Ao no Exorcist Season 4 Release Date, Cast, Spoilers, Recap, Plot, Expectations & Where To Watch
Ao no Exorcist Season 4:- Are you a fan of the dark fantasy manga and anime series Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist)? If so, you must be eagerly waiting for the fourth season of the anime adaptation, which is currently airing in Japan. But what can you expect from the new season?
When and where can you watch it? And what are the spoilers, storyline, ending explanation, ratings, expectations, cast and characters, episode names, and recap of the previous seasons? In this article, we will answer all these questions and more, as we dive into the captivating world of Ao no Exorcist Season 4.
What is Ao no Exorcist?
Ao no Exorcist is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers that he and his twin brother Yukio are the sons of Satan, born from a human woman, and he is the inheritor of Satan’s powers. When Satan kills their guardian, Rin enrolls at True Cross Academy to become an exorcist under Yukio’s tutelage in order to defeat Satan.
The manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Jump Square since April 2009, with 30 volumes published as of January 2024. Viz Media has licensed the manga for North American production, with the first volume released in April 2011.
The manga has been adapted into an anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures, which consists of three seasons so far. The first season aired from April to October 2011, with 25 episodes and an original anime video (OVA). The second season, titled Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, aired from January to March 2017, with 12 episodes and an OVA. The third season, titled Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, began airing in January 2024, with 3 episodes released as of January 26, 2024. An anime film, Blue Exorcist: The Movie, premiered in December 2012.
The anime series has been licensed by Aniplex of America for North American distribution, and by other companies for other regions. The anime series has also been broadcast on various television networks and streaming platforms around the world.
What is Ao no Exorcist Season 4 about?
Ao no Exorcist Season 4, also known as Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, is the third and latest season of the anime adaptation of the manga. The season covers the Shimane Illuminati arc of the manga, which spans from volume 10 to volume 19, chapter 83.
The season follows Rin and his friends as they travel to Shimane, a rural prefecture in Japan, where they encounter a mysterious group of exorcists called the Illuminati, who are secretly working for Satan. The Illuminati have kidnapped Izumo Kamiki, one of Rin’s classmates and a descendant of the shrine maidens who sealed the Impure King, a powerful demon, centuries ago. The Illuminati plan to use Izumo as a sacrifice to revive the Impure King and unleash a calamity upon the world.
Rin and his friends must infiltrate the Illuminati’s base and rescue Izumo, while also facing their own personal struggles and doubts. Rin must learn to control his blue flames, which are the manifestation of his demonic power, and prove himself as a true exorcist. Yukio must confront his hidden feelings of envy and resentment towards Rin, and his own latent demonic potential. Shiemi Moriyama, Rin’s love interest and a friend of Izumo, must overcome her fear of losing her friends and her lack of confidence in her abilities.
Ryuuji Suguro, Rin’s rival and a descendant of the monks who sealed the Impure King, must uphold his family’s legacy and honor. Renzou Shima, Rin’s friend and a spy for the Illuminati, must choose between his loyalty to his friends or his family. And Izumo must face her past and her destiny as a shrine maiden.
The season also introduces new characters, such as Lucifer, the leader of the Illuminati and one of the eight demon kings; Saburota Todo, a former exorcist and a traitor who works for the Illuminati; Shura Kirigakure, Rin’s mentor and a former disciple of Todo; and Ucchusma, the fire god who aids Rin in mastering his flames.
The season promises to deliver an epic and emotional story, full of action, drama, comedy, romance, and mystery, as Rin and his friends face their greatest challenge yet.
Where can you watch Ao no Exorcist?
The season is also available for streaming on various platforms, depending on your region. Here are some of the options:
- For North America, you can watch the season on Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Hulu, with English subtitles and dubbing. The episodes are simulcasted on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, with a one-hour delay.
- For Europe, you can watch the season on Wakanim, with English, French, German, and Russian subtitles. The episodes are simulcasted on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, with a one-hour delay.
- For Australia and New Zealand, you can watch the season on AnimeLab, with English subtitles and dubbing. The episodes are simulcasted on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, with a one-hour delay.
- For Southeast Asia, you can watch the season on Muse Asia, with English, Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian subtitles. The episodes are simulcasted on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, with a one-hour delay.
You can also check the official website of the anime for more information on the broadcast and streaming schedule.
Release Date of Ao no Exorcist Season 4
Ao no Exorcist Season 4 is currently airing in Japan on Tokyo MX, BS11, GTV, GYT, MBS, THK, UHB, and RKB, every Sunday at 12:00 a.m. JST, starting from January 7, 2024. The season is scheduled to have 24 episodes, with the last episode expected to air on June 23, 2024.
