The "BLACK BUTLER EXHIBITION -Rich Black-" finally opened on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at the Hakata Hankyu Department Store in Fukuoka City! The long-awaited exhibition was organized in order to commemorate 15 years since Toboso Yana's hugely popular manga "Kuroshitsuji" (BLACK BUTLER) was first serialized. Over 350 gorgeous illustrations and original drawings are now on display at the venue. And there is some great news for fans… Although recording video footage is off limits, visitors can take photographs inside the venue. Keep reading to find-out more about this special exhibition, which will no doubt bring huge amounts of joy to BLACK BUTLER enthusiasts!

"BLACK BUTLER" is set in 19th century England and revolves around the adventures of a young aristocrat called Ciel and his loyal yet “devilish” butler Sebastian. The exhibition provides a retrospective of the story, looking back on the eight chapters (arcs) that span from "Red Butler Arc" to "Blue Memory Arc." The displays feature items from the Black Butler world that have been transformed into real-life three-dimensional creations, such as detailed reproductions of Ciel and Sebastian's outfits. A highlight of the exhibition is the exhibits that traces the transition from analogue to digital drawing. The wide range of priceless treasures on display provide visitors with a unique opportunity to take a closer look at Toboso's drawing process and brush strokes. Comments by the Toboso are featured in some parts of the exhibition. These provide great insight into the artist's mindset. The displays really help you appreciate the depth of the story! Everything you encounter at the "BLACK BUTLER EXHIBITION" is so aesthetic and visually engaging. Make sure to stop by!