, Ciel spends a day with Elizabeth, teaching her how to play chess, while his staff works to cheer him up, and manages to amuse him.

Sebastian and Ciel go to the exposition, where Queen Victoria confirms that she's responsible for Ciel's parents' murders. Ciel orders Sebastian to take out Ash and the queen, but their fight endangers the citizens below, so Ciel stops Sebastian, much to his annoyance. As a result, Sebastian abandons Ciel briefly, while Ciel makes his own way back to London.

While in London, Ciel encounters his servants and orders them to kill Pluto, who has gone on a rampage. Upon seeing this, Sebastian is encouraged that Ciel has regained focus. Ciel then tries to face Queen Victoria alone, but find that she has died. However, the guardsmen mistakenly pin the blame on Ciel and shoot him once in the side. Before they can shoot him again, Sebastian arrives to save him.

Sebastian then slays Ash upon Ciel's request, as Ciel blames the queen's death on him. Afterward, they travel down a river that is playing Ciel's magic play and arrive at some peaceful ruins. At the ruins, Ciel announces to Sebastian that he may have the rest of his soul, yet asks if the experience will be painful. Sebastian tries to assure Ciel that he will be gentle, yet Ciel orders him to make it as painful as possible so that the pain is carved into his soul. Sebastian then prepares Ciel for what is to happen and the screen fades to darkness. Then, it is assumed that Sebastian consumed Ciel's soul, but Sebastian's last words seem to show otherwise.

Revival at Trancy's Tragedy ArcEdit

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He is shown to be stuffed in a trunk which Sebastian carries, as he was unconscious. He is also shown to be targeted by Alois Trancy. After the ring from the New Moon Drop box was attached to his thumb by Sebastian, he was revived. His memories of nearly everything that occurred in the first season, as well as his memories of Madam Red, Angela/Ash, Grell, Aberlain, Lau, and the Queen were nowhere to be found shortly after his revival, and it is assumed that they were removed when his soul was placed back in his body. A reason as to why his soul was placed back in his body is because he is not ready for Sebastian to consume; having forgotten succeeding in his revenge, he no longer holds the "flavor" Sebastian created and needs to achieve a new revenge for Sebastian to take his soul.

The Matters With the Spider ArcEdit

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He boats with Elizabeth and ended up finding the white deer sculpture after a storm. He then got a letter from the Queen as people are disappearing instantly from fires. He proceeds to finish the case with Sebastian. He reveals the culprit and hears about golden eyed man and this, Queen's spider. The Queen's spiders destroys evidence, which makes Ciel confused of this mystery.

The next case from the Queen was a train incident. He noticed someone (which was Claude) drinking a tea which Sebastian stares at. He tried to know but Sebastian did not tell him anything. He was then kidnapped by a murderer that was being transported on the train and his butler rescues him. As the train was about to fall, he orders Sebastian to stop the train. After the train was stopped, he was carried by his butler and goes off somewhere.

In the end, he receives a letter from Trancy which was given from the passenger sighted by Sebastian. He was invited to a ball at Trancy's Manor.

Trancy and Phantomhive ArcEdit

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He wears a pirate costume to attend the costume ball held at Trancy manor. Having lost his memories, as stated by his butler before, he is surprised to see Soma and Agni, and does not recognize the two Indians. He also comments that he is surprised not to see Madame Red, who he thought would never miss such a party.

Later, an unknown blond maid spills wine onto his coat and offers to clean his coat. Ciel follows the maid and the maid comes closer to him, apparently trying to seduce him. As the maid later takes his eye patch, he recognizes the maid as Alois Trancy and tries to run after him, but he loses sight of Alois in the hallway. He sees Sebastian's shadows in the cellar and decides to follow it. In a forest, he meets Alois and gets an ultimatum. Not one to back down, Ciel orders Sebastian to fight Claude. In episode 7, Ciel uses Alois's own ego against him, when challenging the older boy to a duel. Alois greatly underestimates his opponent, expecting an easy win. However, Ciel manages to stab Alois in his side, almost killing the other. At the last moment, the Trancy butler, Claude, prevents Ciel from doing so by grabbing the sword away.

