Important takeaways
- Shiemi was shy and lacked confidence in season 1 but broke away from her roots with the help of friends.
- Despite setbacks, Shiemi made progress at Cram School and became a trusted ally by Season 3.
- With the support of the Okumura twins, Shiemi gained confidence, made friends and unleashed her true potential.
Moriyama Shiemi has come a long way from the shy and nervous girl she once was at the beginning of the series. Shiemi has always been a powerful woman; but her lack of self-confidence was the chain that bound her abilities.
However, after meeting the Okumura twins and her other friends at Cram School, Shiemi had changed significantly, as she no longer doubted herself. But how much has Shiemi changed since season 1 of Blue Exorcist?
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How was Shiemi in Season 1?
With the help of the Okumura twins, Shiemi was able to break free from the roots that bound her physically
Moriyama Shiemi was a shy and somewhat intimidating young girl in the beginning Blue Exorcist season 1. When she was first introduced to Shiemi in Chapter 3, she was a quiet girl who took care of the garden of the Exorcist Shop and was sick of demons. However, although Shiemi shunned demons in fear, she was also shown immense intelligence and quickly overcame her original fear.
For most of her life, Shiemi has spent most of her time in the Exorcist Shop, tending the garden alongside her grandmother, whom she adored. But because of this, Shiemi was often confined to her home and unable to make friends. Without the ability to develop social skills at a young age, Shiemi failed to make friends, and was therefore unaware of the undertones of interpersonal relationships.
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Shiemi was also sick at the beginning of Season 1. Since Shiemi was young, her body has not been able to cope with going to school; additionally, Shiemi was affected by a Mashou and developed roots on her legs that prevented her from walking. Due to her inability to leave her home, it is likely that Shiemi often sought friendship with those who were like her. Unfortunately, Shiemi's faltering heart brought a demon into the Exorcist Shop garden, and since Shiemi had communicated with it, the demon had leaked from her heart.
This indicates Shiemi's loneliness after her grandmother's passing and her lack of friendship outside of her mother. In later chapters, Shiemi also admits that if she hadn't met Yukio and Rin, she would still be afraid of everyone and afraid to go out. But after being saved by Rin, Shiemi took the first step towards gaining confidence.
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The roots that tied Shiemi to the Exorcist Shop could also be seen from a figurative sense. Shiemi's own doubts caused her heart to waver, letting in a demon and rooting her to the garden. But after removing the roots, Shiemi was able to free herself from those doubts, as she was no longer shackled to the person she used to be. So, with the help of the twins, Shiemi was no longer bound to his past, physically and mentally.
Unbeknownst to Shiemi, she always had confidence in herself. However, due to his lack of socialization and friendship, Shiemi always thought little of himself and was therefore unable to make the first move. However, the Okumura twins managed to break her out of her shell.
Although Shiemi lacked confidence, she was always aware of her weaknesses and abilities. Thanks to the Okumura twins, Shiemi was able to attend Cram School as an Exwire and slowly learn more about the world around her and her latent abilities. Although she lacks confidence, Shiemi is able to push herself and make the changes needed to re-enter society.
Shiemi's progress throughout the series
Shiemi has the makings of a strong, independent woman; But she must first gain confidence in herself
Shiemi has made impressive changes throughout the series. Although Shiemi believes she lacks confidence and, in Chapter 4, believes she doesn't belong at Cram School, Shiemi is already taking appropriate steps to boost her confidence. Although Shiemi had made the appropriate videos, she unfortunately got off to a rocky start by asking Kamiki Izumo to be her friend, as Izumo had her own internal demons that she had been battling.
Although Shiemi had many setbacks, she never gave up on someone becoming her friend and improving herself. Another unfortunate setback for Shiemi was her inability to tell if someone was being sarcastic and therefore making fun of her. Although Shiemi can be a bit of a hothead, she always had good intentions when it came to helping her friends.
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Shiemi's progress as Exwire at Cram School and personality will change drastically when the series reaches season 3 i Blue Exorcist. Shiemi's changed personality will shine the most during the Shimane Illuminati arc. Although it hadn't been that long since Shiemi joined the Cram School, Shiemi's confidence in herself and her abilities soon made her a trusted ally.
Although Shiemi had not gained confidence, her ability to push through tough times and never turn her back on her friends had been admirable. Unbeknownst to Shiemi, her hard work and willingness to help her friends has endeared her to the Cram School students. But she still thinks little of herself. Her unwillingness to give up on her friends allowed her to break down the wall Izumo built after separating from her younger sister and mother.
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Shiemi has changed for the better since her initial introduction in Season 1. Although Shiemi has gained more confidence since Season 3, she still has a lot of growing to do in terms of her abilities and heritage. As mentioned above, Shiemi has always seen herself as weak. But with the help of the Okumura twins, she was able to break out of her shell, make friends, and unleash her true potential as an exorcist. Shiemi always had the ability to stand on her own. But all she needed was a push in the right direction and support from her friends to improve herself.
Blue Exorcist is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Blue Exorcist
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures, Studio VOLN
- Number of episodes
- 49