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| Seems like the Illuminati is up to no good and had a plan to kidnap someone for their plans. Izumo's reaction is natural to what she's confronted with...but also, this is the first time I've seen her react in such a way. Likewise, I'm not surprised to see her rise to the challenge and not backing down against Nemu. Not going to lie, Nemu always gave me the creeps but his abilities really took on another level. Pretty interesting stuff overall and we get to see his eyes open! The Shima revelation also shocked everyone, especially Bon. Damn. |
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| Damn, finding out the Illuminati is in the school was pretty shocking. Izumo questions Takara about his affiliation with the Illuminati. Meanwhile, Arthur and Lewin persist in their interrogation of the spy, who discloses that they are confined in their current room to prevent interference. Lewin acknowledges that thwarting them was the spy's initial goal just before a team of Exorcists forcibly opens the locked door. Following this, Lewin queries the spy about their actual objective, and they confess that it is to abduct Izumo. Shura is briefed on the situation and mobilizes everyone to search for Izumo, while Takara guides her to a secure location for a conversation. Switching from that intense episode A-1 cooked up for Solo Leveling to this one made me realize it's probably because of Solo Leveling and Mashle that they didn't pick this up for the third season. I doubt much would have changed, just some decent animation here and there, given that A-1 doesn't seem too fond of this show either. Now, that was a plot twist. I'm not sure how this whole Shima thing is going to unfold, though. I got suspicious when he summoned that demon. Kept wondering why he didn't use it in so many other situations. Still, I like the direction the Illuminati plot is taking in the context of the series. It's just a bit disheartening that it's another war arc in a shounen aimed show. But my main concern is with Shima and Rin. If he can stay faithful and do everything to bring him back, then it'll deliver. Looks like we've got a rescue arc on our hands. |
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| Btw my comment last week was a bit misleading. Right now we are still in the Academy Seven Wonders arc. It goes from chapter 38 to 49. The first 2 episodes adapted 38-44 while cutting and rearranging a lot of stuff. Episode 3 adapted 45-47 with better pacing (there is still some skipped stuff). We still didn't get to the actual Shimane Illuminati arc yet. So it's not like they jammed 12 chapters into 2 episodes like how my comment last week made it seem. (Btw I really recommend reading chapter 44, there Mephisto breaks the 4th wall and talks to the reader, I think it's cool.) And as I mentioned last week, I'm anime only, I just read the manga along with the anime. (as in I watch the episode, then read the chapters adapted. So this whole season will still be new to me.) The OP just gets better and better the more I listen to it. HONTOU NO BOKU WO! Sad that the full version comes out only in March, I want it now :( Wtf no one told me Shima can be so badass Unfortunately I was spoiled about Shima being an Illuminati spy, but the reveal was still unexpected. So the OVA from season 2 with Mephisto and Shima was foreshadowing this... ...holup, you're telling me he was a spy this entire time? What the hell, I thought he became one recently. Google says "Seraphim are celestial beings that appear in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature. They are described as having two or three pairs of wings and serving as guardians of God's throne." Renzo is Shima's first name, that shout was really personal. This is literally a world-level threat wtf Things just got a million times more epic. Reminds me of AOT, we were fighting with demons up until now, but now it's time to fight people. One of the best episodes in the whole series 100% |
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| They misled us into thinking Nemu was the Illuminati spy when the whole time, it was actually Shima. What a twist. Lucifer shows up and declares war on the True Cross, man, things are getting really spicy now. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
| The most interesting episode of Blue Exorcist in a while and shit is finally kicking off with introductions towards the Illuminati organization that has come to declare war with True Cross and Mephisto's group and some pretty big plot twists in this episode, particularly with Renzo Shima's character and position as a whole, and given how long he has been friends with guys like Bon and Konekomaru, they seem to not take it that lightly. Izumo being kidnapped too, and we are on a Bleach-style battle shounen rescue arc to get her back (and figure out what on earth to do with the others in the Illuminati organization and Shima too). One of the few episodes in this series that has felt somewhat exciting despite its pacing flaws, and not just going through the motions. |
