BonRin

BonRin is the slash ship between Ryuji Suguro and Rin Okumura from the Blue Exorcist fandom.

Canon
Okumura Rin is one of the 2 half-demon children of Satan and inheritated his blue flames, while Suguro "Bon" Ryuji is the child of the Head Priest from one of the many temples that was attacked on the Blue Night. Because of what happened on the Blue Night and Satan being the reason of the death of Rin's adoptive father, the 2 of them share the same goal of defeating Satan. They tend to quarrel a lot and initially didn't get along, but the 2 of them don't have a problem admitting they are friends by the time the anime ends. While Rin often calls Bon cool even when the 2 weren't even friends yet, Bon tends to call him a moron but was often concerned for him.

The following information is from the anime and not the manga and the anime was much more loose with it's adaption, a lot of scenes aren't completely the same and there are anime only scenes. But it still follows the manga quite closely until about after Rin's fight with Amaimon in the forest and then for the first season, an anime only arc starts. The 2nd season is the same as the first episodes of the season, not completely the same but quite close.

Season 1
The 2 of them first meet when Rin joins the cram school. However they don't truly interact until Shiemi joins the class, outside of Bon commenting on how much of a pain Rin is when the other students are forced to stay outside so that Rin can talk to Yukio.

In episode 5 they truly start interacting. After Rin gets called out by their teacher for falling asleep, Bon asks himself why Rin is even here. When Rin turns to look back at him, Bon tells him to piss off. Rin recognizes that Bon's been glaring at him since the start and takes a good look at him. He notes how rebellious he looks and thinks Bon looks really cool. He mentally says that normally he'd glare back and call him out for a fight after school, but doesn't now that he's going to become an Exorcist. During the rest of the classes, Rin keeps falling asleep, furthering annoying Bon. When they get test results back with Rin's being very low, Bon says that he couldn't get a 2 even if he tried and that it's because he keeps fooling around with Shiemi and that Rin makes him sick. Rin gets annoyed and calls him a rooster-head and says that he's the one who's fooling around. Bon smugly shows off his test result, which is a 98. Rin asks how someone like Bon could have a 98 and Bon gets annoyed at this and says that he came to the cram school because he's serious about being and Exorcist and so is everyone else and that someone like Rin should just get lost. Rin replies that while he may not believe it, he's actually trying to become an Exorcist as well. They get pulled back by Shima, Miwa and Rin's twin brother Yukio, however they continue arguing. Bon says that he's never seen Rin pay attention in any of their classes, while Rin argues that he's an in-the-field kind of guy and that it's hard for him to memorize stuff while he's chained to a desk all day.

Later after class, Rin is with Shiemi and Yukio and asks what's up with Bon and him being smart. Yukio talks about where Bon's from and that he's also on a scholarship. Rin replies that he's a rich little kid then, Yukio replies by saying he's an exceptioal student, accomplished athelte and attentive students and that Rin should follow his example or maybe copy his whole mind. Rin replies that's going a little far. After Yukio leaves and Shiemi gets close to Rin to ask him something, Bon interrupts, while Miwa and Shima stand behind him. He comments on Shiemi and Rin's closeness again and asks if Shiemi is Rin's girlfriend. Rin denies and Bon keeps commenting on them, until Rin comments on how Miwa and Shima are always hanging around Bon and how sticking with your kind is lame. After Shima laughs and points out that Rin is right, Bon and Rin glare at each other and think the other pisses them off. Shima thinks that they seem to be the same type and Miwa thinks about how those who are similar repel each other.

During practical training, the 2 of them are paired together and they end up competing instead of trying to achieve the actual goal of the exorcise. Rin thinks about how he can't seem to lose Bon, while Bon thinks about how fast Rin is. Rin says that being smart is not going to help him in the real world, Bon takes a short cut and kicks Rin down while saying that in the real world the one who's left standing wins. However Bon nearly gets attack by the Reaper demon, but gets saved by the teacher. The teacher scolds them and Rin asks what that was all about. Bon says that he won't lose to Rin even if it killed him, Rin angrily asks what he thinks about dying right now. Bon accepts his challenge and they end up physically fighting, before quickly being pulled apart by the teacher and Bon's friends. Bon ends up being taken away to have a word with the teacher, leaving Rin with Miwa and Shima. Shima apologizes for his behaviour and explains why he did what he did. Meanwhile Bon gets told that it's better that he won't cause any trouble but Bon asks why he's the only one getting scolded while Rin is just as guilty. The teacher says that Rin's a special case and got in teh school with baggage. This annoys Bon. In the meantime Rin is still talking to Shima and Miwa. Shima ends up explaining that Bon wants to defeat Satan and Rin realizes with disdain that Bon's ambition the exact same as his. Shima misintereperts Rin's face as thinking that Bon's ambition is stupid and says: "See? Makes you laugh right?" Rin asks if that was supposed to be funny, confusing Shima. Miwa says that it's true and that Bon's so intense because he wants to restore their tempel that fell into ruin because of the Blue Night. Miwa and Shima end up explaining what the Blue Night is and that it happened 16 years ago when many priests ended up dying because of Satan. Afterwards people were scared because so many priests died and ended up nicknaming the temple: "The Cursed Temple" and people stopped coming to the temple.

