Zatch Bell! · Episode 43: Praying Mantis Joe: Hero of Justice
Praying Mantis Joe: Hero of Justice
2004-02-0825 min
Zatch asks Kiyo to take him to a Praying Mantis Joe show at the mall. Kiyo refuses and Zatch leaves to go watch it with Umagon. Zatch meets Suzy and the teacher's wife, referred to as Wife, who are both also heading to the mall. Once there, Suzy and Wife realize the merchandise they wanted that was on sale was fake. After watching the Praying Mantis Joe show, Zatch notices that Suzy, Wife, Ponygon, and many kids were upset about the false merchandise being sold. He decides to ask Praying Mantis Joe to help with the merchandise problems. The actor of Praying Mantis Joe tells the kids he is…
1The Lightning Boy From Another World2003-04-0625 minA boy named Zatch Bell arrives at Kiyo Takamine's house and reveals that Kiyo's father sent him to train Kiyo. Zatch gives Kiyo a letter from his father which reveals that Kiyo's father found an amnesic Zatch unconscious in the forest and with him was a red book in a mysterious language. While arguing with Zatch, the book glows red and Zatch shoots lightning out of his mouth destroying Kiyo's wall. At school, Kiyo annoyed with Zatch's presence sends Zatch to the rooftop to deal with "bullies". Zatch finds Suzy Mizuno on the rooftop and coincidentally, also finds a bully. The bully proceeds to…2A Freezing Spell2003-04-1325 minKiyo is on the way to school with Zatch when they notice a lake has been frozen. Kiyo notices a man named Hosokawa holding a light blue book with a child named Reycom. On the way home, Kiyo notices Suzy on television in the middle of a bank robbery committed by Hosokawa. Kiyo, hesitant to help her, is persuaded by Zatch to save Suzy. Kiyo bikes there and he and Zatch are launched from a bike into the bank. Kiyo attempts to get Zatch to fire lightning by reading "Zaker" from Zatch's book but nothing occurs. Hosokawa demands Kiyo's book and threatens to shoot Suzy. Kiyo wanting to save Suzy…3The Second Spell2003-04-2025 minAt school, the bank incident causes Kiyo to become popular with the students. On the way home, Kiyo and Zatch are attacked by Hosokawa and Reycom. Hosokawa reveals that he wants to use Zatch's powers for his own gain. In the midst of the battle, Kiyo is frozen to the ground. Hosokawa takes Kiyo's book but is unable to read it. Hosokawa grabs Zatch and attempts to fire a "Zaker" at Kiyo but nothing occurs. Kiyo realizes that only the people chosen to read the book are able to cast the spells. Zatch manages to retrieve the book and return it to Kiyo. Kiyo reads the second spell "Rashield" which…4The Great Mamodo Battle2003-04-2725 minZatch realizes from the battle that he was the cause of the lightning attacks. The next day, Kiyo spots Zatch trying to boast about his ability to fire lightning. They get into an argument and Zatch runs away. Zatch later meets and befriends a dog which accompanies him to Kiyo's house. At home, Kiyo is visited by the mysterious pair from before. They reveal Zatch is a Mamodo from the Mamodo World and when the book of that Mamodo is burned, the Mamodo is sent back to the Mamodo world. It is also revealed that every thousand years, a Mamodo battle occurs and the last one remaining on Earth…5The Dark Mamodo2003-05-0425 minThe mysterious man, Renji, reveals he is the book user of the dog Mamodo, Gofure. Zatch is unwilling to fight, believing he is a monster and Kiyo would be better off without him. The pair easily defeat Renji and burn his book. During the battle, the pair are revealed to be Sherry Belmont and Brago. Using "Gravirei", they demand Kiyo to surrender his book or be killed by the spell. Kiyo refuses saying Zatch is his friend who saved him and that he will repay the favour. The pair prepare to use their strongest spell, "Gigano Reis". Zatch happy Kiyo considers him a friend, regains the will to…6The Mystery of the Missing Red Book2003-05-1125 minKiyo is hospitalized because of his wounds following the previous battle. A patient next to Kiyo in the hospital room is revealed to be a kid named Yuuta. Yuuta has been hospitalized longer than usual for a broken leg. When Kiyo tells Yuuta he will not heal if he does not eat, Yuuta steals Kiyo's book and threatens to burn it. Kiyo, Zatch, and Suzy search for Yuuta. When Zatch finds Yuuta, Yuuta pretends he lost the book and Zatch offers to look for it with him as they are friends now. Yuuta touched by Zatch's words leads Zatch to the book on the roof. Yuuta falls on his way down the roof but…7Botanical Madness2003-05-2525 minZatch becomes friend with a strange-looking horse but the relationship is short-lived when the horse is launched into the sky by Zatch's bully. Kiyo takes Zatch and Suzy to a botanic garden when a Mamodo attacks everyone in the garden by strangling them with plant roots. Kiyo and Zatch manage to free everyone captured by the tree roots with "Zaker". As Kiyo and Zatch prepare to defeat the Mamodo and his book owner, they are unable to cast the spell "Zaker". The opponent reveals that the book uses energy from the human partner in order to use spells. Kiyo, using his desire to protect everyone…8A Kind Mamodo, Kolulu2003-05-2525 minA mamodo named Kolulu meets her human partner, Lori, who takes her on as a little sister. When Lori reads a spell from her book, it causes Kolulu to transform into a berserker who wishes to destroy