A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.
Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a "Death Scythe" which is the highest title for a weapon and thus fit for use by the Shinigami, they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch. Maka & Soul Eater, Black Star & Tsubaki, and Death the Kid with Patty and Liz Thompson are the characters Soul Eater revolves around. Besides taking the time to gather souls, these students of Shibusen defend Death City from some of the most powerful of creatures while still attending school and trying to become stronger.
WritersAkatsuki Yamatoya, Atsushi Ohkubo
Resonance of the Soul - Will Soul Eater Become a Death Scythe?
Apr 7, 2008
With 99 evil souls consumed, Soul just needs to defeat a witch to become a Death Scythe. He and Maka make their move against Blair - but a pointy hat doesn’t always mean witch!
I Am the Star! The Big Man is Showing Up Here?
Apr 14, 2008
A mobster and his goons are gunning for a witch, and Black☆Star and Tsubaki want the souls of all involved. Their plan runs into trouble when the witch’s bodyguard draws his sword.
The Perfect Boy - Death the Kid's Magnificent Mission?
Apr 21, 2008
Death the Kid, Patty, and Liz travel to the desert to battle a witch who’s raising the dead. If a horde of mummies doesn’t stop them, Kid’s freaky symmetry obsession might.
Engage the Witch Hunter! A Remedial Lesson in the Graveyard?
Apr 28, 2008
It’s a graveyard rumble when Maka, Soul, Black☆Star, and Tsubaki take on Sid. He used to be a respected teacher at the Academy, but now he’s a zombie - and he’s actively recruiting for the undead!
Shape of the Soul - Enter the Ultimate Meister Stein?
May 5, 2008
Maka, Soul, Black☆Star, and Tsubaki tangle with the mad scientist responsible for turning Sid into a zombie - the amazingly powerful Dr. Stein!
The New Student: Kid's First Day at the Academy - Will it be an Entrance to Remember?
May 12, 2008
Death the Kid shows up for his first day at Death Weapon Meister Academy, and Black☆Star and Soul decide to welcome him with closed fists instead of open arms.
Black-blooded Terror - There's a Weapon Inside Crona?
May 19, 2008
Maka and Soul’s trip to Italy turns ugly when they run into Crona and Ragnarok, a Meister and Weapon team that shares a highly unusual bond.
Medusa the Witch - The One Who Possesses a Great Evil Soul?
May 26, 2008
JSoul is seriously injured and Maka’s fading fast. Death Scythe and Dr. Stein step in to make sure the weird rampage of Crona and Ragnarok comes to an end.
Legend of the Holy Sword - Kid and Black☆Star's Great Adventure?
Jun 2, 2008
Black☆Star and Death the Kid discover the worst part of searching for the legendary Excalibur: finding the legendary Excalibur.
The Enchanted Sword Masamune - Break the Soul Possession: A Heart Sings in the Rain?
Jun 9, 2008
Black☆Star and Tsubaki face Masamune, and as the battle against the dark Weapon escalates, it becomes clear that Tsubaki must finish the fight alone.
Tsubaki the Camellia Blossom - What Lies Beyond the Grief?
Jun 16, 2008
Black☆Star and Tsubaki will claim their first soul if they defeat Masamune - but if Tsubaki falls, she will be absorbed forever by her powerful and bitter brother.
Courage That Beats Out Fear - Maka Albarn's Great Resolution?
Jun 23, 2008
After seeing Soul’s new scar, Maka searches for the strength to keep her partner safe. It could be a tough prospect - the witch responsible for the wound is dangerously close.
The Man with the Magic Eye - Soul and Maka's Diverging Soul Wavelength?
Jun 30, 2008
Maka and Soul are having trouble syncing their wavelengths, a fact that proves problematic when they find themselves fighting an immortal werewolf.
The Super Written Exam - Heart-pounding, Reeling, and Restless. You're Kidding!?
Jul 7, 2008
There’s an important exam coming, and legend says whoever gets the highest grade is destined to reach Death Scythe. Maka won’t settle for anything but the best score.
The Soul Eating Black Dragon - Scaredy-cat Liz and Her Merry Friends?
Jul 14, 2008
Death the Kid and the Thompson sisters board a ghost ship full of human souls. After facing the vessel’s demented captain, true evil unfurls its wings.
Fierce Battle Aboard the Ghost Ship - The Hell Inside My Head?
Jul 21, 2008
Unsettled by something he heard on the ghost ship, Kid asks his father an unimaginable question. Dr. Stein has his own questions regarding Medusa’s qualifications as a nurse.
