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[[File:BlueExorcist-Cover.jpg|thumb|right| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Cover.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Blue Exorcist. (2011)]] | ||
Blue Exorcist is an anime adaptation of the manga series Ao no Exorcist with Story & Art by Kazue Katō. The show is given a series run of 25 episodes and is being produced by the A-1 Pictures studio and has been licensed by Aniplex of America for North American release. | Blue Exorcist is an anime adaptation of the manga series Ao no Exorcist with Story & Art by Kazue Katō. The show is given a series run of 25 episodes and is being produced by the A-1 Pictures studio and has been licensed by Aniplex of America for North American release. | ||
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Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist. | Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Detonics | ==Custom Detonics 1911== | ||
The Exorcist of the True Cross Academy | The Exorcist of the True Cross Academy carries a custom [[Detonics CombatMaster|Detonics 1911]] as a the standard handgun of the Dragoon Meister. Okumura's younger twin Yukio carries a pair of them. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Western Arms Blue Exorcist Gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Western Arms airsoft replica of Yukio Okumura's custom 1911.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yukio shoots his handgun on his left hand.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Both handguns magazine are being dropped.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun3.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun3.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yukio's custom magazine holster. He slides the handgun's magwell to the holster, making them rotate horizontally and the holster shoots the magazine into the magazine chamber. ]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The left side of the handgun.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun5.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun5.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yukio pull the hammer.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun6.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun6.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The handgun's trigger. Note the custom grip panel.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun7.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-YukioHandgun7.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yukio use nutrient capsule as a bullet for non-lethal shots, similar to paintball.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-TCADragoonSidearm1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-TCADragoonSidearm1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|A row of exorcist with their handguns.]] | ||
==Custom 1911== | ==Custom 1911== | ||
Yukio Okumura carries a pair of custom 1911 chambered in .357 SIG when appointed to the highest rank of exorcist, Paladin. | Yukio Okumura carries a pair of custom 1911 chambered in .357 SIG when appointed to the highest rank of exorcist, Paladin. | ||
[[Image:Wanted 21.JPG|thumb|none|350px|The Safari Arms Matchmaster used by [[Angelina Jolie]] in the film ''[[Wanted]]'' - .45 ACP. Note Safari Arms Lion logo.]] | [[Image:Wanted 21.JPG|thumb|none|350px|The Safari Arms Matchmaster used by [[Angelina Jolie]] in the film ''[[Wanted]]'' - .45 ACP. Note Safari Arms Lion logo.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Side view of the handgun.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Akimbo the gun.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun3.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-PaladinHandgun3.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Empty casing ejected from the gun.]] | ||
=Shotgun= | =Shotgun= | ||
==Remington Model 31== | ==Remington Model 31== | ||
Father Shiro Fujimoto wield a [[Remington Model 31]] against | Father Shiro Fujimoto wield a [[Remington Model 31]] against Astaroth. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:MGC Remington Model 31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC Replica Remington Model 31]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The stored shotgun on the closet.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun5.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Father Fujimoto pointing the shotgun at Astaroth.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun6.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun5.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The barrel end of the shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun6.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Side view of the shotgun. You can see the black shell on the pillar.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Shotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Father Fujimoto pointing his shotgun while reciting Astaroth Fatal Verse.]] | |||
==Franchi SPAS-12== | ==Franchi SPAS-12== | ||
Father Shiro Fujimoto carry a [[Franchi SPAS-12]] shotgun | Father Shiro Fujimoto carry a [[Franchi SPAS-12]] shotgun. | ||
[[Image:FSpas12orign.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun with stock removed – 12 gauge]] | [[Image:FSpas12orign.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun with stock removed – 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-SPAS12_1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-SPAS12_1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Forend of the shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Father Shiro Fujimoto fires the shotgun.]] | ||
==Benelli M4== | ==Benelli M4== | ||
Suguro carry a [[Benelli M4]] with pistol grip at Vatican HQ armoury | Suguro carry a [[Benelli M4]] with pistol grip at Vatican HQ armoury. | ||
[[Image:M4 Tactical.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Benelli M4 Tactical - 12 gauge ]] | [[Image:M4 Tactical.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Benelli M4 Tactical - 12 gauge ]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-BenelliM1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-BenelliM1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Suguro looks confused when he told to carry the shotgun, as he's not a Dragoon Meister.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-BenelliM1Logo.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-BenelliM1Logo.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Why there is some sort of symbol here?]] | ||
=Submachine guns= | =Submachine guns= | ||
