Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Release Date, Spoiler, Cast, Where to Watch & Trailer
Are you a fan of Blue Exorcist, the popular manga and anime series by Kazue Kato? If so, you must be eagerly waiting for the third season of the anime adaptation, titled Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga. This season promises to deliver more action, drama, and mystery as Rin Okumura and his friends face a new threat from the secret society of the Illuminati.
But what exactly is the Shimane Illuminati Saga? When will it be released? What are the spoilers, predictions, and updates for this season? Where can you watch it? And what happened in the previous season? In this article, we will answer all these questions and more, giving you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga. Let’s get started!
What is Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga?
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga is the third season of the anime adaptation of the manga series Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato. The manga series, which began serialization in 2009, tells the story of Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers that he is the son of Satan, the ruler of the demonic realm of Gehenna.
Rin decides to become an exorcist, a person who fights against demons and enrolls in the True Cross Academy, a prestigious school for exorcists. Along with his twin brother Yukio, his friends, and his mentor Shiro Fujimoto, Rin embarks on various missions and adventures, while also struggling with his demonic nature and his relationship with his father.
The anime adaptation of the manga series consists of three seasons so far. The first season, simply titled Blue Exorcist, aired in 2011 and covered the first 15 volumes of the manga, with some original content and deviations from the source material.
The second season, titled Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, aired in 2017 and covered the next 6 volumes of the manga, following the events of the Impure King arc. The third season, titled Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, is currently airing in 2024 and covers the next 7 volumes of the manga, following the events of the Shimane Illuminati arc.
The Shimane Illuminati arc is one of the most important and exciting arcs in the manga series, as it reveals more about the history and motives of the Illuminati, a secret society of humans and demons who seek to create a new world order by merging the realms of Assiah and Gehenna.
The arc also introduces new characters, such as Lucifer, the leader of the Illuminati and the King of Light, and Renzo Shima, a former friend of Rin who betrayed him and joined the Illuminati. The arc also features more development and challenges for the main characters, such as Rin’s struggle to control his blue flames, Yukio’s discovery of his hidden powers, and Shiemi’s decision to become an exorcist.
When will Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga be released?
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga premiered on February 11, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan. The season consists of 12 episodes, which are released weekly on Sundays at 00:30 JST. The season is expected to end on March 25, 2024.
For international viewers, the season is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation, with English subtitles and dubbing. The episodes are released on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, with a slight delay depending on the region and the platform.
The season is also available for purchase on Blu-ray and DVD, with the first volume containing the first 6 episodes being released on April 24, 2024, and the second volume containing the remaining 6 episodes being released on May 29, 2024.
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Overview of The Series
| Name | Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga |
| Also Know As | Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen |
| No. of Seasons: | 3 |
| Produced by: | Studio VOLN |
| Written by: | Kazue Kato |
| Music by: | UVERworld |
| Genres: | Animation, Action, Fantasy |
| Stars: | Hiroshi Kamiya, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kana Hanazawa |
| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Production companies: | Aniplex, Rakuonsha, Shueisha |
| Available On: | Crunchyroll |
| Released on: | Sunday Feb 11, 2024. |
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What are the spoilers for this season?
As of February 9, 2024, 5 episodes of Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga have been aired, covering the first 3 volumes of the manga arc. The episodes have received positive reviews from fans and critics, praising the animation quality, the voice acting, the music, and the faithful adaptation of the manga. The episodes have also generated a lot of discussion and speculation among the fans, especially regarding the plot twists, the character development, and the foreshadowing of future events.
This episode will cover the chapters 75 to 77 of the manga, which focus on Rin’s training with Shura to master his blue flames. Rin will face a difficult challenge, as he will have to confront his inner demons and his fear of losing control. He will also have to deal with the distrust and resentment of his classmates, who blame him for Renzo’s betrayal and the Illuminati’s attack. Rin will have to prove himself to his friends and himself, and find a way to overcome his doubts and insecurities.
This episode will cover the chapters 78 to 80 of the manga, which focus on Yukio’s investigation of the Illuminati’s activities in Japan. Yukio will discover that the Illuminati have stolen the Left Eye of the Impure King, a powerful relic that was sealed by Shiro Fujimoto in the past. Yukio will also encounter Todo Saburota, a former exorcist who betrayed the Order and joined the Illuminati. Todo will reveal his true identity and his connection to Yukio, and will also awaken Yukio’s latent powers, which are related to his bloodline as Satan’s son.
