The Blue Exorcist manga, written and illustrated by Kazue Kato, was first serialized in Jump Square magazine, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The first season of the Blue Exorcist anime adaptation premiered on Japanese television, bringing the manga to a wider audience and boosting popularity.
The Blue Exorcist movie was released in Japan, expanding the franchise with a new story set in the same universe.
The second season of the Blue Exorcist anime, titled 'Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga', premiered, continuing the anime adaptation of the manga series.