I feel like I deserve a medal for having seen six episodes of SOUL EATER all in one night. 

With two weeks into the summer holidays and Christmas drawing to a near, I must admit that finding the time to watch anime is hardly the problem it used to be. I’ve been enjoying every second of extra sleep and spending money on presents (and myself) as if tomorrow didn’t exist. Alas, this post has got nothing to do with my oh-so wonderful life.

After the rather ridiculous assassin, sent by Arachne to retrieve another of  Eibon’s creations, plunges to his death, the next episode focuses on Chrona betraying Shibusen. Though a decent character she may be, it saddens me to know that she’s under Medusa’s control once again. Even after both Marie and Maka had showed such compassion towards Chrona, I thought that by now she would have learned to stick up for herself. In any case, Chrona deserves more character development than she’s getting. In fact, she hasn’t changed a bit since she first appeared; she’s still hesitant and easily influenced by those around her.

I enjoy watching the plot enfold as Medusa places herself against Shibusen and Arachne, and while everyone believes BREW is in Arachne’s hands, it turns out that Medusa’s the one who really has it all planned out perfectly. I’m beginning to like the relationship shared between Maka and Black Star because there’s actually a much deeper meaning behind the usual “I like you, you like me” bond. It was obvious from the start that Maka held some form of jealousy towards Black Star, but what surprised me was that she admitted it so “early” in the series. I love it how Tsubaki was willing to help Black Star out and after a simple punch to his head, she was satisfied enough to forgive him.

Professor Stein’s insanity continues to rise and the way he laughs just makes me want to poke him. I liked how Soul was playing the piano and sweating profusely while Death the Kid, Black Star and Maka were fighting against Mosquito. It was kind of funny that his legs ending up being too light for his arms that his waist was lifted in the air. Indeed, Marie is a true inspiration and I’m so glad that we’ve been introduced to a new set of side-characters of equal level to Maka’s team. Again, looking forward to what Kid finds out in the next episode.