Blue Exorcist

2011·Show
73Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimeCrunchyrollAdult Swim

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Blue Exorcist fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

Find more like it

Suspense shows

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist and defeat his own father, Satan. To hone his raw skills, Rin enters True Cross Academy to train with other exorcist candidates.
Action FantasyExorcismDemons and AngelsBrotherhoodComing-of-AgeRedemptionGood vs EvilSupernaturalShonen

Crew

Directed by:
Tensai Okamura, Shigeki Kawai, Koichi Hatsumi
Written by:
Ryota Yamaguchi, Toshiya Ohno, Ikuko Takahashi
Produced by:
Tetsuto Motoyasu, Hiroo Maruyama, Kozue Kananiwa
Composed by:
Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Blue Exorcist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue Exorcist legally?

PrimeCrunchyrollAdult Swim

Blue Exorcist is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Adult Swim, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Crunchyroll. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blue Exorcist worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blue Exorcist rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Blue Exorcist have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 73 episodes.

When did Blue Exorcist air?

It ran from 2011 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is Blue Exorcist in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Blue Exorcist?

118AEAGALARATAUBABBBEBFBGBHBMBO+104

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue Exorcist in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blue Exorcist use?

Break the HaughtyStripperificMega NekoTime MasterLuke, I Am Your FatherFrom Stray to PetPowers via PossessionKraken and LeviathanPortal to the PastRelationship UpgradeLimp and LividCutting the Knotand 253 more

TV Tropes lists 265 storytelling tropes for Blue Exorcist, including Break the Haughty, Stripperific, Mega Neko.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows