In a way, he is almost similar to Sebastian as both characters are able to hide their true motives while putting on a poker face. Joker in particular serves as an entertaining host with his cheerful personality and is able to hide his emotions from others at will. It also has a degree of realism as the circus acts are symmetrical to real life circus performances. Despite the tongue-in-cheek humor (especially during Beast’s act), the show maintains a good posture with its comedy. Characters such as Beast, Jumbo, Dagger, and Wendy all demonstrate their skills with praise. The show gives the circus performance an extravagant elegance when the characters come to the stage. Ringleader Joker makes his highlight entrance as he performs for the crowd. Mystery becomes a pivotal point throughout this series’ story as we find out more about the origins of the circus. They might not be Sherlock Holmes of the century but they got guts. Nonetheless, Ciel and Sebastian are still the main duo of this show. The “rivalry” between the two takes various turns and exaggerates itself with oddball humor. His relationship with another grim reaper in this arc adds a touch of comedy with their mutual dislike. Sebastian on the other hand uses his seductiveness to advantage and intellect to aid in the case. And despite being childish at times, Ciel is a clever boy with ideas. Inspiration is perhaps a word to describe this young boy as well when we see how much he despises the darkness that roams behind the circus. Despite seeming like a timid boy, Ciel can be quite courageous and dedicated as evidenced when he gets a flu yet still wishes to continue with the case. On the other hand, Ciel realizes what he must do to secure the case and takes action. At the same time, he also plays the fool and pokes fun at Ciel in particular his outfit and stage name. One thing noticeable is their growing attachment such as Sebastian looking after the well-being of his master. Their personalities remains generally the same as the previous season. There’s not much change however when it comes to our investigators, Ciel and Sebastian. The latter is easily realized as the arc progresses with secrets unrivaled and boundaries of civilized behavior shattered in pieces. Point taken, this arc has a combination of both lighthearted and dark moments.
They play their roles in this arc in a detective-esque role as they investigate the underworld relating to a case of missing children. But to get the best experience out of this series, it’s important to get attached with Ciel and Sebastian. It doesn’t take long for the main course to sink as the majority of the actors and actresses are introduced.
The main course here is of course, Noah’s Circus led by a man named Jack. The first episode essentially starts off as anime original filler that serves as a way to get fans refreshed and fired up for the main course. They return and takes part of an attraction at a circus where there’s much more than just entertainment. Taken for granted though, Black Butler: Book of Circus continues the fantasy adventure of a young boy and Nonetheless, the show establishes the assumption that you are already familiarized with the franchise either anime or manga. (Volumes 6-8, chapters 24-37) Previously, the arc was skipped from season 1 (occurs after the Curry Arc). And what better place to get entertainment than at a circus? As an attraction and adaptation, Black Butler: Book of Circus adapts the Noah's Ark Circus arc from the manga. People tend to define entertainment as something of enjoyment and value that is provoked. As the waters lap and crash all around the vessel, mysterious individuals gather under the banner of the “Phoenix.Entertainment is a broad word to be honest. But when the unsavoury details of the business reach Ciel’s ear, he and his superlative butler, Sebastian, book themselves on a luxury liner to look into these alleged miracles and the “Aurora Society” conducting them. Whispers turn into screaming headlines in Earl Ciel Phantomhive’s morning paper as word of the dead being resurrected takes society by storm.