You are here:

Blue Exorcist: The Movie

Name: Blue Exorcist: The Movie
Director: Atsushi Takahashi
Released: 2012
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2012

PG-13

Director

Atsushi Takahashi

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Blue Exorcist: The Movie follows traditional Shonen fantasy conventions, emphasizing established archetypes and genre norms. The narrative structure reinforces existing social and institutional hierarchies without challenging them. The film centers on a male hero, limiting the roles of female characters. This focus on a male-driven plot reinforces traditional gender hierarchies in combat and leadership positions. Overall, the movie doesn't intentionally represent multiple aspects of identity. It provides a cohesive fantasy experience but doesn't aim to challenge social norms or highlight underrepresented identities.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Blue Exorcist: The Movie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature prominent LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. Relationships follow typical heterosexual norms common to the genre.

How does Blue Exorcist: The Movie portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a male protagonist who drives the plot. Female characters like Shiemi Moriyama mainly support or study alongside him.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blue Exorcist: The Movie?

Limited

The cast is mostly uniform, reflecting the specific cultural context of the source material. There's no effort to include diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Blue Exorcist: The Movie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses the Exorcist Order's hierarchy as a stabilizing element. Conflicts arise when individuals act outside the established institutional authority.

Does Blue Exorcist: The Movie include disability representation?

Limited

Characters don't have visible or invisible disabilities. The story focuses on supernatural abilities rather than exploring physical or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

Offers a cohesive and immersive fantasy experience within established genre conventions.
Maintains a clear, structured narrative through the hierarchical Exorcist Order.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Female characters are limited to supporting roles rather than driving the main action.
The cast is homogeneous, failing to introduce racial or ethnic diversity.
Supernatural powers are used as plot devices instead of exploring disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

The atmosphere in True Cross Academy is lively and boisterous in the days leading up to the grand festival held once every 11 years. During this time, Okumura Rin is entrusted with the responsibility of suppressing the berserk Phantom Train. In the midst of his mission, he meets a devil whose appearance is that of a young boy.

How are these scores produced? →