Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: ao-ex.com (Japan), BlueExorcist.com/themovie (US) Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki

At their recent industry panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta in Georgia, Aniplex of America Inc. announced its home video release plans for BLUE EXORCIST THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijoo-ban Ao no Futsumashi, 2012) in North America on December 17th 2013. The BLUE EXORCIST series is an anime based on Kazue Kato’s hit manga published in Jump Square (by SHUEISHA) and it streamed on Hulu, Crunchyroll, as well as on Neon Alley (English dub version). In response to its worldwide popularity, the movie was produced with an original story and released in North American theaters in August. The action-packed fantasy tale from animation studio A-1 Pictures (SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC) features plenty of breathtaking visuals throughout the film. BLUE EXORCIST THE MOVIE made its US debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles this past July. When his adopted father, Shiro Fujimoto was killed by his biological father, Satan, Rin Okumura swore to become an exorcist to avenge Shiro`s death declaring war on his own blood-relatives of the underworld... Everyone is in the midst of preparing for a festival which is celebrated once every 11 years in True Cross Academy Town. However behind the scenes in the shadows, a "Phantom Train" goes berserk while the barriers protecting the town from demon intrusions were under repair. Rin, Yukio, and Shiemi are sent to exorcise the Phantom Train, but as usual Rin complicates the situation. Among all of the chaos, Rin meets a demon in the form of a young boy. Meanwhile, Cheng-Long Liu, a Senior Exorcist First Class from the Taiwan Branch joins Shura in the repair operation and the story takes an unexpected turn as all their fates cross. BLUE EXORCIST THE MOVIE will be released in both a Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set and DVD. Both SKUs will feature the original Japanese and English audio (5.1 surround sound). The Blu-ray Box Set will also include 2 Commentary Tracks by the creative staff and Japanese voice cast and promotional trailers. In addition, it will also include the feature film on a Blu-ray disc, a Bonus DVD featuring an Exclusive Staff Interview, a Deluxe Booklet, along with some Exclusive Illustration Postcards all encased in a rigid box illustrated by the original manga author Kazue Kato. Both SKUs will be available for pre-order through Rightstuf.com (Blu-ray, DVD) and Aniplex’s official retailers starting on Monday September 30th. The Limited Edition Blu-ray Box will be distributed in limited quantities and sold while supplies last.

BLUE EXORCIST THE MOVIE Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set Street Date: December 17, 2013 SKU #: AOA-3401 UPC: 850527003493 SRP: $89.98 • 2 Discs (Feature BD disc + Bonus DVD) (TRT: Approx. 88 min.) • Video: 16:9 Widescreen • Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound) • Subtitles: English • 2 Audio Commentary Tracks by Production staff and Japanese Cast 1) Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Liu), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer) 2) Jun Fukuyama (Yukio), Rie Kugimiya (Usamaro), Atsushi Takahashi (Director), and Takamitsu Inoue (Producer) • Promotional Trailers and Commercials Bonus Materials & Special Package • Bonus DVD: Exclusive Staff Interview Atsushi Takahashi (Director), Kenichi Hayashi (Animation Producer), and Takamitsu Inoue (Producer) • Deluxe Booklet • Exclusive Illustration Postcards • Rigid Box illustrated by Kazue Kato (Manga Author) • 2-sided BD Wraps BLUE EXORCIST THE MOVIE DVD Street Date: December 17, 2013 SKU #: AOA-3402 UPC: 850527003509 SRP: $39.98 • Audio: Japanese & English (both 5.1 surround sound) • Video: 16:9 Widescreen • Subtitles: English Bonus & Package • Mini Pin-up Poster • 2-sided Wrap in O-sleeve Case

About Aniplex of America Inc.

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.