After the teacher leaves after a phone call, the students are left alone with the still chained Reaper. Bon takes another jab at Rin's motivation and Rin says he needs to shut up and how he even knows that he's unmotivated. The 2 of them end up arguing again and Bon challenges Rin to touch the Reaper and return without getting attacked. He says he'll gladly acknowledge Rin's motivation if it works and that he'll try it too of course. Rin says he'll do it but immediately says afterwards: "Is that would you thought I'd say? Dumbass." Rin asks what would happen if he gets killed on accident. He also thinks about how he can't draw his sword in front of others. He then says he has the same ambition as Bon and that he won't risk his life over something petty like this. Bon turns to his friends, figuring out that they told Rin about his ambition. Bon says that Rin is just spooked, but Rin stays calm and says that Bon can say whatever he wants. Bon thinks about every last one of them keep making a fool out of him and thinks back on when he was a child when they talked about the temple behind his back and Bon decided he was going to defeat Satan. Bon yells back in the present: "Everyone one of you... Why don't you try to fight?! Aren't you bitter!" he then says he's going to do it and they can just stand there and watch. Rin yells after him to not do it. Bon walks towards the Reaper and yells about how he's going to defeat Satan. Izumo ends up making fun of him and Bon gets reminded of his childhood again. However the Reaper picks up on his emotions and goes to attack him. Rin immediately jumps in front of him to protect him. The Reaper ends up biting Rin instead, however he manages to stop the Reaper from attacking him by intimitating it. Rin asks if Bon is an idiot, while Bon is still surprised. Rin states that he's the one that's going to defeat Satan and that Bon should just stay the hell back. Bon ends up yelling at Rin and says that he's the moron because he could've gotten himself killed. He also tells him not to copy his ambition. Rin says that he never copied anything and that he's the original. The 2 end up arguing again.

The day after, Rin is seen trying to study during break time and complains about how his hair gets in the way when trying to read. Bon walks up to his desk. Rin asks if he's there to mock him as well. Bon ends up thanking him for what happened while blushing. Bon gives Rin a hairclip he uses when studying at night and says he can borrow it, while still blushing. Rin says that this is creepy and that maybe it's a bad omen. Bon yells at him that he was being sincere. However Rin uses the hairclip often when he's in class or studying.

During lunch, Rin and Bon both end up grabbing the last bread, surprising Rin greatly. Rin says hi to Bon's friends, but Bon asks when he's going to let go. Rin and Bon end up arguing again. Bon says that grudges about food can last over 7 generations so they should settle this now to avoid that. However when Rin ends up learning Miwa's name he puts his arm around his shoulder, completely ignoring Bon. A few moments later, Bon asks when Rin and Miwa got so close. Rin gets pulled away from Yukio later. Another day, the Kyoto trio catch Rin crying over his lunch. Bon tells them not to look him in the eye because stupidity is contagious.

In class, when having the fill in their meister, Rin is unaware of what it means and goes to Bon and his friends. Bon berates him for not knowing something like that. Miwa explains it to him though. Bon ends up getting annoyed when Rin sits down. After hearing about Bon going for 2 meisters, Rin says: "That's our Bon." Bon says to not call him that. Eventually out of frustration, Bon ends up explaining it to Rin. Later, after Bon perfectly recites a passage, Rin says that Bon really is smart. Bon gets annoyed at this and asks what he means by 'really'. When Izumo and Bon start arguing, Bon slams his hand in front of Rin, who was reading, scaring him. They keep arguing and Rin eventually gets caught in the crossfire and tells them not to fight in fron tof him. A bit later, Bon tells Rin he's pathetic for not knowing what a Bariyon is. Rin argues that they wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for his fight with Izumo. When Bon asks if he and Yukio are really related, Rin replies that he's sure Yukio is a good guy.

