On March 23, 2025, the much-anticipated Green Stage event for Black Butler season 5, titled the Emerald Witch Arc, took place during Anime Japan 2025. This event featured the unveiling of the anime’s official full-length trailer, which excitingly previewed the opening and ending theme songs and confirmed the series’ premiere date of April 5, 2025.
The upcoming season follows the events of the previous arc, known as The Public School Arc, which aired 11 episodes from April to June 2024. This beloved anime is adapted from Yana Toboso’s dark fantasy manga series, which has been serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly G Fantasy since September 2006. With 34 tankobon volumes released to date, the series continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Trailer Insights: Ciel and Sebastian’s New German Adventure
Watch the official trailer here!
During the Green Stage event, the voice actors, including Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis), Yuki Kaji (Finnian), Hiroki Tochi (Baldroy), Emiri Kato (Mey-Rin), and Takuma Terashima (Snake), alongside host Neki Matsuzawa, revealed the main promotional video for Black Butler season 5.
The trailer opens with Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis as they receive a royal summons from the Queen, tasking them with investigating a spate of mysterious deaths occurring in a remote German village. Notably, characters Baldroy and the others join the duo on this perilous mission.
As they journey into the eerie Wolf Forest, they encounter Sieglinde Sullivan and her butler, Wolfram Gelzer. The trailer hints at daunting new challenges as Sebastian uncovers that those who glimpse the “werewolf”are cursed. Ciel’s perilous predicament is also hinted at in the trailer, heightening suspense as viewers await the unfolding drama.
In addition to setting the stage for the main storyline, the trailer introduces the opening theme “Maisie”by Co shu Nie and HYDE, along with the ending theme “Waltz,”performed by Ryugujo. Fans can look forward to these new musical additions as part of the viewing experience.
The show is set to premiere on April 5, 2025, at 11:30 PM JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and more. Viewers can also catch the series on the streaming platform Abema, with Crunchyroll offering international viewers access with English subtitles.
Cast, Crew, and Season Overview
Returning for this season, Daisuke Ono reprises his role as Sebastian Michaelis, while Maaya Sakamoto once again embodies Ciel Phantomhive. The supporting cast includes fan favorites like Emiri Kato (Mey-Rin), Yuki Kaji (Finnian), Takuma Terashima (Snake), and Hiroki Tochi (Baldroy). Newcomers to the series will include Rie Kugiyama as Sieglinde Sullivan, Chikahiro Kobayashi as Wolfram, and Mugihito as Tanaka, adding fresh dynamics to the beloved ensemble.
Directed by Kenjiro Okada at CloverWorks, Black Butler season 5 sees Hiroyuki Yoshino overseeing the script, while character designs are crafted by Yumi Shimizu and the music score is composed by Ryo Kawasaki. The narrative will adapt the titular “Emerald Witch Arc,”taking Ciel and Sebastian deep into a haunting investigation in Germany under the Queen’s order.
Fans eagerly await this new chapter in the Black Butler saga, which promises to combine mystery and supernatural elements in a gripping tale.