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Soul Eater: Part 4 |  | Director: Zach Bolton
Actors: Micah Solusod, Brittney Karbowski, Laura Bailey
Studio: Funimation Prod
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 4967
Format: NTSC, Color, Widescreen, Subtitled
Languages: English (Subtitled), Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 320 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 704400011733
UPC: 704400011733
EAN: 0704400011733
ASIN: B003H6KROI
Release Date: July 27, 2010
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SOUL EATER PART 4 - DVD Movie
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End of the line! April 20, 2010
E. A Solinas (MD USA)
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
The end has finally come -- DMWA has launched an all-out war on its witch/kishin enemies, to stop the madness that is overwhelming the world.
"Soul Eater Part Four" may be a few episodes shorter than the last three box sets, but the ending of this deliciously Halloweeny series makes up for it by being crammed with plot. There's dark plot twists, rebellion, insanity and slashing magical action -- and the big downside is that it ends without promise of any continuation.
As Arachne's madness-enhancers rev up, Medusa offers Lord Death a simple deal: vital information about the Kishin in exchange for her safety. After she leaves, the increasingly crazed Stein wanders out after her.
And soon everyone is preparing for their own missions: Black Star, Tsubaki, Soul Eater and Maka are going to join Death's armies, and attack Arachne and the Kishin; Death the Kid heads for a devastated city to retrieve the last magical item; and Crona and Marie set out to rescue Stein from Medusa. Both Kid and Maka are having doubts about whether they're doing the right thing, especially since Maka is worried about what will happen when Crona encounters his evil mother.
So while the DMWA's forces clash with Arachne's armies, Maka and Soul break away and attack Medusa -- but with an insane Stein on her side, they may not be able to win. And even if they do win, will the three teams' combined strength be enough to defeat the deadly Kishin? And what lengths will Death go to in his battle against Arachne and Asura -- and will he be able to succeed at last?
The manga is still going strong, but "Soul Eater Part 4" is definitely the end of the anime series. All the major plot threads are woven together in a dense, strong rope without a shred of filler of fluff, important questions are answered (who is Eibon? What does the Brew do?), and there's one brilliant magical fight after another. The only major problem is that it's the end.
The writers spend the first few episodes setting up the various battles that the characters are about to embark on, as well as adding a little humor amidst all the grimness (Death and Death Scythe mocking Medusa's underwear). But after that it's one dark, bloody battle after another, Stein's growing insanity (completely with bloody moons and creepy little kids), and some truly brilliant twists (the use of the Brew is absolutely AWESOME). The one flat part: the final attack on Asura is... cheezy.
It's also zero hour for the main characters, all of whom have to grow up in their own ways. Maka and Death the Kid begin to doubt everything they've ever been taught, including their trust in Lord Death. Soul has to deal with his inner imp once and for all, and Crona desperately tries to atone for his sins against his friends. Even Black Star is confronted by a rather sinister anecdote about his late father (who had a very similar personality), but refuses to give up.
The grand finale of "Soul Eater" is indeed grand -- action-packed, plot-heavy, and a satisfying finale for a great anime series. The only downside is that it's OVER.
The End of a great Anime July 29, 2010
Nathan M. Carnett
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just ordered this yesterday and clicked on to one day shipping and it came this afternoon, which was perfect i was waiting for a long time for this last part to come out on DVD
And finally it came. If you are a hard soul eater fan this is a must get because some day this anime will be off the internet and dvds everywhere.
Don't think again, get it now!
The End is Now August 20, 2010
Zack Davisson (Seattle, WA, USA)
"Soul Eater" is a series that has really grown on me, until now I am sorry to see it end. In the beginning, I thought the whole concept was just weird. Two people, usually a male and a female, are paired as a Weapon and a Meister. The Weapon is just that, a human who can transform into a living weapon and be wielded by a Meister. The Meister's main job was to take the souls of 99 humans and 1 witch, in that order, so that their Weapon could be transformed into Death Scythe able to be wielded by the God of Death himself, the Shinigami.
Even the character designs were odd, with the snub-nosed imitating a skull-face for the students of the DWMA (Death Weapon Meister Academy). And I thought the pseudo hip-hop characters of Black Star and Soul Eater were just annoying. Good stories and great animation can turn all of that around though, and "Soul Eater" turned into a real favorite.
This box set has the final episodes of the anime (although the manga is still coming). Split onto two disks, Disk 1 has episodes 40-45 and Disk 2 has 46-51. Episode 44 has a commentary track and the "Soul Eater Late Show" is included as a bonus.
Things start out with a bang as the captured Medusa offers information in exchange for her freedom. The DWMA has no choice but to accept her bargain, and things are set in motion that will have far-reaching consequences. The decision to release Medusa angers Maka, dividing loyalties that will be necessary when preparing for the big battle against Asura. All of the Weapon/Meister teams split up on separate missions, none of which they feel they are strong enough to complete by themselves. Medusa reemerges as a threat, holding Dr. Stein's mind captive and yet the DWMA has promised not to move against her. Finally, they must come together again to fight their final battle against Asura and the kishin madness that threatens to envelope the world.
I love all of the disparate elements brought together in "Soul Eater." H.P. Lovecraft's The Book of Eibon. Baba Yaga from Russian folklore. The demon Asura from Japanese folklore. If you are a folklore/weird fiction enthusiast (which I am) there are all sorts of little gems hiding here to let you know that the writer's did their homework. On top of that you get a pretty wild action series that has depth beyond the cool character designs and outlandish concepts. I was shocked when I found out that I actually cared when some of the characters here died, characters that I had previously found annoying.
The animation of "Soul Eater" is beautiful as well, and some of my favorite scenes were the glimpses into Dr. Stein's madness. I also really enjoyed the use of classical music as a background. To many anime series just use techno or J-Pop to power a scene forward, but a lot of poignancy can be added by some violins playing together.
I am sad that I won't get to watch any more "Soul Eater," but other than that nothing about this last box set was a disappointment.
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