: Because they consumed a cat's soul instead of a witch's, Lord Death confiscates all 99 of their previously collected souls as a penalty, forcing them to start their quest from zero. Character Dynamics and Themes Episode 1 | Soul Eater Wiki | Fandom
: The story begins with an action-packed sequence where Maka and Soul defeat Jack the Ripper , a morphed historical figure who has become a soul-hungry monster. Soul Eater Episode 1
The episode is structured around the final stages of the duo's initial soul-hunting quest: : Because they consumed a cat's soul instead