Blue
Exorcist, Book 9
Author: Kazue Kato
Publisher: Viz Media
American
release date: April 2, 2013
Format/Genre/Length: Paperback/manga/paranormal/200 pages
Overall Personal Rating: ★★★★★
Rin has
drawn his sword in order to battle the Impure King, to Mephisto’s glee and
Yukio’s dismay. Rin decides he has to be who and what he is – a beast who burns
everything. Meanwhile, Shiemi is battling to save Kamiki from the fungus which
has engulfed her. Is she strong enough to save her friend?
In the aftermath of the battle,
Yukio is furious, but Rin stands his ground. Yukio begins to see he may not
always be right. Everyone retur5ns to the inn, where Tatsuma is healing and
Mamushi is stricken with guilt for her part in what has occurred. Juzo attempts
to console her.
Rin awakens to find himself lying
next to Shiemi. She explains she came to check on him and fell asleep. Shura
confronts Mephisto and demands to know what he has in mind for Rin. As usual,
he’s quite enigmatic.
Juzo announces he is taking
Mamushi’s hand in marriage, although she hasn’t agreed to accept his offer. The
ex-wires amuse themselves at Rin’s expense. They pretend they have to listen to
him because he’s Satan’s son, even as they explore Kyoto. Finally, it’s time to
leave – but not back to True Cross Academy. The ex-wires are told to get some
swimsuits, they’re going to the beach!
This concludes the Impure King arc
– at least I think it does. Rin is coming to terms with who he is, and so are
the others. Yukio not so much. But he has his own baggage, and sometimes it’s
hard to let go of preconceived notions about one’s family.
The beach story about a forgotten
god is great, and Juzo and Mamushi are hilarious. I can’t help but feel he’ll
wear her down with time. Rin is every bit as headstrong and impetuous as he
ever was but he is finally learning some measure of control. Mephisto is as
devious and conniving as ever, but down deep, I think he has Rin’s best
interests at heart.
Another great volume, looking
forward to more.
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