Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga

About Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga

Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, is a direct sequel to the 2011 series 'Blue Exorcist', released in 2017. This action-packed, supernatural anime series revolves around the protagonist Rin Okumura, who discovers he's the son of Satan and decides to become an exorcist to fight against his very own lineage.

Making / Production

The series was produced by A-1 Pictures, directed by Koichi Hatsumi, with scripts written by Toshiya Ono. Remarkably, the show maintains the unique style and rich narrative of the original manga series by Kazue Kato.

Actors

• Nobuhiko Okamoto plays Rin Okumura, Satan's son & the firstborn of Satan's offspring. His performance depicts Rin's struggle to control his demonic powers.
• Jun Fukuyama plays Yukio Okumura, Rin's younger twin brother who is also an exorcist. Yukio is calm, calculating, and more responsible, a stark contrast to Rin, brilliantly portrayed by Fukuyama.
• Kazuya Nakai plays Ryuji Suguro, the determined and driven member of the group who often butts heads with Rin. Nakai's performance aptly captures Suguro’s fiery personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although it's a sequel, it's also considered a reboot as it follows the original manga's storyline more accurately.
• The setting of the story, True Cross Academy, is a reference to the True Cross which, in biblical lore, is the actual cross that Jesus was crucified on.
• All main characters' names relate in some way to mythologies and religions around the world.

Awards

As of now, 'Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga' has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "This isn't your world! It's ours!" - Rin Okumura
• "I refuse to let my life be dictated by ancestral duties." - Yukio Okumura
• "Righteousness is not about cutting down the wicked, it's dedicating yourself to protect those you care about." - Ryuji Suguro

Music, Soundtrack

• "Itteki no Eikyou" by UVERworld - opening theme
• "Kono Te de" by Rin Akatsuki - ending theme
• The series features an original soundtrack that adds more depth to the atmosphere, composed by Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto.