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Soul Eater

2008 – 2009Show1 season51 episodesTV-14

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

An eccentric, thrilling animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout visual style and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Episodes

1 season · 51 episodes · best: S1E21 "Todoke, watashi no tamashii. Kawaita kokoro, tamaranai kodoku no naka de...?" 8.4

Episodes

7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Stylized Shonen Action
  • Dark Fantasy Comedy
  • Eccentric Character Dynamics
  • Soul Weapon Bonding
  • Visually Distinctive Art Style
  • High-Energy Battle Sequences
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Teenage Rivalry & Growth
  • Gothic School Setting

Cast

Crew

Music by
Taku Iwasaki

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Facts

April 7, 2008 · March 30, 2009 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 2008
Last aired
March 30, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 51 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Monster Clown, Homoerotic Subtext, Wouldn't Hurt a Child +9

  • Monster Clown
  • Homoerotic Subtext
  • Wouldn't Hurt a Child
  • Scarf of Asskicking
  • Grim Up North
  • Underboobs
  • Unconscious Objector
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Arachnid Appearance and Attire
  • Slipknot Ponytail
  • Villains Never Lie
  • Spoiler Opening

12 of 528 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Soul Eater?"

Questions about Soul Eater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Soul Eater?

In the United States, Soul Eater streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Soul Eater worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Soul Eater okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Soul Eater?

21 h

About 21 hours: 51 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2009.

Will Soul Eater make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Soul Eater in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Monster Clown, Homoerotic Subtext, and Wouldn't Hurt a Child.