Is Shura Kirigakure truly gone? Has her long-standing curse finally been broken? Blue Exorcist season 4 episode 5, titled “As If Begging For Tears,” looks deeper into Shura’s fate.

Haunted by a curse that dooms her to a short life, Shura confronts its source in a desperate attempt to end her suffering and the curse itself in Blue Exorcist season 4 episode 5.

To fully understand the gravity of this moment, let’s recap the events of the previous episode.

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Blue Exorcist season 4 episode 4 recap

The episode begins with a flashback to Shura’s past, revealing her difficult upbringing and her relationship with Hachiro, who trained her rigorously.

Later, she meets Shiro Fujimoto, the adoptive father of the Okumura twins, who rescues her from a dangerous situation. This encounter sparks a bond between Shura and Shiro.

Flash forward to the present, Shura awakens from Hachiro’s spell. Rin and Yukio arrive to save her.

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Yukio tricks Hachiro into transferring Shura’s demon contract and his regeneration ability to himself. To convince Hachiro, Yukio even shoots Rin.

As Hachiro begins the transfer, Rin attacks, using a powerful technique called Satan Campfire. However, Hachiro reveals his true, monstrous form and hypnotizes Rin.

Shima intervenes, disrupting Hachiro’s control over Rin. In a dramatic turn of events, Shura sacrifices herself, luring Hachiro into a watery grave.

The episode concludes with a cliffhanger, leaving the fate of Shura and Hachiro uncertain.

Blue Exorcist season 4 episode 5 release date and time

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Blue Exorcist season 4 episode 4 airs on November 2, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT (Pacific Time).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

BLUE EXORCIST SEASON 4 EPISODE 5 TIMEZONESATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2/TIME
CT (Central Time) 11 a.m.
ET (Eastern Time)12 p.m.
GMT (Western European Time)4 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)6 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)9:30 p.m.
JST (Japanese Standard Time)November 3, 1 a.m.
GMT+8November 3, 12 a.m.

Where to watch Blue Exorcist

You can watch the latest episodes of Blue Exorcist on the following streaming platforms:

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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