Fans of anime who want a new take on the supernatural might want to give Soul Eater a shot. In this manga and anime series, protagonist Maka Albarn is part of the DWMA, or the Death Weapon Meister Academy, where she and her partner, the Demon Weapon Soul Evans, embark on various adventures to protect the Underworld from Witches and various supernatural threats. Thankfully, Maka and Soul aren’t on this journey alone, as they have various allies to help them along the way.

For anime viewers who would want to give Soul Eater a shot, it helps to learn a bit more about the colorful cast that makes up the hit supernatural-action series. Just who are the main characters of Soul Eater?

Updated on April 11, 2024 by Rhenn Taguiam: With fans eagerly awaiting the Season 3 of Fire Force to get released as an anime, they might want to explore more of Atsushi Ohkubo's works - particularly Soul Eater. When the ending of the Fire Force manga revealed Soul Eater as its story's narrative successor, fans of both series found the reveal to be quite the surprising twist - and one that makes sense, at least from the context of the overall plot. With this in mind, fans of Fire Force curious about what Soul Eater offers might want to explore the series further, specifically with its cast members. To those who don't mind some light spoilers, among other must-know in Soul Eater's main cast include a sibling of a villain, more major supporting figures, and even the protagonist's father.

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To make this information as accessible as possible, here is a breakdown of the ages, birthdays, and heights of Soul Eater's main characters.

Maka Albarn

The Girl With The Anti-Witch Wavelength

Series protagonist Maka Albarn of Soul Eater is an ordinary student in DWMA. Assigned to the demon scythe Soul Evans, Maka has a goal to transform him into a Death Weapon that is more powerful than his father, whom she got estranged from for being a serial cheater. With her familial problems in mind, Maka has grown to be a hardworking, smart, direct, and rather responsible individual. These traits often put her at odds with Soul Eater, although her innate brightness and caring personality allowed them to have a fruitful relationship.

Interestingly, Maka is also a rather unique individual with various characteristics. Aside from possessing a unique wavelength and incredible wavelength control, she has a special soul type that gives her the power of flight - making her appear like a witch at times.

Soul Eater Evans

The Scythe With A Flair For Jazz

Iconic to Soul Eater branding is its white-haired protagonist, Soul Eater Evans, playing the piano - and this is with a reason. Soul is actually born into a family of musicians but is a Death Weapon also capable of transforming into a scythe. Laidback and cool to a fault, Soul has a tendency to be careless and brash, much to the annoyance of his Meister. He’s also rather known for his love for eating souls and being a general glutton, alongside other notable personality traits such as his humorous immaturity.

However, Soul is no pushover and may be one of the most powerful Demon Weapons in Soul Eater. Despite his brash personality, Soul can become serious when warranted. Not only that, he as a unique “keyboard” form that converts his scythe form into a piano, allowing him to manipulate his wavelength through music. When under Resonance with Maka, Soul allows her to possess an Anti-Demon Wavelength, making them one of the few capable of going toe-to-toe against Madness-users.

Death the Kid

Death's Heir With An Obsession With Order

Serving as the son of Death himself, Death the Kid of the Soul Eater anime apparently comes from a “piece of Death” prior to his creation. However, he’s not simply in the DWMA out of nepotism, as his skills alone garnered him a place as one of the top three students in the academy. Characterized as uptight, mature, and calm compared to his companions, Death the Kid is arguably one of the most mature characters in his troupe.

Moreover, Death the Kid has a very strict sense of order and morality, aiming to balance good and evil similar to his father, alongside a rather humble personality. He is also prone to perfectionism, struggling to have all things in order and in perfect symmetry - enough to be extremely disturbed when things aren’t in order. Aside from being a skilled gun meister, Death the Kid very rarely embodies his true nature as a god, unlike in other anime featuring Shinigami like Bleach. Regardless, Death the Kid has his own unique wavelength and levels of power, making him rather a curious character to see the full extent of his abilities.

Elizabeth Thompson

Demon Gun With A Temper

Serving as the older of the Demon Twin Guns, Elizabeth Thompson of Soul Eater serves as one of two guns wielded exclusively by Death the Kid. Once a ruffian like her sister, Death the Kid found them in the streets before “adopting” them as his Death Weapons. Unlike her sister, Elizabeth is rather moody and cool-headed, although she has an ironic fear of ghosts. Moreover, contrary to rather cheerful Patty, Liz can become jaded and cynical at times.

As Demon Weapons featured in Soul Eater, Elizabeth and Patricia are perfectly in sync, demonstrating equal prowess as M9 Pistols at the hands of their Meister. She also demonstrates remarkable wavelength control and compression, allowing them to “control” the wavelength and power of the shots that Death the Kid releases from their guns.

