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Mar 24, 11:10 AM
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Our boi finally realizes that his mom and dad really did give him a wonderful life He was able to thank his father and now he is going to help save his brother and himself
Mar 24, 11:17 AM

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Guess this is the last Rin interaction with Shiro.... "Thank you Dad"... Yeah... Shiro knew after hearing that...
I don't know if I miss something before, guess that hood actually hide Rin presence... No wonder no body notice him for being too close with them before...
Rin goes to a future or something? Wonder what Yukio was planning to do... Theirs's no next season announcement... guess we all have to wait again.

For me, Shiro and Yuri as the main character is actually great... the original Rin team.... Only Rin, Shima and Ryuuji that are good character...
Mar 24, 1:40 PM

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Finally a GREAT episode! I've been waiting on this series getting good again (because i am a fan and i know it can be good considering the past seasons) after the Yuri-Satan love story and everything linked to it which i absolutely disliked.
Mar 24, 3:09 PM
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The end of a long 3-season ride , on a high note
Mar 24, 5:53 PM

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I can't believe this has a 7.97 rating when this season has been spectacular, it's had everything, and on top of that, this last episode ends with you crying like a baby.
@godavid10 Most likely cuz there are not many fight scenes, and too much dialogues/ backstory.
Apparently most people only care about action / animation/ battle.
Mar 25, 3:26 AM

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It was hard to take this episode seriously with all the comical "villain laughing" of Satan. Guess we now know the whole backstory.

At least this season was better than the last one, even if only barely. The less Yukio I see, the better. Nonetheless it was a pretty boring season overall which felt a bit like a waste of time. 2/10
Mar 25, 1:03 PM
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best season so far omfg :') the way it all connected finishing back to how seaosn 1 ep 1 started ahhh peak storytelling.

I hope we dont have to wait too long for the next season!!!
Mar 25, 5:18 PM
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Gator said:
It was hard to take this episode seriously with all the comical "villain laughing" of Satan. Guess we now know the whole backstory.

At least this season was better than the last one, even if only barely. The less Yukio I see, the better. Nonetheless it was a pretty boring season overall which felt a bit like a waste of time. 2/10

satan is definitely my only downside of this arc.
I wish he wasn’t written to be so childish and lovesick manic. If he was literally just a heartless bad ass villain I would have been sold more but we only get glimpses of that.
Also would have liked to see some actual fight against him, not that I think the Exorcists would win against Satan but I’m getting very tired of just seeing blue flames being spammed.
Mar 25, 6:08 PM
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It was hard to take this episode seriously with all the comical "villain laughing" of Satan. Guess we now know the whole backstory.

At least this season was better than the last one, even if only barely. The less Yukio I see, the better. Nonetheless it was a pretty boring season overall which felt a bit like a waste of time. 2/10
@Gator bros life revolves around posting 0/10 ragebaits lmao πŸ’€ the dedication.
Mar 25, 6:41 PM
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;( Bittersweet ending but I’m glad Rin is able to see what he needs to do now. Can’t wait to see him and Yukio confront each other next season.

Dang also wasn’t expecting Rin to go back in time to talk to Shiro
Mar 25, 11:18 PM

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The ending card isn't prompting us to expect the next season for the first time in forever, which feels more sad than anything that happened in this season.

I may see some of you in the comment sections for the manga, but I'm not sure that I'll be able to pick it up again, after we had it so good with adaptations. Last time I had just given up waiting for a sequel and read up to Shura's arc which is when the manga blew up again and Season 2 got released (feels like forever ago at this point). Maybe this story will be left open-ended for me or maybe we'll get to see the resolution in 7-10 years.

In the meantime I must try and hold myself back from rewatching Seasons 1 and 2 🫣
Mar 26, 8:57 AM

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Gator said:
It was hard to take this episode seriously with all the comical "villain laughing" of Satan. Guess we now know the whole backstory.

At least this season was better than the last one, even if only barely. The less Yukio I see, the better. Nonetheless it was a pretty boring season overall which felt a bit like a waste of time. 2/10

satan is definitely my only downside of this arc.
I wish he wasn’t written to be so childish and lovesick manic. If he was literally just a heartless bad ass villain I would have been sold more but we only get glimpses of that.
Also would have liked to see some actual fight against him, not that I think the Exorcists would win against Satan but I’m getting very tired of just seeing blue flames being spammed.
@FatedForever Yeah, I think since he was the father of the MC I expected him to have more personality than that.

@Phantom6thMann Yes, all of my 37000 posts are ragebait, how did you know? Very smart of you.
Mar 26, 11:24 AM

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Why in the holy name of fuck did they have to end this in the best scene ever? 😭
Rin facing Yukio like that would go hard.
Well, this season was good, but I still believe Yuri was a complete dumbass. At least Rin is more mature now.
Let's see how long until the next season.
Sorry if my english is bad (γ£Λ˜β–½Λ˜)っ~~~
Btw, cry about it.

