Will There Be a Season 6 Of Blue Exorcist Anime?

For over a decade, Blue Exorcist (Ao no Ekusoshisuto) has been a favorite for fans who love dark fantasy mixed with heartfelt character moments. With Season 5, The Blue Night Saga, wrapping up earlier this year in March 2025, the big question hanging in the air is simple: will there be a Season 6 of Blue Exorcist? The way things have been moving with the anime gives us plenty of reasons to be hopeful.

How Blue Exorcist Has Released Seasons So Far

The release schedule for this series has always been unpredictable. Season 1 first aired back in 2011, and then it took six whole years before we got Season 2, Kyoto Saga, in 2017. Fans had to wait even longer - seven years - for Season 3, which finally arrived in 2024.

But something interesting happened after that. Seasons 4 and 5 dropped one after the other, much faster than anyone expected. That sudden burst of activity got fans buzzing. If the pattern continues and the next season is greenlit sometime in late 2025, then late 2026 or early 2027 looks like a pretty reasonable guess for when we could see Rin and Yukio back on screen.

Quick Recap of Everything So Far

Here’s a fast look back at what each season has covered:

1. Season 1 (2011): Introduced Rin, the son of Satan, and his journey to become an exorcist at True Cross Academy. The second half of the season had an anime-original storyline.
2. Season 2 (2017): Kyoto Saga followed the Impure King arc straight from the manga and gave fans some long-awaited canon material.
3. Season 3 (2024): Shimane Illuminati Saga, jumped back into the main manga story and really put Yukio’s struggles into focus.
4. Season 4 (2024): Continued to push the brothers toward conflict while expanding the fight against the Illuminati.
5. Season 5 (2025): The Blue Night Saga took us back in time, showing the heartbreaking story of Yuri Egin and how the Blue Night tragedy began. It ended with Rin returning to confront Yukio, who now feels pulled toward Lucifer and the Illuminati.

If you missed any of these, Crunchyroll has all the episodes available to stream. And to jog your memory, here’s the trailer for Season 5:

What Season 6 Could Focus On

If Season 6 happens, the most likely story it will adapt is the Of One Cloth arc from the manga. This is where Yukio’s internal struggles really come to the surface, and the bond between him and Rin is tested more than ever. Rin declares,

“I’m not your weapon; Demon King or savior! I’m Rin Okumura! And when I’m done, I’m going to be the best Exorcist you ever laid your eyes on!” - Rin Okumura

Yukio has to deal with his demonic powers and the dangerous lure of the Illuminati, while Rin refuses to give up on saving his brother.

The arc also brings in new conflicts at True Cross Academy and reveals more about the Okumura family’s history. There are plenty of action-heavy moments here, but also some of the most emotional character beats in the entire series. For fans of the manga, this is one of the arcs they’re most excited to see animated.

Should The Anime Wait for the Manga to Finish

This is one of the biggest points of debate. The manga is still ongoing, and creator Kazue Kato has said that the story is already past its halfway point, possibly two-thirds of the way through. As one line from the opening volumes goes:

“I’m not a human or a demon anymore. In which case… I’ll have to be an Exorcist!” - Kazue Kato, Vol. 1

That means there’s still more story left before the series hits its finale.

Some people think the anime should wait until the manga is nearly done, just to avoid catching up too quickly or leaving fans hanging. On the other hand, there’s already enough material for at least a season or two. With the strong demand and the fact that recent arcs have been animated back-to-back, waiting too long doesn’t seem likely.

Why Fans Are Excited for What’s Next

There’s a lot of optimism in the air right now. People want to see better fight animation, sharper choreography, and a return to the kind of visual punch Season 1 had. Others point out that extra support from the new Blue Exorcist mobile game could play a role in pushing the anime forward.

Most agree that the current arc will probably need to finish in the manga before an anime announcement is made. Since it’s a monthly series, that could take some time. Still, the most common guess is that we’ll hear news by 2026, with a release not far behind in 2027.

Why Season 6 Feels Almost Guaranteed

Looking at the bigger picture, it’s hard to imagine that the anime won’t continue. Three new seasons in just 2 years have shown that the series has regained its momentum, and Season 5 ended on a huge cliffhanger that practically begs for more. Many fans even say they’d be shocked if a Season 6 wasn’t eventually announced.

The story is heading toward some of its most emotional and intense chapters yet, and the Okumura brothers’ journey still has plenty left to tell. For readers interested in other anime updates, you might also want to check out our recent coverage on Rent A Girlfriend Season 5 release date confirmed for 2026 and Dark Moon: The Blood Altar anime premieres January 2026.

Final Thoughts

So, will there be a Season 6 of Blue Exorcist? While there’s no official word, the chances look good. With enough manga content, an active fanbase, and the anime’s recent momentum, it feels less like if and more like when.

Right now, the safest prediction is late 2026 or early 2027. Until then, catching up on the manga or rewatching the anime on Crunchyroll might be the best way to keep the excitement alive.

Either way, the battle between Assiah and Gehenna isn’t over yet, and Rin and Yukio’s story still has a long way to go.