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Blue Exorcist watch order
How to watch
The second half of season 1 is anime-original; Kyoto Saga (season 2) follows the manga instead.
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Blue Exorcist watch order at a glance
- 1.Ao no Exorcist TV Series · 2011
- 2.Ao no Exorcist: Ura Ex Special · optional · 2011
- 3.Ao no Exorcist: Kuro no Iede Special · optional · 2011
- 4.Ao no Exorcist Movie Movie · 2012
- 5.Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen TV Series · 2017
- 6.Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen OVA OVA · optional · 2017
- 7.Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen TV Series · 2024
- 8.Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen TV Series · 2024
- 9.Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen TV Series · 2025
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
29h 12m
5 parts, in order
15 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
30h 40m
adds 1 movie
16 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
32h 2m
9 entries incl. OVAs and specials
17 days at 2 hours a day
Is Blue Exorcist dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub found yet.
Crunchyroll India streams it, but its series page lists no Hindi audio.
Checked against the platforms' own pages on 4 November 2026. Streaming deals change, so confirm the audio menu before you start. All Hindi-dubbed anime →
5
core entries
1
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
30h 40m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 30h 40m in total · longest: Ao no Exorcist
- Ao no Exorcist10h
- Ao no Exorcist Movie1h 28m
- Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen4h 48m
- Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen4h 48m
- Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen4h 48m
- Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen4h 48m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Ao no Exorcist | 10h |
| Ao no Exorcist Movie | 1h 28m |
| Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen | 4h 48m |
| Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen | 4h 48m |
| Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen | 4h 48m |
| Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen | 4h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen at 8.05 · from first to latest, the score rose 0.31
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ao no Exorcist | 7.74 |
| 2 | Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen | 7.58 |
| 3 | Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen | 7.20 |
| 4 | Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen | 7.61 |
| 5 | Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen | 8.05 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao no Exorcist | 2011 | 25 | 7.74 | – | – |
| Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen | 2017 | 12 | 7.58 | – | – |
| Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen | 2024 | 12 | 7.20 | – | – |
| Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen | 2024 | 12 | 7.61 | – | – |
| Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-henTop score | 2025 | 12 | 8.05 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Blue Exorcist
How many of the 6 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 4 of 6
- Amazon 2 of 6
- Hulu 2 of 6
- Netflix 1 of 6
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalAo no Exorcist: Ura ExSpecial · 2011 · 10 ep · 10m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
Side storyoptionalAo no Exorcist: Kuro no IedeSpecial · 2011 · 1 ep · 24m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
- 5
MainAo no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-henTV Series · 2017 · 12 ep · 4h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 6
Side storyoptionalAo no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen OVAOVA · 2017 · 2 ep · 48m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 7
MainAo no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-henTV Series · 2024 · 12 ep · 4h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 8
MainAo no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-henTV Series · 2024 · 12 ep · 4h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 9
Release order
- 1Ao no Exorcist2011-04
- 2Ao no Exorcist: Ura Ex2011-06
- 3Ao no Exorcist: Kuro no Iede2011-10
- 4Ao no Exorcist Movie2012-12
- 5Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen2017-01
- 6Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen OVA2017-04
- 7Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen2024-01
- 8Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen2024-10
- 9Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen2025-01
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Blue Exorcist watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Blue Exorcist in?
Follow the recommended order above: Ao no Exorcist → Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen → Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen → Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen → Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Blue Exorcist?
The core story and movies run about 30h 40m. At two hours a day that is roughly 16 days.
How many seasons does Blue Exorcist have?
5 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 3 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Blue Exorcist movies fit in the watch order?
Ao no Exorcist Movie: after Ao no Exorcist.
Where can I stream all of Blue Exorcist?
Crunchyroll lists 4 of the 6 seasons and movies, Amazon 2 and Hulu 2. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Blue Exorcist season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen rates highest at 8.05/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.
Is Blue Exorcist dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub has been released as of 4 November 2026. Crunchyroll India streams it, but its series page lists no Hindi audio.