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A Grim Reaper (死神, Shinigami; also "Reaper") is a powerful god that presides over balance.[1]
Overview[]
Able to appear as either humanoid (like that of human) or have a inhuman form with some humanly characteristics (i.e Death), grim reapers are known to be powerful gods.[2] As gods, they're expressed to be an authority over souls, maintain a equilibrium of good and evil, support freewill (with the exception of killing)[3] and are overall guardians of Earth.[4] Due to their great power and overall role, they are subjected to being revered and are even worshiped.[5]
Special Abilities[]
- High Physical Abilities (高い身体能力, Takai Karada Nōryoku): As gods, grim reapers possess a high physical prowess vastly superior to that of an ordinary human making them capable of contending with even a kishin that possess the black blood. (i.e Asura).[4]
- Magic (魔法, Mahō): Originating from their blood[6], Grim Reapers are capable of perfoming magic similar to magic that follows their theme of Death's mask.[7]
- Soul-Sensing Abilities (魂感知能力, Tamashī Kanchi Nōryoku): Like humans, grim reapers possess abilities that allows them to sense souls.[8]
Fighting Styles[]
- Reaper Combat Art (死神体術, Shishin Taijutsu): A grim reaper-related martial that uses different stances in certain combat situations.[9]
Meister Techniques[]
- Wavelength Control (波長コントロール, Hachō Kontorōru): Able to be capable meisters[2], Grim Reapers are able to manipulate their wavelength and are capable of resonating with any weapon.[10]
Trivia[]
- In Soul Eater: Battle Resonance, both Death and Death the Kid share the same, purple and lightning-like effects around their aura after charging it to either level 2 or 3 on the power gauge.
- Grim reapers follow the theme of having Death's mask and other items relating to death.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 15
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Soul Eater Anime: Episode 3
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 15
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Soul Eater Anime: Episode 48
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 25
- ↑ Soul Eater: Monotone Princess Official Guidebook
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 3
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 18
- ↑ Soul Eater Anime: Episode 15
- ↑ Soul Eater Monotone Princess