Black Butler -Public School Arc- Episode 1 premiered on Crunchyroll with English subtitles on April 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. That release is in the past. The Japanese television schedule used different times, including a late-night MBS broadcast that was officially changed before the premiere.
When did Episode 1 come out on Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll announced the English-sub release for April 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Its listed territories were North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and the Indian subcontinent. The announcement identifies a release time, not a guarantee of present-day access: current availability depends on the service’s catalog and licensing in your territory. Crunchyroll’s release announcement
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How did the Japanese broadcast schedule differ?
The Japanese television premiere was also scheduled for April 13, 2024, but its local broadcast times varied by channel. Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV were listed for 11:30 p.m. JST. ABEMA was scheduled to stream simultaneously with the terrestrial broadcast at 11:30 p.m. Many other Japanese streaming services were listed to begin on April 16 at noon. Official Japanese schedule and notice
MBS was initially listed for 27:38, which converts to 3:38 a.m. on April 14. An official notice dated April 12 corrected Episode 1’s MBS time to 26:50, or 2:50 a.m. on April 14. Use the corrected time, not the superseded listing. Japanese broadcast times should not be confused with Crunchyroll’s separately announced English-sub release time.
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What happens in Episode 1?
Prime Video lists the episode as “His Butler, at School.” Ciel begins attending Weston College, where the prefects are known as the P4. The official series introduction frames the school assignment as an investigation: Ciel and Sebastian infiltrate the prestigious college to look into students who have gone missing. Prime Video Episode 1 listing · Official series introduction
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| Option | What the listing establishes | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Crunchyroll streaming | Crunchyroll announced an English-sub premiere and listed the covered territories. Release announcement | Whether the episode is currently available in your territory and under your account or plan. |
| Prime Video digital purchase | Prime Video lists a digital purchase option for Episode 1 in its North American catalog. Episode listing | Catalog availability and purchase terms in your location; this is digital access, not a disc. |
| Japanese Blu-ray/DVD Volume 1 | The Japanese Volume 1, released June 26, 2024, contains Episodes 1 and 2. Listed limited-edition extras include a booklet, soundtrack CD, and miniature pop-up collection. Aniplex edition details | Edition language, playback-region compatibility, current stock, and seller details. |
The Japanese disc is the supported physical-media option identified for the premiere. Its release details do not establish that it includes English-language audio or subtitles, so check the specific edition before buying.
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