Soul Eater - Anime General Discussion thread

[NoSanninWa]

Originally Posted by The Monarch of Roses

Good point, I'll stick with the manga from here on out and check up on the Manga discussion from time to time.

I really wouldn't want to condemn the anime until after we see what it ends up like. I've been very happy with the anime so far, so I'll at least give it a chance. Then, after I've decided if I like it or not, I'll either stop watching the anime and switch over to manga or else I'll start watching both versions so that I can enjoy it two ways.

Of course, regardless of future anime enjoyment, I'm going to have to start reading the manga now, so I can see how "it is supposed to be" as well as the anime original story.

[lmd_84]

What's with this assumption that branching off from the manga means that the anime's ending is somehow bound to be bad?

Though I won't deny the summaries I've seen don't excite me as much as the manga's post-Brew developments, I still want to judge the anime's conclusion on its own merits.

[Reincarnated]

Originally Posted by lmd_84

What's with this assumption that branching off from the manga means that the anime's ending is somehow bound to be bad?

For me , branching off can be risky. First is , the character can be out of what they're supposed to be (which sadly , I have seen many animes like this and ticks me off). And second , because I have read the manga , I can't really enjoy that alternative. Because I have 'This is what supposed to be' mind in my head , but it doesn't.

But the positive thing is , I can't predict what's next. It's fun to analyze the future episode if things get like this. I won't complain as long as it's awesome like this BREW arc , have to admit the demon hunter thingy is an awesome one to be animated (a bit hyperboled though).

I just won't hope something like they join forces etc and that's all. It's boring -_-"

[The Monarch of Roses]

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

I really wouldn't want to condemn the anime until after we see what it ends up like. I've been very happy with the anime so far, so I'll at least give it a chance. Then, after I've decided if I like it or not, I'll either stop watching the anime and switch over to manga or else I'll start watching both versions so that I can enjoy it two ways.

Of course, regardless of future anime enjoyment, I'm going to have to start reading the manga now, so I can see how "it is supposed to be" as well as the anime original story.

Fair enough, I see your point. I'll keep watching the anime for now.

[ZippyDSM]

Any group doing the late night edition?

Its not been licensed yet I think but its close.....

[Iron Maw]

I don't know, but you really shouldn't bother with it since its the same as the normal broadcast.

[ZippyDSM]

Originally Posted by Iron Maw

I don't know, but you really shouldn't bother with it since its the same as the normal broadcast.

Ah I was just wondering, probably a reason why no one is bothering with it because its not really uncut just was wondering if anyone was doing it and to double check and make sure it was not uncut.
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As for the above predictability argument SE is a good show predictable or not, so what if I guess where 50-80% of the story/plot is going the question comes down to am I enjoying it or not.

Most shows would do better not to be pissed on when ran through the mainstream filter alas we enthusiast otaku would not get anime without the er...."yellow stains".... =0-o=

[Kotobasuu]

I admit im a little saddened that they are branching off from the manga simply because there are certain parts i wanted to see animated but its its kind of obvious BONES would have to do that, cause theres simply too much to cover in too little time (thanks excalibur).

Im sure Soul eater will have a good ending though because FMA and Ouran had great original endings and they were both produced by BONES, so don't lose faith people :>

/optimism

[Reincarnated]

But if that original ending means no season 2...I'm sad T_T
I really want to see that

Spoiler:

clown arc

to be animated T_T

just a little random thought : What's the difference between a meister and a normal human? I mean , well you know weapon can be a weapon , but if a normal human learns about soul wavelength and so , does that mean s/he can be a meister then?

and if you're a meister , how do you know your speciality was? (I was wondering since Maka said "I'm a scythe tech , not an assasin tech" during Free fight)

[ZippyDSM]

Originally Posted by Reincarnated

But if that original ending means no season 2...I'm sad T_T
I really want to see that

Spoiler:

clown arc

to be animated T_T

just a little random thought : What's the difference between a meister and a normal human? I mean , well you know weapon can be a weapon , but if a normal human learns about soul wavelength and so , does that mean s/he can be a meister then?

and if you're a meister , how do you know your speciality was? (I was wondering since Maka said "I'm a scythe tech , not an assasin tech" during Free fight)

Training leads to refinement of skills leads to specialization or a defined class.

