Blue Exorcist, Vol. 19

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 19. 2016. 186p. ISBN 9781421593333. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Following the discovery of Section 13 in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 18, Lewin Lightning and his apprentice Bon pursue a separate investigation into the secretive Section 13 and its connection to the devastating "Blue Night" event that happened 16 years ago. Lightning's relentless pursuit of the truth leads him and Bon into the depths of the academy, where they discover hidden chambers and long-forgotten secrets. These revelations expose a dark history and unveil the true extent of the demonic influence plaguing the world, hinting at a looming catastrophe that could plunge humanity into an abyss of darkness.

Meanwhile, Mephisto Pheles, the academy's seemingly benevolent chairman, manipulates events from behind the scenes, releasing his powerful brother Amaimon, the King of Earth, to sow discord and advance his own mysterious objectives. This act throws the academy into disarray, forcing the students to confront increasingly dangerous demonic threats while grappling with the unsettling realization that their supposed ally may be their greatest adversary.

Finally, Shuri announces she will not take the cram exam, and she tells her friends she will be hosting a Christmas party to celebrate the end of their semester and everyone is assigned a task!

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 20.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 18

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 18. 2016. 186p. ISBN 9781421593333. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

When Rin and Yukio discovered Shura's past in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 17, they did everything they could to save her from a fate she has expected her whole life. But as she sinks into the lake, dragged by the demon snake Hachirotaro, Shura decides she wants to live. In tandem with Rin, Yukio, and Shima, Shura manage to defeat the demon, which feels straight in the arms of the Illuminati.

Back at True Cross Academy, Yukio wonders if he has feelings for Shura. Okumura and Rin likewise attempt to maneuver their emotions and feelings for the other as Amaimon, the evil demon brother of Sir Pheles, returns to school, having promised to behave.  Lightning pushes Bon deep into an investigation of the Illuminati, trying to locate more information on the secretive group. But these are secrets for a reason ...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 19.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 17

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 17. 2016. 186p. ISBN 9781421593333. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Shura Kirigakure has trained Rin and his classmates to become official Exwires. Despite her unorthodox methods and her skimpy outfits, Shura is one of the True Cross' most effective demon slayers. But now she is missing. Fearing she is in danger, Mephistopheles sends Rin and his brother Yukio to Shura's hometown province of Aomori, in the north, to locate their instructor and bring her back. 

Rin thinks this is the perfect opportunity to talk with Yukio and figure out what is happening. In Blue Exorcist, Vol. 16, Yukio decided to put himself in harm's way to activate a latent power that dwells in him, but he has been unable to do so. He can't confess to Rin that he's worried he is slowly being possessed.

Their search in Aomori soon lead them to Shura, who has returned to the Dragon God, with whom she made a pact to deliver a child before her 30th birthday. Shura doesn't want kids, and she wants out of this arrangement, so she willingly allows the Dragon God to attack her, before being rescued by Rin and Yukio. She shares her story with them, explaining how she got here.

Returning to the temple, Rin and Yukio convince the Dragon God to let Shura go, but the Dragon God has a change of heart, and drags Shura with him to the depths of the lake. As she sinks to the bottom, Shura realizes she wants to live ...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 18.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 16

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 16. 2016. 218p. ISBN 9781421590417. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Following the revelation that Shima was a double, or maybe triple agent in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 15, he has rejoined the Knights and the students at True Cross Academy. Following their battle with the Illuminati and recovering from her injuries, Shura suggests the whole crew take a trip to the baths to relax. With the girls and the boys separated, Shima decides he's going to spy on the girls. Rin wants nothing to do with that plan, but in the process of stopping Shima, the wall separating the two genders collapses, revealing the boys in all of their glory!

Yukio continues to struggle with his secret, a strange fire present in his eyes and a presence that saved him when his life was threatened. Seeking to recreate the circumstances that released whatever possesses him, Yukio puts himself into bad situations, hoping to face enough danger. 

