Ao no Exorcist, tom 7

The world of Blue Exorcist blends traditional demon lore with creative twists. I'm curious what influenced the author's vision of these supernatural beings.

The tension keeps building, but at times I wondered if the story risked becoming overwhelming. How do others feel about the pacing of the escalating conflicts?

The relationships seem to shift in subtle ways, especially with the main characters. Did anyone else notice new layers or conflicts emerging in this installment?