Edward Midford

Lord Edward Midford (エドワード・ミッドフォード, Edowādo Middofōdo) is a knight, the son of Alexis Leon and Francis Midford, older brother of Elizabeth, nephew of Vincent Phantomhive, and older cousin of Ciel Phantomhive. Edward is the former Prefect's Fag of Herman Greenhill, and the current Prefect of the Green House at Weston College.
==Appearance==
Edward is a young man with short blond hair and emerald-green eyes. He resembles his mother, having inherited her piercing eyes.Yana Toboso on Twitter"I draw Edward's eyes almost the same way as I draw Frances's eyes. He inherited his piercing eyes and his serious personality from his mother. It's commonly said that boys will look like their mother, so I basically try to draw male characters with the image of their mothers in mind."
An aristocrat, Edward dresses in expensive, sophisticated suits,Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 52, page 4 even though he personally does not care much about fashion; his sister often picks out his clothes and gives him recommendations.Yana Toboso on Twitter"The reason why Edward's clothes are so cute even though he doesn't like *fashion is that he loves his sister so much and whenever Lizzy says 'I think this will look good on you, brother!' he just amenably wears anything [she recommends]."
==Personality==
Edward has inherited his mother's serious personality. His ingenuousness, however, derives from his father.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, pages 11-12 A knight, he values honor, courage, integrity, and chivalry; he protected defenseless passengers on the Campania from Bizarre Dolls,Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 52, page 22 and he prioritized the safety of women and children on lifeboats.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 58, page 26 He adheres to tradition and believes that women should dress conservatively.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, pages 15-16
Edward is modest and deems himself unexceptional compared to his peers, whom he has profound respect for, such as Ciel for shouldering heavy responsibilities as the head of the Phantomhive house.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 69, page 18 As the Prefect of the Green House, Edward is earnest and trains strenuously to prepare for the role.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 109, page 7 According to Sebastian, Edward is a fast learner because he genuinely respects his superiors and models himself on them.
Moreover, Edward is exceedingly protective and possessive of his sister; he is often angry when she is in the company of Ciel, and he once threatened that, if any harm were to befall her, he would not forgive Ciel.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 53, page 23
==Plot==
===Luxury Liner Arc===
Edward, Alexis Leon, Francis, and Elizabeth Midford plan to travel to New York on the luxury passenger ship Campania for three weeks on April 17, 1889. Alexis has Elizabeth invite Ciel Phantomhive on their family trip.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 51, page 15
On April 17, Edward, Alexis, Francis, and Elizabeth board the first-class passenger deck of the Campania, where they encounter Ciel and his servants, Sebastian Michaelis and Snake. When Elizabeth passionately hugs Ciel, Francis scolds her for displaying indecent behavior, and Edward agrees with his mother. He then points at Ciel, angrily declaring that he has not yet acknowledged Ciel as his brother-in-law, and thus, he should distance himself from Elizabeth. Afterward, Edward, his family, and Ciel eat together on the ship. Elizabeth asks Ciel to be her escort to the dinner party, and Edward glares at Ciel, disclosing that he was supposed to be his sister's escort.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 52, pages 3-6
Three days later,Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 52, page 7 the Bizarre Doll invasion begins. Edward and Alexis rush to the elevator hall where Francis and Sebastian, who have been battling a horde of Bizarre Dolls, are. When Edward asks Sebastian where Elizabeth is, Sebastian says that Elizabeth is with Ciel. Afterward, Sebastian offers to escort them to someplace safe, but they refuse to go; Alexis declares that the Midfords have guarded England for generations, and that, as knights, they would never abandon their people; Edward adds that as English knights they protect the weak. Both Edward and Alexis then turn to Francis for her approval, which she gives. Sebastian, unable to persuade them to run, wishes them luck. Edward tells him to pass along the message to Ciel that if anything were to happen to his sister, he will never forgive Ciel.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 55, pages 18-23
Edward, Alexis, and Francis prepare to fight the Bizarre Dolls while Sebastian is about to leave.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 55, page 23 Suddenly, the ship violently shakes, shocking them. After running to the first-class deck, they discover that the ship has crashed into an iceberg, and Sebastian dashes to the wheelhouse.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 56, pages 5-7
