It was recently confirmed that actress Ayame Gouriki (live-action Gatchaman) will star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) manga. She will play the role of Sebastian's new master, Shiori Genpou.
The upcoming movie is set over 130 years after the original manga (to be more specific, in the year 2020), in an Asian city where Western and Asian cultures freely intermingle, Shiori Genpou is a descendant of the prestigious aristocratic family Phantomhive. Since only males can take the reins of the family, Shiori dons male clothes and the name Kiyoharu to lead the massive Phantom Corporation.
She is served by her demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis (played by Hiro Mizushima), a character with impeccable knowledge, manners, grace, cooking skills, martial arts, looks, and more. Like Ciel in the original manga, Shiori has a seal in her right eye as a symbol of her contract with Sebastian. Sebastian watches over and protects Shiori, but at a price — he consumes her soul.
The live-action Black Butler film will be released early next year.
Source: Anime News Network
The upcoming movie is set over 130 years after the original manga (to be more specific, in the year 2020), in an Asian city where Western and Asian cultures freely intermingle, Shiori Genpou is a descendant of the prestigious aristocratic family Phantomhive. Since only males can take the reins of the family, Shiori dons male clothes and the name Kiyoharu to lead the massive Phantom Corporation.
She is served by her demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis (played by Hiro Mizushima), a character with impeccable knowledge, manners, grace, cooking skills, martial arts, looks, and more. Like Ciel in the original manga, Shiori has a seal in her right eye as a symbol of her contract with Sebastian. Sebastian watches over and protects Shiori, but at a price — he consumes her soul.
The live-action Black Butler film will be released early next year.
Source: Anime News Network
