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Soul Eater: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Soul Eater (2003): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Soul Eater (2003) is a action, comedy, fantasy manga by Ookubo, Atsushi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.11/10 from 92,223 ratings.

What is Soul Eater about?

Death City is home to the Death Weapon Meister Academy, established by Shinigami—the grim reaper himself. Created to maintain peace, the academy trains Meisters and Demon Weapons—people who take on the form of a weapon—to defend humanity against evil. The ultimate goal of a Meister is to create a "Death Scythe" worthy of being wielded by Shinigami. To do this, their weapon partner must consume the souls of 99 wicked humans and one witch.

Key details

Soul Eater spans 117 chapters across 25 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Jun 24, 2003 to Aug 12, 2013.

Where to read Soul Eater

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Soul Eater about?

Death City is home to the Death Weapon Meister Academy, established by Shinigami—the grim reaper himself. Created to maintain peace, the academy trains Meisters and Demon Weapons—people who take on the form of a weapon—to defend humanity against evil

Is Soul Eater finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Soul Eater?

Soul Eater is rated 8.11/10 on MyAnimeList.

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