Black Butler (2008)

Black Butler includes explicit transgender representation via Grell Sutcliff and strong homoerotic undertones between male characters. However, Grell's identity is often played for comedic effect, and the subtextual relationships are not explicitly affirmed, leading to a portrayal that is present but neither strongly positive nor negative in its overall impact.

The show features Ran-Mao, who demonstrates skill in physical combat by defeating multiple male opponents in close-quarters engagements without relying on firearms or supernatural abilities.

The series frequently portrays Christian institutions and figures as corrupt, hypocritical, or manipulative, often using religious pretense to justify immoral actions. The narrative consistently questions divine justice and the efficacy of traditional faith in a world rife with suffering.