Soul Eater (2008)
Soul Eater is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Soul Eater stood out as one of the better-rated Japanese series of its release window. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 371 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with action & adventure threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 371 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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