Mar 26, 2:41 PM
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And so we come full circle. Fourteen years after the release of the very first episode of Blue Exorcist in anime, and just one year after its long-awaited resurrection by studio Voln, here we are with a majestic final episode, bringing to a brilliant close this epic that has accompanied us for so many years. I won't go into too much detail here, as I intend to write a more global review, especially as I've already largely expressed my feelings on each episode since season 3.

This new adaptation has had its ups and downs. It has struggled to regain its audience and rekindle in us the sense of wonder it once inspired. I didn't want to admit it, but looking back, season 3 was just a rough draft, a first attempt for Voln to make their mark in this very special universe, as they specialize more in adaptations of Fujita-Sensei shonens.

Season 4 nevertheless improved on its predecessor in several respects. The pace was much better mastered, and the animation and art direction were refined. Despite a story that was still in the middle of the road, where the strength of the themes and stakes didn't always manage to mask certain structural weaknesses, this season failed to rally all the manga's fans around it.


But with this fifth season, all these shortcomings have been swept under the carpet. The proof is in the magnificent score it received: 7.97, a more than respectable rating, which puts Blue Exorcist in eighth place in this demanding 2025 winter season. Everything about this adaptation of the Blue Night arc was masterful. Be it the animation (Voln had probably never reached such a technical level since its creation), the music, the dubbing, the rhythm... but also and above all the story and character development. This fifth season embodies precisely why I've remained loyal to Blue Exorcist, despite all the other works I've seen and read over the years.

I could spend hours dissecting every single milestone in this arc, but I'll confine myself to the essentials. Without question, this arc is the best of the saga. All the characters develop with impressive accuracy. From Shiro, the gruff yeti with the clumsy benevolence, to Yuri, the gentle, radiant light, each trajectory is carefully crafted. Their evolution, their story, allowed Rin to understand her own value as a human being. For me, Shiro and Yuri are the one and only possible couple, and their relationship alone carries the whole season. Their journey takes us through a myriad of emotions unsuspected for an anime like Blue Exorcist. Like so many other viewers, I emptied my box of tissues in the face of so much emotion. And what better declaration of love to this work than to conclude with such a poignant episode?

Seeing so many fans come together to express their love for this series warms my heart. It proves to me that the Blue Exorcist community is still alive and kicking, despite the trials and tribulations of Kazue Kato's work.



How many years will we have to wait before we can expect to see the sequel to the saga adapted in its turn? Only the Lord knows. But let's not be ungrateful. Voln was already one of my favorite animation studios, but with this heartfelt tribute to Blue Exorcist, it has won my esteem even further. As a viewer and enthusiast, I can only thank Voln for rekindling the flame of this blue phoenix, which was just waiting for a spark to shine again in the starry sky of Japanese animation.

I'm going to miss these weekly meetings terribly. After the end of Insomniacs, and now the end of Blue Exorcist, it will be hard to turn the page. But I have no choice. And if nostalgia ever consumes me, I'll come back to this fifth season, if only to fill the void.

This will probably be my last post on an episode forum for a long time to come. But before I close this chapter, there's one last thing I'd like to say.

For this exceptional year, for all these unforgettable memories, for all these intense and warm emotions, and for having brought back to life this work that is so dear to me... from the bottom of my heart, thank you, Studio Voln.
Mar 27, 10:22 AM

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That Shiro and Rin moment. As Mephisto said before this backstory was something Rin had to witness to come to stop blaming and accept himself despite everything that has happened and look forward. Meanwhile Yukio's problem is something else entirely and watching this wouldn't have helped him. Not really a fan of this backstory arc or upcoming arcs but still this nicely ties up everything so far and things coming. If this aired back at the peak of this animes popularity without such a big break then it would be way more popular globally than it is today.
Mar 28, 5:58 PM
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"Otosan....Arigato! Cool and hard words for our kid!
The Rin tears was hard!!!
Well, now I am waiting for the next season!!!
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Mar 29, 6:53 AM

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Do you think there’s going to be a new season? I really hope so, because that cliffhanger was so cool.
Mar 31, 10:06 PM
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@FatedForever Yeah, I think since he was the father of the MC I expected him to have more personality than that.

@Phantom6thMann Yes, all of my 37000 posts are ragebait, how did you know? Very smart of you.
@Gator 37000 0/10 ragebaits is crazy work.
Apr 1, 7:46 AM

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@Gator 37000 0/10 ragebaits is crazy work.
@Phantom6thMann Almost as impressive as 9 posts attacking other for a different opinion.
Apr 3, 9:36 PM

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Gator said:
It was hard to take this episode seriously with all the comical "villain laughing" of Satan. Guess we now know the whole backstory.

