Rin Okumura's world shatters when he learns the demon lord Satan's blood runs through his veins, driving him to enroll at True Cross Academy and train as an exorcist to defeat his own father. This volume cranks up the tension as Rin and his fellow Exwires stumble into a ghost-hunting mission that turns into an ambush by Amaimon, the King of Earth, who snatches the Koma Sword right out from under them. Higher powers are watching the academy's every move, and new players enter the game while Rin remains blissfully unaware he's even a pawn in their secret war.

Kazue Kato's sharp artwork and razor-sharp pacing make every page crackle with supernatural energy, balancing dark family drama against the camaraderie of misfit exorcists-in-training. The 200-page paperback packs a satisfying punch, moving the overarching plot forward while delivering the kind of stylish demon-slaying action that defines this standout shonen series.

• Brand: VIZ Media LLC
• Manufacturer: Kazue Kato
• Part of Series: Blue Exorcist
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print length: 200 pages
• ISBN-10: 9781421540344
• ISBN-13: 978-1421540344
• ASIN: 1421540347
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: August 2, 2011
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches
• Item Weight: 6.4 oz
• Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Shonen
• Age Range: Teen and up
• Illustrations: Black and white
• Cover Type: Softcover