Hēi Zhí​shì #35

Hēi Zhíshì, translated as Black Butler, is a long-running manga series authored and illustrated by Yana Toboso. Beginning its serialization in Monthly GFantasy in 2006, the series is set in a stylized Victorian-era London and follows the dark, contractual relationship between a young nobleman, Ciel Phantomhive, and his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Issue number 35 corresponds to a specific point in the publication cycle of the collected volumes or magazine serialization, reflecting Toboso's meticulous gothic aesthetic and the series' evolution into a complex supernatural mystery.

The series is celebrated for its intricate character designs and detailed historical atmosphere, which Toboso meticulously researches to contrast against the dark fantasy elements. Since its debut, the franchise has received widespread critical acclaim for its balance of dark comedy, horror, and Victorian drama. The ongoing success of the manga has led to extensive international distribution, cementing the series as a cornerstone of modern shōnen-demographic gothic manga and establishing Toboso as a significant voice in contemporary Japanese illustration.