SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS: HISTORY, FORMS AND PHRASES - DUDAS - 2025

Sebastian Michaelis or Sebasuchan Mikaerisu is one of the main characters of the manga and anime Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler). Michaelis is the butler and faithful servant of the protagonist, Ciel Phantomhive, who is a 13-year-old boy who is in charge of solving mysteries of all kinds according to the requests of Queen Victoria of England.

Although Sabastian also accompanies and helps solve the cases entrusted to Ciel, he is also obliged to serve him and obey him until the boy obtains revenge and manages to find the people who destroyed the honor of his family.

It should be noted that this obligation on the part of Sebastian is due to a contract (represented by a symbol that he has in one of his hands), established with Ciel, so that he has to be with him regardless of the occasion. He is described as being flamboyant, refined and with a particular liking for cats.

History

There are no precise data on the time of its appearance, but it is estimated that its place of origin is hell, from where it came in the form of a demon.

Demons feed on human souls to survive, and if they establish a "contract" with a human, they are in the ability to possess the weapon of their counterpart.

Regarding age, Sebastian himself affirms that he is a hundred years old, which has allowed him to know and participate in important historical events.

So much so, that if his life is compared with that of Ciel, the latter's would represent an instant in his entire existence.

Relationship with Ciel Phantomhive

It is important to note that the reasons for the relationship of both characters vary both in the manga and in the anime:

-As for the manga, the reason for the meeting of both characters is due to the invocation of Ciel, who wants to know who were the murderers of his twin brother, used as a sacrifice in a ritual. In this way, both have the symbol of the contract that they establish: Ciel in the right eye and Sebastian in one of his hands.

-In the anime Ciel lost his parents is a massive fire. Desiring to meet the true culprits, she makes a contract with Sebastian to avenge his family in exchange for his soul.

With the contract established, Sebastian looks for a way to serve his new master in a role convenient to him, and that is when he becomes his butler and bodyguard in all the adventures and mysteries that are presented throughout the plot.

In exchange for service and obedience, Sebastian will receive Ciel's soul at the time of his death. Until this happens, everything possible will be done to protect the boy from the dangers that lie in wait for him.

Character characteristics

-Although his mission is to protect Ciel, on certain occasions he involves him in some challenges.

-He is extremely skilled in almost everything he does, no matter how difficult it is.

-The brand he has in his hand, which also acts as a kind of special bond with Ciel, also serves to locate his master no matter where he is.

-In his human form he is refined and with a great wealth of vocabulary.

-He has a predilection (and even adoration) for cats, while he despises dogs for being these beings extremely loyal to humans.

-In the manga, when summoned, he appears in his demon form. Instead, in the anime he appears as a raven surrounded by black feathers.

-In the first season of the anime Sebastian indicates that he met an ancient mummy named Semenejkara. Likewise, the appearance of the Black Death is attributed during the Middle Ages.

-His name, Sebastian Michaelis, could be considered a historical reference to Sébastien Michaëlis, a French priest who named and classified all demons.

-In the anime he is the first demon to appear, while in the manga he is the only one.

-It despises the shinigamis (gods of death).

-He has the contract mark on his left hand because, in general, it is associated with the side of sin.

-Although there is no exact date of his birth, according to his relationship with the Semenejkara mummy (as well as other confessions) it is believed to be more than 3,000 years old.

-Ciel gives him the name "Sebastian" because that's what his dog was called, which can be interpreted as that his butler does not have much importance for him.

Form (demonic and true)

Human

According to his human form, Sebastian is between 25 and 30 years old, 1.90 m tall, his hair is black cut with bangs and his eyes are red. Because he is Ciel's butler, he is always dressed in a tuxedo.

When removing the glove from his left hand, you can see the contract mark and his black fingernails.

Demon

You are not awarded a specific form; however, there are certain characteristic elements such as fuchsia feline eyes, high heels (stilettos), sharp claws and pronounced fangs.

Likewise, you can change your appearance to whatever you want, spreading this power to another part of your body.

In this form he is extremely rude, sadistic, manipulative and curious towards humans, as he sees great greed in them.

Phrases

- “For this reason it is my duty to illuminate your path as you travel through the darkness, I must serve as the guardian of your flame, so that it is never extinguished. After all, I am simply… a demon of a butler. "

- "He made three requests: to protect him and never betray him until he gets his revenge, to obey his orders unconditionally and never lie to him."

- “The heart of a person is a complex and mysterious thing. Unlike his corporeal being, you cannot see or touch him regardless of whether you are a god or a demon. Undoubtedly it is quite impossible to chain the heart of another ”.

- "Yes, my Master" (permanent answer when Ciel makes an order).

- “How interesting… Humans will drag others to get what they want, even in death. What insatiable creatures ”.

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