: Even Sid’s "rebellion" was part of the act to push the students to their limits.
: Despite the students' trauma and outrage over being nearly "vivisected," Lord Death introduces Dr. Stein as the newest teacher at the DWMA (Death Weapon Meister Academy) . Death the Kid’s Delay
Following their victory over the zombified Sid, the team— Maka , Soul , Black☆Star , and Tsubaki—tracks down Sid's creator, the mad scientist . Stein is a patchwork man who operates out of a lab and is known for his intense desire to dissect anything and everything. Soul Eater (Dub) Episode 5
In a comedic subplot, attempts to rush to the students' aid. However, his debilitating obsession with symmetry causes him to collapse in the hallway because he's worried he didn't fold a piece of toilet paper perfectly, preventing him from ever reaching the lab.
: Stein stops the attack and reveals that the entire encounter was a remedial lesson orchestrated by Lord Death to test their teamwork and resolve. : Even Sid’s "rebellion" was part of the
: The battle begins with Black☆Star charging in, but he is quickly overwhelmed by Stein's superior combat skill and "Soul Wavelength" attacks.
Watch the intense showdown between the students and Dr. Stein in this episode clip: Death the Kid’s Delay Following their victory over
: Using her "Soul Perception" ability, Maka is terrified to see that Stein’s soul is so massive it dwarfs her own, making him appear invincible.