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The discussion surrounding Black Butler season 4 (Public School Arc) has been fever pitch following the series' sensational premiere on April 13, 2024. The ongoing season marks the return of the franchise after seven years, adapting the Public School Arc from Yana Toboso's manga series.
Although only two episodes have been released so far, the series has already become one of the contenders for the best Spring 2024 anime. Undoubtedly, fans are excited to see the beloved characters, such as Ciel and Sebastian returning after a long time.
As such, the curiosity around the series has led some fans to look for the anime's complete release schedule. According to the official staff, Black Butler season 4 has been slated for an 11-episode run from April 13, 2024, to June 22, 2024.
How many episodes will Black Butler season 4 have?
According to the anime's home media or Blu-ray & DVD release details as described on the official website, Black Butler season 4 (Public School Arc) will air 11 episodes. In other words, the anime is only slated for one-cour release this Spring 2024 session.
As mentioned, the eagerly anticipated sequel premiered on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other channels in Japan. Two episodes have been released thus far, with the third episode scheduled to be released on April 27, 2024, at the usual time.
Here's the complete release schedule for Black Butler season 4, as per JST, PDT, BST, and IST timings:
Although the table above reveals the full release schedule of the series, it's important to note that the dates and times mentioned in the table aren't absolute, as they are subject to change if the studio or staff decides to. Notably, there are no reports of an episode being delayed yet.
Where to watch Black Butler season 4?
Fans from Japan can catch the episodes of Black Butler season 4 on local channels, such as Tokyo MX, BS11, and their affiliates. Anime enthusiasts outside Japan won't have to worry as there are several options available to watch this anime.
For example, anime lovers from North, Central, and South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and India can stream the episodes of this anime on the Crunchyroll platform, along with many other titles from the Spring 2024 line-up.
Besides Crunchyroll, fans from South Asian and Southeast Asian countries can watch the anime on Bilbili Global. Aniplus TV is also a great option for those who live in South Korea. Additionally, the series is available on iQIYI, Muse Asia, and other platforms in selected regions.
Plot of Black Butler season 4
Based on Yana Toboso's manga series, the anime covers the Public School Arc (chapters 67-85) from the manga. The narrative is set in Weston College, a public boarding educational institution, where several noble students have ceased contact with their respective family members.
Concerned with this situation, the Queen of England sends Ciel Phantomhive a letter to investigate the case. Ciel then decides to join the prestigious school as a student, while his private butler, Michaelis Sebastian, disguises himself as one of the school's house teachers. Together, they investigate the perplexing case.
Also read:
Everything to know about Public School Arc
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