Blue Exorcist

So then the anime creators' attention returned to the original manga... For fans of the manga, this is certainly good news; however, for the rest, it is a real mess at first because it does not act as a follow-up. Or rather, it does serve as a follow-up, albeit from a different place than one would expect. However, in the end, I guess it does not really matter; the main thing is that the Okumura brothers are back, and Satan gets to enjoy himself again for a while. Finally, this is a respectable follow-up to one of the things I now consider a classic, so despite the slower start, it is still a very good 7/10. (07/01/2017)

It's been seven long years since the Okumura brothers and their battle against Satan graced our screens, and I'm pleased to say that this series still holds my interest even after such a long break. This time around, the focus on Izumo, whom I've always favored (definitely more than Shiemi), was a welcome change, and her story managed to tug at my heartstrings. The mysterious Illuminati organization, led by Lucifer, had me intrigued. I found myself wondering about Mephisto's schemes, and the unpredictable Shima kept me entertained. But above all, I was eagerly anticipating the inevitable downfall of one of the most annoying and despicable antagonists in Blue Exorcist - that swine, sorry, Doctor Gedouin, finally getting what he deserves. While Blue Exorcist may not quite measure up to modern shounen anime in terms of its battles, they're still well-animated and engaging. Personally, I'm not disappointed. I appreciate the atmospheric and mysterious tone of the story, which kept me hooked throughout. So, all in all, I quite enjoyed what I saw, and I'm grateful that we won't have to wait as long for another season this time around. 7.2/10 (23/03/2024)