Ep 15. Act of Kindness

In episode 15 of Blue Exorcist season 1, titled "Act of Kindness," the story follows the aftermath of the group's confrontation with Amaimon, the Earth King. As Rin and his comrades recover in the infirmary, they are interrupted by a young boy named Yohei who has been possessed by a demon. Despite their existing injuries, Rin and the others agree to help Yohei and his family by exorcising the demon possessing him.

The group follows Yohei and his mother to their home, where they discover that the demon possessing Yohei is in fact a familiar of their former classmate, Renzo Shima. Renzo had made a deal with a demon in the past to protect his family, but the demon chose to possess Yohei instead.

After confronting Renzo and the demon possessing Yohei, the group is able to force the demon back into Renzo's control. However, Rin and Yukio are conflicted about what to do with Renzo, as making a pact with a demon is strictly forbidden within the Exorcist order. Meanwhile, Shiemi begins to have doubts about her own abilities as an Exorcist, leading her to question if she truly belongs with the group.

As the episode progresses, the group continues to grapple with their own individual struggles and beliefs, all while working to protect Yohei and his family. Through their actions, they demonstrate the importance of compassion and empathy in the face of adversity, ultimately saving Yohei and exorcising the demon possessing Renzo.

"Act of Kindness" is a poignant episode that highlights the complexities of the Exorcist order, while emphasizing the importance of individual agency and compassion. The episode serves as an important reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption and the power to choose one's own path.