Anime filler list
Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) Filler List
Blue Exorcist Season 1 had a filler ending. Our guide shows you exactly where to stop and switch to the Kyoto Saga (Season 2).
Updated through Mar 25, 2017
Episodes37
Filler10 (27%)
Canon22
Mixed5
Episodes to skip
Skip filler episodes: 6, 11, 18–25.
Pure filler only. Watch mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.
- 6
- 11
- 18–25
Episode guide
| # | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episodes 1–25 | |||
| 001 | The Devil Resides in Human Souls | MIXED CANON/FILLER | Apr 17, 2011 |
| 002 | Gehenna Gate | MIXED CANON/FILLER | Apr 24, 2011 |
| 003 | Brothers | MIXED CANON/FILLER | May 1, 2011 |
| 004 | The Garden of Amahara | MANGA CANON | May 8, 2011 |
| 005 | A Boy from the Cursed Temple | MANGA CANON | May 15, 2011 |
| 006 | The Phantom Chef | FILLER | May 22, 2011 |
| 007 | A Flock of Plovers | MANGA CANON | May 29, 2011 |
| 008 | Now a Certain Man Was Sick... | MANGA CANON | Jun 5, 2011 |
| 009 | Memories | MANGA CANON | Jun 12, 2011 |
| 010 | Black Cat | MANGA CANON | Jun 19, 2011 |
| 011 | Demon of the Deep Seas | FILLER | Jun 26, 2011 |
| 012 | A Game of Tag | MANGA CANON | Jul 3, 2011 |
| 013 | Proof | MANGA CANON | Jul 10, 2011 |
| 014 | A Fun Camping Trip | MANGA CANON | Jul 17, 2011 |
| 015 | Act of Kindness | MANGA CANON | Jul 24, 2011 |
| 016 | The Wager | MIXED CANON/FILLER | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 017 | Temptation | MIXED CANON/FILLER | Aug 7, 2011 |
| 018 | Gufu | FILLER | Aug 14, 2011 |
| 019 | An Ordinary Day | FILLER | Aug 21, 2011 |
| 020 | Mask | FILLER | Aug 28, 2011 |
| 021 | The Secret Garden | FILLER | Sep 4, 2011 |
| 022 | Demon-hunting | FILLER | Sep 11, 2011 |
| 023 | Truth | FILLER | Sep 18, 2011 |
| 024 | Satan's Spawn | FILLER | Sep 25, 2011 |
| 025 | Stop, Time | FILLER | Oct 2, 2011 |
| Episodes 26–37 | |||
| 026 | Small Beginnings | MANGA CANON | Jan 7, 2017 |
| 027 | Strange Bedfellows | MANGA CANON | Jan 14, 2017 |
| 028 | Suspicion Will Raise Bogies | MANGA CANON | Jan 21, 2017 |
| 029 | Act of Treachery | MANGA CANON | Jan 28, 2017 |
| 030 | Mysterious Connections | MANGA CANON | Feb 4, 2017 |
| 031 | A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing | MANGA CANON | Feb 11, 2017 |
| 032 | Like a Fire Burning Bright | MANGA CANON | Feb 18, 2017 |
| 033 | From Father to Son | MANGA CANON | Feb 25, 2017 |
| 034 | Through Thick and Thin | MANGA CANON | Mar 4, 2017 |
| 035 | Unbowed and Unbroken | MANGA CANON | Mar 11, 2017 |
| 036 | Shine Bright as the Sun | MANGA CANON | Mar 18, 2017 |
| 037 | Candid and Open | MANGA CANON | Mar 25, 2017 |
37 of 37 episodes
Frequently asked questions
- How many filler episodes are in Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist)?
- Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) has 10 filler episodes out of 37 (27%). 5 episodes are mixed canon/filler.
- Which Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) episodes should I skip?
- Skip filler episodes: 6, 11, 18–25. Mixed episodes are not in this skip list because they still contain canon scenes.
- Can I skip filler in Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist)?
- Yes. Use the skip list above for filler episode numbers. Watch Mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.
- What is the first filler episode of Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist)?
- The first filler episode in our Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) list is episode 6. Use the table to see every filler run after that.
- Why is the Blue Exorcist timeline confusing?
- The second half of Season 1 was non-canon filler. Season 2 (Kyoto Saga) and Season 3 (Shimane Illuminati Saga) ignore those filler episodes and follow the manga.
- Where should I stop watching Season 1 to follow the canon?
- You should stop after Episode 17 of Season 1 and jump directly to Season 2 (Kyoto Saga).
- Who is Rin Okumura's father?
- Rin is the son of Satan, the king of Gehenna, and a human woman named Yuri Egin.
- Will there be a Blue Exorcist Season 4?
- As of 2026, the series has continued with the 'Beyond the Snow' and 'Blue Night' arcs. Check official sources for upcoming season dates.