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The Best Episodes of Soul Eater

Every episode of Soul Eater ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Soul Eater!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 51 - The Word is Bravery!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Word is Bravery!

    S1:E51

    With her friends fallen, Maka must find the strength to face the Kishin alone. The world is in jeopardy and evil is poised for certain victory - until something stirs deep inside the young Meister’s heart.

    Directors:Ikuro Sato, Takuya Igarashi
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  2. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 50 - Sink or Swim?! The Men who Transcend the Gods?
    8.4/10(160 votes)

    #2 - Sink or Swim?! The Men who Transcend the Gods?

    S1:E50

    Maka struggles to save Soul, but even if she manages to bring her partner back from the edge of insanity, it might be too late to rescue Black☆Star, Death the Kid, and their Weapons from the Kishin!

    Director:Shingo Kaneko
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  3. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 21 - May My Soul Reach You - A Dry Heart Inside Unbearable Isolation?
    8.3/10(181 votes)

    #3 - May My Soul Reach You - A Dry Heart Inside Unbearable Isolation?

    S1:E21

    Maka’s fight with Crona takes a very surprising turn when she puts herself in danger, hoping her actions will free the odd little Meister from a life of pain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 23 - Dead or Alive - In the Rift between Revival and Dazzlement?
    8.3/10(165 votes)

    #4 - Dead or Alive - In the Rift between Revival and Dazzlement?

    S1:E23

    Dr. Stein and Medusa’s fight reaches a deadly climax, but the battle still rages in Asura’s chamber - if Black☆Star and Kid can’t defeat Eruka and Free, the Kishin will be unsealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 24 - The Battle of the Gods - Death City on the Verge of Collapse?
    8.3/10(176 votes)

    #5 - The Battle of the Gods - Death City on the Verge of Collapse?

    S1:E24

    Free from his underground prison, Asura unleashes his terrible powers on Death City! High in the air, above the destruction, Death himself engages the Kishin in battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 19 - The Underground Battle Commences - Break Through Medusa's Vector Arrow?
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    #6 - The Underground Battle Commences - Break Through Medusa's Vector Arrow?

    S1:E19

    As her ghouls rush to unseal Asura, Medusa stands in the way of Dr. Stein and his students. Elsewhere, Maka decides to settle it once and for all with Crona.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 45 - Anti-Magic Wavelength - Fierce Attack, the Anger-Filled Genie Hunter?
    8.1/10(135 votes)

    #7 - Anti-Magic Wavelength - Fierce Attack, the Anger-Filled Genie Hunter?

    S1:E45

    Crona is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice as the battle against Medusa rages on. If the witch is to be destroyed, and Dr. Stein saved, Maka and Soul must reach rare heights of power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 11 - Tsubaki the Camellia Blossom - What Lies Beyond the Grief?
    7.9/10(185 votes)

    #8 - Tsubaki the Camellia Blossom - What Lies Beyond the Grief?

    S1:E11

    Black☆Star and Tsubaki will claim their first soul if they defeat Masamune - but if Tsubaki falls, she will be absorbed forever by her powerful and bitter brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 20 - The Black Blood Resonance Battle! A Small Soul's Grand Struggle Against Fear?
    7.9/10(161 votes)

    #9 - The Black Blood Resonance Battle! A Small Soul's Grand Struggle Against Fear?

    S1:E20

    Empowered by black blood, Crona proves difficult to defeat. With their survival on the line, Maka and Soul push themselves to the brink of madness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 22 - The Seal Shrine - The Immortal Man's Tricks?
    7.9/10(154 votes)

    #10 - The Seal Shrine - The Immortal Man's Tricks?

    S1:E22

    Free and Eruka are perilously close to releasing Asura - close enough to witness a terrifying display of the Kishin’s madness and power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 36 - Unleash the Seven's Resonance Link! A Recital of Destruction and Creation?
    7.9/10(137 votes)

    #11 - Unleash the Seven's Resonance Link! A Recital of Destruction and Creation?

    S1:E36

    Soul’s gamble pays off, allowing a magnificent display of resonance against Mosquito and unlocking unseen levels of power within Maka. But it might not be enough to keep Brew out of the wrong hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 48 - Lord Death Wields a Death Scythe - Just One Step from Utter Darkness?
    7.9/10(134 votes)

    #12 - Lord Death Wields a Death Scythe - Just One Step from Utter Darkness?

    S1:E48

    The Kishin and the Grim Reaper tear into each other with unimaginable levels of power. Before this ultimate clash between good and evil concludes, great sacrifices will be made.

    Director:Ikuro Sato
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  13. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 49 - Asura Wakes - To the End of the World?
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    #13 - Asura Wakes - To the End of the World?

    S1:E49

    Arachnophobia is crumbling, but the Kishin is stronger than ever. Maka, Death the Kid, Black☆Star, and their Weapons attack with all their might, but when Soul slips into unconsciousness, all could be lost.

