Blue Exorcist season 5 episode 1 is the highly-anticipated continuation of the anime adaptation of Kazue Kato’s dark fantasy shonen manga.

Titled “The Blue Night Saga,” this season explores the origins of the Okumura brothers and the mysterious Blue Night event that shaped their destinies.

If you’re eager to learn about the release date for Blue Exorcist season 5 episode 1, this article provides all the essential information you need, including the release schedule and where to watch this exciting chapter in the Blue Exorcist franchise.

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What is Blue Exorcist The Blue Night Saga?

Blue Exorcist The Blue Night Saga is the fifth season of the Blue Exorcist anime franchise, unveiling the secret of Rin and Yukio Okumura’s birth and revealing the truth behind the Blue Night event.

When Yukio breaks ties with Rin and joins the Illuminati in pursuit of power and answers, Rin, driven by a need to understand his brother and their shared origins, goes on a journey into the past.

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Guided by Mephisto, he retraces the footsteps of his adoptive father, Shiro Fujimoto, and his biological mother, Yuri Egin, uncovering a darker and more complex truth than he could have ever anticipated.

This season looks into various questions: Why did a child come out from the union of Satan, the god of demons, and a human? What truly transpired during the “Blue Night?

What answers will Rin find, and how will they shape his understanding of himself, his brother, and the very core of the Blue Exorcist universe?

Blue Exorcist season 4 recap

Blue Exorcist protagonist Rin Okumura and his ability, Blue Flames
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Blue Exorcist season 4, titled Beyond the Snow Saga, follows the Okumura twins as they are dispatched on a mission to find their missing comrade, Shura Kirigakure. During their search, they discover Shura is trapped in a deadly blood contract with a powerful demon, Hachirotaro Okami, a contract inherited from her ancestor.

Hachirotaro seeks to exploit the contract to produce offspring, and when Shura resists, he kidnaps the twins. Desperate to protect her friends, Shura defies her death sentence and fights back against Hachirotaro.

With the twins’ help, Shura ultimately breaks free from the demonic curse, though the ordeal leaves her shaken. The events of this arc deeply impact Yukio, leading him to question his path and the need for a broader perspective in his exorcism career.

Blue Exorcist manga art of Rin Okumura by Kazue Kato
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Blue Exorcist season 5 episode 1 release date and time

The anime’s fifth season, Blue Exorcist The Blue Night Saga, premieres on January 3, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT (Pacific Time).

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

BLUE EXORCIST SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 TIMEZONEFRIDAY, JANUARY 3/TIME
CT (Central Time) 10 a.m.
ET (Eastern Time)11 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)4 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)5 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)9:30 p.m.
JST (Japanese Standard Time)January 4, 1 a.m.
GMT+8January 4, 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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