Death Weapon Meister Academy (DWMA) is a fictional school from the anime and manga series created by Atsushi Ōkubo. It trains students to become skilled Meisters and their partners, who can transform into weapons. The academy is located in the fictional city of Death City and is overseen by Shinigami, the Shinigami who governs the world of souls. Students at DWMA aim to collect 99 evil human souls and one witch's soul to create a powerful weapon known as a Death Scythe. The series follows the adventures of various characters, including Maka Albarn and Soul Eater, as they battle against evil forces and strive to protect humanity.