Maka is a scythe meister on a mission to forge her demon scythe, Soul Eater, into the ultimate weapon for Death himself. With the ability to shift between a razor-sharp blade and a human-looking boy, Soul Eater must devour the souls of 99 humans and one witch to reach his full potential. Their journey is anything but straightforward, throwing them into chaotic encounters with a flirtatious cat witch named Blair and a zombified teacher with a creepy agenda. Fellow students like the attention-obsessed ninja meister Black Star only add to the delightful mayhem, making every battle a test of skill and patience.

This illustrated edition kicks off the beloved Soul Eater series with 208 pages of darkly comedic action and stunning artwork. Perfect for readers 16 and up, it blends supernatural thrills with a quirky cast that keeps you hooked from the first soul-hunting mission.

• Publisher: Yen Press
• Publication Date: October 27, 2009
• Edition: Illustrated
• Language: English
• Print Length: 208 pages
• ISBN-10: 0759530017
• ISBN-13: 978-0759530010
• Item Weight: 2.31 lbs
• Reading Age: 16 years and up
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.57 x 7.5 in
• Part of Series: Soul Eater
• Grade Level: 11 and up
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy
• Author: Atsushi Ohkubo
• Illustrator: Atsushi Ohkubo
• Cover Type: Softcover