    Director:Takebumi Anzai
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  14. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 8 - Medusa the Witch - The One Who Possesses a Great Evil Soul?
    7.8/10(177 votes)

    #14 - Medusa the Witch - The One Who Possesses a Great Evil Soul?

    S1:E8

    JSoul is seriously injured and Maka’s fading fast. Death Scythe and Dr. Stein step in to make sure the weird rampage of Crona and Ragnarok comes to an end.

    Director:Ikuro Sato
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 10 - The Enchanted Sword Masamune - Break the Soul Possession: A Heart Sings in the Rain?
    7.8/10(174 votes)

    #15 - The Enchanted Sword Masamune - Break the Soul Possession: A Heart Sings in the Rain?

    S1:E10

    Black☆Star and Tsubaki face Masamune, and as the battle against the dark Weapon escalates, it becomes clear that Tsubaki must finish the fight alone.

    Director:Mitsuhiro Yoneda
    Writer:Megumi Shimizu

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  16. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 14 - The Super Written Exam - Heart-pounding, Reeling, and Restless. You're Kidding!?
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    #16 - The Super Written Exam - Heart-pounding, Reeling, and Restless. You're Kidding!?

    S1:E14

    There’s an important exam coming, and legend says whoever gets the highest grade is destined to reach Death Scythe. Maka won’t settle for anything but the best score.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 46 - Warrior or Slaughterer? Showdown: Mifune vs. Black☆Star?
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    #17 - Warrior or Slaughterer? Showdown: Mifune vs. Black☆Star?

    S1:E46

    The final confrontation between Black☆Star and Mifune begins! As the warriors clash, Mifune reveals a startling connection to the young Meister’s past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 1 - Resonance of the Soul - Will Soul Eater Become a Death Scythe?
    7.7/10(338 votes)

    #18 - Resonance of the Soul - Will Soul Eater Become a Death Scythe?

    S1:E1

    With 99 evil souls consumed, Soul just needs to defeat a witch to become a Death Scythe. He and Maka make their move against Blair - but a pointy hat doesn’t always mean witch!

    Director:Takuya Igarashi
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  19. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 3 - The Perfect Boy - Death the Kid's Magnificent Mission?
    7.7/10(249 votes)

    #19 - The Perfect Boy - Death the Kid's Magnificent Mission?

    S1:E3

    Death the Kid, Patty, and Liz travel to the desert to battle a witch who’s raising the dead. If a horde of mummies doesn’t stop them, Kid’s freaky symmetry obsession might.

    Director:Mitsuhiro Yoneda
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  20. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 5 - Shape of the Soul - Enter the Ultimate Meister Stein?
    7.7/10(203 votes)

    #20 - Shape of the Soul - Enter the Ultimate Meister Stein?

    S1:E5

    Maka, Soul, Black☆Star, and Tsubaki tangle with the mad scientist responsible for turning Sid into a zombie - the amazingly powerful Dr. Stein!

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  21. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 13 - The Man with the Magic Eye - Soul and Maka's Diverging Soul Wavelength?
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    #21 - The Man with the Magic Eye - Soul and Maka's Diverging Soul Wavelength?

    S1:E13

    Maka and Soul are having trouble syncing their wavelengths, a fact that proves problematic when they find themselves fighting an immortal werewolf.

    Director:Tensai Okamura
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 18 - The Eve Party Nightmare - And So the Curtain Rises?
    7.7/10(153 votes)

    #22 - The Eve Party Nightmare - And So the Curtain Rises?

    S1:E18

    A party to celebrate the founding of Death Weapon Meister Academy erupts into chaos when Medusa and her minions unleash an assault on the school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 34 - The Battle for Brew - Clash: the DWMA vs. Arachnophobia?
    7.7/10(136 votes)

    #23 - The Battle for Brew - Clash: the DWMA vs. Arachnophobia?

    S1:E34

    War erupts in a frozen wasteland! An army of DWMA staff, Weapons, and Meisters battle the forces of Arachnophobia for control of Brew, the greatest of Eibon’s creations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 35 - Mosquito's Storm! Ten Minutes to Fight in the World of the Past?
    7.7/10(131 votes)

    #24 - Mosquito's Storm! Ten Minutes to Fight in the World of the Past?

    S1:E35

    Maka, Black☆Star, Death the Kid, and their Weapons engage Mosquito within the magnetic field. With even their strongest attacks falling short, Soul is forced to consider a risky move.

    Director:Toshinori Narita
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  25. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 44 - Weakling Crona's Determination - For You, for Always Being by My Side?
    7.7/10(125 votes)

    #25 - Weakling Crona's Determination - For You, for Always Being by My Side?

    S1:E44

    Physical pain and mental anguish are guaranteed when Crona and Marie enter the treacherous confines of Medusa’s lair to confront the little witch and the insane Dr. Stein.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Word is Bravery!" is the best rated episode of "Soul Eater". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Ikuro Sato, Takuya Igarashi and written by Akatsuki Yamatoya, it aired on 3/30/2009. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sink or Swim?! The Men who Transcend the Gods?".