Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga OVA
7.1
Quality Score
0.57 (Positive)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
28,737
MAL Ratings
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Bundled with the 19th and 20th volumes of the Ao no Exorcist manga. The first episode is based on the second chapter of the second Ao no Exorcist novel Home Sweet Home. The second episode is based on the title chapter from the Ao no Exorcist: Spy Game novel.
Audience Consensus
The audience appears to be highly satisfied with this OVA set, appreciating its ability to deepen character understanding and provide entertaining content. The high production quality and effective blend of drama and comedy contribute to a positive reception, with minor criticisms focused on the tangential nature of one of the stories.
Strengths
- Develops character backstories effectively, providing deeper insight into motivations and past struggles.
- Maintains high-quality art and music consistent with the established series.
- The second OVA offers significant comedic relief and laughs, balancing the more serious tone of the first.
Weaknesses
- The second OVA's plot is not heavily tied to the main storyline, functioning more as standalone comedic vignettes.
- Some plot points, like the marriage proposal scene, are adapted rather than entirely new, potentially feeling repetitive to some viewers.