Blue Exorcist: The Movie

2012 1h 28m JA

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 184

AnimationFantasyMysteryHorrorAction

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jun Fukuyama
Yukio Okumura (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Shiemi Moriyama (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Ryuji Suguro (voice)
Koji Yusa
Renzo Shima (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Konekomaru Miwa (voice)
Eri Kitamura
Izumo Kamiki (voice)
Ayahi Takagaki
Kuro (voice)
Daisuke Ono
Arthur Auguste Angel (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Atsushi Takahashi
Writers: Atsushi Takahashi, Reiko Yoshida
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Atsushi Takahashi, shot by Toru Fukushi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Takeshi Seyama shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jun Fukuyama and Kana Hanazawa and Kazuya Nakai carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3028018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Atsushi Takahashi directs. Toru Fukushi behind the camera. Hiroyuki Sawano scores. Takeshi Seyama cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Directed by Atsushi Takahashi, shot by Toru Fukushi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Takeshi Seyama shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jun Fukuyama and Kana Hanazawa and Kazuya Nakai carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3028018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "katana", "supernatural", "school", "based on manga".