Soul Eater

Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy (Shibusen), a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise Death Scythes for the Shinigami to wield against the many evils of their fantastical world. These Death Scythes, however, are not made from physical weapons; rather, they are born from human hybrids who have the ability to transform their bodies into Demon Weapons, and only after they have consumed the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch's soul.

Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who only seems to care about what's cool, aims to become a Death Scythe with the help of his straight-laced wielder, or meister, Maka Albarn. The contrasting duo work and study alongside the hot headed Black☆Star and his caring weapon Tsubaki, as well as the Shinigami's own son, Death the Kid, an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of twin pistols Patty and Liz.

As they take on missions to collect souls and protect the city from the world's threats, the Shibusen students work together under the snickering sun to become sounder in mind, body, and soul.

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Death the Kid Main

Miyano, Mamoru Japanese

Evans, Soul Eater Main

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Albarn, Maka Main

Omigawa, Chiaki Japanese

Black☆Star Main

Kobayashi, Yumiko Japanese

Nakatsukasa, Tsubaki Main

Nazuka, Kaori Japanese

Thompson, Patricia Main

Takahira, Narumi Japanese

Thompson, Elizabeth Main

Watanabe, Akeno Japanese

Crona Supporting

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

Stein, Franken Supporting

Uchida, Yuuya Japanese

Excalibur Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Yamanishi, Tahei Producer

Oyabu, Yoshihiro Producer

Yoshino, Aya Producer

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May 25, 2025

Jenguin77

Recommended

I love Soul Eater to death, and my initial rating was higher, but I feel like there are a lot of plot holes, and things it just glazes over that need to be more in-depth. I also felt like they introduced some characters like they would be in the plot a lot more than they were, and I found myself missing main characters a lot too. I haven't read the manga, though I plan to eventually and gradually, so I don't know if these problems are fixed there or not, but even with it's issues, this show was so good I can't bring to ... give it anything less than an 8.

Take all of this with a grain of salt because it's a lot easier pointing out faults than it is to sound like a broken record saying how good this show was. Probably doesn't matter anyway tho since this fandom is kinda dead and no one's gonna see this

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Feb 6, 2025

XOArama

Mixed Feelings

Soul Eater has a lot of things going for it, but I think it ultimately lacks in its execution. The characters in this are pretty good, great designs and some pretty good progression. The world design and the premise is also pretty cool, I live the style and the lore. But when it tries to bring this all together into an enjoyable plot it kind of falls apart. I never found myself engaged or really caring much about what was happening in the story, and especially so leading into the anime original half it just kind of fell apart, especially at the very end. I ... will cut some slack on Soul Eater as a whole since this did deviate from the manga so I'll probably check it out some time to see how they compare, I just hope the manga actually goes somewhere meaningful with its story.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 19, 2024

ali_k7

Not Recommended

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Soul Eater: A Promising Start, a Disappointing Finish
Soul Eater initially captivated audiences with its unique blend of dark fantasy and comedic elements. The concept of students at Death City training to become Death Scythes was intriguing, and the characters seemed poised for a thrilling adventure. However, as the series progressed, it unfortunately veered off course, leaving many viewers feeling disappointed.

One of the most glaring issues was the underutilization of powerful side characters. Characters like Death the Kid, a skilled swordsman, and Maka Albarn, a formidable wielder of a soul, often found themselves relegated to the sidelines, their potential unrealized. The fact that a young student, ... with limited experience, was able to defeat a formidable foe that even Death itself had failed to conquer, felt both illogical and unsatisfying.

While Black Star's character arc was a highlight, it was overshadowed by the lackluster development of the main protagonist, Maka Albarn. Her character seemed stagnant, lacking the depth and growth expected of a lead. It was frustrating to see her overshadowed by other characters, particularly Black Star, who, despite his flaws, exhibited more significant character development.

In conclusion, Soul Eater started strong but ultimately faltered due to its inconsistent pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a disappointing conclusion. While the series had potential, its execution left much to be desired.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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