Aniplex recently unveiled the main trailer for the highly anticipated Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga anime during the Aniplex Online Fest stream. The trailer gives fans a sneak peek into what they can expect from the upcoming series, which is set to premiere on October 5th.
In addition to the main trailer, Aniplex also revealed a new character promotional video for Mephisto Pheles, voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya. The anime features an all-star cast, with Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura and Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura. Other cast members include Ayahi Takagaki, Daisuke Ono, Eri Kitamura, and more.
The anime is set to premiere on October 5 on multiple channels, including Tokyo MX and BS11, with streaming options available on U-NEXT, Hulu, d Anime Store, and Anime Hōdai services. The new series will consist of two cours, with the first cours airing in October and the second cours scheduled for January 2025.
Fans can look forward to an exciting soundtrack for the series, with Reol performing the opening theme song “Re Rescue” and Yobahi performing the ending theme song “Tsurara.” The anime is a sequel to the Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, which premiered earlier this year.
The Blue Exorcist manga, created by Kazue Katō, has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. With over 25 million copies in circulation, the manga follows the story of Rin Okumura, who must navigate his demon lineage while training to become an exorcist at True Cross Academy.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga, they can catch up on previous installments of the series, including the television anime, OAVs, and movie. The franchise has also expanded to include novels, stage plays, and more, making it a beloved and enduring series in the world of anime and manga.