Meanwhile, the leaders of the Knights of the True Cross meet in the Vatican, and they determine that the training of the new Exwires should be sped up to ensure they are available when the conflict with the Illuminati gets worse. Lewin Light, master of lightning, is thus sent to Japan to help train the Exwires. And Bon is determined to become his apprentice ...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 17.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 15

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 15. 2016. 202p. ISBN 9781421585079. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

With Professor Gedoin's defeat in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 14, the first battle between the Knights of the True Cross and the Illuminati is won by the Knights thanks to the efforts of the Exwires. But the revelation that Shima was a traitor continues to haunt Rin and the rest of the students at True Cross Academy, who believed Shima to be their friend. When Shima returns to the Academy, everyone is shocked. An interrogation by Mephistopheles and Lightning reveals that Shima was a deep plant inside the Illuminati, sent there by the Knights as a double agent. But now the Illuminati has sent him back, so that he can continue to spy for them. Bon, Rin, and the rest of the Exwires are now entirely confused. Is Shima a double agent, a triple agent, or what? Can they trust him at all?

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 16.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 14

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 14. 2015. 202p. ISBN 9781421582634. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

Finding themselves trapped underneath Dream Town Inari following Blue Exorcist, Vol. 13, the Exwires are fighting for their lives. Professor Gedoin's desire to earn Lucifer's recognition and find immortality by injecting Izumo with the nine-tails fox, despite the fact that there is only a 0.08% chance she might survive the procedure. Rin, Shemi and the others escape their cages, and regroup, only to have additional zombie-like monsters, people who first came to Dream Town Inari and were experimented on, charge and attack them. They are too late, however, as Izumi agrees to participate in the ritual. 

Despite her strength, Izumi is not able to hold on to the fox, but her mother, who is herself badly hurt, takes control of the demon and absorbs it again, much to Gedoin's chagrin. Meanwhile, working together, the Exwires defeat all of the obstacles in their way, forcing Gedoin to summon a demon to take over his body. Izumi has not said her last word, however, and she summons Uke and Mike to come to her help, and both of them do so, and together the Exwires successfully defeat Gedoin ...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 15.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 13

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 13. 2014. 202p. ISBN 9781421575360. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

With Izumo in the Illuminati's hands following Blue Exorcist, Vol. 12, the Exwires have decided to infiltrate that evil organization's lair. Breaching into it, they soon run into atypical zombies. Professor Gedoin, the mad scientist working for the Illuminati, has created zombies that do not die after they are dispatched the usual way. Looking for a serum that will save Lord Lucifer's life, Gedoin has been conducting experimentation on unwilling subjects. Those that survived became his army of zombies.

Izumo, meanwhile, attempts to escape so she can protect her younger sister, but she is recaptured by the traitor Shima, who brings her back to Gedoin. Despite the fact that there is only a 0.08% chance Izumo is a match for the demon that inhabits her mother, with Izumo's mother Tamamo dying, Gedoin makes the decision to transfer the demon now, regardless of the low chances of success.

Rin and the other Exwires have been divided by a clever trap designed by Gedoin, and they must all combat these new zombies by themselves. Can they all devise strategies to escape their confinement? And what of Sheimi, who is unconscious as a zombie shambles towards her?

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 14.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 12

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 12. 2014. 202p. ISBN 9781421575360. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

With the Illuminati on the move in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 11, everyone is feeling on edge. Fortunately, it is time to celebrate the True Cross Academy festival. As the exwires prepare themselves for a great evening of fun and entertainment, a spy has infiltrated the organization, and one of their own is in danger. 

Snared by the Illuminati, Izumo finds herself in the basement of one of the organization's buildings, confronted by an evil doctor and ... her very own mother. Izumi's backstory as a child is explored, and the path she took to end up at the True Cross Academy was an eventful one. But now, what could this evil scientist want with her?

With one of their own in the clutches of the Illuminati, Rin and the other exwires pledge themselves to Mephisto. They will find and rescue Izumo!

