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The anime finished before the manga:
Anime finished: March 30, 2009
Manga finished: August 12, 2013
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Soul Eater revolves around students at Death Weapon Meister Academy, a school run by Lord Death himself.
These students are training to become either Meisters, who wield weapons, or the Weapons themselves, humans who can transform.
The ultimate goal is for a Weapon to become a Death Scythe, a powerful weapon wielded by Lord Death. This is achieved by consuming the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch.
The story follows the adventures of several student pairs, including Maka and Soul, Black☆Star and Tsubaki, and Death the Kid with Patty and Liz, as they undertake missions, collect souls, and protect their city from various threats while striving to improve their minds, bodies, and souls.
Their journey focuses on learning about themselves and the world while working towards the prestigious title of Death Scythe.