Basically you train for awhile getting the basics covered then you get a partner then finish whatever learning track you have been put on.

At least that is how it seems.

[Zoe]

Originally Posted by Reincarnated

just a little random thought : What's the difference between a meister and a normal human? I mean , well you know weapon can be a weapon , but if a normal human learns about soul wavelength and so , does that mean s/he can be a meister then?

When they realized that Stein could see souls, they automatically leaped to the conclusion that he was a meister. There appears to be a necessary ability to see or manipulate souls.

[ZippyDSM]

Originally Posted by Zoe

When they realized that Stein could see souls, they automatically leaped to the conclusion that he was a meister. There appears to be a necessary ability to see or manipulate souls.

I wonder for how many years they train before they get a partner/weapon?

[~Kezia~]

Spoiler for ...:

speaking of Stein, no one has a clue of when he will come back and even in the manga there is no Stein or Mary so i was assuming that maybe they might appear later in the manga but the chances that they might appear in the anime is low, since its true they have little time and i think that a few fillers will pop out of nowhere soon too, i still think that 50 something eps wont be enough, so i still think a second season must be in plan.

[Reincarnated]

Spoiler:

if this anime ends with Stein and Marie escaped , Chrona's whereabouts is unknown and Medusa are caught in Shibusen , you can hope for 2nd season then. But the problem is , sometimes BONES will have the plot different from the manga. They can change the insanity of Stein , or maybe they won't kill BJ off. In fact , Kishin will appear again in eps 39.

I wonder for how many years they train before they get a partner/weapon?

They're training right now , that's why Shibusen is called a school. If I remebered correctly , Shibusen has some kind of 'meeting' between meisters and weapons (re when B*S and Tsubaki first met) and from that , you can choose your partner. When you make a deathsythe , you'll be a true meister then.

[ZippyDSM]

Originally Posted by Reincarnated

Spoiler:

if this anime ends with Stein and Marie escaped , Chrona's whereabouts is unknown and Medusa are caught in Shibusen , you can hope for 2nd season then. But the problem is , sometimes BONES will have the plot different from the manga. They can change the insanity of Stein , or maybe they won't kill BJ off. In fact , Kishin will appear again in eps 39.

They're training right now , that's why Shibusen is called a school. If I remebered correctly , Shibusen has some kind of 'meeting' between meisters and weapons (re when B*S and Tsubaki first met) and from that , you can choose your partner. When you make a deathsythe , you'll be a true meister then.

Not what I meant I meant how much schooling/training before they team up with a partner, something like they start around 6-7 and don't get a partner until they are 10-15 depending on skill and other issues.

[Reincarnated]

ehmm...many ppl lost interest to SE anime since eps 37 where the branching takes place , or is it just me?

[ChibiGoku]

Originally Posted by Reincarnated

ehmm...many ppl lost interest to SE anime since eps 37 where the branching takes place , or is it just me?

Eh, I doubt it. It's just the Christmas Holiday. That's typical for people to get behind because of being busy with family and such.

[Oyajitchi]

New to Soul Eater here, I have read a little of the manga before the show was even out and now I am slowly, but surely, watching the anime as well.

So my question is on the Nintendo DS video game, Soul Eater: Medusa no Inbou, is there ever going to be a english walkthrough of the game?

I know it takes a lot of time and effort, but the Soul Eater community I think NEEDS it. heh.

Thankies.

[dantman]

Originally Posted by ChibiGoku

Eh, I doubt it. It's just the Christmas Holiday. That's typical for people to get behind because of being busy with family and such.

I agree, if anything I think the anime/manga split should increase the interest in both. Those only watching the anime will start reading the manga, and a few manga people might take interest in the anime.

The split (along with needing to lookup facts for the Soul Eater Wiki) was what got me to start reading the manga. It was actually a nice move.

[SeedFreedom]

Theres also the issue with the C&D notes. The viewership has dropped steadily since then.