#Black butler grell and madam red series#

But there’s something decidedly melancholic about them when they sometimes let on in the anime and manga that they have serious issues.

#Black butler grell and madam red series#

Sure, many shounen series will later reveal that their happy-go-lucky comic relief has a dark past or a sad childhood that made them determined to see the world in a more positive light. It’s not every day you see a comic relief character be teased as someone more nuanced on the inside in the same way Grell has been. Until today, fans are still debating certain aspects of their personality, particularly their gender identity. Though they’re initially portrayed as comic relief, Grell Sutcliff quickly grew on fans because of their vibrant personality that just can’t be pinned down. The redheaded Grim Reaper was introduced early in the series as the butler of Baroness Angelina Dalles-Burnett a.k.a Madame Red. The show is packed with demons, angels, and Grim Reapers all vying for human souls though the plot mostly centers on the young Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis.Ĭool as they may be, though, there’s one character that stands out because there’s really no one else like them in the show and that’s Grell Sutcliff. Black Butler‘s brilliant cast of characters and fast-paced plot made it a favorite among anime fans after the show’s release in 2008.