7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blue Exorcist (2011)
Blue Exorcist (2011)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict, while touching on themes of prejudice against the 'other' (Rin's demonic heritage), is balanced by an emphasis on individual responsibility, self-mastery, and the necessity of an established order to combat a clear external threat, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a cast that is predominantly Japanese, aligning with its cultural origin and setting, and includes visible gender diversity among its characters. The narrative focuses on its core fantasy themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on broad DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Shura Kirigakure, an exorcist, who demonstrates superior physical combat skills. She is shown to defeat male opponents, including the protagonist Rin Okumura, in close-quarters fights using her sword and martial arts.
Buddhism is depicted as an equally valid and powerful spiritual path within the world of exorcism. Characters like Ryuji Suguro and Shura Kirigakure utilize Buddhist sutras, chants, and practices effectively against demons, demonstrating its respected and integral role alongside Christian-derived methods.
The True Cross Order, the primary organization fighting demons, is heavily based on Christian aesthetics, terminology, and practices. While internal politics exist, the Order and its adherents are largely portrayed as heroic and essential for protecting humanity, with their faith-based methods proving effective against demonic forces.
The anime series "Blue Exorcist" does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on its main cast's battles against demons and their personal growth, without incorporating queer identities or related plotlines.
The anime 'Blue Exorcist' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on fantasy action, exorcism, and the protagonist's journey, without exploring transgender identity in any capacity.
The 2011 anime adaptation of Blue Exorcist faithfully portrays all established characters with the same genders as depicted in its original manga source material. No characters who were canonically male or female in the manga are presented as a different gender in the show.
The 2011 anime adaptation of "Blue Exorcist" faithfully portrays its characters as depicted in the original Japanese manga. There are no instances where a character established as one race in the source material is portrayed as a different race in the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.9
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