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Blue Exorcist
Series · 2011
What hooked you in Blue Exorcist is the way the burden of a cursed lineage forces an outcast protagonist to fight for humanity.
Books on the same thread
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book · 2021
Much like Rin in Blue Exorcist, Tanjiro faces a world where the line between monster and human is blurred, driving him to fight for his family despite the heavy personal cost.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--Stories of Water and Flame
Ryoji Hirano · Book · 2022
If you enjoyed the organized demon-hunting structure of Blue Exorcist, you will appreciate these tales of specialized corps members protecting humanity from the constant threat of supernatural devastation.
The Traveller
John Twelve Hawks · Book · 2005
This narrative mirrors the core conflict of Blue Exorcist by pitting an underdog against an ancient, oppressive force, emphasizing the struggle to maintain one's autonomy against a hidden, powerful enemy.
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 11
Gege Akutami · Book · 2021
Fans of Blue Exorcist will recognize the familiar tension of a protagonist who must internalize a dangerous, demonic power to protect others, risking his own humanity in the process of saving the world.
Films on the same thread
Ne Zha
Jiao Zi · Film · 2019
Nezha shares Rin's struggle in Blue Exorcist, as both are born with a demonic destiny that forces them to defy societal prejudice and prove their worth through acts of selfless heroism.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Film · 2021
Just as Blue Exorcist centers on a young man burdened by a supernatural entity, this story follows Yuta as he navigates the dangers of exorcism while grappling with a powerful, curse-bound companion.
Princess Mononoke
Film · 1997
Ashitaka encounters a curse that threatens his life, echoing the central premise of Blue Exorcist where a demon-tainted protagonist must reconcile his dark affliction with his desire to protect the innocent.
Suzume
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2022
Suzume captures the same sense of duty found in Blue Exorcist, as a young person is thrust into a hidden, supernatural battle to prevent a catastrophic event from destroying their world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
If the supernatural exploration in Blue Exorcist intrigued you, this investigation into unexplained human potential offers a similar look at the mysteries that exist just beyond our ordinary perception.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
While the setting differs from Blue Exorcist, the focus on a character burdened by an isolated, unconventional upbringing and an intense drive to challenge the status quo will feel familiar to you.
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Common questions
Is Blue Exorcist about a boy who is the son of Satan?
Yes, Blue Exorcist follows Rin Okumura, who bears the curse of being the illegitimate son of Satan. After his foster father sacrifices himself to save him from demons, Rin decides to become an exorcist to avenge him and fight the demons that possess creatures in the world of Assiah.
What is the conflict between Assiah and Gehenna in Blue Exorcist?
In Blue Exorcist, Assiah is the world of humans and Gehenna is the world of demons. These two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons continuously possess creatures in Assiah, requiring human exorcists to fight them and protect the world from these supernatural intrusions.
How does Rin Okumura become an exorcist in Blue Exorcist?
Rin Okumura becomes an exorcist in Blue Exorcist after his foster father dies protecting him from demons. Motivated by this loss, he joins the ranks of those trained to fight the demons that cross over from Gehenna into the human world of Assiah to possess living creatures.
Are demons the main antagonists in Blue Exorcist?
Demons serve as the primary antagonists in Blue Exorcist because they possess creatures within the human world of Assiah despite the rule that the two dimensions should not interfere. Exorcists are specifically tasked with fighting these demons to maintain the safety of the human realm.