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 13.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 11

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 11. 2013. 210p. ISBN 9781421558868. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

Having been entrusted with investigating the Seven School Mysteries in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 10, Yukio leads his brother Rin and the Exwires as they take on the demons and other ghosts that plague True Cross Academy. Yukio remains still plagued with his own doubts about whether he himself is infected by demonic powers as he observes his brother gaining more control over his own abilities.

Meanwhile, the Illuminate's plan progresses along, as demonic chaos spreads throughout the land. Their man-made Gehenna Gate all but insures that Assiah will be consumed by destruction, unless the Vatican manages to stop them in their tracks. But when revelations indicate there is a spy in the Japan branch, at True Cross Academy, all eyes turn back to Japan...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 12.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 10

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 10. 2013. 192p. ISBN 9781421558868. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

The Impure King was defeated in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 9, but Rin's brother Yukio continues to feel tainted. If his brother Rin is the spawn of Satan, what does that make Yukio? Worried about his situation, he refuses to meet with the True Cross Academy doctor for an evaluation. The rest of the exwire students have returned to their daily routine, attending classes. Rin meets a student maned Godaiin who can also see demons when most of the other students can't. Rin tries to help him, and Mephisto Pheles proposes a deal where Rin and his friends will remove seven demons from True Cross Academy in exchange for a potion that will prevent Godaiin seeing the demons, Rin heartily agrees.

Meanwhile, across the world in the deserts of Arabia, another demon similar to the Impure King has risen, and the Church now confronts the very clear threat that a secretive group called the Illuminate has been conspiring to awaken powerful evil forces that will consume the world and at last turn it into a demon playground. 

Tasked with removing demons from campus, Rin and his friends begin this afterschool activity with minimal supervision....

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 11.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 9

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 9. 2013. 192p. ISBN 9781421554778. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

Following the deployment of all exorcists in Kyoto in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 8, the battle against the Impure King concludes as Rin finally realizes that in order to win he must acknowledge that he is in fact the son of Satan, and call on the powers that come with that filial link. Using the Koma sword he was finally able to pull out of its scabbard, Rin defeats the Impure King, and saves his friends from ruin. Injured individuals are taken back to the temple and the inn, where they are nursed back to health. Yukio's confrontation with Saburota Todo triggered something inside him, and he no longer trust his older brother Rin to do the right thing. 

Rin and his friends get to enjoy a day of sightseeing in Kyoto, before being dispatched to a nearby beach. A Kraken has been spotted, and the exorcists prepare countermeasures to defeat it. Meanwhile, Shura remains suspicious of Mephisto Pheles and his motives behind pushing Rin to exploit his powers. What plan is the president of the Exorcism Cram School working towards?

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 10.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 8

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 8. 2012. 200p. ISBN 9781421550848. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

With the Impure King's massive body threatening to destroy Kyoto, Rin and Ryuji found themselves heading to the spore sacks, where the creature's heart is located, in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 7. With the exorcists fighting against the spreading of the Impure King, Ryuji calls on the temple's phoenix to erect a protective sphere that will safeguard the city, for the time being.

Yukio confronts Todo, he who revived the Impure King after stealing both eyes. Todo's demonic powers speed up his recovery, and Yukio is outclassed in strength and speed. He is still cunning, however, and manages to create a trap that ensnares Todo, but he eventually breaks free. Meanwhile, Shiemi gets over her fears of inadequacy when Izumo is immobilized by the Impure King, and she summons her own ally to help her.

With Ryuji holding the barrier, it is up to Rin and his cat familar Kuro to fulfill the mission of the Myodha temple and protect the world from the Impure King. Can he successful reach deep within himself and reconnect with his demonic powers?

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 7

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 7. 2012. 1922p. ISBN 9781421542621. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

In Blue Exorcist, Vol. 6, Mamushi, a member of the Myodha sect, stole the right eye of the Impure King. Now chased by all exorcists, Mamushi finds Todo, who had taken the left eye of the Impure King, only to realize that Todo's plan is vastly different than hers. Instead of undermining the sect, Todo wishes to free the Impure King from his prison under the abandoned temple guarded by the sect. Betrayed, Mamushi escapes and manages to warn the exorcists about the coming catastrophe.

