Why is it the most controversial part of the Black Butler anime?
If you're a Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) fan, you probably know that Season 2 is usually treated like the black sheep of the series. The reasons for that were pretty regular for anime adaptations: deviations from the manga that led to questionable story-telling decisions, uninteresting characters, pacing issues. Nothing we've never seen before.
However, it seems like this opinion is not shared by everybody: even some of the truest Black Butler fans feel like season 2 was met with more harshness than it actually deserved.
Why Season 2 of Black Butler Gets a Bad Rap
It seems like the main issue with the second season was the aforementioned deviation from the manga. While some fans had been waiting for a faithful adaptation, some were not so strict. They found Alois and Claude pretty enjoyable, and the idea that the season had an original story didn't really bother them much. Moreover, some viewers say that little manga alterations that were made in the first season of the anime annoyed them more than the entire sequel.
Although Alois and Claude take away the spotlight from Sebastian and Ciel a lot, they bring something fresh to the story. Alois has always been quite a controversial character due to his brattiness and overall unpleasant demeanor, but it doesn't mean that everyone hates him. There's a big camp of fans that found him very interesting and even relatable, and some people are even brave enough to admit that his story made them cry.
Season 1 Isn't Perfect Either
While season 1 was closer to the manga, several viewers mention that it was difficult to follow at times. Season 2 feels more straight-forward to them, and the plot seems clearer. They enjoyed the story moving into one particular direction and focusing on the same characters throughout the entire season.
Fans also add that Yana Toboso (the mangaka of Black Butler) wasn't entirely clueless about the events of the sequel. They mention announcements stating that the author designed some characters for the season.
The artstyle and the music are also highly praised by the viewers. All of that works for the dark atmosphere of the second season perfectly.
With that being said, if you're just a Black Butler newbie, and decided to watch it only now that the new season has been announced, we advise you not to rush to conclusions after seeing a couple of online debates. Give the second season a chance, and maybe you'll join the group of fans that truly enjoyed this story.
Why is it the most controversial part of the Black Butler anime?
If you're a Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) fan, you probably know that Season 2 is usually treated like the black sheep of the series. The reasons for that were pretty regular for anime adaptations: deviations from the manga that led to questionable story-telling decisions, uninteresting characters, pacing issues. Nothing we've never seen before.
However, it seems like this opinion is not shared by everybody: even some of the truest Black Butler fans feel like season 2 was met with more harshness than it actually deserved.
Why Season 2 of Black Butler Gets a Bad Rap
It seems like the main issue with the second season was the aforementioned deviation from the manga. While some fans had been waiting for a faithful adaptation, some were not so strict. They found Alois and Claude pretty enjoyable, and the idea that the season had an original story didn't really bother them much. Moreover, some viewers say that little manga alterations that were made in the first season of the anime annoyed them more than the entire sequel.
Although Alois and Claude take away the spotlight from Sebastian and Ciel a lot, they bring something fresh to the story. Alois has always been quite a controversial character due to his brattiness and overall unpleasant demeanor, but it doesn't mean that everyone hates him. There's a big camp of fans that found him very interesting and even relatable, and some people are even brave enough to admit that his story made them cry.
Season 1 Isn't Perfect Either
While season 1 was closer to the manga, several viewers mention that it was difficult to follow at times. Season 2 feels more straight-forward to them, and the plot seems clearer. They enjoyed the story moving into one particular direction and focusing on the same characters throughout the entire season.
Fans also add that Yana Toboso (the mangaka of Black Butler) wasn't entirely clueless about the events of the sequel. They mention announcements stating that the author designed some characters for the season.
The artstyle and the music are also highly praised by the viewers. All of that works for the dark atmosphere of the second season perfectly.
With that being said, if you're just a Black Butler newbie, and decided to watch it only now that the new season has been announced, we advise you not to rush to conclusions after seeing a couple of online debates. Give the second season a chance, and maybe you'll join the group of fans that truly enjoyed this story.