This episode will cover the chapters 81 to 83 of the manga, which focus on the Illuminati’s plan to abduct Izumo Kamiki, one of Rin’s friends and classmates. Izumo is a descendant of the Nine-Tailed Fox, a powerful demon that the Illuminati need for their project to create artificial life forms. The Illuminati will infiltrate the True Cross Academy and kidnap Izumo, while also unleashing a horde of demons to distract the exorcists. Rin and his friends will try to rescue Izumo, but they will face a formidable enemy: Lucifer, the leader of the Illuminati and the King of Light.
What happened in the Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga?
If you need a quick recap of the previous season of the anime, here is a brief summary of what happened in Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga. This season covered the Impure King arc of the manga series, which spanned from volume 5 to volume 9. The arc focused on the conflict between the True Cross Order and the Impure King, a massive demon that was once defeated by the founder of the Order, the legendary exorcist Fujimoto Shiro.
The arc began with Rin being exposed as the son of Satan, causing a rift between him and his classmates, who feared and distrusted him. Rin was also put on trial by the Order, and was sentenced to execution. However, Mephisto Pheles, the director of the True Cross Academy and Rin’s uncle, intervened and proposed a test for Rin: to prove his worth as an exorcist by participating in a mission to Kyoto, where the Left Eye of the Impure King was stolen by a traitor within the Order.
Rin and his friends traveled to Kyoto, where they met the members of the Kyoto branch of the Order, who were also the relatives and friends of Shiro Fujimoto. They also encountered the traitor, who turned out to be Todo Saburota, a former exorcist who was possessed by a demon and joined the Illuminati. Todo revealed that he had also stolen the Right Eye of the Impure King, and planned to use them to resurrect the Impure King and unleash a plague upon the world.
The arc ended with Rin and his friends defeating the Impure King, with the help of Shiro Fujimoto’s sword, Kurikara, which contained Rin’s flames. Rin also managed to gain the trust and acceptance of his friends and the Kyoto exorcists, who recognized him as a hero and a comrade. Rin also learned more about his father, Shiro Fujimoto, and his legacy as an exorcist. The arc also hinted at the next arc, the Shimane Illuminati arc, by showing the appearance of Lucifer, the leader of the Illuminati, and Renzo Shima, a former friend of Rin who betrayed him and joined the Illuminati.
Trailer
If you want to watch the trailer for Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, you can find it on the official website of the anime, or on YouTube. The trailer showcases some of the scenes and characters from the Shimane Illuminati arc, as well as the opening and ending themes of the season. The opening theme is “Itteki no Eikyou” by UVERworld, and the ending theme is “Kono Te de” by Rin Akatsuki.
How to watch this anime series?
If you want to watch the previous seasons of the anime, you can find them on Crunchyroll and Funimation, with English subtitles and dubbing. You can also purchase them on Blu-ray and DVD, or read the manga series, which is available in print and digital formats.
Ending Explanation of Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga
If you want to know the ending explanation of the previous season, here is a brief summary of what happened in the last episode of Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga. The episode showed the aftermath of the battle against the Impure King, and the celebration of the victory. Rin and his friends returned to the True Cross Academy, where they were welcomed by their teachers and classmates.
Rin also received a letter from Shura, who revealed that she was Shiro Fujimoto’s apprentice, and that she was proud of him. Rin also reconciled with Yukio, who apologized for his harsh words and actions. Rin also confessed his feelings to Shiemi, who accepted them and hugged him.
The episode also showed the epilogue of the Kyoto exorcists, who resumed their normal lives and duties. The episode also showed the prologue of the Shimane Illuminati arc, by showing the arrival of Lucifer and Renzo Shima in Japan, and their plan to abduct Izumo Kamiki.
What is the story and popularity of Blue Exorcist?
Blue Exorcist is a manga and anime series by Kazue Kato, who is also the creator of the manga series Time Killers and the illustrator of the novel series The Heroic Legend of Arslan. The manga series began serialization in 2009, in the monthly magazine Jump Square, published by Shueisha.
The manga series has 26 volumes as of February 2021, and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. The manga series has also won several awards, such as the 39th Kodansha Manga Award for the shonen category in 2015, and the 19th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for the new creator category in 2015.
The anime adaptation of the manga series consists of three seasons, produced by the studio A-1 Pictures. The first season aired in 2011, and had 25 episodes. The second season aired in 2017, and had 12 episodes. The third season is currently airing in 2024, and will have 12 episodes. The anime received 7.3/10 ratings on MyAnimeList and 7.8/10 ratings on IMDb.
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