Is Black Butler Season 3 Canon

Okay, let's talk Black Butler. Specifically, Season 3. That's right, Circus Arc time! Ready to dive into a potentially controversial opinion?

The Canon Conundrum

Is it canon? Oh boy. That's the question haunting every Black Butler fan's dreams, right? Well, buckle up, because I'm about to stir the pot.

Here's the thing: I'm not entirely convinced it has to be.

Wait, What? Heresy!

I know, I know. Hear me out before you grab your pitchforks. Anime adaptations can be tricky things. Sometimes, they take liberties. Sometimes, they... well, they go on wild tangents.

And, let's face it, Black Butler has seen its share of those tangents. Think about it.

The manga is the source. That's what creator Yana Toboso intended. So, shouldn't we give that the most weight?

The Circus of Suspicion

The Circus Arc is entertaining, no doubt. I'll admit, I enjoyed seeing Ciel and Sebastian undercover.

But, does it seamlessly fit? Does it flow perfectly with the source material? Hmmm...

Personally, I feel like it's more of a... detour. A fun, exciting detour, sure. But a detour nonetheless.

My (Unpopular) Take

So, here's my potentially unpopular opinion: I treat Season 3 as *canon-adjacent*. Does that make sense?

I acknowledge it happened. I enjoy it. But I don't necessarily consider it gospel. I see it as more of a beautifully animated, well-acted, slightly embellished side story.

Think of it like this:

A really well-written fanfiction. With official backing.

It's All About Perspective

Ultimately, it's up to each fan to decide what they consider canon. There's no right or wrong answer. It's about what makes you happy!

If you embrace Season 3 as 100% canon, fantastic! I'm happy for you. Enjoy the circus!

If you, like me, prefer to view it with a grain of salt, that's cool too. We can enjoy it together... while maybe side-eyeing a few plot points.

Let's Not Fight!

The most important thing is to enjoy the series. Let's not get caught up in arguing over canon. It's a story, after all!

Let's just appreciate the amazing characters, the dark humor, and the beautiful animation. Agreement?

So, what do you think? Am I completely off my rocker? Or are you secretly nodding along? Let me know!

Maybe we can all agree that Sebastian Michaelis is just incredibly handsome and leave it at that?

And of course, the main goal is that we love all things Black Butler and have fun!

What's your favorite thing about the whole series? Mine is the dedication to the gothic aesthetic!