Legend of the Holy Sword 2 - Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?
Jul 28, 2008
Ox Ford triumphantly raises Excalibur to the heavens! Instead of fame and glory, he gets a painfully detailed account of Excalibur’s past lives and loves.
The Eve Party Nightmare - And So the Curtain Rises?
Aug 4, 2008
A party to celebrate the founding of Death Weapon Meister Academy erupts into chaos when Medusa and her minions unleash an assault on the school.
The Underground Battle Commences - Break Through Medusa's Vector Arrow?
Aug 11, 2008
As her ghouls rush to unseal Asura, Medusa stands in the way of Dr. Stein and his students. Elsewhere, Maka decides to settle it once and for all with Crona.
The Black Blood Resonance Battle! A Small Soul's Grand Struggle Against Fear?
Aug 18, 2008
Empowered by black blood, Crona proves difficult to defeat. With their survival on the line, Maka and Soul push themselves to the brink of madness.
May My Soul Reach You - A Dry Heart Inside Unbearable Isolation?
Aug 25, 2008
Maka’s fight with Crona takes a very surprising turn when she puts herself in danger, hoping her actions will free the odd little Meister from a life of pain.
The Seal Shrine - The Immortal Man's Tricks?
Sep 1, 2008
Free and Eruka are perilously close to releasing Asura - close enough to witness a terrifying display of the Kishin’s madness and power.
Dead or Alive - In the Rift between Revival and Dazzlement?
Sep 8, 2008
Dr. Stein and Medusa’s fight reaches a deadly climax, but the battle still rages in Asura’s chamber - if Black☆Star and Kid can’t defeat Eruka and Free, the Kishin will be unsealed.
The Battle of the Gods - Death City on the Verge of Collapse?
Sep 15, 2008
Free from his underground prison, Asura unleashes his terrible powers on Death City! High in the air, above the destruction, Death himself engages the Kishin in battle.
The Death Scythes Convene - Stop Dad's Staff Reassignment!?
Sep 22, 2008
The Death Scythes convene to hear Death’s plan for dealing with the escaped Kishin. Death also shares his concerns with that Dr. Stein might be slipping back into his old ways.
The Exciting and Embarrassing Trial Enrollment! The DWMA New Lifestyle Support Fair is Open?
Sep 29, 2008
Maka, Soul, and Crona investigate rumors of recent attacks by a massive earthen golem. Serious danger arises, and Death Weapon Meister Academy’s newest student stands up to the threat.
800 Years of Bloodlust - Advent of the Heretic Witch?
Oct 6, 2008
Death’s students find an ally in their battle against Giriko - the youngest Death Scythe, Justin Law. Unfortunately, Giriko gets some help too - after 800 years, the witch Arachne is awakened!
The Sword God Rises - Does it Have a Sweet or Salty Taste?
Oct 13, 2008
Sid’s secret sabotage mission into Arachne’s research facility is jeopardized when Black☆Star arrives. Hoping to avenge Maka, the hot-headed Meister is looking for a fight - and Mifune is ready to oblige.
Medusa's Revival! A Spider and Snake's Fateful Reunion?
Oct 20, 2008
Dr. Stein’s trying to whip the Meisters and Weapons into shape for their eventual fight against Arachne. They’ll definitely need to toughen up - Arachne isn’t the only witch who’s back on the scene.
The Red Hot Runaway Express - A Magic Tool Left Behind by the Great Wizard?
Oct 27, 2008
Under the desert sun, Death the Kid and the Thompsons fight Fisher King for a Magic Tool that’s kept a train running for a century. When Death the Kid learns who made the device, it stops him in his tracks.
Drying Happiness! Whose Tears Sparkle in the Moonlight?
Nov 3, 2008
Crona’s basking in the love offered so freely by the other students at DWMA. But when Medusa appears and orders Crona to do her bidding, the chill of old fear might overpower the warmth of new friendship.
Legend of the Holy Sword 3 - The Academy Gang Leader's Tale?
Nov 10, 2008
The Holy Sword is unleashed! Hero tires of the other students at DWMA taking advantage of him, so he teams up with Excalibur to rule the school. Seriously!
Resonance Link - Play the Melody of the Souls?
Nov 17, 2008
With Arachnophobia on the verge of starting a war, Dr. Stein intensifies the students’ training. But before the gang can fully prepare for combat, a battle must be fought - between Maka and Black☆Star!
The Battle for Brew - Clash: the DWMA vs. Arachnophobia?
