Soul Eater (2008)
A gothic supernatural anime where weapon meisters and their human weapon partners hunt evil souls to forge the ultimate Death Scythe.
Soul Eater - Series Information
- Original Title: ソウルイーター
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 51
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 7, 2008 (United States - TV-14), April 7, 2008 (United Kingdom - 15), April 7, 2008 (Germany - 16), April 7, 2008 (Australia - M), April 7, 2008 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Soul Eater (BR), 소울 이터 (KR), ยมทูตแสบพันธ์ซ่า (TH), 噬魂師 (HK), Sôru îtâ (JP), Soul Eater (TR)
- Production Companies: TV Tokyo, BONES, dentsu
- Production Countries: Japan
Soul Eater - Plot
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.
Soul Eater - Trailer
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A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.
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Soul Eater - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Chiaki Omigawa
- Koki Uchiyama
- Yumiko Kobayashi
- Kaori Nazuka
- Mamoru Miyano
- Maaya Sakamoto
- Akeno Watanabe
- Rikiya Koyama
- Narumi Takahira
- Houko Kuwashima
Writers
- Akatsuki Yamatoya
- Megumi Shimizu
Soul Eater - FAQs
Where can you stream Soul Eater online?
Soul Eater is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Crunchyroll is the most accessible option for anime subscribers in the United States.
Is Soul Eater faithful to the original manga?
Soul Eater follows the manga by Atsushi Ohkubo closely through most of its run but diverges significantly in its final arc, producing an anime-original ending. The manga's conclusion differs substantially from the anime's, making both versions distinct experiences for fans of the franchise.
Who are the main voice actors in Soul Eater?
The Japanese voice cast features Chiaki Omigawa as Maka Albarn, Koki Uchiyama as Soul Evans, Yumiko Kobayashi as Black Star, Kaori Nazuka as Tsubaki, Mamoru Miyano as Death the Kid, Maaya Sakamoto as Crona, and Rikiya Koyama as Death.
How many episodes does Soul Eater have?
Soul Eater consists of 51 episodes across a single season, which aired from April 7, 2008 to March 30, 2009 on TV Tokyo. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes, making the complete series roughly 21 hours of content in total.
What is Soul Eater about?
Soul Eater follows students at Shibusen, a school in Death City run by the Shinigami. Three meister-weapon pairs — Maka & Soul, Black Star & Tsubaki, and Death the Kid with the Thompson sisters — must collect 99 evil souls and one witch soul to forge a Death Scythe.
Is Soul Eater worth watching for new anime fans?
Soul Eater is widely regarded as an excellent entry point into shounen anime. Its distinctive gothic art style, memorable characters, and blend of action, comedy, and supernatural themes earned it strong critical and audience praise. The series holds a loyal fanbase more than fifteen years after its debut.
What is the content rating for Soul Eater?
Soul Eater carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains fantasy violence, dark supernatural themes, and some suggestive humor, making it appropriate for teenagers and adult anime viewers.
What anime are similar to Soul Eater?
Fans of Soul Eater often enjoy Soul Eater Not! (2014), Tokyo Ravens (2013), and Ghost Hound (2007) for their supernatural and action-driven storytelling. Cells at Work! CODE BLACK (2021) and Gangsta. (2015) also share thematic or tonal similarities appreciated by Soul Eater's audience.
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