When the ghoul attacks and Rin goes after it by himself, Bon is the first one to question him and try to stop him, however Rin has already gone away. Bon says after he's gone: "I-I don't believe that guy..." After Bon is nearly killed, Rin manages to turn on the lights, unknowningly buying Bon enough time to kill the ghoul. When Rin returns, everyone is surprised that he managed to kill the ghoul by himself. Bon ends up punching him and asks if he's got a death wish. Rin says he's the one who's trying to kill him now. Later Bon is being held back by Miwa and Shima from further attacking Rin, who's trying to placate Bon. After the Exwire exam, after being asked how he defeated the ghoul, Rin tries to deflect the question. Bon comments on how vague the answer is and that he thinks there is no bigger enigma than Rin. After Amaimon first shows up, the other Exwires not aware of him showing up, they see Rin being dragged away by Shura. Bon asks what Rin got himself into now. When Rin gets back to class after being interrogated by Shura, Bon notes that Rin seems different somehow.

When the Exwires go on a training camp, Bon and Rin are setting up a tent together. Rin says it's looking more like a picnic now, however Bon says it looks more like a camping trip. He also tells Rin to stop hitting the tent but doesn't get to finish his sentence before the tent collapses, making Bon angry. After Rin makes dinner, Bon is surprised (like the others) and says the food is amazing. When the Exwires start preparing for the drill and Shura warns Rin, Bon asks where Rin's energy went and if he's chickening out, which Rin denies. After Rin went to help Shiemi and burst into flames to repeal the moths, Bon saw the blue light, although he didn't know it was from Rin. He asks if Shiemi is alright, who's unconscious. Rin confirms she's okay and Bon tells him to turn off the light, which is attracting the moths. When Bon asks about the light, Rin manages to deflect the question. Rin questions Bon about why he's here when he said no helping each other out. Bon tells him to shut up and that no one can ignore that scream. Rin tells Bon that he can go ahead and that he'll bring Shiemi back to camp. Bon goes to say something but is interrupted. When Bon has drawn out the plan while still reciting the verse, Rin excitedly compliments his drawing. After Rin is captured by the giant moth and told the others to run, Bon angrily replies that Rin is doing it again and that of course they'll help him. Bon ends up saving Rin and grabs him out of the swamp, they end up running when the moth tries to attack again. When the moth stops chasing them and the group stops for a break, Rin thanks Bon, but Bon says that he just paid back the debt he owed from Rin who saved his life and has the same ambition that he dared to say it out loud. Rin says he's just a moron so he doesn't think about those things too much, but Bon says that he doesn't think Rin is moron. However Bon says that trying to fix things by himself is a bad habit of Rin's and that he shouldn't forget that he has friends. After Amaimon attacks and Shura pours Holy Water on everyone except Rin, Bon asks if she's not going to do anything for Rin, Shura replies that he's allergic to Holy Water, surprising Bon. When Rin goes after Amaimon by himself, Bon calls out after him, but he's already gone. Bon thinks to himself that Rin is doing it again. After Amaimon attacks Rin, Bon gets extremely angry and goes outside the barrier protecting the Exwires. While being choked by Amaimon, Bon says that he's not interested in Amaimon and that the one he's super pissed at is Rin. He says that he thought Rin was selfish, but he looked out for others and that he was sure Rin had no special talent, but he's pulled off amazing feats. Bon asks what the hell is up with Rin. After Rin draws his sword, the Exwires are all surprised and Bon recognizes the sword he has drawn.

When the Exwires, minus Rin, are all gathered and Yukio explains about Rin's powers. Bon talks about the sword and eventually complies with Yukio's (and Shiemi's) request to look into the possibility of saving Rin. After they arrived at the temple to retrieve the nails needed to restore the sword, Bon and Yukio are attacked by a demon who takes advantage of one's doubts and uncertainies. The demon questions Bon's reason for trying to save Rin, but when Bon is snapped out of it, he says that his reason is that it would suck if Rin died before he could ask him why he would say something so twisted like when he said he was gonna kick Satan's ass despite being his son. When the Exwires arrive to bring Rin the repaired sword, Bon yells out to Rin and asks how long he's planning to sleep. When Angel goes to kill Rin after he defeated Amaimon, Bon is the one who calls out to Angel and asks what the hell he's doing. After Rin's back to class and uses his flames, Bon stops him and asks if he's trying to burn Shiemi alive. Rin gets confused and Bon eleborates and says that his flames can kill people. He also talks about the Kyoto trio's family members who had died because of Rin's father. He tells Rin that none of them have any plans of being friends with Rin, but if he ever hurts one of Bon's friends, he'll kill Rin without mercy. Rin says that he's not like Satan and to believe in him. Him and Bon stare each other down, but Yukio interrupts.

