The essential episodes of Twin Star Exorcists

Watch these 15 in order and you've got Twin Star Exorcists — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · April 6, 2016 · 24m

   The Destined Two - Boy Meets Girl7.7

   Rokuro Enmado has great talent as an exorcist, but because of trauma in his past he has given that pursuit up. That's when he meets Benio Adashino, head of the famous Adashino exorcist clan, who has moved to Tokyo from Kyoto. What will become of these two after their fateful meeting?

2. 02

   S01E08 · Top rated · May 25, 2016 · 24m

   Rokuro's Feelings - Shocking Confession9.5

   Mayura and Benio debate whether or not Rokuro should continue fighting, and an unpleasant figure from Rokuro's past arrives to test his renewed dedication to being an exorcist.

3. 03

   S01E09 · Top rated · June 1, 2016 · 24m

   Intertwining Tragedies - Tragedy Comes With Smile9.0

   With the truth about Rokuro exposed to Benio, the Twin Star Exorcists are confronted by someone who shares a connection to both of them.

4. 04

   S01E16 · Season 1 peak · July 26, 2016 · 24m

   As an Exorcist - Salvation Then Wailing10.0

   After harsh words from Seigen, the Twin Stars are frustrated with how powerless they feel. Mayura decides to help cheer her exorcist friends up, in spite of a warning from her father...

5. 05

   S01E20 · Top rated · August 24, 2016 · 24m

   Our Path - To the Future with Us Two10.0

   Yuto has been dominating the Twin Star Exorcists so far, but can help from an unexpected source change the course of their battle? (Note: This episode is the point where the anime fully diverges from the manga)

6. 06

   S01E37 · Top rated · December 21, 2016 · 24m

   Spirits Soaring in the City of Romance - Tell Me Honest Feelings9.5

   It's the quiet before the storm as the Twin Stars and their friends have a moment of rest before Kuranashi unleashes his plot.

7. 07

   S01E38 · Top rated · December 28, 2016 · 24m

   Narukami's Most Ill-Fated Day - No Way To Run, No Place To Hide10.0

   Kuranashi unveils his deadly game, and if the Twin Star Exorcists don't win, it could mean the death of everyone in the town of Narukami.

8. 08

   S01E39 · Top rated · January 4, 2017 · 24m

   The Sacred Beast of Love - Daughter's Fight! Father's Delight9.5

   Mayura and Seigen face off against Kuranashi, but the Basara has a wicked trick up his sleeve. Does the daughter-father team stand a chance against the mastermind of the attack on Narukami?

9. 09

   S01E40 · Top rated · January 11, 2017 · 24m

   Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?9.5

   The Twin Star Exorcists fight the giant Kegare ravaging Narukami while it floats in the sky, as the Twelve Guardians try to make sure the floating city can return to the ground safely.

10. 10

    S01E41 · Top rated · January 19, 2017 · 24m

    The Twelve Guardians Fall! - Have a Nice Nightmare, 12 Guardians9.5

    With the Twelve Guardians caught in Kuranashi's trap, it's now up to the Twin Star Exorcists to free them. But what chance do they stand against the newly powerful Basara?

11. 11

    S01E42 · Top rated · February 1, 2017 · 24m

    I Come From Magano - Say It Ain't So, Rokuro!10.0

    The threat Kuranashi had posed is over, but the Twin Stars don't get to celebrate for long when an old foe returns.

12. 12

    S01E44 · Top rated · February 15, 2017 · 24m

    Distanced Despite Their Love - Farewell My Precious9.5

    After learning about his true nature from Arima, and what it could potentially mean for the entire world, Rokuro makes a decision.

13. 13

    S01E45 · Top rated · February 22, 2017 · 24m

    The Couple Alone - Lonely Twin Exorcist9.5

    Rokuro has decided to fight Yuto alone. Without Benio, and with the other higher ranked exorcists out of commission, does he stand a chance?

14. 14

    S01E48 · Top rated · March 15, 2017 · 24m

    Unity - Solidarity9.5

    Abe no Seimei is about to create his perfect new world, and it means a gruesome end for the our current one. I

15. 15

    S01E50 · Series finale · March 29, 2017 · 24m

    Twin Stars - Twins9.5

    The greatest Exorcist of all time intends to wipe humanity's yin away in order to create a world where there will be no more free will, or individuality. Can the Twin Star Exorcists stop him?