GiriJus

GiriJus is the slash ship between Giriko and Justin Law from the Soul Eater fandom.

Canon
The two first met in Loew Village when Death sent Justin to assist a team consisting of students. He saves Crona as they're about to be beheaded by Giriko. Then he engages in battle with Giriko. During the battle, Justin angers Giriko by pretending not to understand what Giriko is saying. He later smugly tells Giriko that he actually can understand him by reading his lips, which makes Giriko more angry. Giriko follows, then Arachne`s command  to escape and battle another day. Although Justin wishes to pursue the two, he remembers his original mission to ensure the safety of the students.

During the battle for BREW on Lost Island, Justin and Giriko fight again. Giriko again tries to get Justin to take off his earbuds and claims that Justin fights in accordance to the rhythmic beats of his music. Justin retorts that his thinking is so simple that he doesn't need to read his lips. Deciding not to kill Justin, Giriko retreats. He sends for a snow clone with his Enchanter skills to distract him. Justin is disappointed and muses about wanting to kill him.

Anime
In the anime, Giriko and Justin fight a third time. Before their battle begins, Giriko recognizes that it was Justin's attack that destroyed his golems. During their fight, Achnophobia uses the Madness Cannon to shoot everywhere. Justin explains to Giriko that this means that the organisation must see him as expendable. After the battle is over, Justin shows Giriko mercy and lets him leave. Before Giriko leaves, he swears to fight Justin again.

Manga
After the destruction of Achnophobia, Giriko awakes in the ruins of Baba Yaga Castle. He is confused about what happened. Justin and his clown find him. He asks him if Giriko wants to come with him. Giriko is shocked to see Justin. The two become part of Noah's group. They seem to get along quite well. When Justin takes out his earphones to listen to Gopher beating up Kid, Giriko compliments Justin's taste in music.

Giriko dies during his battle against Maka to avenge Arachne. Later, Justin is killed by Stein and Marie during the battle on the moon.

Quotes
"I can read your lips, I dont have to hear you. Such a filthy mouth, quite shocking."

- Justin Law, Episode 27

Fanon
GiriJus is a popular ship in the Soul Eater fandom. It is the most common slash pairing in the fandom. On AO3, as of 2022, they have over 200 fanfictions. It is the most written ship for both Giriko and Justin on the website. The ship is especially popular with anime fans.

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Trivia

 * Both of their deaths were related to death. Giriko dies trying to avenge Arachne's death. Justin is killed by Stein and Marie, with Marie stating that this was for Joe Buttataki, who Justin has killed.