Later, Miwa catches Bon studying late at night. When Bon explains his reasoning he says that he wants to win from Rin and Miwa says he's already above him since he's the top student, but Bon says he really realized during the last fray that it doesn't matter if you have knowledge if you can't use it in combat. When he's alone, Miwa says that Bon is really strong because even after seeing Rin go beserk, he still sees him as a rival. After Rin goes to attack the demon who's with Miwa, the others misinterperet it as trying to attack Miwa for no reason. When Rin warns Bon to step away from Miwa because he's dangerous. Bon responds by saying that he's the dangerous one here. Rin tries to attack the demon who appeared again, unknown by the others, but Bon stops him and asks what Rin is doing. The demon makes it's appearance again and Rin attacks with his flames but realizes too late that he'll get Miwa caught up in it too. Bon saves Miwa and punches Rin afterwards, telling him to remember what he said about killing Rin if he ever hurt his friends. Rin is confused why no one is commenting on the demon and yells at them. After Yukio confirms that Miwa is just unconscious, Bon repeats that Rin's flames can murder people and why Rin can't get that through his head. Rin goes away without saying anything. Later, when Miwa wakes up, he asks what Bon thinks of Rin. Bon says he has no opinion on Rin and that even after all the crap he pulled, he still has the nerve to tell him to believe in him. He also says that normally when you ask someone to believe in you, you have to have soemthing more, but Rin has nothing. After Miwa admits that he's terrified of Rin, Bon says that Rin's nothing but a moron and his power may be terrifying, but he's got nothing going on inside of him and that it's ridiculous to scared of someone like him. After Miwa finds out that Bon's shirt is burned from Rin's flames, although only his shirt is ruined, he gives in to the demon. Meanwhile Rin is thinking back on Bon's words and berating himself. After Rin catches Miwa trying to leave the academy and everyone else shows up, Rin yells at them to not steal his spotlight. After Shiemi questions him, Bon tells them not look him in the eye, because stupidity's contagious. RIn asks who the hell he is calling stupid.

When the prototype of Izumo's birthday cake gets presented to the other Exwires minus Izumo, Bon says it's all wrong since it looks like a Christmas cake. After the operation Jacob's Ladder goes into action and the Exwires are on a mission and currently eating, Rin goes up to them and asks what they're eating. Bon says it's their rationed meal and that he saved one for Rin as well before they ran out, Rin thanks him. After hearing Rin is to be executed, Bon angrily asks why, later when talking to Angel, he repeats the same thing. When the Exwires arrive to see what a mess Jacob's Ladder turned out to be with an open Gehenna gate and Rin on the ground unconscious, Bon takes Rin on his back and asks if he's okay the moment Rin stirs. After Satan goes to kill Rin, Bon interrupts and says to take him on first before he does anything with Rin. Later, Rin prepares to go after Satan to bring Yukio back and Bon says Rin is doing it again, going after people himself. When Miwa asks if he thinks RIn is okay, Bon says that he obviously is and that even if you killed him, Rin wouldn't die. After everything is over and Rin and Yukio are back witht he other Exwires, Bon pulls Rin into an aggressive headlock and tells him not to worry them like that. He asks Rin what happened to Satan, Rin says that he must've headed to Gehenna, Bon replies with: "I see."