After this, Ciel believes Alois to be dead, until a series of crimes happen, all of young boys missing their eyes. They seem to be connecting locations, shaped like a spiderweb, which convinces Ciel that Alois has survived (Sebastian doing nothing to correct him).

After later being captured by Claude, Ciel is tortured using psychotropic water torture, until Ciel loses whatever weak grip he had on sanity. Thus, Claude is able to mix together both Ciel's and Alois' memories, making the boy believe that Sebastian killed his parents and the village he lived in.

While at the mansion, during a battle between Claude and Sebastian, Hannah puts Ciel to bed, but shows him Alois's eye sitting in her throat. Ciel screams clutching his head and collapses. Alois appears to take over Ciel's body.

Ciel's mind is now trapped. Alois controls his body, but he is still able to acknowledge the events taking place, vaguely. While trapped, Ciel tries to remember what has actually happened to him, coming to the realization of the existence of Alois' seperate memories. The truth becomes clear to him as he remembers that he had achieved his revenge, which was against Queen Victoria & Ash/Angela; therefore Sebastian should've eaten his soul, but the reason why Sebastian didn't is still unclear. Ciel then alters the maze of Alois's heart- which Sebastian & Claude are racing through by answering questions based around Alois- however now Ciel has changed the questions to be based around himself in order to aid Sebastian. When Sebastian gets the question: "Why did Sebastian Michaelis not eat Ciel Phantomhive's soul?" explains that it was because he had temporarily lost his arm, which bore the seal of the contract, and Claude took advantage of that moment to steal Ciel's soul.

While still trapped Ciel struggles to override Alois; however this proves difficult and painful on Alois's behalf, finally he comes to and calls out to Sebastian and orders him to come and eat his soul already, rejecting Claude by stating that Sebastian will remain his butler until he has consumed every drop of Ciel's soul. But Alois quickly returns and both he & Hannah go into the clock tower. With no time to spare, both Sebastian and Claude agree to work together in order to retrieve Ciel. However, despite making their way quickly to the clock tower, they find that Alois in Ciel's body had contracted with Hannah. Both their contract marks are combined to form a new one as Hannah states that both souls now belong to her.

Hannah states that both butlers shall battle each other to gain Ciel's soul. Sebastian kills Claude with the demon sword. However, when he tries claiming his prize, Hannah reveals that her true contract with Alois is not to let either butler gain Ciel's soul. She then jumps into the sea revealing to Sebastian that Ciel shall be reborn as a demon. By having Sebastian kill Claude and turning Ciel into a demon, she effectively prevents both butlers from ever acquiring Ciel's

soul, which appears to be trapped in limbo. The full depth of Alois's vindictive wish becomes clear: since Sebastian's contract with Ciel is still valid, Sebastian is caught in an eternal curse, forced to obey an immortal demon master's orders forever without ever gaining his reward. Ciel's last order to him as a human was that Sebastian will be his butler until he has entirely consumed Ciel's soul, to which he gladly agreed, but it now seems impossible for Sebastian to ever do so.

They briefly return to Phantomhive manor, where they carry out a black semblance of their former morning routine, with Sebastian serving empty teacups and plates to Ciel who can no longer taste human food. (The tea he pretends to serve is New Moon Drop, which was stated in the first episode to have the fragrance of fathomless darkness; the demonic Ciel appreciatively sniffs it and says it smells nice.) Leaving him in the care of the other servants, Sebastian hands out gifts to all individuals in the series who know Ciel while Ciel prepares to leave the Phantomhive household. Within those gifts hold a single piece of candy from the Funtom Company and a card stating that Ciel died on August 26th, 1889. Ciel and Sebastian are last seen in a garden of black and white roses. After Sebastian asks him where he'd like to go next, Ciel says: "where we're going, humans and demons are equal" and Sebastian, holding him in his arms, disappears together with him from the field of roses.

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