Soul Eater (2008)
Kernel Score: 86% · 332 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2008-04-07
Seasons: 1 · 51 episodes
Where to watch Soul Eater
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that this supernatural anime follows students collecting souls of evil humans, with fantasy violence in a school setting.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Fantasy combat against demons and evil souls occurs regularly as part of the school's supernatural mission.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Chiaki Omigawa as Maka Albarn (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Soul 'Eater' Evans (voice)
- Yumiko Kobayashi as Black Star (voice)
- Kaori Nazuka as Tsubaki Nakatsukasa (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Death the Kid (voice)
- Maaya Sakamoto as Crona (voice)
- Akeno Watanabe as Elizabeth Thompson (voice)
- Rikiya Koyama as Death (voice)
- Narumi Takahira as Patricia Thompson (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Medusa (voice)
Soul Eater FAQ
Is Soul Eater good?
Soul Eater has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 332 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Soul Eater?
In the US you can stream Soul Eater on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Soul Eater OK for kids?
Soul Eater is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that this supernatural anime follows students collecting souls of evil humans, with fantasy violence in a school setting.
What shows are like Soul Eater?
If you liked Soul Eater, try Twin Star Exorcists, BLOOD-C, Dorohedoro and The Testament of Sister New Devil.