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Soul Eater

2008·Show
51Episodes in1Season·TV-14
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Fantasy, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Stylized Shonen ActionDark Fantasy ComedyEccentric Character DynamicsSoul Weapon BondingVisually Distinctive Art StyleHigh-Energy Battle SequencesAbsurdist HumorTeenage Rivalry & GrowthGothic School Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Takuya Igarashi, Ikuro Sato, Takebumi Anzai
Written by:
Akatsuki Yamatoya, Megumi Shimizu
Produced by:
Taihei Yamanishi, Yoshihiro Oyabu, Aya Yoshino
Composed by:
Taku Iwasaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Soul Eater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Soul Eater legally?

Crunchyroll

Soul Eater is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Crunchyroll. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Soul Eater worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Soul Eater rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Soul Eater have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 51 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Soul Eater?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Soul Eater higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Soul Eater air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Soul Eater in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Soul Eater?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Soul Eater in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Soul Eater use?

Monster ClownHomoerotic SubtextWouldn't Hurt a ChildScarf of AsskickingGrim Up NorthUnderboobsUnconscious ObjectorDeal with the DevilArachnid Appearance and AttireSlipknot PonytailVillains Never LieSpoiler Openingand 516 more

TV Tropes lists 528 storytelling tropes for Soul Eater, including Monster Clown, Homoerotic Subtext, Wouldn't Hurt a Child.