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Soul Eater seasons
Soul Eater has one TV series of 51 episodes, made by the studio Bones and directed by Takuya Igarashi. It aired on TV Tokyo from April 7, 2008 to March 30, 2009, while Atsushi Ohkubo's manga was still running in Monthly Shonen Gangan (it ended in 2013 with 25 volumes). Because the anime caught up with the manga, its later episodes follow an original story, so the anime and the manga end differently. A separate 12-episode spin-off, Soul Eater Not!, came out in 2014. There is no second season.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Eater (TV series) | April 7, 2008 | March 30, 2009 | 51 | Bones |
| Soul Eater Not! (spin-off) | April 9, 2014 | July 3, 2014 | 12 | Bones |
Soul Eater (TV series)
The full series, 51 episodes from April 7, 2008 to March 30, 2009 on TV Tokyo. It opens with stand-alone missions that introduce the three meister pairs, then moves into the conflict between the DWMA and the witches. The first part adapts the manga, and later episodes switch to an anime-original story. It streams on Crunchyroll.
Soul Eater Not! (spin-off)
A spin-off by Bones that aired from April 9 to July 3, 2014, with 12 episodes. It is set at the DWMA before the events of the main series and follows Tsugumi Harudori, a new weapon student who befriends two meisters, Meme and Anya, and can't decide which one to partner with. It is lighter, school-focused and is not a second season.
Next season Not announced yet
No new Soul Eater anime has been announced as of October 2026. The 2008 series has 51 episodes and no official sequel. Fans have hoped for a remake that follows the manga to its end, and on April 23, 2026 the official account posted a 'Next is...' image of the moon, which drew wide attention. No anime project was confirmed after that teaser, and Bones has not announced one. Until an official statement appears, treat release dates seen online as rumors.
FAQ
How many seasons does Soul Eater have?
One. The Soul Eater anime is a single TV series of 51 episodes by Bones, aired from April 2008 to March 2009. Soul Eater Not! (2014, 12 episodes) is a separate spin-off, not a second season.
Will there be a Soul Eater season 2?
Not as of October 2026. No sequel or remake has been officially announced. An April 2026 'Next is...' teaser from the official account sparked rumors, but no new anime was confirmed afterward.
Who is the main character of Soul Eater?
Maka Albarn, a meister at the DWMA, and her weapon partner Soul, who turns into a scythe. The story also follows two other pairs closely: Black☆Star with Tsubaki, and Death the Kid with Liz and Patty.
Does the Soul Eater anime follow the manga?
Only in part. The anime caught up with the manga while it was still running, so its later episodes tell an original story and the ending is different. Readers who want the manga's version should continue with the manga.
In what order should I watch Soul Eater?
Watch the 51-episode Soul Eater series first. Soul Eater Not! is optional: it is set before the main story at the same school, but it has new main characters and is not needed to follow Soul Eater.
Sources
- Wikidata: Soul Eater (Japanese anime television series)
- Wikidata: Soul Eater (Japanese manga series)
- Soul Eater - Wikipedia
- List of Soul Eater characters - Wikipedia
- Soul Eater Not! - Wikipedia
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