Later, Edward, Alexis, and Francis arrive at the first-class lounge; they encourage the passengers there to persevere and kill the hostile Bizarre Dolls, thereby saving the passengers. Alexis promises to protect them and commands the unharmed to assist in lowering the lifeboats. Edward urges them to hurry.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 57, pages 5-7
Afterward, Edward, Alexis, and Francis head to the first-class deck, where Edward helps direct the passengers into lifeboats. He yells at the men who were planning to climb on the lifeboats that women and children are the priority. Elizabeth, who is followed by Ciel, Sebastian, and Snake, runs to him, and they happily embrace. After noticing that Elizabeth is carrying a sword, he realizes that she must have fought and comments that the situation must have been hard for her. Ciel apologizes for being useless, and Edward agrees with his statement, but he adds that he will save the lecture for later, encouraging them to get into the boats. To Snake and Elizabeth's shock, Ciel asks Edward to allow Snake to take his place on the lifeboat because he has some business to finish on the ship. Edward gives his consent, but Elizabeth asserts that she will stay with Ciel. Sebastian promptly strikes the back of her neck to render her unconscious, and he tells a surprised Edward that it would take too much time to make Elizabeth understand; thus, he had to take action. He hands Elizabeth over to Edward, saying that he will accept any form of punishment; Edward, understanding Sebastian's good intentions, thanks him instead. When Ciel and Sebastian are about to leave, Edward says that Ciel does not have to come back since he will be fine with not having to give Elizabeth to him as a bride; in response, Ciel confidently states that he will definitely make it back.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 58, pages 26-30
The Midfords are in lifeboats,Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 65, pages 25-26 with Edward, Elizabeth, and Snake sharing one, by the time the ship heavily tiltsKuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 64, page 20 and breaks in two.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 65, page 3 When Edward and the other passengers hear voices, the former tells the person manning the lifeboat to turn the boat around in case there are survivors, but the person refuses to. Edward tightens his grip on Elizabeth while worrying about Ciel's well-being.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 65, pages 25-26
A rescue ships comes at dawn, and the Midfords return to London.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 65, page 31
On Easter Day, Edward accompanies Elizabeth to Phantomhive Manor in order to celebrate the holiday with Ciel, Sebastian, Soma Asman Kadar, Agni, Baldroy, Finnian, Snake, Tanaka, and Mey-Rin, and Nina Hopkins.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, page 5 There, Nina unveils her new spring collection; she has Edward, Ciel, Soma, and Agni dress in outfits she tailored.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, page 7
Elizabeth arranges the Easter Egg Hunt, an event in which all parties must vie to obtain her hidden egg. Edward vows not to lose to Ciel. After Charles Grey and Charles Phipps announce their intent to take part in the competition, Sebastian establishes the rules of the game and has the participants divide into teams of two. Edward and Nina are paired together; Nina is greatly displeased because she wished to be paired with a woman, much to Edward's confusion.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, pages 9-14
The game begins, and all the teams disperse. When Edward urges Nina to hurry, she tears away her skirt, revealing the shorts she has underneath. Appalled by her attire, Edward says that she should be ashamed. Nina leans in close to him, admonishing him for being stereotypical and narrow-minded. Flustered, he tells her to cover her legs. While they are distracted, Mey-Rin employs a slingshot and destroys their egg. Both Edward and Nina are thus disqualified, much to their distress, the former of which is saddened by the fact that he is now unable to acquire his sister's egg.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, pages 15-17
Afterward, Edward and the other participants enjoy a snack outdoors. Ciel comes over to them and shows Elizabeth her egg, much to her joy. Edward then threatens to kill Ciel if he ever breaks the egg.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 66, pages 36-37
===Public School Arc===
Edward is the Prefect's Fag of the Green Lion dormitory, and he petitions for permission to speak at the Swan Gazebo. Herman Greenhill is enraged and shouts at him to speak louder.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 69, page 15 He does so and comments to the prefects, who are discussing Ciel Phantomhive, that the latter is his cousin and his little sister's fiancé.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 69, page 16 He states that he respects Ciel as he is able to manage his household at such a young age. Herman replies that if Edward feels so strongly about him, then he does not mind meeting Ciel.
