Blue Exorcist Watch Order Guide
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Blue Exorcist is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers that he and his twin brother Yukio are the sons of Satan, born from a human woman and the inheritor of Satan's powers.
Blue Exorcist's Season 1 ending deviated from Manga so this guide will help you understand the timeline and the canon story.
Blue Exorcist's Season 1 ending deviated from Manga so this guide will help you understand the timeline and the canon story.
TV, 2011,
25 eps
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Author:10
Blue Exorcist Season 1 covers 2 canon arcs, the Exorcist Cram School Enrollment arc, and the Exorcist Candidate Live Combat arc.
First season includes an anime-exclusive arc from episodes 17 to 25, which is not based on the manga and is considered non-canon.
First season includes an anime-exclusive arc from episodes 17 to 25, which is not based on the manga and is considered non-canon.
Special, 2011,
1 ep
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Author:7
Best watched after Episode 10 of Season 1.
Canon: This is a Bonus Chapter from Volume 6 Chapter 23.5 or 25.6. Between Kyoto Saga Episode 5 and 6.
This OVA helps establish the connection between Rin and his demon companion Kuro and adds a heartfelt element to the story
Canon: This is a Bonus Chapter from Volume 6 Chapter 23.5 or 25.6. Between Kyoto Saga Episode 5 and 6.
This OVA helps establish the connection between Rin and his demon companion Kuro and adds a heartfelt element to the story
Special, 2011,
10 eps
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Author:5
Not canon. Just extra short series included in Blu-ray and the DVD releases of Ao no Exorcist.
Movie, 2012,
1 ep
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Author:10
Not canon but I must say it is worth watching this movie.
The animation is amazing. Has interesting new characters and has a subtle introduction to some next-season characters.
The animation is amazing. Has interesting new characters and has a subtle introduction to some next-season characters.
Special, 2012,
1 ep
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Author:1
Not sure what this is but is definitely not canon. Just a collaboration between Blue Exorcist and Kakko Kawaii Sengen crossover.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:10
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga is the 2nd season of the series. Consists of 12 episodes and adapts Volume 5 to 9, Chapter 34 of the manga.
The Kyoto Saga starts right after Episode 16 of Season 1, ignoring the anime-exclusive arc from episodes 17 to 25.
Some flashbacks appears in Season 2 to patch up the transition of the 2 seasons. Latest scene from Season 1 will appear in Season 2 somewhere in Ep 4.
The Kyoto Saga starts right after Episode 16 of Season 1, ignoring the anime-exclusive arc from episodes 17 to 25.
Some flashbacks appears in Season 2 to patch up the transition of the 2 seasons. Latest scene from Season 1 will appear in Season 2 somewhere in Ep 4.
OVA, 2017,
2 eps
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Author:7
This OVA is a 2-episode adaptation of the Kyoto Impure King Arc, which is also covered in the second season of the anime, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga.
Bundled with the 19th and 20th volumes of the Ao no Exorcist manga.
The OVA provides additional details and perspectives on the events that take place during this arc.
Bundled with the 19th and 20th volumes of the Ao no Exorcist manga.
The OVA provides additional details and perspectives on the events that take place during this arc.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:10
This is a 12-episode arc that adapts chapters 38-68 of the original manga.
It takes place after the events of the Kyoto Saga and follows Rin Okumura and his friends as they confront a new threat from the Illuminati organization in Shimane.
It takes place after the events of the Kyoto Saga and follows Rin Okumura and his friends as they confront a new threat from the Illuminati organization in Shimane.
