BANNED

Yes, Soul Eater, Vol. 1 Is Banned!

by Atsushi Ohkubo · Yen Press · 2009

ISBN: 9780759530010

5 documented challenges

Why Was It Banned?

ViolenceOccult/SupernaturalSexual Content

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Brevard County Public Schools 2024
Texas Keller ISD 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soul Eater, Vol. 1 banned?

Yes, Soul Eater, Vol. 1 by Atsushi Ohkubo has been banned or challenged in 5 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Florida, Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Soul Eater, Vol. 1 banned?

Soul Eater, Vol. 1 has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Violence, Occult/Supernatural, Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Soul Eater, Vol. 1 banned?

As of 2025, Soul Eater, Vol. 1 has been banned or challenged in Florida, Texas. Notable bans include Brevard County Public Schools (2024), Keller ISD (2024).