Summary
The most interesting anime exorcists are characterized by their unique approach to the various spirits or entities they possess. Rin Okumura is a half-demon who fights against his own kind to protect the human world, apart from the Blue Demon Demon. The drug dealer from Mononoke has a different extraction process that involves probing and understanding the targets before defeating them.
The most interesting anime characters stand out in many ways in terms of their personality or status. Also, exorcism, as a concept, lends itself to various stories because it facilitates contact with various spirits and mysterious beings that somehow influence humanity.
Exorcists are typically depicted in their movements as they move to cleanse the world of evil spirits that threaten humanity. Moreover, ghosts themselves often represent the manifestation of human negative emotions, so they become synonymous with their origins. Regardless of the method they take, troublemakers always seek harmony and peace above all else.
10 Reiko Natsume – challenged and sealed hundreds of Youkai
Natsume’s Book of Friends by Brain’s Base and Shuka based on Yuki Midorikawa’s manga
Release year
2008
Number of episodes
74
Where to release
Funimation, Crunchyroll
Although Riko does not play a central role in the story due to the events that took place after her death, she created the title Natsume’s Book of Friends. This dangerous and powerful notebook contains hundreds of names of youkai that Reiko has defeated in duels. It serves as the catalyst that sets her down the dangerous and fascinating journey of reclaiming her grandson’s stolen names. Because of her special spiritual powers and ability to see ayakashi and youkai, Reiko has lived a troubled life, ostracized by many other people. In return, she took her frustrations out on the ghosts, packing and packing even the most terrifying ones with ease.
9 Rin Okumura – A half-demon who fights demons
Blue Exporter, produced by A-1 Pictures, is based on Kazu Kato’s manga
Release year
2011
Number of episodes
37
Where to release
Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Funimation
Blue Exorcist’s Rin Okumura is a truly unique illustrator because of his deep connection to the species he actively fights. Even though he is the son of Satan, the ruler of Hell, Rin wants nothing to do with demonic legacies. Instead, he chose to side with Asia, the human world, and banished the demons from destroying the world’s peace. Although he lacks the extensive formal training that some of his infamous peers have, Rin’s heritage grants him unique abilities such as the infamous Blue Flame, as well as unparalleled potential.
8 Apothecary – one who examines and helps spirits
Mononoke, produced by Toei Animation
Release year
In 2007
Number of episodes
12
Where to release
Netflix, Crunchyroll
The drug dealer, Mononoke’s main character, is a self-identified exponent of the process of exorcism unlike any other. His method, inspired by Japanese Buddhism, does not allow him to easily confront his spirit without preparation. Instead, he first performs investigative tasks, carefully examining his targets and learning about form, truth, and reason before finally understanding and defeating them. Although his process is more complicated and involved than most, the amount of effort tends to be overwhelming, as even the most powerful malevolent spirits pose no challenge to him.
7 Ginko – helps people and spirit to live in harmony
Mushishi by Artland based on Yuki Urushibara’s manga
Release year
2005
Number of episodes
49
Where to release
Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu
As a Mushishi or Mushi Master, Ginko seeks to help others and solve various issues related to Mushi. While his ability to see Mushin can be considered a gift, it comes with the unfortunate consequence of constantly drawing Mushin to it, which is why he and others of his ilk are always on the move, wandering and never visiting the same places twice. . Unlike most exorcists, Ginko doesn’t see Mushi as a curse; Instead, he wants to help people live in harmony with them.
6 Seika Lamprogue – The Exorcist of Isekai
Based on the light novels by Kichi Kosuzu, Reincarnation of the Strongest Exponent by Studio Blanc
Release year
2023
Number of episodes
13
Where to release
Crunchyroll
Although Haruyoshi Kugano is known to be the strongest of all the Insurgents in power, his greed for power and lack of cunning ultimately lead to his betrayal by those he trusted the most. Disappointed by the story’s conclusion, he casts a spell that facilitates reincarnation in another world, where he decides to live his next life invisibly, hiding his great power from others. Now as Seka Lamprog, the main character of the reincarnation of the strongman in another world, he keeps all his knowledge and Ayakashi, even though most people ignore him because he is not superior in conventional magic.
