Maka Albarn is a teenage girl with light taupe hair typically styled in pigtails, a signature feature of her design. On occasion, she changes her hairstyle, wearing her hair in buns or letting it fall straight down. She has a slim build and is often self-conscious about her flat chest, which is occasionally commented on by other characters.

Primary Outfit
Maka’s usual attire reflects a schoolgirl aesthetic, consisting of a white blouse, a yellow sweater vest, a green striped tie, a red plaid skirt, and black boots with white buckles. She often dons white gloves when wielding Soul in battle. Over this, Maka wears a long black trench coat with a cloak-like design that varies slightly between scenes in the anime and manga. In her initial appearance, her coat is so long that when buttoned, it gives the illusion of not wearing a skirt.

Spartoi Uniform
After joining Spartoi, Maka adopts a new outfit resembling a Japanese sailor-style school uniform. This includes a white blouse with a blue sailor collar, a red necktie with a coiled tip, and a short blue pleated skirt. She pairs this with white Spartoi shoes and sometimes black tights, though she stops wearing the tights later in the series. Her trench coat also changes to white, with the Spartoi logo displayed on the left shoulder. The coat’s cloak-like end splits into two sections. She also upgrades her pigtail accessories to skull-shaped hairbands, which resemble Shinigami’s mask.

Soul and Transformation
Maka’s soul, as seen by Stein, is orange with her distinctive pigtails. It is described as small compared to others, such as Black☆Star’s, though it grows as she gains strength. When resonating with Soul, her soul transforms into a Grigori Soul, granting her ethereal wings and enhancing her abilities. During soul resonance, her soul wavelength manifests visually as feathers, reflecting her unique and powerful Grigori nature.

Book of Eibon Transformation
In the final chapter of the Book of Eibon arc, Maka undergoes a gender transformation, becoming a boy alongside the rest of Spartoi. Her appearance changes the least compared to others: she gains shorter hair and wears a suit, complete with her signature gloves.

Maka Albarn is a bright, confident, and hardworking individual who contrasts sharply with her partner Soul Eater’s laid-back and impulsive nature. She is studious and disciplined, often preferring to spend her time reading or studying rather than engaging in sports or games, despite her athleticism. Maka is known for her caring and compassionate nature, readily offering help to her friends and newcomers, such as assisting Tsugumi Harudori on her first day at DWMA. Her strong sense of justice and desire to help others earns her the respect of her peers and teachers alike. Maka also upholds the rules of the DWMA and rarely breaks them, as seen when she refrains from killing Gopher despite his attempts on her life.

Maka is strong-willed and mature, often serving as the voice of reason among her more chaotic companions like Black☆Star and Soul. While she can be critical of their reckless behavior, she possesses great compassion and understanding, enough to befriend individuals like Crona despite their troubled past and crimes. Maka is also recognized for her bravery and her ability to face challenges head-on, qualities praised by many characters, including Crona. Her determination is a defining trait; once she sets her mind on something, very little can stop her from achieving it.

Maka plays a central role in the series as a leader among her peers and one of the strongest meisters at DWMA. Her journey focuses on her growth as both a meister and an individual, as she navigates her relationship with Soul, her friendships with other students, and her complicated feelings toward her father.

Partnership with Soul Eater
Maka’s partnership with Soul Eater is at the heart of her story. Their synchronization as meister and weapon allows them to perform powerful attacks, such as the Witch Hunter, Genie Hunter, and the ultimate Kishin Hunter. Their bond deepens as they face numerous challenges together, highlighting the importance of trust and teamwork.

Confronting the Kishin
Maka is instrumental in combating the Kishin Asura and other threats to the world. Her unwavering determination and ability to tap into her anti-demon wavelength, a unique ability that purifies corrupted souls, make her a key player in the battle against madness and chaos.

Soul Eater
Maka shares a deep and trusting bond with her partner, Soul. Their partnership evolves throughout the series, with both relying on each other for strength and support.

Spirit Albarn
Maka has a strained relationship with her father due to his unfaithfulness but gradually comes to respect him as she learns more about his past.

Friends and Peers
Maka is close to her classmates, including Black☆Star, Tsubaki, Death the Kid, and the Thompson sisters, forming a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

• Scythe Meister Expertise
  Maka is highly skilled in wielding a scythe, capable of executing precise and powerful attacks with Soul in weapon form.

• Soul Perception
  Maka can sense and analyze the souls of others, allowing her to detect enemies and measure their strength.

• Anti-Demon Wavelength
  Maka’s unique wavelength can repel and purify madness, making her an effective counter to enemies influenced by the Kishin’s power.

• Witch Hunter Techniques
  With Soul’s assistance, Maka can perform advanced attacks such as the Witch Hunter and its evolved forms, enhancing her combat prowess.