Soul Eater
Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 duos. These pairs are a partnership between a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to reach a ranking of "Death Scythe" (and thus fit for use by the Shinigami) they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch. However, forces outside of the Academy make it more challenging of a feat, causing trouble around the world.
- 2008-2009
- 1 season
- Adult Swim
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
- TV-14
Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 duos. These pairs are a partnership between a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to reach a ranking of "Death Scythe" (and thus fit for use by the Shinigami) they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch. However, forces outside of the Academy make it more challenging of a feat, causing trouble around the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
51 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Resonance of the Soul: Will Soul Eater Become a Death Scythe?
Mon, Apr 7, 2008 24 mins
Maka and Soul have collected 99 evil souls and must defeat a witch for Weapon to become Death Scythe. They confront Blair - but a pointy black hat doesn't always mean witch.
Episode 2
Ore Koso Star Da! Mottomo Big na Otoko, Koko ni Arawaru?
24 mins
Blackâ+Star and Tsubaki want the soul of the witch that Alcapone's mob is gunning for - and the souls of the gangster goons, too. But first they'll have to deal with the witch's bodyguard, Mifune.
Episode 3
Kanpeki naru shounen? -Desu Za Kiddo no karei naru misshon?-
24 mins
Death the Kid, Patty, and Liz travel to the desert to deal with a witch who's raising the dead. If the gruesome horde of mummies they find doesn't stop them, Kid's freaky obsession with symmetry might.
Episode 4
Majo kari hatsudou!? -Dokidoki Hakaba no hoshuu jugyou?-
24 mins
Maka, Soul, Blackâ+Star, and Tsubaki get a graveyard tutorial in zombie slaying after Sid, their former teacher, learns the joys of being undead. If they fail this lesson, class is dismissed for good.
Episode 5
Tamashii no katachi. Saikyou shokunin Shutain toujou?
24 mins
Maka, Soul, Blackâ+Star, and Tsubaki tangle with the mad scientist responsible for turning Sid into a zombie - the amazingly powerful Dr. Stein!
Episode 6
The Rumored New Student! Kid's Memorable First Day at the DWMA?
24 mins
Death the Kid shows up for his first day at Death Weapon Meister Academy, and Blackâ+Star and Soul decide to welcome him with closed fists instead of open arms.
Episode 7
Kurochi no kyoufu. Kurona no naka ni buki ga iru?
24 mins
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.
Episode 8
Majo Medyûsa. Ooinaru kyou (waru) ki tamashii wo motsu mono?
24 mins
Soul is seriously injured and Maka's fading fast. Death Scythe and Stein step in to make sure the weird rampage of Crona and Ragnarok comes to an end.
Episode 9
Hijiri ken densetsu Kiddo to Burakku Sutaa no dai bouken?
24 mins
Blackâ+Star and Death the Kid discover the worst part of searching for the Holy Sword Excalibur: finding the Holy Sword Excalibur.
Episode 10
Youtou masamune. Yabure hyoui tamashii, ame ni utau kokoro?
24 mins
Blackâ+Star and Tsubaki face Masamune, and as the battle against the dark Weapon escalates, it becomes clear that Tsubaki must finish the fight alone.
Episode 11
Tsubaki no hana. Kanashimi wo koe ta saki ni aru mono?
24 mins
Blackâ+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.
Episode 12
Kyoufu ni make nai yuuki. Maka = Arubaan no ichidai kesshin?
24 mins
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.
Episode 13
Mame no otoko. Souru to maka, zure yuku tamashii no hachou?
24 mins
Maka and Soul are having trouble syncing their wavelengths, a fact that proves problematic when they find themselves fighting an immortal werewolf.
Episode 14
(Chou) Hikki shiken. Dokidoki, wakuwaku, sowasowa, usoon?
24 mins
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.
Episode 15
Tamashii o kuu kuroki ryuu. Okubyou rizu to yukai na nakama tachi?
24 mins
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.
Episode 16
Gekitou! Yuurei sen. Boku no atama no naka no jigoku?
24 mins
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.
Episode 17
Legend of the Holy Sword 2: Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?
24 mins
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.
Episode 18
Zen'yasai no akumu. Soshite maku wa agatta?
24 mins
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.
Episode 19
Kaishi, chika koubousen. Toppaseyo, Medyûsa no bekutoru aroo?
24 mins
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.
Episode 20
Kuro chi no kyoumei ikusa. Kyoufu ni hamukau chiisa-na tamashii no dai funto?
24 mins
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.