5 Maka Albarn and Saul Evans – a pair of masters and weapons
Based on Atsushi Ohkubo’s manga, Soul Eater is produced by Bones
Release year
2008
Number of episodes
51
Where to release
Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu
In Soul Eater, there is a special school founded by the Grim Reaper himself, known as the Mortal Instruments Mister Academy. Here, Meisters like Maka Albarn, and Demon Weapons like Sol Evans, train together to hone their skills as they seek to protect their world from evil spirits called Kishin Eggs, corrupted spirits capable of destroying the world. Although these pairs of Meister-Demon weapons may not necessarily be identified as exorcisms, their functions and functions are similar. Skilled in psychic perception, Maka can easily identify and assess the spirit threats that her scythe partner faces and defeats them.
4 Benio Adashino and Rokuro Enmado – The Fates of Fate
Based on Yoshiaki Sukeno’s manga Twin Star Explorers, developed by Studio Pierrot.
Release year
2016
Number of episodes
50
Where to release
Crunchyroll
In the world of Twin Star Exorcists, there is an alternate realm known as Magano, where human negative emotions are collected and turned into filth, powerful malevolent monsters that threaten humanity’s well-being. The only ones who can fight these monsters are a pair of prodigal warriors like Benio Adashino and Rokuro Enmado. However, the two are not common descriptors. Not only in their time of trouble and their special powers, but also their destiny is said to be Miko’s parents, who are said to have the power to destroy all evil and end the thousand year war. On them.
3 Mirai Kuriyama – The bloodthirsty illustrator
Beyond Borders, based on the light novels by Nagomu Tori, produced by Kyoto Animation.
Release year
2013
Number of episodes
13
Where to release
CRANCHIROLL, HIDIVE
In the world beyond the border, the warriors, known as the Spirit World Warriors, make a living by defeating the Yumu, who represent the manifestation of human negative emotions, and selling the leftover stones. Despite being one such warrior, Mirai Kuriyama is not proud of her lineage. As the sole survivor of her clan, she is shunned by other clans, considering her ability to purchase blood as heresy. However, as she manages to overcome her fears and doubts and commits to killing Yumu, she proves herself to be a more capable warrior, turning her blood into a variety of strange weapons and masterfully wielding it.
2 Megumi Fushiguro – Shikigami witch
Jujutsu Kaisen, produced by MAPPA, based on the manga by Gge Akutami.
Release year
2020
Number of episodes
47
Where to release
Funimation, Crunchyroll
The Jujutsu Kaizen Menaces are known as Jujutsu Witches, who are secretly trained by the Japanese government to protect the people from cursed spirits. Unlike the evil supernatural beings of other stories, curses are created from the negative emotions of normal human beings, which are built up and created over time, causing a great threat to humanity. Megumi Fushiguro is one of the witches who exorcise these spirits, descended from many noble and powerful witches. His fighting style is based on Shikigami cursed spirits that he can summon after winning a battle. The shikigami’s various abilities and strengths allow Megumi to be an extremely versatile and adaptable fighter, not to mention his incredible tactical abilities.
1 Alan Walker – a disturbing figure with a surprising identity
D.Gray-man by TMS Entertainment, based on Katsura Hoshino’s manga.
Release year
In 2006
Number of episodes
116
Where to release
Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu
D.Grey-Man, a low-rated Hulu anime title, tells the story of a war between the Black Order, a religious organization, and the Millennium Earl, head of the Noah family and a dangerous akuma that destroys human souls. And turning them into serious dangers to humanity. While the members of the Black Order work in different branches, they are the manifest destroyers who fight directly against the Akuma, their bond with the Pure Shards giving them special combat power. Alan Walker, the main character of the story, is one such Exorcist, using a parasite-like cross weapon to defeat various Akuma and protect the world. However, he is secretly related to Noah’s family.