Season 2
Since the anime started producing an anime only arc, from about the moment Yukio explained about Rin's powers and the 2nd season does follow the manga for the Impure King arc, Rin and Bon's relationship doesn't have any of the development they got from the 16th episode onward in the 2nd season. So the first interaction they have is when Rin is sitting on the train to Kyoto and greets the Kyoto trio, Bon seems angry and looks like he's about to say something, but gets stopped by Miwa. When Izumo indirectly calls Bon a coward on purpose and the 2 of them start arguing, Rin decides to interject and says they're supposed to be teammates. This annoys Bon and Rin says for Bon to believe in him. Bon asks how he could believe in Rin. A flashback is shown of when Rin was taken away to the Vatican Headquarters after Amaimon attacked and Bon asks while yelling what Satan's spawn is doing at the cram school. Rin panics and says for Bon not to be such a drama queen. A bit later, a different flashback is shown of when Yukio explained Rin's powers, Bon asks what Shiro wanted from raising Rin. Back in the present, Bon talks about the Blue Night and how the people at the temple died in those blue flames. He says that those blue flames can kill people and explains about the Kyoto Trio family members who'd died that night and how he could ever believe in Rin after what happened to the people he cares about. Rin says that he's sorry that they had to go through that, but yells and says that it has nothing to do with him. Bon says that Rin said he was gonna defeat Satan. Rin confirms and tells him not to lump him in with him. Their quarrel gets interrupted by Shura who asks if they're gonna fight like that too during battle.

After they arrive in Kyoto and meet Bon's mother, Rin is greatly surprised since he thought Bon's mother would look less feminine and delicate. He also says that he thought Bon's home was a bankrupt temple. Rin's mother says that since the temple couldn't make ends meet anymore, she took over her family's inn. Later, Rin meets Bon's father, surprising him again since he thought Rin's father would be muscular, tall and intimitating. Rin's father asks if he can't seem the resemblence, Rin says that Bon looks a lot cooler. When Bon's father says that he must be a good friend of Bon, Rin admits that he had a fight with Bon. Bon's father says he's in the middle of one with Bon too, Rin says that Bon can be a real pain. Bon's father confirms but Rin says that Bon's a good guy so he wants to make up with him. After Bon walks away after being told about what the public thinks about his father, Rin looks at his back with a sad face. When Bon doesn't take his food, Rin goes after him with a drink and a bento, he bugs him to eat until Bon angrily takes it and tells him to stop bugging him. Rin comments to Miwa and Shima that he made Bon mad. While Rin and Shima are talking Rin shows his list of cool people and Bon is on the 2nd place, only beaten by Rin's father but beating out people like Miwa, Yukio, Kuro and even Rin himself.

When Rin witnesses Bon yell at his father, he sees himself fighting with his own father and his father dying because of it. Rin steps in and stops Bon's father for walking away and asks him if he's really okay with this. Rin turns to Bon and punches him. He says that while he doesn't know what went down between them, he does know that they're both going to regret this later. He tells Bon to apologize to his father right now while he still can, but Bon tells him it's none of his business and to stay out of it. When Bon's father interfers, Bon tells him to go away and never show up again. This takes Rin back again to his father's dead body. Rin says that he used to think Bon was cool, but that he was totally wrong about him while flaring up, letting everyone see his blue flames. Rin attacks Bon again with his flames, while Bon defends himself and Rin says that he didn't ask to be Satan's son. When Rin breaks through Bon's barrier, he grabs his collar and says it's different with Bon and says to tell him he's wrong, Bon looks down on the floor. Rin says to apologize to his father before he's dead, which makes Bon look at his father. Rin tells him to not make the same mistake he made, which makes Bon look back at Rin in surprise. Rin repeats to apologize to his father again, but then Juzo cuts in and seperates the 2. Rin refuses to calm down even when Shura interfers so Shura knocks him out cold and Rin is put into isolation.

After his fight with Rin, Bon is with the other Exwires minus Rin and explains that Rin is in custody. When Bon hears about Rin being sentences to death, he and Shiemi are the 2 who get a close up of their reaction and seem to be the most shook up about it. Bon is also the first person to put on the poncho and thereby bust Rin out of the jail, also getting on the Vatican's bad side with it. After busting Rin out of the cell, Bon hits Rin with his sword and says he wasn't there with his head straight when they fought over his dad and that he was right as far as his dad went. He gives Rin his sword and Rin apologizes for punching Bon. Rin tells Bon yet again to believe in him because while he can't help being Satan's son, he will definitely master his flames so to please trust him. Bon snaps and says he doesn't care about that. He explains that the reason he is pissed is that Rin tried to carry the burden all by himself and never told them anything. He asked why he would trust someone like that and if he was the only one who thought they were on the same side. Rin tries to explain he never meant it like that and the others are also surprised by his reasoning. Rin mentally tells Bon that he understands it now.

