Ao no Exorcist

Ao no Exorcist (2011-2025)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Action, Anime, Supernatural

Humans and demons are two sides of the same coin, as are Assiah and Gehenna, their respective worlds. The only way to travel between the realms is by the means of possession, like in ghost stories. However, Satan, the ruler of Gehenna, cannot find a suitable host to possess and therefore, remains imprisoned in his world. In a desperate attempt to conquer Assiah, he sends his son instead, intending for him to eventually grow into a vessel capable of possession by the demon king.

Ao no Exorcist follows Rin Okumura who appears to be an ordinary, somewhat troublesome teenager—that is until one day he is ambushed by demons. His world turns upside down when he discovers that he is in fact the very son of Satan and that his demon father wishes for him to return so they can conquer Assiah together. Not wanting to join the king of Gehenna, Rin decides to begin training to become an exorcist so that he can fight to defend Assiah alongside his brother Yukio.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 00:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E12Thank Youmars 22, 2025
S05E11Promisemars 15, 2025
S05E10Lightmars 8, 2025
S05E09Fight to the Deathmars 1, 2025
S05E08The Blue Nightfévr. 22, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Ao no Exorcist' premiere?

'Ao no Exorcist' premiered on April 17, 2011.

Who is the protagonist of 'Ao no Exorcist'?

The protagonist of 'Ao no Exorcist' is Rin Okumura.

What type of being is Rin Okumura?

Rin Okumura is a half-demon.

What is the name of the academy Rin enrolls in to become an exorcist?

Rin enrolls in True Cross Academy to become an exorcist.

Who is Rin's twin brother?

Rin's twin brother is Yukio Okumura.

What is the main goal of the exorcists in 'Ao no Exorcist'?

The main goal of the exorcists in 'Ao no Exorcist' is to protect the world from demons and other creatures of the supernatural world.

Who is the demon that Rin possesses in 'Ao no Exorcist'?

The demon that Rin possesses in 'Ao no Exorcist' is called Satan.

What is the name of Rin's weapon in 'Ao no Exorcist'?

Rin's weapon in 'Ao no Exorcist' is called Kurikara.

Who is the headmaster of True Cross Academy in 'Ao no Exorcist'?

The headmaster of True Cross Academy in 'Ao no Exorcist' is Mephisto Pheles.

What is the title of the opening theme song in 'Ao no Exorcist'?

The title of the opening theme song in 'Ao no Exorcist' is "Core Pride" by UVERworld.

Name two characters other than Rin and Yukio that are exorcists in 'Ao no Exorcist'.

Two characters other than Rin and Yukio that are exorcists in 'Ao no Exorcist' are Shura Kirigakure and Ryuji Suguro.

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Also known as

  • Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc
  • Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen
  • Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen
  • Blue Exorcist (United States)
  • Blue Exorcist (Brazil)
  • 青の祓魔師 京都不浄王篇 (Jamaica)
  • Ao no ekusoshisuto (Japan)
  • 青の祓魔師(エクソシスト) (Japan)
  • Синий экзорцист (Russian Federation)
  • Синій екзорцист (Ukraine)

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