Blue Exorcist (2011)

About Blue Exorcist

"Blue Exorcist" is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kazue Katō. The plot centers around Rin Okumura, a teenager who realizes he's the son of Satan and aspires to become an exorcist to fight against his father.

Making / Production

A-1 Pictures, known for their work on popular anime like "Fairy Tail" and "Sword Art Online," animated the series. The series was directed by Tensai Okamura and written by Ryota Yamaguchi, with music by Hiroyuki Sawano.

Actors

• Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura, the protagonist with the inherited power of Satan. Okamoto’s portrayal of the dual nature of Rin is highly appreciated, showing the character’s internal struggle and his determination.
• Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura, Rin's brother who is also his guardian and mentor. Fukuyama was praised for his portrayal of a strict, yet caring, Yukio.
• Kazuya Nakai as Ryuji Suguro, a classmate of Rin and a skilled exorcist. Nakai’s voice brings out Suguro's toughness and determination.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Blue Exorcist was not initially planned to have a full anime adaptation. It was due to its intense popularity that it was adapted into a 25-episode series.
• Rin was initially designed as a more silent, stoic character, but the author decided to make him more outgoing to better contrast with his brother.

Quotes

• Rin Okumura’s iconic line: “I'm not your weapon; demon king or savior! I'm Rin Okumura! And when I'm done, I'm going to be the best Exorcist you ever laid your eyes on."
• Yukio Okumura: “The more you try to fight it, the more you’ll be dragged down.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The series’ opening theme “Core Pride” by Uverworld and ending theme “Take off” by 2PM are popular among fans.
• The original soundtrack was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano and includes numerous character themes alongside dramatic instrumental scores.