When the Impure King is forming and Bon prepares to go up to it to put up the barrier and Miwa and Shima protest, Rin says that he'll keep Bon safe and asks Miwa to leave it to him. After the 2 of them start moving, Bon's father tells them to be careful and apologizes, Bon tells him to not die on him, while Rin is behind him with a smile on his face. When they get to the point where they can clearly see the Impure King, Bon tells Rin that they need to hurry up, but they come across Kuro. Kuro tells them he'll get them up there, although Bon is reculant. While they are looking for somewhere to land to put the barrier up, Bon is having doubts about if they could beat it, but Rin's stomach starts gurgling. He says he's really hungry since he skipped dinner, Bon asks how he could be so calm and that he's freaking out. Rin says it's because he lost fair and square when they did rock, paper, scissors to see who was gonna go up front, Bon says that's not was he's talking about and how Rin is currently just a strong guy with a stick and if he's not scared. When they land on the rocky spot, Bon asks if Rin's not wallowing in despair again, Rin says he's fine and it seems like Bon is the one freaking out right now. Rin says that everyone is probably doing the best they can at the moment and that they have to do the best they can too. Rin says: "You just focus on making that barrier, Princess Suguro!" This makes Bon angry and embarrassed and asks who he's calling princess and that he'll beat him to a pulp. Rin argues that Bon was just practically in tears and that he surely doesn't want to play knight to such an unladylike princess like Bon. Bon says he was gonna do that anyway and Rin says he'll leave it to him then. Bon sees Rin's hand shaking in fear even though Rin's smiling and saying they'll win. Bon thinks to himself that he knows deep down Rin isn't an idiot, but both him and his dad are always pulling the tough lone wolf crap and that pisses him off. After Bon casts the barrier, Rin compliments him by saying he's awesome. When Bon says he'll die before he'll break the barrier, Rin tells him to lighten up and calls him princess again, he also says Bon will pass out if he keeps freaking out. Rin and Kuro keep fighting and protecting Bon, but the sporangium bursts, releasing a dense cloud of toxic miasma. Rin tries to get close to Bon and keeps calling out his name but he doesn't manage to get close until Bon casts another spell. The Impure King tries to attack them again and Rin desperately tries to draw his sword but to no avail. Bon tells Rin to get out of here while the barrier is still up and to evacuate as many people as he can. Rin suddenly starts talking about Kyoto Tower and tells Bon to take him there tomorrow. He says it would really suck if Kyoto doesn't make it and everyone isn't okay so tells Bon that they'll win and go home. Bon asks why the hell he's interested in Kyoto Tower of all things and it'd be embarrassing to ever go up there as a Kyoto native. He says that Kyoto is full of famous places, but Rin says he wouldn't know anything about temples and stuff and that he thought it was a trendy spot. Suddenly Bon starts laughing and thinks to himself that Rin is actually terrified. Rin is confused and asks if he's okay, Bon says he is and that he'll buy into Rin's false bravado, since they're friends and all. He says he'll believe in Rin and removes the spell protecting him. He immediately gets covered in fungi and Rin manages to draw the sword, overcoming his mental block. Shura comes in and saves Bon and tells Rin to defeat the Impure King and Bon says for him to go for it.

After the Impure king is defeated and Bon sees Rin with his back turned to him and Shura, he starts walking towards him and calling out his name. Rin excitedly explains that he can control what he burns now. Later, when Rin expresses his desire to go to Kyoto Tower, Bon says: "Here we go..". When Miwa says there are a lot of other sights in Kyoto, Bon says that he told him so. Bon says that Miwa should humour him since it's Rin's request and teases Rin by saying Rin will burn Miwa to a crisp if he refuses, the others later tease him with that too when Rin asks for a picture with them. Bon eventually puts his hand on Rin's shoulder and says he doesn't have to beg them for one little picture, making Rin smile with a blush on his cheeks.

Fanon
BonRin is one of the most popular slash ships between Rin and Bon within of the Blue Exorcist fandom, along with the events of the Impure King Revival arc and the Kyoko saga anime of the arc inspiring fans to support and allow the ship. Due to how the two first started out as rivals who couldn't stand one another before they became friends, fans sometimes feature that rivalry in their fan art, along with having the two using it as a means to hide the feelings they began to have for one another.

On AO3, the ship has 446+ slash fanfics and only 53+ gen fics. Just as Fanfiction.net has 371 fanfics on the two and currently has 89+ fanfics under pairing. Both Tumblr and DeviantArt also has many fanart drawings of the ship. Some Tumblr users have their Tumblr accounts as BonRin fanbases, while DeviantArt has a fan group on the ship.

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