04/07/2008 - 03/30/2009 Finished
Soul Eater (ソウルイーター)
Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy (Shibusen), a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise Death Scythes for the Shinigami to wield against the many evils of their fantastical world. These Death Scythes, however, are not made from physical weapons; rather, they are born from human hybrids who have the ability to transform their bodies into Demon Weapons, and only after they have consumed the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch's soul. Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who only seems to care about what's cool, aims to become a Death Scythe with the help of his straight-laced wielder, or meister, Maka Albarn. The contrasting duo work and study alongside the hot headed Black☆Star and his caring weapon Tsubaki, as well as the Shinigami's own son, Death the Kid, an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of twin pistols Patty and Liz. As they take on missions to collect souls and protect the city from the world's threats, the Shibusen students work together under the snickering sun to become sounder in mind, body, and soul.
51
Total episodes
38
Canon episodes
13
Filler episodes
25.49%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 38 Filler episodes · 13
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Soul Eater has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Soul Eater has 13 filler episodes out of 51 (25.49%), grouped into 3 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
25.49% Filler
Episodes you can skip
17
1 episodes
39–47
9 episodes
49–51
3 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 18 to 38: 21 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resonance of the Soul: Will Soul Eater Become a Death Scythe?04/07/2008 | 04/07/2008 | Canon |
| 2 | I Am the Star!: The Big Man Is Showing Up Here?04/14/2008 | 04/14/2008 | Canon |
| 3 | The Perfect Boy: Death the Kid's Magnificent Mission?04/21/2008 | 04/21/2008 | Canon |
| 4 | Engage the Witch Hunter! A Remedial Lesson in the Graveyard?04/28/2008 | 04/28/2008 | Canon |
| 5 | Shape of the Soul: Enter the Ultimate Meister Stein?05/05/2008 | 05/05/2008 | Canon |
| 6 | The New Student: Kid's First Day at the Academy - Will it be an Entrance to Remember?05/12/2008 | 05/12/2008 | Canon |
| 7 | Black-blooded Terror: There's a Weapon Inside Crona?05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | Canon |
| 8 | The Witch Medusa: Bearer of the Great Terrible Soul?05/26/2008 | 05/26/2008 | Canon |
| 9 | Legend of the Holy Sword: Kid and Black☆Star's Great Adventure?06/02/2008 | 06/02/2008 | Canon |
| 10 | The Enchanted Sword Masamune - Break the Soul Possession: A Heart Sings in the Rain?06/09/2008 | 06/09/2008 | Canon |
| 11 | Tsubaki, the Camellia Blossom: What Lies Beyond the Grief?06/16/2008 | 06/16/2008 | Canon |
| 12 | Courage That Beats Out Fear: Maka Albarn's Great Resolution?06/23/2008 | 06/23/2008 | Canon |
| 13 | The Man with the Magic Eye: Soul and Maka's Diverging Soul Wavelength?06/30/2008 | 06/30/2008 | Canon |
| 14 | The Super Written Exam: Heart-pounding, Reeling, and Restless. You're Kidding!?07/07/2008 | 07/07/2008 | Canon |
| 15 | The Soul Eating Black Dragon: Scaredy-cat Liz and Her Merry Friends?07/14/2008 | 07/14/2008 | Canon |
| 16 | Fierce Battle Aboard the Ghost Ship: The Hell Inside My Head?07/21/2008 | 07/21/2008 | Canon |
| 17 | Legend of the Holy Sword 2: Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?07/28/2008 | 07/28/2008 | Filler |
| 18 | The Eve Party Nightmare: And So the Curtain Rises?08/04/2008 | 08/04/2008 | Canon |
| 19 | The Underground Battle Commences: Break Through Medusa's Vector Arrow?08/11/2008 | 08/11/2008 | Canon |
| 20 | The Black Blood Resonance Battle! A Small Soul's Grand Struggle against Fear?08/18/2008 | 08/18/2008 | Canon |