Episode 21
Todoke, watashi no tamashii. Kawaita kokoro, tamaranai kodoku no naka de...?
24 mins
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.
Episode 22
Fuuin no yashiro. Fujimi no otoko ga shikake ta karakuri?
24 mins
Free and Eruka are perilously close to releasing Asura - close enough to witness a terrifying display of the Kishin's madness and power.
Episode 23
Deddo oa araibu! Fukkatsu to genkaku no hazama de?
24 mins
Dr. Stein and Medusa's fight reaches a deadly climax, but the battle still rages in Asura's chamber - if BlackStar and Kid can't defeat Eruka and Free, the Kishin will be unsealed.
Episode 24
Kamigami no tatakai. Desushiti houkai no kiki ni?
24 mins
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.
Episode 25
Shoushuu! Desu saizusu. Fusege papa no jinjiidou!!?
24 mins
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.
Episode 26
Ureshi hazukashi taiken nyuugaku! Shibusen shinseikatsu ouen fea kaisaichuu?
24 mins
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.
Episode 27
800 nen no satsui. Itan no majo kourin?
24 mins
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!
Episode 28
Kenshi Tatsu. Aji ha amai ka shoppai ka?
24 mins
Sid's secret sabotage mission into Arachne's research facility is jeopardized when BlackStar arrives. Hoping to avenge Maka, the hot-headed Meister is looking for a fight - and Mifune is ready to oblige.
Episode 29
Fukkatsu no Medyûsa! Kumo to hebi, innen no saikai?
24 mins
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.
Episode 30
Shakunetsu no Bôsou Tokkyû! Dai ma dôshi ga nokoshita ma dôgu?
24 mins
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.
Episode 31
Kareru Kôfuku. Getsumei ni hikaru no ha dare no namida?
24 mins
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.
Episode 32
Seiken Densetsu 3. Shibusen banchô monogatari?
24 mins
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!
Episode 33
Kyômei rensa. Kanadero, tamashii tachi no senritsu?
24 mins
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 BlackStar!
Episode 34
Brew Sôdatsusen! Gekitotsu, Shibusen vs. Arachnophobia?
24 mins
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.
Episode 35
Arashi no mosukîto! Arishi hi no sekai, seigen jikan ha 10 fun?
24 mins
Maka, BlackStar, 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.
Episode 36
Hanate, 7 nin no kyômei rensa! Hakai to sôzô no ensôkai?
24 mins
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.
Episode 37
A Great Detective's First Case: Shibusen's Secret Exposed by Kid?
24 mins
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.
Episode 38
Shura he no Yûwaku. Biggu na otoko no osaerare nai iradachi?
24 mins
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 BlackStar.
Episode 39
Kurona, tôbô. Kudasai, kimi no hohoemi?
24 mins
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.
Episode 40
Kirareta Kado. Medyûsa, shibusen ni tôkô suru?
24 mins
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!
Episode 41
Kurukuru Kururu. Hakase ha odoru, atarashiki sekai?
24 mins
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.
Episode 42
Shingeki! Baba Yagaa no shiro. Nanka moyamoya suru?
24 mins
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!
Episode 43
Saigo no madôgu. Buki nashi kiddo no Misshon Inposshiburu?
24 mins
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.
Episode 44
Yowamushi Kurona no Ketsui. Itsumo soba ni ite kureta kimi ni?-
24 mins
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.
Episode 45
Taima no hachô. Môkô, ikari no majin gari?
24 mins
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.
Episode 46
Takeshi ka shura ka. Kessen, Mifune vs. Burakku Sutâ?
24 mins
The final confrontation between Black☆Star and Mifune begins! As the warriors clash, Mifune reveals a startling connection to the young Meister's past.
Episode 47
Kiseki no Chabudaigaeshi. Bokura no desu shitii robo?
24 mins
After the fight between Blackâ+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.
Episode 48
Buki (desusaizu) wo motta Shinigami-sama. Chotto saki ha yami darake?
24 mins
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.
Episode 49
Ashura Kakusei. Sekai no iki tsuku hate he?
24 mins
Arachnophobia is crumbling, but the Kishin is stronger than ever. Maka, Death the Kid, Blackâ+Star, and their Weapons attack with all their might, but when Soul slips into unconsciousness, all could be lost.
Episode 50
Ichi ka bachi ka?! Kami wo koeru otoko tachi?-
24 mins
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 Blackâ+Star, Death the Kid, and their Weapons from the Kishin!
Episode 51
Aikotoba wa yuuki!
24 mins
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.