双星の陰陽師
"It takes two to raise hell."
Twin Star Exorcists - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
The Destined Two - BOY MEETS GIRL
This episode establishes the core premise. We meet Rokuro, a boy haunted by his past who wants nothing to do with exorcism, and Benio, the prodigy who falls from the sky. Their fated, and comical, first meeting sets the stage for their entire relationship and introduces the central conflict of their prophesied destiny.
It lays the foundation for the entire series, introducing the main characters, the world of Magano, the Kegare, and the overarching prophecy of the Twin Star Exorcists.
Intertwining Tragedies - TRAGEDY COMES WITH A SMILE
A pivotal episode that reveals the main antagonist, Yuto Ijika, as Benio's long-lost brother and the mastermind behind the Hiinatsuki Tragedy that traumatized Rokuro. This episode dramatically raises the personal stakes and connects the protagonists' pasts in a shocking way.
It transforms the fight against the Kegare into a deeply personal conflict for both Rokuro and Benio, cementing Yuto as their primary adversary and forcing them to confront their shared trauma.
Both Sin and Impurity - THE 10 SECONDS DECISION
This episode marks a major turning point in Rokuro and Benio's battle against Yuto. It features a desperate struggle that pushes them to their absolute limits and results in Benio losing her legs, which are then replaced by Kegare appendages from Kamui.
It concludes the first major arc, solidifies Rokuro and Benio's partnership, and physically alters Benio, making her a parallel to Rokuro with his corrupted arm. This event marks the end of the manga-canon portion of the anime.
Our Path - TO THE FUTURE WITH US TWO
Following the traumatic battle with Yuto, Rokuro and Benio reflect on their journey and solidify their resolve to walk the path of the Twin Stars together. This episode acts as a bridge between the manga adaptation and the anime's original story arc, focusing on their emotional bond and shared determination.
It marks a significant shift in their relationship from reluctant allies to true partners committed to a shared future, setting the tone for the anime-original content that follows.
Rebirth of the Twin Stars - SWEETIE FAIRY
The beginning of the anime-original storyline. A mysterious young girl named Sae appears with no memory, and Rokuro and Benio take her under their care. This episode introduces a new dynamic, forcing the pair into a parental role.
It kicks off the lengthy anime-original arc, shifting the series' focus to the mystery of Sae and her connection to the Dragon Spots, and further developing Rokuro and Benio's relationship through their shared responsibility for her.
Twin Stars - TWINS
The series finale. Rokuro and Benio face the ultimate threat, Abe no Seimei, and the source of all Kegare. They use the combined power of their Resonance and the hopes of everyone on Earth to restore balance to the world. The episode concludes with them confessing their love for one another and attending their friends' wedding, looking toward their own future.
It provides a definitive, anime-original conclusion to the story, resolving the central conflict and solidifying Rokuro and Benio's romantic relationship. It fulfills their destiny on their own terms, bringing the themes of love and partnership to their ultimate fruition.