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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 17 - Legend of the Holy Sword 2 - Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?
    5.9/10(154 votes)

    #1 - Legend of the Holy Sword 2 - Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?

    S1:E17

    Ox Ford triumphantly raises Excalibur to the heavens! Instead of fame and glory, he gets a painfully detailed account of Excalibur’s past lives and loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 32 - Legend of the Holy Sword 3 - The Academy Gang Leader's Tale?
    6.4/10(138 votes)

    #2 - Legend of the Holy Sword 3 - The Academy Gang Leader's Tale?

    S1:E32

    The Holy Sword is unleashed! Hero tires of the other students at DWMA taking advantage of him, so he teams up with Excalibur to rule the school. Seriously!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 41 - Twirl 'Round and 'Round - A New World in Which the Doc Dances?
    7.0/10(122 votes)

    #3 - Twirl 'Round and 'Round - A New World in Which the Doc Dances?

    S1:E41

    Dr. Stein’s mind is deteriorating quickly. As he explores his mental landscape for a way out of the increasing madness, Crona begs Death for a chance to right past wrongs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 12 - Courage That Beats Out Fear - Maka Albarn's Great Resolution?
    7.2/10(156 votes)

    #4 - Courage That Beats Out Fear - Maka Albarn's Great Resolution?

    S1:E12

    After seeing Soul’s new scar, Maka searches for the strength to keep her partner safe. It could be a tough prospect - the witch responsible for the wound is dangerously close.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 15 - The Soul Eating Black Dragon - Scaredy-cat Liz and Her Merry Friends?
    7.2/10(155 votes)

    #5 - The Soul Eating Black Dragon - Scaredy-cat Liz and Her Merry Friends?

    S1:E15

    Death the Kid and the Thompson sisters board a ghost ship full of human souls. After facing the vessel’s demented captain, true evil unfurls its wings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 29 - Medusa's Revival! A Spider and Snake's Fateful Reunion?
    7.2/10(127 votes)

    #6 - Medusa's Revival! A Spider and Snake's Fateful Reunion?

    S1:E29

    Dr. Stein’s trying to whip the Meisters and Weapons into shape for their eventual fight against Arachne. They’ll definitely need to toughen up - Arachne isn’t the only witch who’s back on the scene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 37 - The Detective's First Case - Kid Exposes the DWMA's Secret?
    7.2/10(123 votes)

    #7 - The Detective's First Case - Kid Exposes the DWMA's Secret?

    S1:E37

    Following the battle to claim Brew, Arachne moves forward with her plan, and the students of DWMA try to recover from defeat. Meanwhile, Death the Kid confronts Dr. Stein with some burning questions.

    Director:Shinichi Toukairin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 40 - The Cards are Cut - Medusa Surrenders to the DWMA?
    7.2/10(123 votes)

    #8 - The Cards are Cut - Medusa Surrenders to the DWMA?

    S1:E40

    Medusa offers Death a deal: in exchange for her release, she’ll reveal the Kishin’s location. The Grim Reaper won’t have long to decide - Arachne is on the verge of releasing madness on a global scale!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 42 - Charge Baba Yaga's Castle! Things are Kind of Gloomy?
    7.2/10(119 votes)

    #9 - Charge Baba Yaga's Castle! Things are Kind of Gloomy?

    S1:E42

    The forces of DWMA prepare to open several fronts in the war against Arachnophobia - but Maka decides the time has arrived to fight a very personal battle of her own design!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 2 - I Am the Star! The Big Man is Showing Up Here?
    7.3/10(254 votes)

    #10 - I Am the Star! The Big Man is Showing Up Here?

    S1:E2

    A mobster and his goons are gunning for a witch, and Black☆Star and Tsubaki want the souls of all involved. Their plan runs into trouble when the witch’s bodyguard draws his sword.

    Director:Takebumi Anzai
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  11. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 9 - Legend of the Holy Sword - Kid and Black☆Star's Great Adventure?
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    #11 - Legend of the Holy Sword - Kid and Black☆Star's Great Adventure?

    S1:E9

    Black☆Star and Death the Kid discover the worst part of searching for the legendary Excalibur: finding the legendary Excalibur.

    Director:Shingo Kaneko
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  12. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 33 - Resonance Link - Play the Melody of the Souls?
    7.3/10(133 votes)

    #12 - Resonance Link - Play the Melody of the Souls?

    S1:E33

    With Arachnophobia on the verge of starting a war, Dr. Stein intensifies the students’ training. But before the gang can fully prepare for combat, a battle must be fought - between Maka and Black☆Star!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 38 - Asura's Temptation - The Big Man's Uncontrollable Irritation?
    7.3/10(125 votes)

    #13 - Asura's Temptation - The Big Man's Uncontrollable Irritation?

    S1:E38

    Death the Kid’s dealing with a lot: he suspects Joe’s involved with the Magic Tools mystery, and he’s forced into yet another brutal fight with depressed Black☆Star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 4 - Engage the Witch Hunter! A Remedial Lesson in the Graveyard?
    7.4/10(211 votes)

    #14 - Engage the Witch Hunter! A Remedial Lesson in the Graveyard?

