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

Yoshino, Aya Producer

Oyabu, Yoshihiro Producer

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Dec 27, 2024

MidniteAndBeyond

Recommended

So! Funny backstory. When I first started getting into anime, I swore off ever watching this show SOLELY (heh) because at the time I thought Soul's character design was so incredibly repulsive, it made me write off the entire show, just like that... WAT!? Fast forward to present day and OH MY GOD!!! Watching this right after Radiant just puts it into perspective that no, not every shonen is destined to feel ultra samey or live in the shadow of your already favorite shonen, whatever it may be. This show is just GUSHING with its own signature flare in its incredibly stellar soundtrack and jaw-droppingly ... brilliant visuals. No other shonen looks or sounds like this and I LOVE that! One thing a lot of people praise this show for compared to other shonen is that it's relatively short. I absolutely loved the fast-paced nature of every storyline. But I also wouldn't have minded if we had gotten more episodes just to further build on the new characters they introduce in the later half of the show. Every character that came before them was phenomenal, so I had no doubt that these new ones would've been just as lovable if they had been given a bit more time to shine. I adore just how nice every character is, despite the grim setting the show takes place in. The camaraderie between all the different pairings was always the highlight for me. ESPECIALLY with the main cast! I honestly feel like any one of them could've been the main character and I would've loved it just as much. I absolutely adored my time with this series and I'm truly sad to see it come to an end. I don't know how much of the manga was left out from the anime, but if it's an excuse to see these characters again someday, I would be thrilled to get a remake that tells an expanded version of this story. But if this is all we ever get, I'll still remain completely satisfied.

9.5/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Dec 18, 2023

BoneALisa

Mixed Feelings

Dub is great, and has one of the best opening songs in anime IMO. Action is pretty good. The concept itself is Interesting, and the show opens strong and closes pretty good.

But holy moly is the middle of this show a snore fest.... Episodes 20ish to 40ish were so hard to keep watching, there wasn't anything major going on, and if it was, it was hard to get invested. The writing at times seems all over the place, and inconsistent throughout the show. Also, the opening is way too horny, the rest of the show isn't anywhere close to the levels of down bad ... the first like 10 or so episodes are. It's really off-putting and makes it hard to recommend other people watch it...

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 19, 2024

ali_k7

Not Recommended

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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