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Head to head
Daemons of the Shadow Realm vs Blue Exorcist
| 7.8 | Score | 7.3 |
| 117,983 | Popularity | 453,942 |
| 24 | Episodes | 25 |
| 2026 | Year | 2011 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Releasing | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionFantasySupernaturalShounenMale ProtagonistYoukai
The verdict
On the numbers, Daemons of the Shadow Realm edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedDaemons of the Shadow Realm scores 78% vs 73%.
- More popularBlue Exorcist has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentDaemons of the Shadow Realm is 24 eps vs 25.
- NewerDaemons of the Shadow Realm (2026) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Daemons of the Shadow Realm or Blue Exorcist for the full picture.