Later when Ciel arrives late to the Swan Gazebo, Edward gets angry, along with the prefects, and he yells at Ciel to leave, stating that he was an idiot to trust him.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 69, page 33
Subsequently, the sound of Maurice Cole's voice as he is about to commit a hostile act travels through vibrations, inciting Edward and Herman to barge through the third art room.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 71, page 28 Herman forcibly puts an end to the group of students that constrain Ciel,Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 71, page 29 and Edward aids the said person up.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 71, page 31 After Maurice is suppressed, Edward apologizes to Ciel for unjustly blaming him.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 71, page 36 He, Herman, Edward, Lawrence Bluewer and Gregory Violet then commend Ciel's bravery in exposing Maurice's treacheries.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 71, page 37
During Fag Time at the Swan Gazebo, after Ciel had been appointed as Clayton's Fag, the prefects and their fags are talking about the dormitories' annual cricket tournament. Edward comments that the four dormitories of the school have always been competitive, so it is natural that everyone becomes tense around this time.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 72, page 17
When the Prefects and Fags are discussing their sisters, he states that his sister is 'graceful and tame' since she never bothers him.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 72, page 19 Edgar Redmond asks Ciel whether Elizabeth will come to the tournament or not, and Edward angrily answers that she will definitely come to support him, not Ciel.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 72, page 20 Edgar proceeds to ask if Ciel and Elizabeth have at least kissed, which makes Edward flustered. Cheslock adds that Ciel is a guy too, so he can't say that nothing happened. Edward grabs Cheslock with teary eyes and asks him not to insult his sister, stating that she is an angel.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 72, page 21
Edward and the other Prefects' Fags react normally when Ciel mentions Derrick Arden's name, even though the Prefects are startled. He asks Ciel if Derrick is Lord Clemens' son and says that he never expected Ciel to be one of Derrick's acquaintances.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 73, page 4
After Fag Time at the Swan Gazebo, Ciel calls Edward and asks him about Derrick again. Edward replies that he didn't think Ciel would be so concerned about people. Ciel expresses that Derrick transferring dorms seems strange since the dorms are very hostile with each other. Edward then reveals that some students from the Red House were transferred to the Purple House when Derrick transferred. Surprised, Ciel asks Edward the names of the students who were also transferred with Derrick, but Edward replies that he does not know much about them.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 73, page 10 Ciel asks why they were all transferred at once, and Edward answers that he has not heard of something like that, stating that the headmaster decided on it.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 73, page 11 When Ciel is about to leave, Edward suddenly grabs Ciel and asks Ciel's reason for attending the school. He sharply questions if he is here as the Queen's Guard Dog, but Ciel smiles confidently and refuses to tell him anything.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 73, page 12
During the fire at the Purple House, Edward and the other Prefects along with their Fags, run to Gregory and ask him whether the students in the dormitory are safe or not.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 11 Later Edward is shown carrying two buckets of water while leading students from the Green House to help put the fire out.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 13 When Gregory refuses the other dormitories' help by shouting not to enter the Purple House, Edward and the others look very surprised.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 14 After Gregory agrees to accept help, Edward, Clayton and Joanne give some instructions to the students. Edward tells them to cover their mouths with a cloth and make sure that they do not inhale the smoke. When Cheslock angrily thanks them, Edward, Clayton, Joanne Harcourt and Soma smile warmly.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 16
At the opening ceremony of the cricket tournament, when the vice headmaster calls forth all of the dormitories' representing players, Edward marches in from the door with the Green House players, all dressed in Green Lion armors. Edward carries a flag of the Green Lion behind Herman.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 28 He blushes a bit when he passes Elizabeth and hears her compliment.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 29 Edward looks annoyed when Elizabeth praises Ciel as the Blue House enters.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 74, page 35