| Dang that was one heck of a betrayal. Taking backstabbing to a whole other level with that one. Bit curious what would happen if Nemu actually wakes up though. The world may never know. Getting to see Shima's familiar in action was cool. The fact that he kept it a secret all this time makes me think of all the times he could've actually been more helpful. |
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| Rin: So the power of friendship- Shima:  I waited years for this moment not gonna lie, Shima was super badass in the manga, check it out everybody if you can! |
| I spoiled myself on this long time ago, wild that this already happened! |
| Wow been a while since I’ve read the manga and totally forgot Shima was the Illuminati Spy. So how come Nemu let Shima take Izumo? |
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| shi ren is such a slimy traitor. |
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| Getting interesting. Not sure the Illuminati's plan is all that bad sounding, but of course who can trust it? All villains think they can create utopia. |
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| Okay it's going to take a bit of getting used to the fatter faces, but the VAs are killing it and things just kicked into high gear. Holy plot twist betrayal, batman, I did not realized HE was the traitor! Damn, why is Mephisto sending the team of 1st year trainees to get her back? Is it because they're expendable?? |
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| Author really wanted us to like and synpstise with Shima, so I kinda doubt he is in fact a traitor. Most likely a double agent playing 4D chess. |
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| The arc has finally started! |
| Shima was more manly in this episode then ever, and now we lose him. |
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| power of nakama assembled !! atleast shiemi is cute girl |
| this shit had me shooked years ago when i first saw it, the side Nemu was on i totally forgot so i went in thinking is he just playing along once we get into the thick of this arc it will all be new stuff for me and i heard great things on how this continues to get better from here on |
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| oh no suspicious boy had good intentions but everyone misjudged. It was a bit funny how Shima could carry Izumo on one shoulder. Now Illuminati has to deal with Izumo's bad mood, they will return her probably. |
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They misled us into thinking Nemu was the Illuminati spy when the whole time, it was actually Shima. What a twist.
Lucifer shows up and declares war on the True Cross, man, things are getting really spicy now.
Lucifer shows up and declares war on the True Cross, man, things are getting really spicy now.
| @thebrentinator24 Nemu was pretty dumb. I did not expect the twist though, well played. |
| Shima being a spy for the Illuminati is sad eh |
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| Unexpectedly from Shima bruh |
| I feel like Rin can be pretty grating in these moments, typical shonen mc being angrily optimistic, but I guess that is him so it would be more out of character if he acted any different. I also feel like if the Shima reveal hadn't already been spoiled to me years in advance then that would've had a lot more impact, either way I enjoyed the episode quite a bit. First time I've been interested in Blue Exorcist in a long time. |
| I'm guessing there must've been suspicions of Memphisto-san being a traitor but it appears the illuminati in the group was Shima after all. I got to say, that was handled really well, because I didn't see it coming at all until he just knocked Izumo out of nowhere. Hell of a demon he summoned though, subtle give away in hindsight. Memphisto-san's older brother though, huh? Interesting... "I'll be there in 30 seconds," but it was never meant to be, xD. Jokes aside, the equilibrium has been disturbed so I'm curious to see what he's capable of in due time. Some serious way to wage war, here. The captured informant wasn't kidding, phew. |
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| I ALWAYS KNEW THAT SHIMA FUCKING SUCKS |
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| I don´t believe, Shima is a Illuminati spy!!! Lucifer? Amazing change in the plot!! kekeke |
| I actually enjoyed watching Illuminati pulling the rug under the True Cross Order, those stuck-ups had it coming for a long time. I looooove "Exorcist", when it starts playing you know that shit is really going down. |
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| This season started slow but this episode brought things back up to speed. The Illuminati seem like the first serious opponent Rin and pals are going to face. |
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