==Spectre M4== | ==Spectre M4== | ||
Shima carry a [[Spectre M4]] at Vatican HQ armoury | Shima carry a [[Spectre M4]] at Vatican HQ armoury. | ||
[[Image:Sites Spectre.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Spectre M4 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sites Spectre.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Spectre M4 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-SpectreM4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-SpectreM4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Shima play a bit of his gun before going on a mission.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | |||
==Colt M4A1== | |||
= | [[M4A1]] assault rifles can be seen at the Vatican HQ Armoury. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|M4A1 at the left.]] | |||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury7.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|M4A1 at the bottom.]] | |||
==Howa AR-18== | ==Howa AR-18== | ||
The [[Armalite AR-18|Howa AR-18]] is used by Konekomaru to briefly introduce five categories of Meister to choose in order to become an Exorcist. | The [[Armalite AR-18|Howa AR-18]] is used by Konekomaru to briefly introduce five categories of Meister to choose in order to become an Exorcist. [[Howa]] made a prototype that was equipped with a wooden stock for the Japan Self-Defense Forces before adopting the Type 89. | ||
[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Meisters.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Meisters.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px| Counter-clockwise: Dragoon fights using any ranged weapons. Doctor treats and heals wounds inflicted by Demons. A Knight uses swords to fight Demons. Tamer summons and controls Demons known as familiars. Aria fights by reciting the demon's Fatal Verses from sacred scriptures. Each person can choose more than one Meister to become an Exorcist.]] | ||
==SIG SG 550== | ==SIG SG 550== | ||
Exorcists of the True Cross Academy uses a [[SIG SG 550]] as a standard rifle of the Dragoon Meister. | |||
[[Image:SIG550.jpg|thumb|none|460px|SIG SG 550 assault rifle - 5.56x45mm with proprietary bipod]] | [[Image:SIG550.jpg|thumb|none|460px|SIG SG 550 assault rifle - 5.56x45mm with proprietary bipod]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Sig1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Sig1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The Exorcist fires at Behemoth.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Sig2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Sig2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The front end of the gun.]] | ||
==SIG SG 552== | ==SIG SG 552== | ||
Vatican Exorcists use [[SIG SG 552]] rifles for special missions. | |||
[[File:SIG SG552.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:SIG SG552.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Sig4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Sig4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|It's kinda dark due to their uniform, but you can see them judging from the stock and the short barrel.]] | ||
== | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
== PTRD-41 == | |||
[[ | A Vatican exorcist uses a [[PTRD-41]] anti-tank rifle. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-FalconRifle.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:PTRD-41.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PTRD-41 Anti-tank rifle - 14.5x114mm]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-FalconRifle.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The exorcist aim the PTRD-41.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch PSG-1== | ==Heckler & Koch PSG-1== | ||
[[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] can be seen at the Vatican HQ Armoury. | [[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] sniper rifles can be seen at the Vatican HQ Armoury. | ||
[[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|PSG-1 at the right.]] | ||
=Grenade Launcher= | =Grenade Launcher= | ||
== China Lake Launcher == | == China Lake Launcher == | ||
A row of [[China Lake Launcher]] | A row of [[China Lake Launcher]] grenade launchers are stored at Vatican HQ. | ||
[[Image:US M79 pump-action four-shot 40x46mm grenade launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|China Lake Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:US M79 pump-action four-shot 40x46mm grenade launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|China Lake Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-ChinaLakeLauncher.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-ChinaLakeLauncher.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|A row of the launcher ready to shed some damage.]] | ||
= | =Others= | ||
==Crossbow== | ==Crossbow== | ||
Shiratori uses a Crossbow. | Shiratori uses a Crossbow. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Crossbow.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Crossbow.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Shiratori shoots the crossbow. <font color="white"> on the pigeon in the park. </font color="white">.]] | ||
==Harpoon== | ==Harpoon== | ||
Yohei uses a harpoon to shoot a particular sea demon. | Yohei uses a harpoon to shoot a particular sea demon. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Harpoon.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Harpoon.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yohei sets out by motorboat and prepare to shoot the sea demon with a harpoon.]] | ||
==M2 Flamethrower== | ==M2 Flamethrower== | ||
A [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by the Exorcist. | A [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by the Exorcist. | ||
[[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Flamethrower]] | [[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Flamethrower]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-M2Flamethrower1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-M2Flamethrower1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|This house is so flammable.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-M2Flamethrower2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-M2Flamethrower2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Burn, burn, burn!]] | ||
==Pitching Machine== | ==Pitching Machine== | ||
There are pitching machine on True Cross Academy indoor batting cage. | There are pitching machine on True Cross Academy indoor batting cage. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-PitchingMachine.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-PitchingMachine.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|You can have some settings thats useful for your training, such as Beginner mode going all the way to Special Infinity mode. Do not challenge the latter one if you can't hit them all within alotted time.]] | ||