During the feast on the night before the cricket tournament, Edward along with the other Green House players obediently follow Herman's instructions to eat a lot.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, page 3 When Elizabeth introduces herself in front of Lawrence's sisters who are chatting with Ciel and trying to pair the youngest Bluewer sister with him, Edward grabs Ciel's collar and yells to him angrily about socializing with other girls even though he has Elizabeth as his fiancée. Elizabeth immediately hits Edward to stop him. He briefly loses consciousness, and then Elizabeth shakes his body awake.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, page 6 When Francis recognizes Sebastian in the crowd, soon followed by Elizabeth, Edward and his father remain unaware that Professor Michaelis is, in fact, Sebastian. Elizabeth then whispers the truth into their ears.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, page 11 Edward then confesses that he did not notice, much to Ciel's shock. Edward adds that as long as Elizabeth is around, he does not focus on anything else. He asks whether the cricket tournament is related to Ciel's work at Weston College. Even though Ciel does not answer specifically, Edward agrees not to hold back during the tournament. Elizabeth hugs Ciel and ensures him that she will cheer him on, much to Edward's dismay.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, page 12 Annoyed, Edward yells back that it is impossible for the "eternal losers" of the Blue House to defeat anyone. His father suddenly speaks up and narrates the story of the "Miracle of the Sapphires" which was a direct result of Ciel's father Vincent Phantomhive. After hearing the story, both Elizabeth and Edward are shocked, with the latter commenting that their father is actually younger than "Uncle Vincent."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 75, page 27
During the cricket tournament, Green House plays its first match against Violet House. Edward observes from the sidelines as Cheslock successfully bowls out multiple players from Green House. However, he scoffs at the audience's words when they believe that Green House is unable to do anything to counter them. Herman then successfully scores a boundary off of Cheslock's pitch. Herman leads his team to victory, 213-120. Edward then excitedly congratulates Herman that it was a "complete victory" to which he happily replies "of course."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, pages 6-10
After winning, Edward then faces Ciel's team. From the sidelines, Elizabeth happily cheers for Ciel. An outraged Edward is further piqued when Herman says that it is unsightly for the former's only sister to cheer enthusiastically for the opponent. Edward then darkly tells Ciel that they are going to wipe the floor with them; Ciel sarcastically replies that he hopes Green House will be gentle about it.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, pages 12-16
When the game begins, Edward carefully analyzes Blue House's first tactic. He notices that the music being played is helping Blue House score runs off of their bowler. Herman claims to notice the same thing, but Edward realizes that Herman is too trusting to think that the opposing team will use any form of trickery to win. Edward further thinks that he does not want Herman to find out about it. Therefore, to counter them, he asks Herman to allow him to throw the next pitch. Ciel is shocked to see Edward step up to bowl. Edward proclaims that such a dirty trick is unfitting for a gentleman. He then bowls his first ball with Cheslock's blazing technique—Purple Burnout—and bowls out the player. Everyone is shocked that Edward can use Cheslock's technique.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, pages 17-27
Gazing at the sky, Edward recalls how he always felt like an ordinary person. Elizabeth always easily defeated him. However, although he was frustrated, he did not lose hope because in front of him was a true genius. Using her as his role model, he polished his own skills. Weston College is the same because everyone uses their own exceptional abilities to excel. Consequently, he decided he has to work hard to catch up to the geniuses he admires so much.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, pages 27-29
Presently, Edward successfully defeats the Blue House's "orchestra swings."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, page 30 Green House then steps up to bat. However, he and Herman both notice something wrong with their players—whenever they are about to swing, they hopelessly flounder. Edward declares that as the Prefect's Fag, it is his duty to set things right. Nevertheless, when he is about to swing, he is suddenly surprised by something he sees, and he swings poorly as well. Exceedingly embarrassed, Edward first apologizes to Herman, but then he hopelessly thinks that this is the reason everyone is making mistakes—Lau's girls are shamelessly displaying themselves in full view of the batsmen. He desperately thinks that he needs to focus, but he is unable to—hitting an airball which is easily caught, Edward is then out.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 78, pages 1-12
