Blue Exorcist

73 episodes 58 canon 8 filler 7 mixed

★ 7.8 TMDB · 561 votes AniList 72 · 209,493 scored

8 filler episodes — about 3 hours you never have to watch.

Classifications verified 2026-10-09 · 7 episode(s) under review

Watched 0 / 73 episodes

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…

First aired 2011 · Status: finished · Japanese title: 青の祓魔師

Blue Exorcist: the quick answer

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Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-09 · 7 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Season 1

25 eps · 10 canon · 8 filler · 7 mixed
  1. #1The Devil Resides in Human SoulsMixedApr 17, 2011★ 8.1Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 1 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  2. #2Gehenna GateMixedApr 24, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 2 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  3. #3BrothersMixedMay 1, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 3 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  4. #4Garden of AmaharaCanon May 8, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5A Boy From the Cursed TempleCanon May 15, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6The Phantom ChefMixedMay 22, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 6 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  7. #7Flock of PloversCanon May 29, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8Now a Certain Man was SickCanon Jun 5, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9MemoriesCanon Jun 12, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10Black CatCanon Jun 19, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Demon of the Deep SeasMixedJun 26, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 11 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  12. #12A Game of TagCanon Jul 3, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #13ProofCanon Jul 10, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14A Fun Camping TripCanon Jul 17, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15An Act of KindnessCanon Jul 24, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #16The WagerMixedJul 31, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 16 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  17. #17TemptationMixedAug 7, 2011Under reviewBlue Exorcist episode 17 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  18. #18GaleFiller Aug 14, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 18 is filler — safe to skip.
  19. #19An Ordinary DayFiller Aug 21, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 19 is filler — safe to skip.
  20. #20MaskFiller Aug 28, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 20 is filler — safe to skip.
  21. #21Secret GardenFiller Sep 4, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 21 is filler — safe to skip.
  22. #22Demon HuntingFiller Sep 11, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 22 is filler — safe to skip.
  23. #23TruthFiller Sep 18, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 23 is filler — safe to skip.
  24. #24Satan's SpawnFiller Sep 25, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 24 is filler — safe to skip.
  25. #25Stop, Time!Filler Oct 2, 2011Blue Exorcist episode 25 is filler — safe to skip.

Season 2

12 eps · 12 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #26Small BeginningsCanon Jan 5, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 26 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #27Strange BedfellowsCanon Jan 12, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #28Suspicion Will Raise BogiesCanon Jan 19, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #29Act of TreacheryCanon Jan 26, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #30Mysterious ConnectionsCanon Feb 2, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #31A Wolf in Sheep's ClothingCanon Feb 8, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 31 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #32Like a Fire Burning BrightCanon Feb 15, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 32 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #33From Father to SonCanon Feb 22, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 33 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #34Through Thick and ThinCanon Mar 1, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 34 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #35Unbowed and UnbrokenCanon Mar 8, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 35 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #36Shine Bright as the SunCanon Mar 15, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #37Candid and OpenCanon Mar 22, 2017Blue Exorcist episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 3

12 eps · 12 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #38The World's AstirCanon Jan 7, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #39Where Secrets AreCanon Jan 14, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #40True Cross Academy FestivalCanon Jan 21, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #41InsiderCanon Jan 28, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #42DestinyCanon Feb 4, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #43I Can't Rely on AnyoneCanon Feb 11, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #44HesitationCanon Feb 18, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #45DeterminationCanon Feb 25, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #46Help MeCanon Mar 3, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #47FriendsCanon Mar 10, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #48Pink SpiderCanon Mar 17, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #49Hidden True FeelingsCanon Mar 24, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 4

12 eps · 12 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #50AmbitionCanon Oct 6, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #51DistressCanon Oct 13, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 51 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #52HometownCanon Oct 20, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #53Goodbye to YouCanon Oct 27, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #54As If Begging for TearsCanon Nov 3, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 54 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #55AwakeningCanon Nov 10, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 55 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #56Variant LeavesCanon Nov 17, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #57Happy (Merry Xmas) Birthday!Canon Nov 24, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #58CongratulationsCanon Dec 1, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #59In the Falling SnowCanon Dec 8, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #60Beyond the SnowCanon Dec 15, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #61PartingCanon Dec 22, 2024Blue Exorcist episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 5

12 eps · 12 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #62Shiro and YuriCanon Jan 5, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #63TruthCanon Jan 12, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #64AloneCanon Jan 19, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 64 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #65Satan AwakeningCanon Jan 26, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #66More Important Than the BodyCanon Feb 2, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #67If It Weren't for MeCanon Feb 9, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #68The Night BeforeCanon Feb 16, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #69The Blue NightCanon Feb 23, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 69 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #70Fight to the DeathCanon Mar 2, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 70 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #71LightCanon Mar 9, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 71 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #72PromiseCanon Mar 16, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 72 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #73Thank YouCanon Mar 23, 2025Blue Exorcist episode 73 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Common questions

Which Blue Exorcist episodes are filler?

8 of the 73 Blue Exorcist episodes are verified filler: episode 18–25.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Blue Exorcist?

Yes — you can skip 8 verified filler episode(s) of Blue Exorcist: episode 18–25. Skipping them saves about 3 hours.

How many filler episodes does Blue Exorcist have?

Blue Exorcist has 8 verified filler episodes out of 73 total (11%). 58 episodes are canon and 7 are mixed (part canon, part filler).