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Blue Exorcist: Blue Night Saga Episodes 8 and 9 Reviews
Blue Exorcist came out in Spring 2011, but I watched it sometime in 2012. The most interesting part for me was the story of Rin and Yukio’s birth…


Blue Exorcist: Blue Night Saga Episodes 6 and 7 Reviews
These were the most intense episodes of Blue Exorcist thus far… . In episode 6, Yuri Egin becomes pregnant with Satan’s spawn.


Blue Exorcist: Blue Night Saga Episodes 4 and 5 Reviews
Welcome back to Anime Rants. I try to publish Blue Exorcist posts every Wednesday during the Winter 2025 season, but I was too sick and miserable. That’s why…


Day 5 of Doki Doki Days 2025: Demystifying Otaku culture- What is a Tsundere?
Welcome back to another day of Doki Doki Days 2025! We’re here this time to explain one of the most used terms in Otaku culture. So much so,…


Blue Exorcist: Blue Night Saga Episodes 2 and 3 Reviews
In these two episodes, Rin continues his journey in the past, observing his surrogate father and his biological mother as they grow up.


Philosophical Themes in Ao no Exorcist
1. The Search for Meaning Eternal life challenges the fundamental human quest for meaning. Philosophers like Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre argue that mortality gives life urgency and…


Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen
Plot: Demonic activity worldwide has significantly increased due to the involvement and corrupt practices of the Illuminati. To combat the unnatural influx of demons, the Vatican Headquarters decid…


Seasonal Impressions — Winter 2025
Sequels: 100 Girlfriends Who…, Apothecary Diaries S2, Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga-, Blue Miburo, Cardfight Vanguard, Dr. Stone Science Future, Ishura S2, Kagaku x Bouken Survival, Kimi…
ISHURA, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, Blue Exorcist, Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga-, Kinnikuman


Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 158 – Fall 2024 Season Review
00:00 Intro Dropped 01:20 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2 02:19 Demon Lord Retry! R 02:39 Ranma1/2 (2024)…
Demon Lord, Retry!, mono, Natsume's Book of Friends, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Shangri-La


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Anime Series Review
This season works fine, as long as you're still invested in Blue Exorcist's world and characters enough to follow them through an action-light season with a sprawling plot.
Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- is GOOD, Actually
Here’s the truth about Blue Exorcist: it was completely mid, and had been for a while.


Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga is currently streaming on Crunchyroll on Saturdays....


Blue Exorcist: Blue Night Saga Episode 1 Review
On January 4th, the new season of Blue Exorcist began. This is the arc that finally explains Yuri and her relationship with Satan. I’ll go over my notes…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 12 – What A Finalé!
Blue Exorcist just got lit! Get it? Like a fire? Because Rin has blue fire? Ok, sorry for the terrible joke. In all seriousness, this season finale was…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Episode 11 Review – The Gate Opens
Blue Exorcist has become quite serious this season. Mephisto Pheles maintained a barrier that kept the Gehenna Gate closed. But what happens if Mephisto can no longer hold…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 10 – “How to Save a Life”
Episode recap followed by discussion of suicide IRL


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Epiode 9 Review – Yukio Is Losing It
This episode focused on a variety of characters as they visit the lively Shima family. But for me, the most interesting parts were those focused on Yukio.


Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Review – A Woman’s Story
Did you know that Blue Exorcist was created by a woman? Her name is Kazue Kato and she started writing Blue Exorcist in 2009. Female authors are not…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 8 Review
This episode got me thinking about Christmas. It was also an important episode for anyone interested in seeing a glimpse of Yuri Egin, the mysterious mother of Rin…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 7 Review
Today we’re continuing the episode reviews for Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga. The seventh episode was largely focused on Lightning, but it also featured important moments for…


Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 155 – Fall 2024 Season Watchlist
00:00 Intro 02:00 Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- 03:46 BLUE LOCK Season 2 04:37 Demon Lord Retry! R 05:15 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal…
Acro Trip, Blue Box, Blue Exorcist, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, MF GHOST


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 6 Review – Shiemi’s Struggles
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga has been highly enjoyable for me so far. This sixth episode focuses on Lightning and Suguro before transitioning primarily to Shiemi and…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 5 Review – Shura Lives!
Blue Exorcist is a work that celebrates life. Its hopeful view of the world has been obvious for quite some time, but it came through more strongly than…


Seasonal Impressions — Fall 2024
Sequels: 2.5 Dimensional Seduction, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest S3, Bleach, Blue Exorcist, Blue Lock, Demon Lord Retry! R, Dragon Ball Daima, Idolmaster Shiny Colors S2, …
KamiErabi GOD.app, MF GHOST, 2.5 Dimensional Seduction, Bleach, Blue Exorcist


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 4 Review – Shura’s Reality
Imagine what it would be like if your lifespan ended at thirty, and your destiny was entirely decided. Your very being is bound to your master, the one…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 3 Review
Due to her insane character design, many have dismissed Shura as a fan-service character. But I always hoped there would be a better exploration of Shura’s character. Blue…
Kingdom of Chaos: Born to Kill
At long last, another orphan project completed! In this case, it's a four-part OVA from 2003-2004, Kingdom of Chaos: Born to Kill . It is ba...
Blue Exorcist, Elfen Lied, Generation of Chaos, Golden Kamuy, Magical DoReMi


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 2 Review
Today, I’ll present my thoughts on Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga episode 2, which is appropriately titled, “Distress.” Yukio is going through a lot at this point…


Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga – Episode 1 Review – Lightning’s Arrival
It’s time for the next arc of Blue Exorcist. This is roughly the equivalent of season 4.


