Black Butler Season 4 Release Schedule

The buzz and excitement surrounding Black Butler season 4 (Public School Arc) has reached a fever pitch since its highly anticipated premiere on April 13, 2024. This long-awaited season marks the franchise’s return after a seven-year hiatus, with an adaptation of Yana Toboso’s manga series, the Public School Arc.

Despite having only two episodes released at this point, the series is already being considered as a top contender for the best anime of Spring 2024. It is without a doubt that fans are eagerly anticipating the return of beloved characters like Ciel and Sebastian after a long hiatus.

The series has sparked a great deal of interest, causing fans to search for the complete release schedule of the anime. The official staff has confirmed that Black Butler season 4 will consist of 11 episodes and is scheduled to air from April 13, 2024, to June 22, 2024.

Number of episodes in Black Butler season 4

Based on the information provided on the official website for the anime, Black Butler season 4 (Public School Arc) is scheduled to have a total of 11 episodes upon its home media or Blu-ray & DVD release. This means that the anime will only have one-cour release for the Spring 2024 session.

The highly anticipated sequel debuted on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other channels in Japan, as previously mentioned. Currently, two episodes have aired, with the third episode set to premiere on April 27, 2024, at the regular time.

This is the complete release schedule for season 4 of Black Butler, according to JST, PDT, BST, and IST timings:

Episodes	Date	Release timings (JST/PDT/BST/IST)
1 (Released)	April 13, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
2 (Released)	April 20, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
3	April 27, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
4	May 4, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
5	May 11, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
6	May 18, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
7	May 25, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
8	June 1, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
9	June 8, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
10	June 15, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM
11	June 22, 2024	11:30 PM/9 AM/5 PM/9:30 PM

Despite the comprehensive release schedule shown in the table above, it should be noted that the dates and times listed are not set in stone. They may be altered at the discretion of the studio or staff. It is worth mentioning that there have been no reports of any delayed episodes thus far.

Where to Watch Black Butler Season 4?

Sebastian, as seen in the anime (Image via CloverWorks)

Fans in Japan can tune in to local channels such as Tokyo MX, BS11, and their affiliates to catch the latest episodes of Black Butler season 4. For those residing outside Japan, there are various options to watch this popular anime series, so no need to worry.

To illustrate, fans of anime from all over the world including North, Central, and South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and India, can access the episodes of this anime on the Crunchyroll platform, along with numerous other titles from the Spring 2024 line-up.

In addition to Crunchyroll, viewers in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries can also enjoy the anime on Bilbili Global. Aniplus TV is another excellent choice for those residing in South Korea. Moreover, the show can be streamed on iQIYI, Muse Asia, and other selected platforms in certain regions.

Overview of Black Butler Season 4

Weston College, as seen in the anime (Image via CloverWorks)

The anime adaptation of Yana Toboso’s manga series focuses on the Public School Arc (chapters 67-85). The story takes place at Weston College, a public boarding school, and follows the lives of several noble students who have cut ties with their families.

The Queen of England, worried about the situation, dispatches a letter to Ciel Phantomhive asking him to look into the case. Ciel, in response, enrolls as a student in the elite school, with his loyal butler, Michaelis Sebastian, posing as a house teacher. Together, they delve into the puzzling case.