Soul Eater
Kurokawa · 2009–2014 · 25 issues
About the series
In this French manga-style series published by Kurokawa from 2009 to 2014, the 25-issue run of Soul Eater adapts the first half of Atsushi Ōkubo's original story, following the students of the Death Weapon Meister Academy as they train to become masters of their shape-shifting weapon partners. Under the watchful eye of Lord Death, meisters like Maka and her scythe Soul Eater strive to collect evil souls and transform their weapons into Death Scythes. The series is best known for its gothic, energetic art and darkly comedic tone, capturing the early adventures that established the franchise's cult popularity.