This arc is the second cour of the fourth season of the *Blue Exorcist* anime series. It picks up after the *Beyond the Snow Saga* and delves into the origins of the terrifying event known as the “Blue Night,” as Rin Okumura is sent back in time to discover the truth about his mother Yuri and adoptive father Shiro. Studio VOLN takes over animation production, maintaining high‑quality storytelling and lore expansion. The arc aired from early January through late March 2025.
Movie Overview
Attribute Details
| Title | Blue Exorcist – The Blue Night Saga |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Time‑Travel |
| Language | Japanese |
| Release Date | January 4, 2025 (Japan broadcast start; effectively January 5 JST) – March 23, 2025 |
| Director | Daisuke Yoshida |
| Writer | Toshiya Ōno (series composition), based on the manga by Kazue Kato |
Cast & Crew
The cast reprises popular roles from earlier arcs:
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura
- Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura
- Kana Hanazawa as Shiemi Moriyama
- Kazuya Nakai as Ryuji Suguro
- Kōji Yusa as Renzo Shima
- Yūki Kaji as Konekomaru Miwa
- Eri Kitamura as Izumo Kamiki
- Ayahi Takagaki as Kuro
- Rina Satō as Shura Kirigakure
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Mephisto Pheles
Studio VOLN handled animation, with Daisuke Yoshida directing and Toshiya Ōno in charge of series composition. The arc continued the franchise’s renowned dark fantasy aesthetic. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Trivia
- This arc is part of Season 4 of *Blue Exorcist*, split into two cours: *Beyond the Snow Saga* (Oct–Dec 2024) and *The Blue Night Saga* (Jan–Mar 2025) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- The opening theme for *The Blue Night Saga* was by the band Amazarashi, and the ending theme was “Overlap” performed by Shiyui :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Studio VOLN took over production duties from A‑1 Pictures, continuing the visual and narrative legacy of the series :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- The arc explores pivotal events in the franchise’s lore: Rin travels 40 years into the past to uncover the mystery of the “Blue Night” and the fates of his parents, Yuri and Shiro, including the ferocious moment when Satan’s blue flames devastated the exorcist world :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- The arc’s anime trailer and key visual dropped in December 2024, creating strong buzz among fans for the January premiere :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- Fans on Crunchyroll community forums noted the English dub began shortly after sub release, with excitement over casting news like Bryce Papenbrook as Rin and Johnny Yong Bosch as Yukio :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
IMDbPro
For comprehensive production insights, such as detailed staff listings, episode credits, and distributor/contact information, you can visit the IMDbPro page for *Blue Exorcist – The Blue Night Saga*.
IMDb lists the title under the original Japanese name “Ao no ekusoshisuto: Yosuga‑hen,” a TV series beginning in 2025, with the general release noted as January 2025 in Japan :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
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