“Rin and Yukio face Illuminati spies and artificial Gehenna gates during exorcist exams at True Cross Academy.”
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga
青の祓魔師 島根啓明結社篇
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Synopsis
Rin and Yukio face Illuminati spies and artificial Gehenna gates during exorcist exams at True Cross Academy.
At True Cross Academy, Rin Okumura unknowingly comes across the first signs that something is amiss; ordinary people have been gaining the ability to perceive the invisible creatures that roam the human realm, Assiah. While Rin sees this as an opportunity to make a new friend, his twin brother, Yukio, is more burdened than ever. Swamped with his education, exorcist duties, and teaching position, Yukio has remained silent about his awakened powers, unable to understand their scale or significance. While Rin and his friends prepare for the annual Exorcist Certification Exam, the True Cross Order has uncovered the first artificial gate to the demonic realm of Gehenna. Witnessing its size and the advanced technology that made it possible, the exorcists realize they are now dealing with the Illuminati, an extremely wealthy and powerful organization. Moreover, the inscrutable Illuminati have planted three spies in the True Cross Order—and one may be hiding among the aspiring exorcists sworn to protect mankind from the demonic threat.
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What 16 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.87 · split reception
4.5 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 4.5
↓ 3.38
Running avg · Mar 2024 → Feb 2026
- 7 “The characters feel more authentic than ever, displaying genuine human emotions like PTSD, fear, and anxiety rather than artificial feelings. The fight sequences are great, most characters...”
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- 9 “Season three delivered constant entertainment and stunning animation while finally sticking to the manga without filler, making it a treat for devoted fans. Although the storyline felt less hyped...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 Winter 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23254 catalog
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- Aniplex of America Licensor