Meanwhile, Rin is still in prison, awaiting judgment and possible execution for defiling a direct order not to use his demonic powers. Reading through a letter sent to him by Tatsuma, head monk of the sect, Rin discovers valuable information about Father Fujimoto, the man who raised Rin and his brother Yukio, along with the role that Fujimoto played in acquiring the famous Koma sword. 

With the Impure King now on the loose, Rin is released by Shura, and is equipped with the Koma sword. However, it appears that he cannot pull it out of its scabbard. Has Rin lost his demonic abilities?

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 8.

Soul Eater, Vol. 9

Ohkubo, Atsushi. Soul Eater, Vol. 9. 2012. 208p. ISBN 9780316071130. Available in the graphic novel section of the library. 

Tasked by Medusa to discover the vault where the demon tools are stored under DWMA in Soul Eater, Vol. 8, Crona is slowly breaking under the pressure of divided loyalties. He doesn't really want to help Medusa, but her psychological hold on him is too powerful to override, so he searches desperately for the vault, hoping she will leave him alone after he finds it.

Death tells Frankenstein to step up the training of the level one students. Kid, Maka, and Black*Star must learn to attune together so that they can work more effectively as a group, but Black*Star's desire to be the best is undermining this training. Their conflicting egos are standing in the way of them becoming DWMA's best team ever.

Meanwhile, Arachne dispatches a team to retrieve another demon tool, this time in Alaska. DWMA sends an assault team, and the students must stand guard outside while Stein and Marie infiltrate the ancient witch facility. Not everything is as it seems, however, and while the forces of Arachne and those of DWMA fight each other, the witches wait in the wings ...

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 6

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 6. 2012. 192200p. ISBN 9781421541747. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

Following the theft of the left Eye of the Impure King in Blue Exorcist, Vol 5, the whole of True Cross Academy and its exorcists are on high alert for an attempt on the right Eye, but none of them suspect that this attempt will come from inside their own rank. Mamushi, an exorcist, seizes the right Eye and reunites it with the Left, causing some destruction as she escapes.

Tatsuma, Suguro's father, seems to be assisting Mamushi, and he refuses to defend himself, causing Suguro to renounce his father. Rin is not so sure that the holy man is in league with Mamushi, however, and a letter from him reveals information about his adoptive father and about Rin himself.

At the same time school continues, and Rin must spend his summer cramming information into his head so he can pass the Exorcist exam. Tasked to follow his brother to observe him stopping a demon train, Rin and Shemi decide they can't let innocent spirits die, and they join the fight despite express orders not to do so ...

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 7.

Soul Eater, Vol. 8

 Ohkubo, Atsushi. Soul Eater, Vol. 8. 2012. 192p. ISBN 9780316071123. Available in the graphic novel section of the library. 

Following their trek to the Czech forest to infiltrate and destroy a facility in Soul Eater, Vol 7, Black*Star and Tsubaki confront Mifune and Mosquito, agents of Arachnophobia. Using the infinite sword technique, Mifune is able to block all of Black*Star attacks, infuriating the DWMA student. However, this is all of the distraction Sid needed to steal Arachnophobia's demon tool before destroying the facility.

Returning to DWMA, Sid follows Shinigami's request that the demon tool be placed in the secret vault underneath the school. His decision to bury the tool instead of destroying it puzzles Sid. Is Shimigami planning on building his own demonic weapon?

Meanwhile, Medusa, who in fact managed to escape from Dr. Frankenstein, decides to confront her sister Arachnophobia in her lair. Having planted agents in her sister's organization, Medusa is playing the long game, hoping to dethrone her sister.

Students at DWMA hold a party at Death the Kid's home, but Kid himself is tasked to head to the Sahara to seize another demon tool. There he confronts witches and an agent of Arachnophobia, both intent on taking the tool for their own organization ...

The story continues in Soul Eater, Vol. 9.