==Holy Water Grenade== | ==Holy Water Grenade== | ||
Holy Water Grenade is used by exorcist against any kind of demons. | A Holy Water Grenade is used by exorcist against any kind of demons. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-HWG1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-HWG1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|'''Rin Okumura:''' ''Wait, you're gonna use a BOMB?!'' <br> '''Father Fujimoto:''' ''Not to worry. It's just holy water.'' <br> Rin reacts to Father Fujimoto flips the safety off the grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-HWG2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-HWG2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The grenade released a gush of holy water by way of some pressure inside the grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-HWG5.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-HWG5.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Yukio releases the holy water from the bottom of the grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-HWG4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-HWG4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The Holy Water Grenade in detail.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-HWG3.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-HWG3.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Since it's not using any explosive substance, you can just refill the Holy Water inside them.]] | ||
==Kurikara== | ==Kurikara== | ||
Okumura's elder twin, Rin wield a Kurikara that unleashed his full demonic power if the sword is unsheathed. | Okumura's elder twin, Rin wield a Kurikara that unleashed his full demonic power if the sword is unsheathed. | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Kurikara1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Kurikara1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|The Legendary Demon-slaying Sword Kurikara on the underground cabinet.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-Kurikara2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-Kurikara2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Rin about to unleashing his demon power.]] | ||
=Vatican HQ Armoury= | =Vatican HQ Armoury= | ||
Vatican HQ stored a wide array of weaponry at their armory, for preparation of a particular operation. | |||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury1.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury1.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Welcome to Vatican HQ Armory.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury2.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury2.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|We have all sorts of weaponry, like firearms...]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury3.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury3.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|Blade weapons..]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury4.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury4.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|There's also a Bow and Arrow..]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury5.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury5.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|But if you're an Aria, you can use this grimoire.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury6.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury6.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|After you use them, you must return them for later use.]] | ||
[[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury7.jpg|thumb|none|none| | [[File:BlueExorcist-VaticanHQArmoury7.jpg|thumb|none|none|600px|But something strange about the symbol, let me send the picture to a friend to investigate it.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:43, 27 January 2022
Blue Exorcist is an anime adaptation of the manga series Ao no Exorcist with Story & Art by Kazue Katō. The show is given a series run of 25 episodes and is being produced by the A-1 Pictures studio and has been licensed by Aniplex of America for North American release.
Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Blue Exorcist:
Handguns
Custom Detonics 1911
The Exorcist of the True Cross Academy carries a custom Detonics 1911 as a the standard handgun of the Dragoon Meister. Okumura's younger twin Yukio carries a pair of them.
Custom 1911
Yukio Okumura carries a pair of custom 1911 chambered in .357 SIG when appointed to the highest rank of exorcist, Paladin.
Shotgun
Remington Model 31
Father Shiro Fujimoto wield a Remington Model 31 against Astaroth.
Franchi SPAS-12
Father Shiro Fujimoto carry a Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun.
Benelli M4
Suguro carry a Benelli M4 with pistol grip at Vatican HQ armoury.
Submachine guns
Spectre M4
Shima carry a Spectre M4 at Vatican HQ armoury.
Assault Rifles
Colt M4A1
M4A1 assault rifles can be seen at the Vatican HQ Armoury.
Howa AR-18
The Howa AR-18 is used by Konekomaru to briefly introduce five categories of Meister to choose in order to become an Exorcist. Howa made a prototype that was equipped with a wooden stock for the Japan Self-Defense Forces before adopting the Type 89.
SIG SG 550
Exorcists of the True Cross Academy uses a SIG SG 550 as a standard rifle of the Dragoon Meister.
SIG SG 552
Vatican Exorcists use SIG SG 552 rifles for special missions.
Sniper Rifles
PTRD-41
A Vatican exorcist uses a PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle.
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifles can be seen at the Vatican HQ Armoury.
Grenade Launcher
China Lake Launcher
A row of China Lake Launcher grenade launchers are stored at Vatican HQ.
Others
Crossbow
Shiratori uses a Crossbow.
Harpoon
Yohei uses a harpoon to shoot a particular sea demon.
M2 Flamethrower
A M2 Flamethrower is used by the Exorcist.
Pitching Machine
There are pitching machine on True Cross Academy indoor batting cage.
Holy Water Grenade
A Holy Water Grenade is used by exorcist against any kind of demons.
Father Fujimoto: Not to worry. It's just holy water.
Rin reacts to Father Fujimoto flips the safety off the grenade.
Kurikara
Okumura's elder twin, Rin wield a Kurikara that unleashed his full demonic power if the sword is unsheathed.
Vatican HQ Armoury
Vatican HQ stored a wide array of weaponry at their armory, for preparation of a particular operation.
