Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga

Synopsis

Continues the story of Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga

At True Cross Academy, the ExWire students are left reeling from the revelation that their classmate, Rin Okumura, is the son of Satan. Their focus soon turns to a more immediate danger: the left eye of the Impure King, a formidable demon, has been stolen from the school's Deep Keep. Following a second theft attempt targeting the right eye in Kyoto, Rin and his fellow ExWires are dispatched to the city to investigate the Impure King and expose the thief's motives. While the team must rely on close cooperation for this mission, Rin finds himself drifting away from his friends. He undertakes special training to master his dark powers in an effort to close this growing distance. Upon reaching Kyoto, the right eye is stolen once more, exposing a traitor within their ranks and compelling them to summon all their strength to face the ensuing crisis.

In this installment

At True Cross Academy, Rin Okumura notices early warning signs of a looming disaster: humans are starting to see the normally invisible entities that coexist with them in Assiah. At first, Rin sees this as a chance to make a new friend, but his brother Yukio feels the growing burden of responsibility. Already managing intense studies, exorcist missions, and teaching duties, Yukio keeps quiet about his recently awakened abilities, uncertain of their full nature or consequences. As Rin and his friends concentrate on getting ready for the coming Exorcist Certification Exam, the True Cross Order discovers that an artificial gateway to the demon realm of Gehenna is being constructed. The sheer scale and technical complexity of this portal imply they are dealing with the powerful and covert Illuminati organization. Heightening the danger, the Illuminati have planted three spies inside the True Cross Order, and one of them might be among the trainee exorcists meant to protect humanity from demon attacks.

Background

Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen was released on Blu-ray and DVD in two volumes from April 24, 2024, to May 29, 2024. It adapts chapters 38-68 of the original manga.