Nov 24, 2008
War erupts in a frozen wasteland! An army of DWMA staff, Weapons, and Meisters battle the forces of Arachnophobia for control of Brew, the greatest of Eibon’s creations.
Mosquito's Storm! Ten Minutes to Fight in the World of the Past?
Dec 1, 2008
Maka, Black☆Star, Death the Kid, and their Weapons engage Mosquito within the magnetic field. With even their strongest attacks falling short, Soul is forced to consider a risky move.
Unleash the Seven's Resonance Link! A Recital of Destruction and Creation?
Dec 8, 2008
Soul’s gamble pays off, allowing a magnificent display of resonance against Mosquito and unlocking unseen levels of power within Maka. But it might not be enough to keep Brew out of the wrong hands.
The Detective's First Case - Kid Exposes the DWMA's Secret?
Dec 15, 2008
Following the battle to claim Brew, Arachne moves forward with her plan, and the students of DWMA try to recover from defeat. Meanwhile, Death the Kid confronts Dr. Stein with some burning questions.
Asura's Temptation - The Big Man's Uncontrollable Irritation?
Dec 22, 2008
Death the Kid’s dealing with a lot: he suspects Joe’s involved with the Magic Tools mystery, and he’s forced into yet another brutal fight with depressed Black☆Star.
Crona's Escape - Show Me Your Smile, Please?
Jan 5, 2009
Arachne risks her life to gain a new ally in the plot against DWMA. Meanwhile, when Crona runs away from the school, Maka sets out to bring her friend back safely.
The Cards are Cut - Medusa Surrenders to the DWMA?
Jan 12, 2009
Medusa offers Death a deal: in exchange for her release, she’ll reveal the Kishin’s location. The Grim Reaper won’t have long to decide - Arachne is on the verge of releasing madness on a global scale!
Twirl 'Round and 'Round - A New World in Which the Doc Dances?
Jan 19, 2009
Dr. Stein’s mind is deteriorating quickly. As he explores his mental landscape for a way out of the increasing madness, Crona begs Death for a chance to right past wrongs.
Charge Baba Yaga's Castle! Things are Kind of Gloomy?
Jan 26, 2009
The forces of DWMA prepare to open several fronts in the war against Arachnophobia - but Maka decides the time has arrived to fight a very personal battle of her own design!
The Last Magic Tool - Mission Impossible for Unarmed Kid?
Feb 2, 2009
Maka and Soul continue their search for Medusa’s lair. Meanwhile, a clash with the creepy guardians of the final Magic Tool leaves Death the Kid even more suspicious of his father’s true motives.
Weakling Crona's Determination - For You, for Always Being by My Side?
Feb 9, 2009
Physical pain and mental anguish are guaranteed when Crona and Marie enter the treacherous confines of Medusa’s lair to confront the little witch and the insane Dr. Stein.
Anti-Magic Wavelength - Fierce Attack, the Anger-Filled Genie Hunter?
Feb 16, 2009
Crona is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice as the battle against Medusa rages on. If the witch is to be destroyed, and Dr. Stein saved, Maka and Soul must reach rare heights of power.
Warrior or Slaughterer? Showdown: Mifune vs. Black☆Star?
Feb 23, 2009
The final confrontation between Black☆Star and Mifune begins! As the warriors clash, Mifune reveals a startling connection to the young Meister’s past.
The Miraculous Coffee Table Flip - Fly, Our Death City Robot?
Mar 2, 2009
After the fight between Black☆Star and Mifune ends, the DWMA gains a powerful new ally. And when Death utilizes Brew in an astounding way, he turns the tides of the battle against Arachnophobia.
Lord Death Wields a Death Scythe - Just One Step from Utter Darkness?
Mar 9, 2009
The Kishin and the Grim Reaper tear into each other with unimaginable levels of power. Before this ultimate clash between good and evil concludes, great sacrifices will be made.
Asura Wakes - To the End of the World?
Mar 16, 2009
Arachnophobia is crumbling, but the Kishin is stronger than ever. Maka, Death the Kid, Black☆Star, and their Weapons attack with all their might, but when Soul slips into unconsciousness, all could be lost.
Sink or Swim?! The Men who Transcend the Gods?
Mar 23, 2009
Maka struggles to save Soul, but even if she manages to bring her partner back from the edge of insanity, it might be too late to rescue Black☆Star, Death the Kid, and their Weapons from the Kishin!
The Word is Bravery!
Mar 30, 2009
With her friends fallen, Maka must find the strength to face the Kishin alone. The world is in jeopardy and evil is poised for certain victory - until something stirs deep inside the young Meister’s heart.
