Blue Exorcist: The Movie
Synopsis
As the grand festival of True Cross Academy draws near, exwires and exorcists alike combine their efforts to banish any demon that threatens the celebrations. Among them, Rin Okumura is tasked with exorcising the soul-devouring demon known as the Phantom Train alongside his brother Yukio and Shiemi Moriyama. During their mission, the Phantom Train escapes its tracks and begins ravaging True Cross Academy. In the ensuing chaos, Rin encounters a childlike demon he dubs Usamaro, and begins to develop an odd friendship with it. However, Usamaro's abilities might be far more sinister than Rin initially expected. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The movie is generally well-received, especially by fans of the series, for its beautiful visuals and emotional story focusing on friendship. However, some found the plot predictable and lacking the action of the main series. The film is seen as a good side story, though not essential viewing.
Strengths
- Beautiful animation and art style, especially during festival scenes.
- Touching story with heart-string-tugging message.
- Well-introduced characters.
Weaknesses
- Story is not particularly original or groundbreaking; predictable plot.
- Some found the plot confusing and hard to follow.
- Lacks action compared to the series.