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Mabaa (魔婆, Mabā) is the current Queen of the Witch Order and the witch responsible for separating the homeland of the witches from Earth.[6][1]

Personality[]

Although not much is known about Mabaa's disposition or temperament, remarks made by Eruka Frog insinuate that her view of reality has declined in recent years, ever since the vicious removal of her left eye by Prisoner 13 occurred. Consequently, Mabaa's decisions have become increasingly questionable, especially in regard to Medusa Gorgon's continued involvement with the DWMA despite the considerable danger it poses to the remainder of their kind.[7]

Despite this however, Mabaa is a good leader who cares for her subordinate's wellbeing and the future of her people, agreeing to a truce proposed by Death the Kid (the son of her kinds' most feared enemy) as it meant no more Witches needed to die. She has been described as 'old-fashioned' by Kim.

Appearance[]

Maba is extremely small in stature with the entirety of her diminutive frame being obscured by her domineering clothes, making it all but impossible to discern the remainder of her characteristics. Torn and overtly simplistic, this concealing attire gives no impression of the prestige and authority she holds amongst her brethren, resulting in her depiction being suggestive of an unassuming individual.

Comprising of a black robe and a similarly dark cloak, the majority of her dress is adorned with various elongated safety pins with the only exception being her distinctive white hat, which is fashioned in such a manner as to depict a sharp-tooth grinned face. The small observable gap that exists between the brim of this hat and her cloak, displays tufts of grey hair and a bandage with "1/2" written on it covering her left eye, signifying its absence after its earlier removal by Free.[8]

Power[]

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Although she has not been seen in battle, Mabaa has been described to to be a powerful witch; Free's remarked that her skill in spatial magic was superior to his own control.[9] Eruka also remarked that the Witches' Realm would not exist If not for Mabaa's power.[10]

Despite her apparent power, Death the Kid implied that he was more than capable of erasing all the witches (including Mabaa) within the Witches' Realm court room if he needed to.[11]

Special Abilities[]

Nyamu.

—Maba's Magic chant[12]

Chapter 101 - Maba creating a Spatial Portal

Mabaa creates a portal with her Spatial Magic.

Spatial Magic (空間魔法, Kūkan Mahō): Mabaa is extremely proficient in this form of Magic, far surpassing Free's own precision as she was able to easily teleport and create space barriers much faster than him, in which the werewolf admitted that she had him beat in terms of control.[13]

  • Independent Cube (無干渉領域(インディペンデント・キューブ), Indipendento Kyūbu): A variation of Spatial Magic, this allows Mabaa to conjure and enclose a barrier capable of temporarily cutting off a space from the rest of the world for up to one hour. According to Medusa Gorgon, Mabaa is described as specializing with this specific Magic.[14]
  • Teleport (転送, Tensō): The caster and/or a group of individuals are transported across space and distance instantly. Mabaa is capable of teleporting herself and a mass of others, including even the DWMA members on the Moon, all the way back to Death Weapon Meister Academy.[15]

Soul Protect (ソウルプロテクト, Souru Purotekuto): Mabaa is most likely able to perform this Magic. In addition, she can use her magic capabilities to rip Soul Protect from others, placing the spell onto beings such as Clowns and containing the Madness Wavelength.[16]

  • Forwarding Protection (フォワーディングプロテクション, Fowādingu Purotekushon): The Soul Protects of other Witches are 'torn away' and redirected to another being. It is seen during the War on the Moon.[9]

Ice Attribute Magic (氷属性の魔法, Kōri Zokusei no Mahō): Whilst never seen, Free claims to have gained this Magic from the Demon Eye, implying that Mabaa herself can use it as well. However, her exact level of proficiency is unknown.[17]

Weaknesses[]

Mabaa, like any other witch, is most likely susceptible to the Great Traditional Techniques of the Scythe-Meister due to being a Witch and user of Magic. In addition, Mabaa's own magic is more difficult to cast in an area filled with a particular Madness, such as the Madness of Fear emitted by the Great Old One, Asura.

Equipment[]

Demon Eye (悪魔の眼, Akuma no Me): Mabaa's magical left eye granted her magical capabilities which allowed her some unknown control and level in Spatial Magic. She later lost the Demon Eye after it was plucked out by Free. (Former)

History[]

Over 200 hundred years ago, Mabaa had encountered the "Legendary Wolfman" and had her left eye stolen. This incident became renown throughout the world with him becoming known as the "Man with the Demon Eye". Due to being unable to kill the Immortal Clan member, Mabaa had him imprisoned in the Witches' Realm and stripped him of his real name.[18]

Synopsis[]

Uncanny Sword Arc[]