At least this season was better than the last one, even if only barely. The less Yukio I see, the better. Nonetheless it was a pretty boring season overall which felt a bit like a waste of time. 2/10

satan is definitely my only downside of this arc.
I wish he wasn’t written to be so childish and lovesick manic. If he was literally just a heartless bad ass villain I would have been sold more but we only get glimpses of that.
Also would have liked to see some actual fight against him, not that I think the Exorcists would win against Satan but I’m getting very tired of just seeing blue flames being spammed.
@FatedForever I think that's the WHOLE POINT of the arc..
The whole thing happened that way cuz Satan is a man-child demon lord.
And yeah , he basically only develop consciousness for like 2 years at best = a baby with grown man body.
Yury already demonstrated that Satan absorbed knowledge too quickly but his mind is still a child.
Apr 4, 7:56 AM

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Is it already ended now? No more season, right?




Apr 15, 12:22 PM

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That last 3 minutes.... Hit far harder than it had any right too
Apr 21, 3:48 PM

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It's all about love!

What a bittersweet ending this was.
Rin realizing his father and mother did everything to make sure he lives and for him not to just casually throw it away, wishing he'd never been born.
The final "Thank you" to Shiro felt so satisfying too.

It was great learning of how everything started.
I'd say the only downside of having these hard hitting episodes is the over the top comical villainous of Satan, it sometimes took me out of it.
Other than that a really satisfying season.

Now here's hoping it wont take another 6 years to get the conclusion ...
Apr 25, 5:17 PM

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Shiro was really the best character, what terrible life he had πŸ˜”
Don’t like the story about Yuri x Satan it don’t make sense for me…
May 2, 9:11 PM
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Very surprised with this season. I honestly love seeing the past and build up to the start of the show, not to mention the insanely good character growth of Shiro. Overall this is tied with season 1 for the best season of the show which i was not expecting. 8/10 hoping for another season.
May 2, 9:16 PM
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Worst season, Yuri was unlikable.

@Namu12 saying this when season 2 exists is the funniest Ragebait I've ever seen lmao
May 3, 2:43 AM

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Is this finished already or is it going to get more seasons in the future ???
I'd like to watch it but I rather wait until all the seasons are finished, like I did with Attack on Titan and I waited like 8 years until the final season came out, I timed my watching so I could watch the last episode as it aired... Then they announced the final season part 2, part 3 the final season remastered and by now I have already forgoten all about the story and character and all the hype I once had is dead and I don't even want to watch the rest
May 4, 5:54 AM

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Both Yuri and Shiro ended in a tragic way.
Shiro has changed a lot ever since he became a father. Even he laughed like a dad.
The scene with Rin & Shiro was a beautiful ending to close the arc.
Looking forward for the next one!
May 10, 9:00 AM
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Daaarrnnn!! This season made me shed tears for the second time!!! That last part caught me by surprise. Awesome ending to the season

As good or even better than Season 1. This series unfortunately fall off hard but this season pick it all back up!
Hopefully the subsequent one are good!!
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May 18, 9:02 PM
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Truly another amazing season. I said last season was the best for me, but this season just outdid the last. There wasn't much action, but the writing was just a masterpiece. The author really outdid himself.πŸ‘ It was a really emotional seasonal, and I know find myself more emotionally attached to the series. We now know the full story behind Rin and Yukino's birth, their mother, Shiro, Blue Night, Illuminati and so on. But Yuri and Shiro were really the heartbeat of the season for me. Just fell in love with their story and really got attached to their characters, especially Yuri. Great to see a new resolve from Rin now, he's really come a long way from S1. I'm really looking forward to a S6. Peak Season Peak Anime!!! 10/10!!!πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ™ŒπŸπŸ€©βœ…οΈπŸ˜€β€οΈ
May 20, 3:32 PM

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sobbing my eyes out right now
Jun 16, 8:13 PM
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Just finished this, and I'm sobbing hard. Hits just as hard as the manga. That moment with Shiro and Rin at the end hurts, knowing that Shiro was unintentionally hurt by Rin in his final moments when Rin knew nothing about his situation. I wish the conversation between past Shiro and future Rin happened in reality so that Shiro can rest in peace knowing his efforts in raising Rin paid off and were understood eventually. Rin's grown up wonderfully like he wanted. I hope the rest of the manga will be animated too!
Jun 29, 3:50 PM
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My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces.
Jul 17, 4:52 PM

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''Dad - thank you'' oh man.. right in the feels :'( . What a beautiful wrap up for S5 of Blue Exorcist, I loved that this whole season took it's time to show us the past events so now we've a clear picture. This has been such a pleasant watch ~ I can't wait for S6 which hopefully won't take too long to be animated!
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The scene between Rin and Fujimoto was precious! At least now Rin can get some kind of closure and get rid of his regrets.

Other than that it was just another decent season, nothing more to it though. 6/10
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