Anime To Look Forward To – Fall 2024
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting We are at the beginning of the Spring 2024 season, and I’m late, but still thought it would be nice to share a…
Acro Trip, Blue Exorcist, Let This Grieving Soul Retire, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Natsume's Book of Friends


Anime To Look Forward To – Fall 2024
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting We are at the beginning of the Spring 2024 season, and I’m late, but still thought it would be nice to share…
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3, Let This Grieving Soul Retire, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.


The Season of Supernatural Disclosure – Fall Anime 2024
The Fall Anime Season of 2024 seems to be filled with supernatural and spiritual anime series. Is this a form of soft disclosure from the Japanese anime industry?
DAN DA DAN, Natsume's Book of Friends, Uzumaki, Bleach, BLUE LOCK


5 Epic Battle Shonen Manga
Explore 5 battle-focused shonen manga, from Attack on Titan to Chainsaw Man. Perfect for readers who crave action and unforgettable stories.
Attack on Titan, Blue Exorcist, Chainsaw Man, Claymore, Soul Eater


Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Akuma
Hello all and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! We’re on day five out of six so we’re in the homestretch now. Today’s post is highlighting yet another (non-anime)…
Houkago no Tinker Bell
Houkago no Tinker Bell ( After School: Tinker Bell ) is a one-shot OVA based on the second in a series of 23 (!) light novels by…
Oh! My Goddess, Bubblegum Crisis, Houkago no Tinker Bell, Mikan Enikki, Mr. Osomatsu


Manga the Week of 8/7/24
SEAN: The Dog Days and Cat Manga of August are here. ASH: How? How is it August already?? MICHELLE: I truly do not know. SEAN: No debuts for…
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Dog Days, Naruto, Rainbow Days, The Elusive Samurai


Ao no Exorcist Shimane Illuminati-hen
Plot: At True Cross Academy, Rin Okumura unknowingly comes across the first signs that something is amiss; ordinary people have been gaining the ability to perceive the invisible…


TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: June 3 – June 9, 2024
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
MF GHOST, Mission: Yozakura Family, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, Bungo Stray Dogs


Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 145 — Seasonal Review Winter 2024
Sorry we’re a bit late! What did you all think of this season, anything good we missed?
Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-, Chained Soldier, 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!, Blue Exorcist


Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 145 – Spring 2024 Season First Impressions
0:00:00 Intro 0:01:03 Meiji Gekken 1874 0:02:35 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! 0:04:07 Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- 0:05:58…
Synduality Noir, Metallic Rouge, Sasaki and Peeps, Undead Unluck, Chained Soldier


Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – Episodes 11 and 12
Hey everyone – welcome back to Anime Rants! The third season of Blue Exorcist has now finished airing. I was impressed with it overall, though I have a…


Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 12 (Fin) – See No Evil
After all that battling and a tense meeting in Mephisto’s office, everyone’s head is spinning about Shima being a spy and a double agent. Rin thinks everyone still…
Ao no Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati-hen - Episode 12 [END] - Shima Pulls Sword Out of Chest
Shura did not appreciate a bunch of possessed yahoos ruining her resort pool fun. Ao no Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati-hen - Episode 12 [END]


Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 11 – His Precious Pieces
Shima’s brother Juuzou tells Bon and the others that Renzou has been a double agent all this time. Even before he started at True Cross Academy, Pheles wanted…


Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – Episodes 9 and 10
Welcome back to Anime Rants. The next two episodes of Blue Exorcist’s third season were intense and emotional. I think these events were very well-written by the mangaka…


Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 10 – Alone No Longer
Nine Tails is an ancient intermediate demon Holy Cross has never figured out how to exorcise, but the Kamiki clan is a different story. Freed from Nine Tails,…
Blue Exorcist, Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-, Izumo


Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – Episodes 6 to 8
I’m four weeks behind on Blue Exorcist’s third season, but after this post, three of the four newest episodes will have been covered. Sorry, but I don’t have…


Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 09 – Cry for Help
Gedouiin, who I’m thoroughly sick and tired of because he’s such a pathetic joke of a non-character (he’s just evil incarnate), fills in our baby exorcists on just…
Ao no Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati-hen - Episode 8 - Monster Lifts Up Shiemi
The Illuminati have run terrible experiments on people. Will Shiemi be okay after one finds her? Ao no Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati-hen - Episode 8