Black Butler fans can mark their calendars for the eagerly anticipated release of Season 5, Episode 3, which is set to debut on April 19, 2025, at 11:30 PM JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, and additional channels in Japan. Viewers outside of Japan can also enjoy the episode digitally via Crunchyroll, Muse Asia, and other platforms, complete with English subtitles.
The previous episode concluded with a thrilling twist as Sieglinde Sullivan welcomed Ciel Phantomhive and his companions into her Emerald Castle, where she unveiled her true identity and shared intriguing lore about the Werewolf Forest. This cliffhanger has undoubtedly heightened anticipation for the next episode among fans.
Release Details for Black Butler Season 5, Episode 3

The official announcement states that Black Butler Season 5, Episode 3 will air on Saturday, April 19, 2025, across various Japanese television channels. For international viewers, airing times will vary based on time zone differences. Below is a breakdown of the release times:
Time Zone | Date | Time |
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Pacific Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9 AM |
Central Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 11 AM |
Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 12 PM |
Brazil Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 1 PM |
Greenwich Mean Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 4 PM |
Central European Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 5 PM |
Indian Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9:30 PM |
Philippines Standard Time | Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 12 AM |
Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 1:30 AM |
Where to Stream Black Butler Season 5, Episode 3

In Japan, anime enthusiasts can catch the episode on networks such as Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV, followed by broadcasts on MBS and AT-X. Additionally, platforms like d Anime Store, DMM TV, and U-NEXT will offer the episode for streaming.
For international viewers located in North America, South America, Central America, Oceania, the CIS, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and India, Black Butler Season 5, Episode 3 will be available on Crunchyroll. Furthermore, Muse Asia and Bilibili Global will stream the episode in certain regions.
Recap of Black Butler Season 5, Episode 2

Episode 2 opens with Sieglinde Sullivan inviting Ciel and his team to her Emerald Castle. While the Phantomhive servants stay on the ground floor, Sieglinde leads Ciel and Sebastian upstairs, where Ciel discovers Sieglinde’s unusual practice of foot binding, traditionally seen in Chinese culture.
Meanwhile, as they await dinner preparations by Wolfram, news of a great Werewolf sighting in the village reaches them. Ciel, Sieglinde, and others go to investigate, where they find a young woman injured and face the anger of an elder who blames outsiders for her plight. Wolfram warns against entering the forest, enhancing the tension surrounding the mysterious Werewolf.

Back at the castle, Sieglinde reveals her identity as a witch capable of reading minds and shares the dark history of the Werewolf Forest, where witches once sought refuge from persecution. The story tells of an Emerald Witch who made a desperate pact with a Werewolf to save her kind, binding future generations through a ritual of foot binding.
Sieglinde expresses her belief that the original pact may have expired, revealing she has never left the village. She gifts Ciel a protective amulet as a token of friendship, heightening the bond between them.

As night falls, Ciel and Sebastian venture into the forest for an exploratory mission. Ciel experiences an emotional moment, shedding tears for reasons he can’t grasp. Meanwhile, Sebastian encounters the werewolf, prompting him to safeguard Ciel by returning him to the castle while he bravely continues the hunt alone, only to be perplexed by Ciel’s emotional turmoil.
Anticipation for Black Butler Season 5, Episode 3

With the dramatic conclusion of Episode 2, viewers can expect Episode 3 to delve deeper into the implications of the Witch’s curse affecting both Ciel and Sebastian. There’s a strong likelihood that Sebastian will seek Sieglinde’s guidance to find a remedy for their predicament following their fateful venture into the forest.
- New story developments involving Ciel’s emotional struggles
- Possible alliances formed with Sieglinde
- Exploration of the Werewolf Forest’s dark secrets
Stay tuned as we prepare for another thrilling chapter in this evocative series!