Spoilers Alert
If you want to know what will happen in the upcoming episodes of the season, you can read the manga chapters that correspond to the anime episodes. However, be warned that the manga may contain some differences from the anime, and that reading the manga may spoil your enjoyment of the anime. If you don’t mind spoilers, you can read the manga online on Viz Media’s website or app, or on Shueisha’s Manga Plus website or app.
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Storyline & Plot Summary
If you want to know the general plot and theme of the season, you can read the official synopsis of the season, which is as follows:
Rin Okumura, who was exposed as the son of Satan by Amaimon’s attack, has been placed by the Order of the True Cross under the supervision of Shura Kirigakure. While Rin tries to cope with his new identity as a demon and his role as an exorcist, he and his friends are sent to Shimane, where they encounter the mysterious Illuminati organization.
The Illuminati have kidnapped Izumo Kamiki, a descendant of the shrine maidens who sealed the Impure King, a powerful demon that once ravaged Japan. The Illuminati plan to use Izumo as a sacrifice to revive the Impure King and unleash a calamity upon the world. Rin and his friends must infiltrate the Illuminati’s base and rescue Izumo, while also facing their struggles and doubts.
Ending Explanation & Season 3
If you want to know how the season will end, you can either wait for the anime to finish airing, or you can read the manga chapters that cover the end of the Shimane Illuminati arc. However, be warned that the manga may contain some differences from the anime and that reading the manga may spoil your enjoyment of the anime.
If you don’t mind spoilers, you can read the manga online on Viz Media’s website or app, or on Shueisha’s Manga Plus website or app. The anime received 7.5/10 ratings on MyAnimeList and 7.4/10 on IMDb.
Ratings & Reviews
If you want to know how the season is rated by critics and fans, you can check the reviews and ratings on various websites and platforms, such as MyAnimeList, Anime News Network, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic. However, be aware that the ratings may vary depending on the source and the criteria, and that they may not reflect your own opinion or preference. If you want to rate the season yourself, you can do so on the websites and platforms that allow user ratings, such as MyAnimeList, IMDb, and Rotten Tomatoes.
Expectations from Season 4
If you want to know what the fans and the creators expect from the season, you can read the interviews and comments from the cast and staff of the anime, as well as the author of the manga. You can also read fan theories and speculations on various forums and social media, such as Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook.
However, be mindful that the expectations may not match the reality, and that they may influence your perception and enjoyment of the season. If you want to share your own expectations, you can do so on the forums and social media that allow user comments, such as Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook.
Cast and characters
If you want to know who are the voice actors and the characters of the season, you can check the official website of the anime, which provides information on the main and supporting cast and characters, as well as their profiles and images.
You can also check the Wikipedia page of the anime, which provides information on the cast and characters of the previous seasons, as well as the new ones. However, be careful that the Wikipedia page may contain spoilers for the season, and that it may not be updated or accurate.
If you want to know more about the voice actors and the characters, you can search for their names and roles on the web, or on the websites and platforms that provide information on anime and voice actors, such as Anime News Network, Behind the Voice Actors, and Anime-Planet.
Episode Names
If you want to know the names of the episodes of the season, you can check the official website of the anime, which provides the titles and the air dates of the episodes, as well as the previews and the summaries. You can also check the Wikipedia page of the anime, which provides the titles and the air dates of the episodes, as well as the staff and the theme songs.
However, be careful that the Wikipedia page may contain spoilers for the episodes, and that it may not be updated or accurate. If you want to know more about the episodes, you can search for their titles and numbers on the web, or on the websites and platforms that provide information on anime and episodes, such as MyAnimeList, Anime News Network, and Anime-Planet.
Quick Refresher of Season 3
If you want to refresh your memory or catch up on the previous seasons of the anime, you can watch the recap episodes that are included in the season. The first recap episode, titled “Blue Exorcist: The Chronocyclic Labyrinth”, covers the events of the first season and the movie, and it aired on January 7, 2024, as the first episode of the season.
The second recap episode, titled “Blue Exorcist: The Kyoto Saga”, covers the events of the second season, and it aired on January 14, 2024, as the second episode of the season. You can also watch the previous seasons and the movie on the streaming platforms that offer them, such as Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, AnimeLab, Wakanim, and Muse Asia.
Alternatively, you can read the manga chapters that correspond to the previous seasons and the movie, which are available online on Viz Media’s website or app, or on Shueisha’s Manga Plus website or app.
Trailer
If you want to watch the trailer of the season, you can check the official YouTube channel of the anime, which provides the promotional videos and the previews of the season, as well as the opening and ending theme songs. You can also check the official website of the anime, which provides the trailer and the teaser of the season, as well as the key visuals and the posters.
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