Convening with other, fellow Witches at a Witch Mass in which concerns Medusa Gorgon's interest in researching the DWMA. Allowing the Snake Witch to continue her research, the Witch Mass comes to a conclusion, with Mabaa bidding the crowd below a rhetoric farewell with the expression Joma Joma Dublasha (Jōma Jōma Dabarāsa, ジョーマ・ジョーマ・ダバラーサ).[19]

The Clown Arc[]

Convening with another Witch Mass concerning the forbidding of Witches going or affiliating with Death Weapon Meister Academy post the former Witch Order member Medusa Gorgon infiltrating the school and resurrecting the Kishin without their say, she concludes the meeting once again. She is then directed into another direction by another Witch.[20]

Witches' Trial Arc[]

Chapter 98 - Maba stops the Witch Judge

Mabaa stops the Witch Judge.

Appearing at the Witch Court, she is struck with nervousness from each outburst of the Witch Judge, witnessing the court as they charge Free, Eruka, Arisa, Risa, Kim, and Death the Kid. As the court proceeds, the Death God urges them to lend their assistance, despite the court's resistance to the idea. After getting on his knees to humbly beg, she interrupts with a "Nyamu".[21] Kim calls out to Mabaa, pleading her to accept DWMA's aid. Ultimately, she accepts to aid the large organization.[22]

War on the Moon II Arc[]

Fowarding Protection

Mabaa and Free casting Forwarding Protection.

Arriving behind Death the Kid via teleportation, she opens a gate in which allows other Witches from the Witches' Realm to arrive, with Kim explaining that their delayed appearance was due to the Madness in which jammed Mabaa's Spatial Magic. She then narrowly saves everyone in the Demon Airship by enclosing them in a barrier. After, Mabaa and the rest of the Witches present carry out an operation: With "A" Team casting Soul Protect, "B" Team providing calculations with Calculation Spells for the Clown Army, and finally Free and Mabaa transfer the Soul Protect to the Clowns with the spell "Forwarding Protection". This results in cutting the Clown Army's connection to Asura's Madness Wavelength.[23]

With the operation a success, she is informed by Eruka that both her along with Free and Kim are unable to return to the realm, with her obliging. Mabaa then leaves the Moon.[24]

Dark Side of the Moon Arc[]

Chapter 113 - Maba and the Witch Judge after saving the DWMA members

Mabaa is revealed to have teleported those on the Moon.

Being at Death Weapon Meister Academy, Mabaa teleports all of the remaining Death Scythes and DWMA Intelligence Agency members from the Moon back to the Academy out of good will.[25]

At the new Shinigami Coronation, Mabaa is present as she hears Death the Kid's not only credit them for the victory achieved against Asura, but also promises to bring both mankind and witchkind closer to one another as well as prohibiting the creation of Death Scythes. As Soul plays his piano, she happily listens to it.[26]

Trivia[]

  • Mabaa is introduced into the series as "Mabaa-sama", much like what is used with Death. However, this is not the typical way for her kind, who are instead normally introduced as "Witch" followed by their respective name.
  • The Japanese word for "witch" (魔女, majo) is written with the kanji for "demon", "evil spirit" (魔, ma) and "woman" (女, jo). The name Maba switches the kanji for "woman" with the kanji for "old woman", "grandmother" (婆, ), making the name mean something akin to "old witch" or "witch grandmother".
  • In later chapters, when Mabaa stretches out her arms, her sleeves end in the shape of feather tip wings. Based on the large bird that resides inside the Witch Court Room, Mabaa may have an animal theme like that of many other witches, in this case that of a bird.[27]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 10
  2. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 10
  3. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 52
  4. 4.0 4.1 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 16
  5. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 10 — Maba imprisoned Free for over 200 years.
  6. (Yen Press) Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 98, page 20 — Eruka: Maba-sama's magic twists space so nothing outside can reach our world.
  7. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 9, page 5
  8. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 9, page 2
  9. 9.0 9.1 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 101
  10. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 99
  11. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 98
  12. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 101, page 37
  13. (Yen Press) Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 101 - Free: This is legit...way better then my Spatial Magic.
  14. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 16
  15. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 113
  16. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 139-140
  17. Soul Eater Volume 13; Chapter 52, page 157 — Free's Demon Eye when casting "A Vasili: Frigid Jailhouse" is emphasized, showing that the Demon Eye is responsible for his A Vasili.
  18. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 9-11
  19. Soul Eater Volume 3; Chapter 9, pages 137-140
  20. Soul Eater Volume 11; Chapter 43, page 145 ; Chapter 44, page 149
  21. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 98, page 25-38
  22. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 99, page 46
  23. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 101, page 130-141
  24. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 102, page 154
  25. Soul Eater Volume 25; Chapter 113, page 205
  26. Soul Eater Volume 25; Chapter 113, page 227, 232
  27. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 98

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