Patricia Thompson

Demon Gun Who Seems Innocent

Contrast to the serious Liz is her younger sister, Patricia Thompson, serving as her cheerful opposite and the second “gun” of the Demon Twin Guns. Previously a petty thief like her sister, Patty got to change her ways during her “adoption” by Death the Kid, who would eventually become their Weapon Meister in Soul Eater.

Patty is best known for her rather childish attitude, which others might dismiss as insensitive and annoying. Unfortunately, her lack of formal education also means Patty isn’t as knowledgeable as other people her age. However, Patty isn’t someone to dismiss and take advantage of, as outside her naivete she has a rather monstrous attitude when angry. Sometimes, her “switch” to a serious mode in a serious situation implies that her cheerful personality may simply be a facade. Like Elizabeth, Patty is in sync with her sister as a weapon, capable of transforming into each other’s hand in times of danger.

Black Star

The World's Best (And Noisiest) Assassin

Known for both his rather short stature but rather outstanding charisma and showmanship, Black Star is not only a Death Weapon Meister but is also a master assassin in the Soul Eater anime. Serving as the last survivor of the infamous Star Clan of assassins, Black Star is adopted by DWMA Intelligence Officer Sid Barrett and has been introduced in the ranks of their students.

Compared to other protagonists in Soul Eater like studious Maka and the rather regal Kid, Black Star prefers showmanship as his combat strategy. This doesn’t mean he is to trifle with, however. Black Star is one of the top students in the DWMA, boasting not just martial arts skills but proficiency as a shadow weapon meister, meaning he can handle various kinds of weapons. If anything, Black Star’s only visible weakness is his arrogance and preference for displays of power, something uncharacteristic of his nature as an assassin.

Tsubaki Nakatsukasa

The Multi-Weapon Specialist

Accompanying the brash Black Star of Soul Eater is Tsubaki Nakatsukasa, his ever-reliable Death Weapon from the Nakatsukasa family. Coming from a lineage of people raised to be effective Death Weapons, Tsubaki is unique for her nature as a multi-weapon, allowing her to switch forms and weapon types seamlessly. This makes her extremely compatible with Black Star’s training as a shadow weapon meister.

However, Tsubaki isn’t solely in their team as a weapon. After all, some of Soul Eater’s best action scenes often feature her. She is often the voice of reason to Black Star’s impulsive nature. Being one of the oldest characters in the gang, Tsubaki is also just as level-headed as Maka Albarn. Despite her nature as a Death Weapon, Tsubaki is rather kind and generous - something that everyone appreciates but her clan sees as a weakness.

Blair

The Friendly Neighborhood Cat Witch

Frequently seen in the cover art of Soul Eater is Blair, a Cat Witch who is commonly mistaken for a genuine Witch due to her access to Magic. In truth, being a Cat Witch simply endows Blair with the capabilities of using Magic but isn’t like the malevolent Witches that the likes of Maka and Soul hunt in their quest.

The “hunt” for Blair becomes the plot point of the series’ first episode, with the Cat Witch becoming the first “enemy” that lets viewers see the full extent of Maka and Soul’s abilities, a rundown of their personalities, and a showcase of their potential bond. After the first episode, Blair becomes a prominent side character, often providing fan service and comedic relief.

Crona

The Mysterious Black Blood User

The timid-looking Crona makes their first appearance in Episode 7 of the anime before becoming a recurring (and eventually main) character throughout the series. Crona is introduced as the introverted child of Medusa Gorgon who possesses not only control over the corrupting Bad Blood but also remarkable talent as a Weapon Meister.

Crona’s introduction also marks the arrival of the Demon Sword Ragnarok, their Demon Weapon whose remarkable “compatibility” with Crona gives their unison the moniker of the Ultimate Weapon. During Maka’s initial encounters with Crona, the latter becomes one of the fiercest enemies Maka will fight in the series.

Medusa Gorgon

Former Nurse With A Vengeance

Appearing initially as Doctor Medusa of the DWMA, Medusa Gorgon eventually reveals her true self as a Witch and becomes one of the most powerful villains Maka and her friends will face across the Soul Eater anime. Indicative of her arrow motif and snake tattoos is her magical prowess presiding over offense and aggression, with spells capable of unleashing snakes that coalesce into lethal arrows.

Throughout the anime series, Medusa will often be the mastermind of some of the most sinister plots to ever befall Maka and her peers in the DWMA. The series will also explore her conflicting relationship with her child Crona, as well as schemes that would put her alongside the likes of Naruto’s Orochimaru as a character with a penchant for experimentation.

