Blue Exorcist: Volume 3 by Kazue Kato

It's been two months - time for another volume of Blue Exorcist!

Summary: Rin finds that he relies too heavily on his flame and strives to become powerful without it, but it isn't easy as he works to rise through the Exorcist ranks. Now an Exwire, he must prove himself to go on real missions. But with his gate sword being "held for safekeeping" by a new teacher watching his every move, and the demon king Amaimon popping in to "play," Rin has his work cut out for him.

Favorite Part: Cat demon familiar added! Can this series get any better?

Reality Check: A little more risqué with the new teacher, but it usually comes with the territory. The story continues to entertain!

Conclusion: I have to wait another two months for Volume 4? *Sigh*

Genre: Older Teen Paranormal Action Adventure

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Blue Exorcist: Volume 2 by Kazue Kato

Got my hands on Volume 2!!!

Summary: Rin, son of Satan, and his classmates work hard to rise in the ranks and become full Exorcists. But as Rin comes into his powers, he starts discovering just how many enemies he will have to face - and just how many people want him dead.

Reality Check: When this finally came yesterday I couldn't wait to read it, and now that I've finished I'm already flipping back through to re-read my favorite parts. The art doesn't even bother me anymore. Great action, engaging characters, exciting story! One of the best manga series ever!!!

My favorite part: Still what he does with his tail! XD

Conclusion: Will be collecting the entire series. If you haven't read it, start!

Genre: Older Teen Paranormal Action Adventure

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Blue Exorcist: Volume I by Kazue Kato

I read the sample chapter in Shonen Jump and was intrigued enough to get my hands on Volume 1. It didn't disappoint.

Summary: Raised by Father Fujimoto (and his younger twin brother Yukio), Rin never knew his real father. But one day a fateful argument reveals the terrible truth - Rin is the son of the demon lord Satan! His demonic powers released, Rin swears to defeat Satan and joins the mysterious True Cross Academy to become an exorcist. Can Rin fight demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret?

Reality Check: The art can be a little more grotesque than I normally prefer, but it's a really good story so I put up with it. The plot is relatively original, characters are interesting and engaging, the emotions raw and gripping, and the action is packed and exciting. Boys will definitely love this manga, but girls shouldn't have any trouble getting into it as well.

My favorite part: Rin's tail! And what he does with it. XD

Conclusion: I would say if you like D. Gray-man and Naruto, give Blue Exorcist a try. I'll definitely be reading more.

Genre: Older Teen Paranormal Action Adventure

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