In What Order To Watch Blue Exorcist

So, you wanna dive headfirst into the world of Exorcists, demons, and maybe a little bit of brotherly bonding? Awesome! Blue Exorcist is a wild ride, but figuring out where to start can feel like trying to navigate a demon-infested forest.

Don't sweat it. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood spirit guide. Let's break down the viewing order in a way that even I can understand after a long day of battling metaphorical demons (aka, laundry).

The "OG" Order: Season 1, Then Everything Else

Here's the tried-and-true, classic method. It's like ordering pizza – you gotta start with the plain cheese before you load it up with crazy toppings, right?

Step 1: Blue Exorcist Season 1 (2011)

This is where it all begins! We meet Rin Okumura, the son of Satan (yeah, that Satan), and witness his journey to become an exorcist. Get ready for action, laughs, and maybe a few tears.

Consider this your foundation. Think of it as learning the basic exorcist moves before trying to pull off any fancy demon-slaying combos.

Step 2: The Blue Exorcist Movie (2012)

Next up, a movie! This one's a standalone story that takes place during a festival.

It's like a fun side quest. Not essential, but definitely adds to the overall experience. It's also a nice excuse to spend more time with your favorite characters.

Step 3: Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (Season 2 - 2017)

Fast forward a few years, and we get the Kyoto Saga! This season adapts content from the manga that the first season skipped over, effectively retconning the ending of Season 1.

Forget what you might remember about the end of Season 1, just pretend it was all a bad dream. Now we're getting into the real story, folks!

Step 4: Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga (Season 3 - 2024)

The story keeps going! The most recent season brings new mysteries and powerful enemies.

This is the most current adventure! This is your chance to see where the characters are now and discover new sides to the story.

The "Manga Purist" Order (If You're Feeling Fancy)

Okay, so maybe you're a manga fanatic and want to be super accurate. This order requires a bit more dedication, but hey, no judgment here!

Step 1: Blue Exorcist Season 1 (Episodes 1-17)

Yep, start the same way. These episodes follow the manga pretty closely.

Step 2: Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (Season 2 - 2017)

Skip ahead to the Kyoto Saga and binge it! This saga fills in all those manga gaps, so it's essential to watch before going any further.

Step 3: Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga (Season 3 - 2024)

Watch it and enjoy!

Step 4: Blue Exorcist Season 1 (Episodes 18-25)

This is the tricky part. Only watch episodes 18-25 after finishing Kyoto Saga because this is where the original anime went off-book. But honestly, you can skip these if you want – they're not really canon anymore.

Step 5: The Blue Exorcist Movie (2012)

Watch at any time, it does not relate much with the main story.

Ultimately, Just Have Fun!

No matter which order you choose, remember that the most important thing is to enjoy the journey! Don't stress too much about getting it "perfect."

After all, even Rin made a few mistakes along the way. So grab some snacks, settle in, and prepare to be exorcised... I mean, entertained!

Just don't blame me if you start seeing demons in your dreams. 😉