# Where to Watch Blue Exorcist

**Blue Exorcist begins with a finished 25-episode TV season from 2011, making this the clear place for a new viewer to enter the story. Crunchyroll is the legal streaming service named for the series and carries the complete season. Episodes run 24 minutes, while the mix of school life and supernatural combat gives the central conflict room to build. The strongest hook is Rin's decision to become an exorcist despite carrying the very demonic power that exorcists are trained to oppose. That contradiction shapes his training and his uneasy place among his classmates. Blue Exorcist is a good pick for viewers who enjoy action with family tension threaded through it, especially when a hero's greatest weapon is also the source of other people's suspicion.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/blue-exorcist)

Crunchyroll is the only service listed for Blue Exorcist, with the complete 25-episode season available in one place.

## Synopsis

Blue Exorcist follows Rin Okumura, a hotheaded teenager raised with his twin brother Yukio at a church orphanage. His life changes when he learns that Satan is his father and that blue flames mark the power he inherited. A painful loss pushes Rin toward a choice that defies his origin: he will train to fight demons as an exorcist. That path takes him into the exorcist program at True Cross Academy, where Yukio already occupies a position Rin never expected. Rin has to control an ability that can frighten potential allies while learning the discipline his new role demands. The premise keeps the danger personal, since every confrontation also raises the question of whether Rin can define himself apart from his bloodline. The story stays focused on his early training and the bonds tested by his secret, without requiring any background knowledge from the viewer.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 25
- **Premiered:** 2011
- **Studio:** A-1 Pictures
- **Score:** 7.2

## Watch Order

Start Blue Exorcist with this 2011 season before moving to any later arcs. It establishes Rin's family conflict and his entry into exorcist training, so later developments have the context they need.

- Ao no Exorcist: Ura Ex (side\_story)
- Ao no Exorcist: Kuro no Iede (side\_story)
- Ao no Exorcist Movie (side\_story)
- [Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/blue-exorcist-kyoto-saga) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Demon Slayer](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer)**: Demon Slayer makes a natural follow-up if Blue Exorcist appealed to you through demon hunting, sword combat and a hero whose family bond drives his choices.
- **[Jujutsu Kaisen](https://hozuna.com/anime/jujutsu-kaisen)**: Jujutsu Kaisen suits viewers who liked the exorcist school setting and the tension of a student carrying power that can make allies view him as a threat.
- **[Bleach](https://hozuna.com/anime/bleach)**: Bleach is a strong next choice for fans of Blue Exorcist who want another sword-wielding lead drawn into supernatural battles while questioning what his own power means.
- **[Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-entertainment-district-arc)**: 
- **[Heaven's Feel III. Spring Song](https://hozuna.com/anime/heaven-s-feel-iii-spring-song)**: 
- **[Berserk](https://hozuna.com/anime/berserk)**: 
- **[Heaven's Feel II. Lost Butterfly](https://hozuna.com/anime/heaven-s-feel-ii-lost-butterfly)**: 
- **[Demon Slayer: Mugen Train](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-mugen-train)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Blue Exorcist legally?

Crunchyroll is the legal streaming service listed for Blue Exorcist. It carries the complete 25-episode season covered on this page.

### How many episodes does the first Blue Exorcist season have?

The first Blue Exorcist season has 25 episodes. Each episode runs 24 minutes, so the season gives its training story space without becoming an unusually long starting commitment.

### Do I need to know anything before starting Blue Exorcist?

No earlier viewing is required because this season introduces Rin's background and his demonic power from the beginning. It also explains his arrival at the exorcist school as the story unfolds.

### Has Blue Exorcist finished airing?

Yes, this 2011 TV season is finished. Its 25 episodes provide the starting point before the later arcs referenced in the viewing order.