    S1:E4

    It’s a graveyard rumble when Maka, Soul, Black☆Star, and Tsubaki take on Sid. He used to be a respected teacher at the Academy, but now he’s a zombie - and he’s actively recruiting for the undead!

    Director:Ikuro Sato
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 25 - The Death Scythes Convene - Stop Dad's Staff Reassignment!?
    7.4/10(138 votes)

    #15 - The Death Scythes Convene - Stop Dad's Staff Reassignment!?

    S1:E25

    The Death Scythes convene to hear Death’s plan for dealing with the escaped Kishin. Death also shares his concerns with that Dr. Stein might be slipping back into his old ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 26 - The Exciting and Embarrassing Trial Enrollment! The DWMA New Lifestyle Support Fair is Open?
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #16 - The Exciting and Embarrassing Trial Enrollment! The DWMA New Lifestyle Support Fair is Open?

    S1:E26

    Maka, Soul, and Crona investigate rumors of recent attacks by a massive earthen golem. Serious danger arises, and Death Weapon Meister Academy’s newest student stands up to the threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 6 - The New Student: Kid's First Day at the Academy - Will it be an Entrance to Remember?
    7.5/10(189 votes)

    #17 - The New Student: Kid's First Day at the Academy - Will it be an Entrance to Remember?

    S1:E6

    Death the Kid shows up for his first day at Death Weapon Meister Academy, and Black☆Star and Soul decide to welcome him with closed fists instead of open arms.

    Director:Takebumi Anzai
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  18. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 16 - Fierce Battle Aboard the Ghost Ship - The Hell Inside My Head?
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    #18 - Fierce Battle Aboard the Ghost Ship - The Hell Inside My Head?

    S1:E16

    Unsettled by something he heard on the ghost ship, Kid asks his father an unimaginable question. Dr. Stein has his own questions regarding Medusa’s qualifications as a nurse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 39 - Crona's Escape - Show Me Your Smile, Please?
    7.5/10(131 votes)

    #19 - Crona's Escape - Show Me Your Smile, Please?

    S1:E39

    Arachne risks her life to gain a new ally in the plot against DWMA. Meanwhile, when Crona runs away from the school, Maka sets out to bring her friend back safely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 43 - The Last Magic Tool - Mission Impossible for Unarmed Kid?
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #20 - The Last Magic Tool - Mission Impossible for Unarmed Kid?

    S1:E43

    Maka and Soul continue their search for Medusa’s lair. Meanwhile, a clash with the creepy guardians of the final Magic Tool leaves Death the Kid even more suspicious of his father’s true motives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 7 - Black-blooded Terror - There's a Weapon Inside Crona?
    7.6/10(181 votes)

    #21 - Black-blooded Terror - There's a Weapon Inside Crona?

    S1:E7

    Maka and Soul’s trip to Italy turns ugly when they run into Crona and Ragnarok, a Meister and Weapon team that shares a highly unusual bond.

    Director:Daisuke Chiba
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  22. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 27 - 800 Years of Bloodlust - Advent of the Heretic Witch?
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #22 - 800 Years of Bloodlust - Advent of the Heretic Witch?

    S1:E27

    Death’s students find an ally in their battle against Giriko - the youngest Death Scythe, Justin Law. Unfortunately, Giriko gets some help too - after 800 years, the witch Arachne is awakened!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 28 - The Sword God Rises - Does it Have a Sweet or Salty Taste?
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    #23 - The Sword God Rises - Does it Have a Sweet or Salty Taste?

    S1:E28

    Sid’s secret sabotage mission into Arachne’s research facility is jeopardized when Black☆Star arrives. Hoping to avenge Maka, the hot-headed Meister is looking for a fight - and Mifune is ready to oblige.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 30 - The Red Hot Runaway Express - A Magic Tool Left Behind by the Great Wizard?
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #24 - The Red Hot Runaway Express - A Magic Tool Left Behind by the Great Wizard?

    S1:E30

    Under the desert sun, Death the Kid and the Thompsons fight Fisher King for a Magic Tool that’s kept a train running for a century. When Death the Kid learns who made the device, it stops him in his tracks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Soul Eater Season 1 Episode 31 - Drying Happiness! Whose Tears Sparkle in the Moonlight?
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    #25 - Drying Happiness! Whose Tears Sparkle in the Moonlight?

    S1:E31

    Crona’s basking in the love offered so freely by the other students at DWMA. But when Medusa appears and orders Crona to do her bidding, the chill of old fear might overpower the warmth of new friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Legend of the Holy Sword 2 - Wanna Go Drinking, Gambling, and Playing?" is the worst rated episode of "Soul Eater". It scored 5.9/10 based on 154 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/28/2008. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Legend of the Holy Sword 3 - The Academy Gang Leader's Tale?".