Blue Exorcist Season 3: Episode 1 Release Date, Where to Watch, and More
Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1 airs on January 7, 2024, at 12:30 am JST Don't miss the highly anticipated premiere on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other channels in Japan Get ready for thrilling new adventures and meet the talented cast and staff behind this exciting anime
The premiere of Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1 is set for Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 12:30 am JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other Japanese channels. Fans outside of Japan can catch the episode on January 6 at 9 am PT due to time zone differences.
Produced by Studio VOLN, the upcoming season 3 of Blue Exorcist has generated significant excitement in the anime community. This highly anticipated sequel will finally bring to life the popular Shimane Illuminati arc from Kazue Kato's beloved mythological fantasy manga series, putting an end to the long seven-year wait for fans.
Blue Exorcist season 3 release date and time
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga continues the thrilling story, delving into Izumo's tragic past that has fans eagerly awaiting the release of episode 1.
Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1 is set to premiere on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 12:30 am JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and other channels in Japan. However, English-subtitled version will be released on Saturday, January 6, at 9 am PT for most fans.
Here are the release dates and timings for Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1, according to their corresponding time zones:
Time Zones | Date | Time |
Pacific Standard Time | Saturday, January 6 | 9 am |
Central Standard Time | Saturday, January 6 | 11 am |
Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, January 6 | 12 pm |
Brazil Standard Time | Saturday January 6 | 2 pm |
Greenwich Mean Time | Saturday, January 6 | 5 pm |
Central European Time | Saturday. January 6 | 6 pm |
Indian Standard Time | Saturday, January 6 | 10:30 pm |
Philippines Standard Time | Sunday, January 7 | 1 am |
Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, January 7 | 2:30 am |
Where to watch Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1
Studio VOLN has released a striking key visual from the anime.
Exciting news for Southeast Asian fans as Muse Communications has obtained the license for the series. This means that Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1 will soon be accessible on Muse Asia in specific countries.
Cast and staff for the anime
It remains uncertain if Crunchyroll will be streaming the anime, as the fantasy series is not included in their Winter 2024 lineup. Additionally, there has been no confirmation from Hulu or Netflix regarding the international streaming of the series.
The anime image (Image via Studio VOLN)
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, also known as season 3 of the fantasy series, boasts an exceptional cast and talented staff. Daisuke Yoshida leads the team at Studio VOLN, while Toshiya Ono oversees the scripts.
Yurie Oohigashi oversees the character designs, with the acclaimed composers Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto creating the music for the upcoming anime. Additionally, UVERworld is set to return to perform the opening theme song, Eye's Entry.
A still from the anime (Image via Studio VOLN)
Returning to their beloved roles in the anime are Jun Fukumiya, known for his work as Lelouch's voice actor in Code Geass, as Yukio, alongside Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura. Eri Kitamura will also reprise her role as Izumo, and Hiroshi Kamiya will lend his voice to Mephisto. Additionally, the anime will feature Kana Hanazawa as Shiemi, Rina Sato as Shura, Kouji Yusa as Renzo, Kazuya Nakai as Ryuji, and more.
What to expect in Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1
During the Aniplex Online Fest 2023 live stream, it was announced that the upcoming sequel to Kazue Kato's mythological-fantasy manga, Blue Exorcist, will cover volumes 10 to 15 and adapt the Illuminati arc. This means that Blue Exorcist season 3 episode 1 will begin with chapter 38 (Exorcist) and extend to the middle of chapter 39, titled Demon Manners. Fans can look forward to seeing Mephisto revealing his true identity to Rin Okumura, as well as assigning the Exorcist an important mission.
An anime still (Image via Studio VOLN)In addition to the scene with Rin and Mephisto, the episode will also showcase some slice-of-life moments involving Rin's friends. Furthermore, fans can anticipate the significant involvement of Lewin Light in the upcoming sequel.
Stay tuned for more anime news and manga updates as we move closer to 2024.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Blue Exorcist, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of season 3 episode 1. The wait has been long, but I believe it will be worth it. The Shimane Illuminati arc is one of my favorite parts of the manga, and I can't wait to see it animated. I'm also excited to see how the new studio, VOLN, handles the adaptation. They have a good track record with action-oriented anime, so I'm confident they'll do a great job.
The announcement of the release date and time has me even more excited. I've already marked my calendar and set an alarm so I don't miss it. I'm also looking forward to seeing the new key visual and hearing the opening theme song. I'm sure they'll both be amazing. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Blue Exorcist. I'm confident that season 3 will be even better than the first two, and I can't wait to experience it all with my fellow fans.
