ANNOUNCEMENT - "Butler" Mini-Project

Young Grell & William, A-1 Pictures

In the spirit of new Black Butler announcements - (FUNimation has just announced Season 2's English release, planned for 2012) - I'm joining in the fun.

Things are constantly going on behind the scenes at 3DF.  You never know what we may have up our sleeves.  There's been talk of a mini-project on the Facebook page, our first Black Butler themed mini-project.  If you need something to hold you over until the English release of the BB-S2 OVA "The Story of Will the Reaper", you're in luck!  Some of my fine VAs and I are hard at work to get you our fan-audio adaptation.

Currently only available in Japanese, The Story of Will the Reaper is a Season 2 bonus episode.  All Grim Reapers are required to pass their final exam before they receive their Glasses and become certified.  Their final marks are determined after they are paired up and sent out to reap their very first soul.  William T. Spears and Grell Sutcliff were no exceptions.  But did you know that this polar opposite pair...was teamed up for their final exam?  Being so different, it was no easy task.

Curt Rose continues voicing Grell for 3DF, and veteran Dylan Spencer takes the reins as William.  More release information to follow!  Stay tuned!

Full Cast Announced for 3DF's new BLACK BUTLER

A-1 Pictures, BLACK BUTLER introduction

The recently announced BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper is moving along nicely day-by-day.  There's still much to be done, but in the meantime, casting has been finalized.  Here's some of the voices to look forward to!

Once again, Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi return to the roles of Sebastian Michaelis and Ciel Phantomhive.

New voices for this production include 3DF Creator/Director Faith Kelter as Madam Red, Ciel's unsuspected aunt, and 3DF veteran James Hall as William T. Spears, an administrator at the Grim Reaper Staffing Association.  Both are regulars from our Ace Attorney projects as Franziska von Karma and Miles Edgeworth.  Black Butler fan-favorite Grim Reaper, Grell Sutcliff, will be played by Curt Rose.  Curt is best known as the fan-approved voice of Prosecutor Klavier Gavin in Whip vs. Guitar and the upcoming APOLLO JUSTICE: Turnabout Serenade.  Jared J. Lee (Detective Gumshoe in PHOENIX WRIGHT: Turnabout Goodbyes) will make an appearance as the mischievous Undertaker.  Rounding out the amazing cast are our extraordinary veterans Dylan Spencer, Pam Larson, and Steven C. Phillips.

Release date is still to be announced, but with progress moving as swiftly as it is, expect an announcement very soon!

3DF continues with "BUTLER"

Found at Konachan.com; Sebastian Michaelis (right) along with newcomer to 3DF, Grell Sutcliff.

Following some wonderful reception of our first Black Butler production, I'm pleased to announce that 3DF will continue with another story following Lord Ciel Phantomhive and the ever faithful Sebastian Michaelis, his demon butler.

Based on Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6, the combined story will be entitled for 3DF as BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper, and introduces appearances by Butler characters Madam Red, Grell Sutcliff, William T. Spears, and the Undertaker.  Official casting of the roles shall be announced at a later time.  However, I'm happy to say that veterans Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi will currently be reprising their roles as Sebastian and Ciel.

In this new story, a serial murderer has been rampaging through London.  His identity is unknown, but all have dubbed him, "Jack the Ripper."  Black Butler brilliantly adapted it for the manga and anime, giving its own take on the unidentified historical killer in a story that will bring you fits of laughter and many sad tears.

More information to follow; please stay tuned!

PREMIERE! - BLACK BUTLER: His Butler, Able

BLACK BUTLER - His Butler Able by 3DF Productions

3DF is proud to announce our production of BLACK BUTLER: His Butler, Able.  Based on the anime by A-1 Pictures, adapted from the manga by Yana Toboso, our non-profit presentation whisks us away to Victorian England.  In the first episode, we are introduced to Ciel Phantomhive, a young boy earl, who has made an unbreakable covenant contract with a demon: in exchange for his soul to feast upon, the demon must help Ciel avenge the murder of his parents.  The deal is made, and the demon takes the form of a human butler, whom Ciel christens Sebastian Michaelis.  Two years later, we get a look into a typical day at home, with a cast of wacky servants and a...most unfortunate guest.

* Download the full audio at the link above! *

ATTENTION: Black Butler is an anime rated TV-14, and features scenes that may be disturbing for some listeners.  Discretion is highly advised.

CAST

(In order of appearance)

Jason Marnocha

SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS, the butler

Rina Adachi

CIEL PHANTOMHIVE, the young lord

Curt Rose

FINNY, the gardener

Pam Larson

MEY-RIN, the housemaid

Dylan Spencer

BALDROY, the chef

Steven C. Phillips

Mr. DAMIANO, a most unfortunate guest

Narrated/Mixing/Directed by

Faith Kelter

Anime produced by A-1 Pictures, distributed in the states by FUNimation.  Original manga written by Yana Toboso.  "Monokuro no Kisu" (Introduction song) performed by SID.  "Lacrimosa" (Ending song) performed by Kalafina.  Sound effects from SoundDogs.com and the original anime.  Music from the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji soundtrack.

* - 3DF is non-profit; solely for the fans by the fans, no money made.

Be sure to check out the Black Butler manga at your local bookstore, as well as the anime on DVD or via the web.  All episodes, including this one in its original epic form is available on distributor FUNimation's website!