With the score at 60-52 in Blue House's favor, Herman tells Edward and the rest of the Green House team to keep the giveaway points to a minimum in the second round. However, they are all flabbergasted when they see Lawrence's unorthodox method for holding the bat.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 78, page 16 Nevertheless, the referee approves it, so they continue playing. When it is once again Green House's turn to bat, Ciel steps up to bowl. However, since his bowling technique is "ungentlemanly," Edward loudly protests along with the rest of his team. The audience also starts heckling Blue House. However, Herman silences everyone by showing Ciel's rough right hand—he declares that this displays Ciel's commitment and efforts for achieving victory, and he will not allow anyone to deny that. Herman finally declares that "the owl came to hunt the lion earnestly," and he loudly questions his teammates if they are so weak that one simple trap will defeat them. Saluting Herman, Edward along with the rest of Green House enthusiastically replies negatively, and they will give it their best to achieve victory.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 79, pages 1-13
With the score in Blue House's favor at 105-91, Edward steps up to bat, and he succeeds in scoring a six. Lawrence then pats Ciel on the head and tells him he has done well—Ciel can leave the rest to him. As Ciel runs to take the place of the wicketkeeper, Lawrence speaks to Edward—he states it has been about a year, and last time he took 30 points. However, Lawrence declares, that this year, Blue House will achieve victory. Nevertheless, Lawrence's first pitch is a wild ball, leaving Edward completely confused. However, his confusion is replaced by utter shock as the ball suddenly smashes his wickets. Bowled over, a stunned Edward listens to Lawrence's explanation of how the ball managed to come back down.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 79, pages 17-27
Herman steps up to the pitch as the final batsman. When he successfully hits a boundary off of Lawrence's pitch, Edward analyzes that his technique—Sword Excalibur—is the most powerful swing that destroys everything.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 80, pages 9-10 However, after Ciel's extraordinary final play and Blue House's subsequent victory, Edward along with the rest of Green House applauds their efforts.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 80, page 26
In the evening, Blue House sets out on the Thames to take their victory boat ride. Gregory states that the sun has set, and Herman orders Edward to light St. George's fire.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 81, page 6 When the members of the Blue House all topple off the boat into the Thames, Edward is standing next to Edgar, and he laughs good-naturedly along with everyone else.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 81, page 11
During the party that follows, Edward is surprised to see Charles Grey and Charles Phipps join him and the other Prefects.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 81, page 13 When everyone is dancing, Edward, although exceedingly embarrassed, dances with Paula.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 81, page 14
Later, Edward is present at the Midnight Tea Party. He is seated on the left side of the table along with the rest of the fags. Herman is seated across him, Cheslock is on his left, and the headmaster is at the head of the table. When Ciel declines to toast until he has met with Derrick Arden, Edward softly speaks his name.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 81, pages 23-25 After hearing about Ciel's investigation, Edward is surprised along with the rest of the fags. He is further stunned at the sudden appearance of Derrick Arden. When Derrick viciously bites Herman's upper arm, Edward furiously rushes to Herman's aid by climbing across the table and fiercely kicking him. However, he and Ciel are both shocked to see that it had no effect on him. Ciel immediately summons Sebastian who quickly subdues Derrick. Sebastian then comes to Herman, and he asks Edward to help him bandage his arm. Ciel then directs his gun at the headmaster, and Clayton vehemently protests his behavior. However, Edward silences everyone when he states that "Earl Phantomhive" shouldn't be opposed. Edward is present along with everyone else as the P4 explain their side of the story. Although they claim they did everything of their own accord, Ciel and Sebastian reveal that another player is responsible—laughing loudly, Undertaker reveals himself as Weston College's headmaster.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 82, pages 4-26
Sebastian then asks the P4 to explain why they resorted to using the Aurora Society after they killed Derrick Arden. Edward, along with the rest of the fags, is shocked after hearing their story.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 83, page 34 After Undertaker explains his motives, Ciel orders Sebastian not to let him escape. However, the situation suddenly takes a turn for the worse—Derrick's dead friends rise from the ground as Bizarre Dolls. Holding onto an unconscious Herman, Edward yells at everyone to run, and get out of the garden.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 84, page 13
When everyone is safely evacuated, Edward hurriedly returns to the garden with his sword in hand. Ciel, however, tells him they are done here too, and he should watch his step. Upset and scared, Edward reveals his feelings—if this had continued, he would have undoubtedly become like the P4-the kind of person who mistakes the sin of murder as justice. Ciel smiles and replies that he shouldn’t worry—as long as he is afraid of that, he will never become like them.