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 5

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 5. 2011. 192p. ISBN 9781421540764. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

A scandal rocks the True Cross Academy when it is revealed that the Right Eye of the Impure King, an artifact harvested by Knights of the True Cross hundreds of years ago, has been stolen right out of a fortified vault by a skilled agent. With threats made against the Left Eye, students of the Academy are partnered with certified exorcists to prevent the Left Eye from being stolen. Rin and his friends are sent to Kyoto. Suguro and the rest of the students are concerned that Rin could go off again, and unease remain between them all.

At the temple, Rin discovers that Suguro's father is not really involved into defending his own temple, and seems to not have any leadership sense. The clans that support the temple are divided amongst themselves, and are seeking new leadership. With the exwires there, and the Left Eye at stake, can Rin manage to mend enough fences to block the planned theft of this artifact?

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 6.

Soul Eater, Vol. 7

Ohkubo, Atsushi. Soul Eater, Vol. 7. 2011. 208p. ISBN 9780316071102. Available in the graphic novel section of the library. 

With the Kishin released in Soul Eater, Vol. 6, it is up to students at DWMA to figure out how to stop the madness that will inevitably begin to spread throughout the world. Shimigami-sama recalls all of his finest weapons meisters to track down the Kishin, while teaching the DWMA students how to stay out of trouble.

Maka finds that her father, who feared being exiled from the school, really wants to have a relationship with her, but he doesn't know how to go about it, so Maka agrees to help him. She also volunteers to help Chrona adjust to living at DWMA, since he will soon start taking classes.

But times are dangerous, and as Dr. Frankenstein remains haunted by Medusa, the DWMA students and their teachers find themselves confronting an ancient threat in the Czech forest ...

The story continues in Soul Eater, Vol. 8.

Black Butler, Vol. 29

Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, Vol. 29. 2020. 178p. ISBN 9781975314897. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Now in exile following the return of the elder Ciel Phantomhive, the younger twin, along with Sebastian and the rest of his staff have taken refuge in Mister Lau's opium den. Hunted by England's police force, they must lay low to avoid capture. With time to think, the younger Ciel realizes that the Undertaker's work is not complete. His brother still needs active transfusion of blood to remain more than a corpse. With the destruction of the music hall, the Undertaker's supply of blood has been disrupted. No doubt other sites would have been set up by former members of the Aurora society, the organization set up by the Undertaker. Ciel orders his staff to spread out and investigate four sites of possible interest.

Mei and Ma head to Scotland, where they join the household of a baron in Scotland. Despite being single, the baron's staff consist of over one hundred maids, and the estate is always hiring. They soon discover that the baron loves to invite maids to his bedroom at night, and that often these maids are never seen again. When Ma is invited, Mei is worried, but she knows that her friend can handle herself. When she doesn't return the next day, however, Mei knows something went wrong. She decides to investigate ...

Black Butler, Vol. 28

Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, Vol. 28. 2018. 176p. ISBN 9784757557956. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Following the revelation in Black Butler, Vol. 27 that Ciel Phanthomhive had indeed survived his sacrifice and that the current Earl was in fact his younger twin brother, Sebastian, the devil of a butler, wonders how Ciel could have made it through that harrowing experience. The Undertaker makes an appearance, and discloses that he was the one behind Ciel's miraculous recovery. The Blue Star of Sirius, the plot from the Music Hall, the undead uprising on the ship liner Campania, and the missing at the private school, all of these events were connected to Ciel, who with the Undertaker's help was pulling the strings behind the scene.

Just then, two Grim Reapers join the chaotic scene, and attempt to arrest the Undertaker, a former Grim Reaper himself. The situation is further upended when Scotland Yard moves in. With the evidence against him, Phanthomhive the younger is arrested, along with his butler, and are taken away by paddy wagon. Sebastian engineers an escape, and Phantomhive is reunited with his trusted servants. Meanwhile, the real Ciel Phanthomhive claims the manor as his own, and begins to plan his return to normal life.

Now on the run, can Phanthomhive regain his title, with the help of his butler?