Blue Exorcist - Rumors confirm series continuation and not reboot

Fans of Blue Exorcist ( Ao no Exorcist ) did not expect the announcement of the anime's continuation in 2022 . Although at that time it was not known whether it would be a reboot or a third season , although now, a small clue has confirmed that, in fact, it is a continuation.

Blue Exorcist – Rumors confirm continuation of the series and not reboot

Therefore, the Aniplex Online Fest begins on September 10th with several announcements scheduled. One block is set for the Blue Exorcist franchise, but it is listed as Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga. This title is more than enough to confirm that the new project announced is a third season, as “Shimane Illuminati Saga”, or “Illuminati Arc”, is the sixth story arc of the original manga

Synopsis:

Rin Okumura and his brother Yukio are two teenagers raised by an adoptive father named Shiro Fujimoto, one of the world's greatest exorcists. When Rin discovers that he possesses paranormal forces and that he is the son of one of the strongest demons in the world. His father, Shiro Fujimoto, has to sacrifice himself to protect his family from demons. Intent on avenging Shiro Fujimoto's death, Rin wishes to become an exorcist. But for this to happen he needs to take part in a special exorcist course, which few people know about.

The Blue Exorcist manga debuted on Jump SQ. in 2009. Finally, the first season arrived in 2011 through the animation studio A-1 Pictures with 25 episodes.

Source: MyAnimeList