: They attempt to take the lead in the fight, with Black☆Star suffering a major defeat that humbles his normally ego-driven personality.

Following the defeat of the zombie Sid Barrett, the main cast—Maka, Soul, Black☆Star, and Tsubaki—heads to the to confront the mastermind behind Sid's transformation: the eccentric and powerful Dr. Franken Stein .

: During the fight, Maka manifests her Soul Perception ability, allowing her to see the sheer magnitude of Stein’s immense and terrifying soul wavelength.

: The episode concludes with Stein being introduced as the new homeroom teacher at the Death Weapon Meister Academy (DWMA). Key Characters

: Despite being a "Weaponless Meister," Stein easily overwhelms both pairs. He demonstrates his mastery by canceling Black☆Star's attacks and severely injuring him.