Summary
Fans of anime who want a new take on the supernatural might want to giveSoul Eatera 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 giveSoul Eatera shot, it helps to learn a bit more about the colorful cast that makes up the hit supernatural-action series. Justwho are the main characters ofSoul Eater?
Updated Jun 03, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:Fans who read Fire Force and Soul Eater might be eager to know whether the latter will receive the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood treatment in terms of getting a more manga-accurate anime adaptation. After all, the manga has a deeper take on Maka Albarn’s adventures, especially the latter part of her journey in saving the world from a fate riddled with fear.
While fans eagerly await a potential reboot announcement, newcomers might be interested in the franchise’s rather vast cast of characters. Aside from the leading characters in the series, Soul Eater has other interesting members in its roster such as a legendary samurai, a Witch living a double life, an over-eager Meister wielding two knuckles, and a gifted Death Scythe.
Soul Eater Statistics Chart
To make this information as accessible as possible, here is a breakdown of the ages, birthdays, and heights ofSoul Eater’s main characters.
13
145cm (4’9’’)
167cm (5’4’’)
158cm (5’2’’)
16
170cm (5’7’’)
12
160cm (5’3’’)
148cm (4’10’’)
169cm (5’6’’)
?
172cm (5'8'')
15
168cm (5'8'')
210cm (6'10'')
200-250cm (6'7''-8'2'')
31
194 cm/6'4"
25
196cm (6’5’’)
154cm (5'1'')
17
At least 800
18+
20-30s
First Appearance
Episode 1
SeriesprotagonistMaka AlbarnofSoul Eateris 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.
Iconic toSoul Eaterbranding is its white-haired protagonist,Soul Eater Evans, playing the piano - and this is with a reason. Soul is 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 tends 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 beone of the most powerful Demon Weapons inSoul Eater. Despite his brash personality, Soul can become serious when warranted. Not only that, he has 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.
Reaper (Meister)
Powerset
Reaper Physiology, Reaper Powers, Weapon Meister (Twin Guns), Soul Wavelength Control
Episode 3
Serving as the son of Death himself,Death the Kidof theSoul Eateranime apparently comes from a “piece of Death” before 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 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 otheranime featuring Shinigami likeBleach.Regardless, Death the Kid has his unique wavelength and levels of power, making him rather a curious character to see the full extent of his abilities.
Serving as the older of the Demon Twin Guns,Elizabeth ThompsonofSoul Eaterserves 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 Weaponsfeatured inSoul 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.
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 MeisterinSoul 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.
Human (Meister)
Enhanced Physiology, Master Assassin, Weapon Meister (Ninja Weapons), Soul Wavelength Control
Episode 2
Known for both his rather short stature but rather outstanding charisma and showmanship,Black Staris not only a Death Weapon Meister but is also a master assassin in theSoul Eateranime. 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 inSoul Eaterlike 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 ofSoul EaterisTsubaki 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 ofSoul Eater’s best action scenesoften 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 ofSoul EaterisBlair, 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-lookingCronamakes 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 alsoremarkable 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.
