{"title":"Blue Exorcist","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"blue-exorcist-vol-16-20-5-books-collection-set-young-adult-paperback","title":"Blue Exorcist Volumes 16-20 5 Books Collection Set by Kazue Kato - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 16\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 17\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 18\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 19\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789123780983\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: VIZ Media\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 13+ (Teen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinue Rin Okumura's demon-hunting saga with this five-volume Blue Exorcist paperback set spanning Vol. 16 through Vol. 20, written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. Published by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint, these volumes pick up mid-series as Rin trains at True Cross Academy while grappling with his identity as the son of Satan. Escalating threats, deepening bonds with brother Yukio and fellow Exwires, and the shadowy machinations of the Illuminati push the story toward higher stakes. Kato's expressive linework and fast-paced action panels make this run a satisfying, self-contained arc for fans following the ongoing manga series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis five-book set collects a pivotal stretch of Kazue Kato's long-running Blue Exorcist manga, continuing the story of Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers he is the son of Satan and enrolls at True Cross Academy to train as an exorcist alongside his twin brother, Yukio. In Vol. 16, an important meeting at the Vatican raises the stakes for the Knights of the True Cross, while a new and unconventional instructor arrives on campus and Yukio quietly struggles with a strange fire he keeps hidden from everyone. Vol. 17 sends Rin and Yukio north on a search for their missing mentor, Shura Kirigakure, a journey that forces the brothers to confront unresolved tension between them. Vol. 18 brings Shura, Rin, and Yukio back to True Cross Academy, where the aftermath of her past collides with the school's growing unrest. Volumes 19 and 20 carry the arc forward, deepening the conflict between the exorcists and the forces working against them as loyalties are tested and old wounds resurface. Throughout this run, Kato balances supernatural battles with quieter, character-driven moments, exploring themes of family, trust, and what it means to choose your own path when your very existence is tied to darkness. Longtime readers will recognize the series' signature blend of humor, heart, and high-stakes exorcism action, while the paperback format makes this an easy way to catch up on a key chapter of the saga in one collected set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollects five consecutive volumes (16-20) of the ongoing Blue Exorcist manga in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback copies, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten and illustrated by original creator Kazue Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinues a major arc involving the Illuminati, True Cross Academy, and Rin's growth as an exorcist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for teen and young adult readers who love fantasy, action, and character-driven stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is easy to shelve, carry, and collect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 16 — An important meeting at the Vatican raises the stakes for the Knights of the True Cross as a new, unconventional instructor arrives at the academy.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 17 — Rin and Yukio travel north in search of their missing mentor, Shura Kirigakure, forcing the brothers to confront unresolved tension between them.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 18 — Shura, Rin, and Yukio return to True Cross Academy, where the fallout from her past collides with mounting unrest at the school.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 19 — The arc continues to escalate as Rin and his allies face growing pressure from forces working against the Knights of the True Cross.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Exorcist, Vol. 20 — Tensions and loyalties are tested further as the storyline builds toward the next turning point in Rin's exorcist training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKazue Kato is a Japanese manga creator and illustrator born in Tokyo. She won the Tezuka Award in 2000 for her early work Boku to Usagi (The Rabbit and Me), and her series Robo to Usakichi ran in the magazine Shonen Sirius from 2005 to 2006. Kato launched Blue Exorcist in Jump Square in April 2009, and the series has since become one of VIZ Media's most popular ongoing manga titles, spawning multiple anime adaptations. Known for expressive character art and a blend of supernatural action with warmth and humor, Kato continues expanding the True Cross Academy world volume by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for manga fans and Blue Exorcist collectors, this five-volume paperback set makes a great birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for teen and young adult readers. 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Rin and Yukio Okumura's fight against their demonic heritage reaches new heights as old alliances fracture and Satan's influence spreads across Assiah. Fans of supernatural action manga will find escalating stakes, sharp character work, and Kato's blend of dark humor and brooding atmosphere. Presented as a matching paperback set, this collection is built for readers who want to continue the saga in sequence without hunting down individual volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection picks up the Blue Exorcist saga deep into its illuminati-airship arc, where twin brothers Rin and Yukio Okumura confront the truth of their birth as sons of Satan aboard the crippled vessel Dominus Liminis. Across these five volumes, loyalties splinter, demonic power threatens to consume Rin from within, and the Knights of the True Cross scramble to hold the line against an escalating supernatural threat. Kazue Kato's art leans into tighter, more kinetic paneling as the series pushes toward its next major turning point, while quieter character beats -- particularly Shiemi's growing confidence and resolve -- give the arc emotional weight alongside the spectacle. Longtime readers will recognize Kato's talent for balancing large-scale conflict between Assiah and the demonic realm with intimate moments of doubt, loyalty, and found family among the exorcist cast. Themes of inherited guilt, sacrifice, and the true cost of power run throughout this stretch of the story, giving the action real emotional stakes beyond the spectacle of battle. 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The series has been adapted into multiple anime seasons and an animated film, helping it become a longstanding title within VIZ Media's Shonen Jump imprint in North America. Kato's work is recognized for its dark fantasy tone, expressive character art, and blend of humor with high-stakes supernatural action. Blue Exorcist remains Kato's signature ongoing series, continuing in English translation through VIZ Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-volume run delivers the Blue Exorcist saga at its most intense, making it a satisfying pickup for fans mid-series or collectors filling out their shelf. 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