Franken Stein

The DWMA's Best Graduate

Taking the role of the mentor in the shonen anime, Franken Stein of Soul Eater holds the reputation of being the “strongest DWMA Graduate” who now serves as one of the teachers in the Death Weapon Meister Academy. Despite his rugged appearance and trademark stitches, Franken Stein is one of the series’ most capable fighters, with his advanced combat knowledge and capability to wield Demon Weapons making his fights eager to watch.

Moreover, Franken’s role as a mentor will eventually be significant to Maka and her comrades’ progression as academy students. Outside his cold exterior is a caring professor more than willing to help Maka and other students showcase their true potential - something that the events of the shonen anime will force Franken Stein to do much quicker than expected.

Death

Protector Of The World

Being the token principal of the school-themed shonen anime, Death of Soul Eater appears remarkably timid despite his name. However, beneath his cheerful exterior is a powerful god willing to do anything to protect his home, establishing the Death Weapon Meister Academy specifically to cultivate students to fight monsters like the Kishin and Witches.

While his role in the story is often relegated to the background, his involvement in the life of his son, Death the Kid, will eventually catapult Death’s importance in the story to the limelight. Throughout the course of Soul Eater, Death will slowly showcase the full extent of his powers and reveal the full nature of his divinity in their current world.

Spirit Albarn

Death's Strongest Death Scythe

It's said that the highest ranking a Demon Weapon can attain is the Death Scythe - the honor to be wielded as an armament of Death himself. And among Death's signature weapons, Spirit Albarn is considered the strongest. Despite only being transformed into a Demon Weapon by Maka's mother, Spirit is one of the most skilled Demon Weapons to ever exist in the Soul Eater series. Hidden behind his obnoxious demeanor is a man filled with both passion and compassion, as he takes his job seriously as a Death Scythe.

In the story, Spirit has an on-off relationship with his daughter Maka, although he remains one of the major members of the series' supporting cast. Spirit's combat prowess and Soul Wavelength Control are definitely inherited by Maka, even though she herself is a Meister and not a Demon Weapon.

Arachne Gorgon

The More Fashionable Gorgon Sister

Revealed halfway through the series, Arachne Gorgon is the eldest of the Gorgon Sisters and the takes the lead as the major antagonist of her Soul Eater arc with a pragmatically sinister yet fashionable personality that separates her from her sister, Medusa. Considered as the "darkest blemish" of the Witch Order, Arachne's skill in magic is coupled with her training in Madness, allowing her to wield it in such a way that she can transform into a spider-like monster. Even in her original Witch form, Arachne can launch telepathic attacks and create enigmatic Demon Tools, cementing her notoriety in the Soul Eater world.

As a villain, Arachne offers a breath of fresh air from the sheer ruthlesness of Medusa. The elder Gorgon delights in making light of situations, with barely any sight of pure anger or frustration. Throughout her appearance in the series, Arachne makes for both an interesting and stylish foe.

Eibon

The Lord Of Everything About Knowledge

Appearing quite early in the series, Eibon is an enigmatic masked figure that serves as a driving force for much of the major plot points in the Soul Eater series. Considered as a Wizard and among the oldest beings in the universe, Eibon presides over all knowledge and his access to magical abilities resulted in the creation of Demon Weapons and even the Book of Eibon.

Ever the curious being, Eibon is defined in both the anime and the manga as someone who focuses on attaining and preserving knowledge at all costs. He doesn't pose that much of a threat throughout the entire series, as much of his goal is dedicated to becoming immortal for the sake of his deceased wife. Eibon's presence as a supporting character can motivate fans to see just how others would go in order to access even a fraction of what Eibon knows.

Asura

Death's Strongest Guardian

Among the more interesting alterations that Soul Eater made separate from the manga would be Asura, the series' final antagonist. Originally stated in the manga as Death's disgraced son, Soul Eater's main villain in the anime is instead the strongest of Death's Eight Guardians. Despite being a close friend of Death, Asura's obsession with power has led him to absorb souls and become a Kishin, an extremely dangerous being who can manipulate Madness.

Considered as the very embodiment of Madness itself, Asura is the most dangerous being to ever exist. Such was Asura's twisted vision of "true peace" that he thinks succumbing to Madness to eliminate all semblance of fear and pain is the true path to salvation. Despite his intentions bordering on evil, Asura genuinely believes that drowning the world in Madness can result in a "greater" good - making him an interesting villain to Maka's own strong sense of courage.