| 21 | May My Soul Reach You: A Dry Heart Inside Unbearable Isolation?08/25/2008 | 08/25/2008 | Canon |
| 22 | The Seal Shrine: The Immortal Man's Tricks?09/01/2008 | 09/01/2008 | Canon |
| 23 | Dead or Alive: In the Rift between Revival and Dazzlement?09/08/2008 | 09/08/2008 | Canon |
| 24 | The Battle of the Gods: Death City on the Verge of Collapse?09/15/2008 | 09/15/2008 | Canon |
| 25 | The Death Scythes Convene: Stop Dad's Staff Reassignment!?09/22/2008 | 09/22/2008 | Canon |
| 26 | The Exciting and Embarrassing Trial Enrollment! The DWMA New Lifestyle Support Fair is Open?09/29/2008 | 09/29/2008 | Canon |
| 27 | 800 Years of Bloodlust: Advent of the Heretic Witch?10/06/2008 | 10/06/2008 | Canon |
| 28 | The Sword God Rises: Does it Have a Sweet or Salty Taste?10/13/2008 | 10/13/2008 | Canon |
| 29 | Medusa's Revival! A Spider and Snake's Fateful Reunion?10/20/2008 | 10/20/2008 | Canon |
| 30 | The Red Hot Runaway Express: A Magic Tool Left Behind by the Great Wizard?10/27/2008 | 10/27/2008 | Canon |
| 31 | Drying Happiness! Whose Tears Sparkle in the Moonlight?11/03/2008 | 11/03/2008 | Canon |
| 32 | Legend of the Holy Sword 3: The Academy Gang Leader's Tale?11/10/2008 | 11/10/2008 | Canon |
| 33 | Resonance Link: Play the Melody of the Souls?11/17/2008 | 11/17/2008 | Canon |
| 34 | The Battle for Brew - Clash: the DWMA vs. Arachnophobia?11/24/2008 | 11/24/2008 | Canon |
| 35 | Mosquito's Storm! Ten Minutes to Fight in the World of the Past?12/01/2008 | 12/01/2008 | Canon |
| 36 | Unleash the Seven's Resonance Link! A Recital of Destruction and Creation?12/08/2008 | 12/08/2008 | Canon |
| 37 | The Detective's First Case: Kid Exposes the DWMA's Secret?12/15/2008 | 12/15/2008 | Canon |
| 38 | Asura's Temptation: The Big Man's Uncontrollable Irritation?12/22/2008 | 12/22/2008 | Canon |
| 39 | Crona's Escape: Show Me Your Smile, Please?01/05/2009 | 01/05/2009 | Filler |
| 40 | The Cards are Cut: Medusa Surrenders to the DWMA?01/12/2009 | 01/12/2009 | Filler |
| 41 | Twirl 'Round and 'Round - A New World in Which the Doc Dances?01/19/2009 | 01/19/2009 | Filler |
| 42 | Charge Baba Yaga's Castle! Things are Kind of Gloomy?01/26/2009 | 01/26/2009 | Filler |
| 43 | The Last Magic Tool: Mission Impossible for Unarmed Kid?02/02/2009 | 02/02/2009 | Filler |
| 44 | Weakling Crona's Determination: For You, for Always Being by My Side?02/09/2009 | 02/09/2009 | Filler |
| 45 | Anti-Magic Wavelength: Fierce Attack, the Anger-Filled Genie Hunter?02/16/2009 | 02/16/2009 | Filler |
| 46 | Warrior or Slaughterer? Showdown: Mifune vs. Black☆Star?02/23/2009 | 02/23/2009 | Filler |
| 47 | The Miraculous Coffee Table Flip: Fly, Our Death City Robot?03/02/2009 | 03/02/2009 | Filler |
| 48 | Lord Death Wields a Death Scythe: Just One Step from Utter Darkness?03/09/2009 | 03/09/2009 | Canon |
| 49 | Asura Wakes: To the End of the World?03/16/2009 | 03/16/2009 | Filler |
| 50 | Sink or Swim?! The Men who Transcend the Gods?03/23/2009 | 03/23/2009 | Filler |
| 51 | The Word is Bravery!03/30/2009 | 03/30/2009 | Filler |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Soul Eater have?
Soul Eater has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Soul Eater have?
In total, Soul Eater has 51 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Soul Eater?
It is recommended to watch Soul Eater in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Soul Eater online?
Soul Eater is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Soul Eater a complete anime?
Yes, Soul Eater is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Soul Eater have?
Yes, Soul Eater has 13 filler episodes, which represents 25.49% of its 51 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
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