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Will and Grell are tasked with training the new students of the Reaper Association. As they lead the recruits through the process, Will reflects on the past, when he and Grell first teamed up to take the Reaper exam.

After freeing a butterfly from a spider’s web - and removing one of the insect’s wings to ensure it never flies away - Alois Trancy faces difficult questions about himself and his relationship with Claude

As the young master tracks his rabbit-eared butler through Wonderland, he meets an enigmatic caterpillar and the Cheshire Cat. After joining the Mad Hatter for tea, Ciel’s adventure takes a dark turn when he’s accused of a crime by the Queen of Hearts.

Go behind the scenes and watch the cast of Black Butler discuss the ins and outs of making the show’s second season. Featuring outtakes and candid footage, this documentary will change the way you see your favorite anime.

Prepare to experience Sebastian’s hospitality first-hand as he leads you on a tour of the Phantomhive estate. As a guest of Ciel and his butler, you will witness mysteries unfold and murderous intentions revealed.

Strange things are afoot at Phantomhive manor after Sebastian sprouts rabbit ears and vanishes into a hole in the ground. When Ciel decides to follow the butler, he finds himself in a strange and familiar Wonderland.

Karasu is set to take the victory! Taking his own life into his hands, Kurama prepares to sacrifice his life energy to defeat the demon. But with no life energy remaining, Kurama may stay down forever.

Kurama finds himself facing the dangerous Karasu. Kurama, believing that it’s his only chance to defeat his eerie opponent, transforms himself into the powerful and equally ruthless Yoko Kurama.

Each team must take on an extra member in order to compete in the tournament finals. Who are the two new fighters and what could they possibly bring to their new teams?

Yusuke’s emotions over the death of Genkai are like no trial he has ever faced. There is no time to waste – his team must move on and overcome their despair.

The history of Genkai and Toguro is finally revealed! Genkai is at the mercy of her former friend, and as Toguro prepares to deliver the final blow, Yusuke races toward the scene of the battle. What will he find when he arrives?

The strengths of Team Toguro are revealed in full as they take the arena floor. Meanwhile, Yusuke is caught in a deep slumber as Genkai heads off to face her former partner in battle – and settle a 50 year old score!

Onji has his work cut out for him when he takes on Kuwabara and Genkai. However, the old man is not who he appears to be, and what lies beneath the surface could spell a major upset for Team Urameshi!

Unmasked and without the power of her Spirit Wave, Genkai must rely on her wits to survive in the ring. But is the wise woman’s intellect enough to combat the horror of Shishi Wakamaru’s Chorus of a Thousand Skulls?

Kuwabara is set to square off against Shishi Wakamaru, but his source of power, Yukina, is nowhere to be found. Shishi’s secret weapon sends Kuwabara through a dimensional portal. What will he find on the other side?

After fifteen years in his borrowed human form, the demon Yoko Kurama has returned. Ura Urashima’s evil plan causes the ultra-powerful Spirit Fox to reveal his true power. What could this mean for Team Urameshi?

Hiei’s attacks have proven useless against Kuro Momotaro, and as his raging opponent prepares to make a third and final transformation, Hiei prepares to join his shattered sword on the arena floor.

Hiei faces Kuro Momotaro, an opponent with the ability to prevent certain attacks by adapting his body. Hiei’s only chance lies in a dangerous technique that could easily finish his opponent – but at the cost of his own life!

As his team prepares for the semi-finals, Yusuke is taken to a cave in the woods where Genkai will give him his final test. Is Yusuke’s soul pure enough to handle the intense mental and physical trial?

With his Spirit Beast finally hatching, Yusuke faces the possibility of it swallowing his soul forever. And there’s yet another surprise in store for Urameshi, when the true identity of the Masked Fighter is at last exposed!