Blue
Exorcist, Vol 15
Author: Kazue Kato
Publisher: Viz Media
American
release date: December 6 , 2016
Format/Genre/Length: Paperback/manga/paranormal/218 pages
Overall Personal Rating: ★★★★★
Yukio visits Shura in the hospital
to discuss the current situation and to explain about Shima being a double
agent. A tired, overworked Yukio doesn’t trust either Mephisto or Shima, but
for the present there is nothing to be done about that. Shura tells him that
Mephisto has given her tickets for everyone to an ultra bath in Southern Cross,
and tells a reluctant Yukio he needs it as much or more than anyone else. So
everyone heads out for some down time, including the acknowledged spy in their
midst.
The girls share some time in the
bath, while the boys goof around in their bath. When Shima shows up, they think
he’s acting weird, until he reveals the reason for his behavior – namely, that
Izumo, Shiemi, and Shura are right next door, and they are naked! His stated
intentions of seeing them naked produces an unexpected declaration from Rin.
Back at home, Rin finds an
abandoned kotatsu with a missing
blanket, and dreams of being able to have people over for a hot pot party!
Concerned about his brother, he questions Yukio, who blows him off, as always.
At the Vatican, Mephisto is attending a meeting at True Cross Headquarters
concerning recent develops. The name Igor Niehaus is brought up, the former
instructor who was suspended after an attack on Rin and whose current whereabouts
are unknown. Accused by Arthur Angel of being a traitor, Mephisto convinces
them that he has their best interests at heart, and is working to keep the
Gehenna gate closed. Lightning privately convinces Angel to have him assigned
to the Japan Branch of True Cross, so he can look into matters.
To the Exwires dismay, Yukio
informs them that they will be taking exorcist certification exam sooner than
expected. They must each resubmit their
desired meisters ahead of time. Rin discusses the Yukio situation with Shiemi,
but she is as much in the dark concerning his behavior as Rin is. Meanwhile,
Yukio has his own agenda, one that brings him little sleep, brought on by
unexpected observations of himself. Lightning shows up at True Cross as an
instructor, and takes Suguro on as his acolyte/servant. The other Exwires can’t
believe the highly alpha Suguro acting like such a toady, but Suguro insists
Lightning is his mentor and he wishes to learn from him. He hopes that if he
does well, Lightning will take him on as an apprentice.
Shiemi is uncertain which meister
she wishes to study for, so returns home to consult with her mother, only to
have an unexpected discussion. On a routine mission, Shiemi and RIn find
themselves trapped together, and things are …. well, said… that could have
interesting consequences.
The action doesn’t stop in this
volume of Blue Exorcist. Never a dull
moment. It’s interesting to watch Shima’s return to the school and see how the
Exwires relate to him, especially Suguro and Konekomaru. Being a double agent
must be tricky. How can either side fully trust him, not knowing for sure where
his true loyalties lie since he has to be convincing to all of them? We see
more into what Yukio is up to, and his doubts about himself as well as the
potentially harmful way he is dealing with it. Sooner or later, I think he
needs to tell Rin what’s going on, and Mephisto too. Despite being odd, I
suspect there is more good than bad in Mephisto. A love triangle is forming,
but I think it’s based on erroneous information and is more a comedy of errors
than anything else. Can’t wait to see what happens.
Another great volume, looking
forward to more!
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