Twin Star Exorcists
"It takes two to raise hell."
Overview
Rokuro is from a family of exorcists, but he'd rather be a singer, a soccer player or anything but an exorcist! He's forced to own up to his own incredible potential when new arrival Benio stirs his competitive spirit. But their rivalry gets a twist when they earn the prestigious title of "Twin Star Exorcists"—two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate spiritual warrior!
Twin Star Exorcists draws its strength from the friction between Rokuro and Benio. While the core premise anchors itself in the supernatural duty of exorcism, the narrative leans heavily into the forced partnership of two rivals. Natsuki Hanae delivers a performance that emphasizes the reluctance of a main character who prefers mundane ambitions over his heavy inheritance. This push and pull keeps the action grounded in personal stakes rather than just monster hunting.
Fans of shounen adaptations find appeal in the show’s blending of high-intensity magic with lighthearted comedy. The series navigates the tropes of an onmyōji battle story while gradually shifting the tone as the protagonists face the implications of their predestined bond. By diverging from the manga to provide an alternate ending, the series settles on a conclusion that prioritizes the resolution of its central relationship over a standard power scaling arc.
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- First Aired
- April 06, 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 24 minutes
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 361