After the P4 are expelled, Edward becomes the new Prefect of Green House. Nevertheless, as he steps on to the grass, he is still hesitant of his new position. Along with the new Prefects, he is sworn to secrecy about the recent events.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 84, pages 27-32
==Quotes==
* (To Ciel Phantomhive, about Elizabeth Midford) "I have yet to acknowledge you as my future brother-in-law! So hurry up and move away from her!"
* (To Sebastian Michaelis) "And tell Ciel this! I won't show him any mercy if something happens to my little sister!"Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 55, page 23
* (To the men who attempt to board the lifeboats) "Back off!! Women and children first! Just look at the sight of you! How can you call yourselves British gentlemen!?"
* (Referring to Ciel Phantomhive) "I'm always of a mind to be harsh on him because we're related, but having seen him succeed the role of Earl and family head with such grace at such a young age... I respect him as a man."
* "I'm... ordinary. When I was ten I was beaten black-and-blue by my kid sister who'd just begun to learn to fence. I would be lying if I said I wasn't frustrated. But I didn't lose hope. A true genius was before my eyes. My genius of a little sister was the best example for her ordinary elder brother. This school is the same. Talents in all fields gather here and work hard. That's why I can do my best too... So that I can come a little closer to the geniuses I admire."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 77, pages 28-29
* "Ciel, it frightens me to no end... that I might have ended up like those prefects too. That I might've become a man who deludes himself into thinking that... the sin of murder is equal to justice."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 84, pages 30-31
==Trivia==
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* According to Yana Toboso, Edward and Elizabeth have a "very delicate brother-sister-relationship" as she is a genius fencer, whereas he is not."'My only princess in the world!'[Among all the side characters] Edward's back story was something I've always wanted to draw some day, so I'm glad that I eventually had the opportunity to do so.Since I'm an only child, I can only imagine what it is like to have a sibling, but ever since Campania arc I've been thinking vaguely that Edward and Lizzy might have a very delicate brother-sister-relationship [*referring to the fact that Lizzy is a genious in fencing and Edward isn't] and I've wanted to show that in this chapter.I couldn't draw [his back story] in detail in this chapter due to page limits, but some day I'd like to make an individual episode about them.You might have noticed already, but I quite enjoy drawing Edward and Lizzy together!"
===Out of Universe===
* According to the official Kuroshitsuji character popularity poll, Edward is the twenty-first most popular character in the series, with 68 votes.June 2015 Issue of Square Enix's GFantasy Magazine
* Toboso always wanted to draw Edward's backstory, and she was glad to get the opportunity in Chapter 77. However, she could not go in-depth due to the page limit. Toboso hopes that, one day, she can make an individual chapter about Edward and Elizabeth's backstory.
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* Edward shares the same first name as Edward V and Edward Abberline, though they are anime-only characters.
* In Kuroshitsuji: Book of the Atlantic, Edward has blue eyes instead of green.Kuroshitsuji: Book of the Atlantic
** This mistake is rectified in the fourth season.
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Musicals=
* He is portrayed by various actors in the musicals:
** By Akiyoshi Utsumi in Tango on the Campania.
** By Takuto Nakajima in The Public School's Secret.
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