everything. Kolulu cuts down a pillar, causing a car accident before transforming back. Kiyo, seeing the event on the news, investigates the scene. In a nearby park, Lori reads the spell in order to save Kolulu from being run over by a truck. Kiyo and Zatch perceive Kolulu as a threat to bystanders and engage her in battle. Zatch, noticing that Lori and Kolulu are suffering, refuses to fight them…9The Third Spell2003-06-0125 minThe next day, Kiyo finds out a new page has become readable, revealing the third spell. Kiyo and Zatch head to a deserted area to practise the third spell "Jikerdor". When cast, nothing occurs and after multiple tries, they decide to give up. On their way home, they are attacked by a Mamodo named Fein and his partner Sebe. Kiyo manages to lead them to an abandoned building to prevent anymore bystanders from becoming injured. The pair manage to overwhelm Kiyo and Zatch with their super-speed spells. Kiyo places his hope on the third spell and uses "Jikerdor" which causes the Mamodo Fein to…10The Elite Mamodo2003-06-0825 minZatch is helped by a kind man named Shin. Kiyo, noticing that his partner Eshros is holding a mamodo book realizes that Shin is a Mamodo. After secretly following them, they realize that Eshros is actually the Mamodo and that the pair intend to destroy a school tomorrow. Zatch follows the pair believing Shin to be a good person and learns that Eshro is manipulating Shin by making him believe he is fulfilling his mother's dying wish of becoming a strong-willed person. The next day, Kiyo and Zatch are able to convince Shin that Eshro is manipulating him. Shin realizing his mother wanted him to…11The Invincible Folgore2003-06-1525 minA Mamodo impersonates Kiyo after nailing him to the ceiling and attempts to get information out of Zatch for his book. After fooling Zatch and Suzy into believing he is Kiyo, Kiyo crashes down from the ceiling and the Mamodo reveals his true form. He reveals his name is Kanchome and his partner Parco Folgore came from Italy to defeat Zatch. Two hours later Folgore returns to combat Kiyo and Zatch. Using Poruk, Kanchome transforms into a cannon but it is revealed that his appearance changes but he is still incredibly weak. Kanchome unwilling to lose to Zatch manages to gain a new spell…12Sherry’s Rhapsody of Life2003-06-2225 minSherry and Brago are in a forest searching for a Mamodo and its partner. While there, Sherry reminisces about the past. In the past, Sherry is going to congratulate her friend Koko when she finds that Koko's city is on fire. Searching the city, she finds Koko brainwashed by the Mamodo Zofis. In the present time, Sherry and Brago engage in battle with the Mamodo they were searching for. Just then Sherry collapses from exhaustion. Sherry dreams about the time Koko saved her when she tried to commit suicide and how Koko afterwards became her first and best friend. Sherry regains consciousness…13The Rematch: Zatch and Hyde Meet Again2003-07-1325 minEito and Hyde coincidentally find Kiyo and Zatch and wanting revenge, decides to follow them to school. Eito reminisces how he found Hyde's book and remembers how he wanted power after being bullied. Zatch finds the pair when he smells Eito's Yellowtail burger and a battle ensues. Hyde amazed at Zatch's progress flees with Eito. Eito decides to challenge Kiyo and Zatch again by holding Kiyo's friend's hostage in a water tower. Kiyo and Zatch gain the advantage during the battle. When Eito sees Hyde's determination to win, the book glows revealing a new spell. The spell collides with…14The Tomboy and the Popstar2003-07-1325 minKiyo and Suzy are attending a concert performed by Megumi Oumi. Backstage Megumi and her Mamodo Tia are worried that Maruss, the Mamodo that has been tracking them down to burn their book, may come and disrupt the concert. During the concert, Zatch sneaks in through the back door and meets Tia. Shortly after, Maruss and his book partner appear and start to wreak havoc. Zatch protects her and asks her to bring his book owner Kiyo. Tia, believing Zatch would betray her when his book owner arrives, decides to bring Megumi instead. During the battle, Maruss knocks Megumi unconscious and prepares…15A New Pledge Between Zatch and Tia2003-07-2025 minZatch battles with Maruss and gains the advantage. Tia, inspired by Zatch's courage, decides to help Zatch defeat Maruss. With Maruss defeated, Megumi and Tia prepare to battle Kiyo and Zatch. To their surprise, Kiyo and Zatch wish them well and leave. Tia asks Zatch why he does not fight them and he explains that Tia is a good person, and if she does become the winner of the Mamodo battles, she would be a good and kind ruler. Tia is glad there is someone in the battle she can trust besides Megumi and promises Zatch she will aim to be a kind ruler. Kiyo returns to the concert and notices that…16The Invulnerable Robnos2003-07-2725 minKiyo comes home and finds a notice demanding Kiyo and Zatch to go to a warehouse for Suzy's life. Kiyo arrives and meets the enemy Mamodo, Robnos, and his book keeper. A battle ensues and Kiyo is at a disadvantage. During the course of the battle, Kiyo is about unravel Robnos' attacks; He realizes that Robnos' laser attacks are able to reflect off the walls and that there were actually two Robnos firing lasers. Using "Jikerdor" Kiyo pins one of the Robnos down. The two Robnos then fuses into one making "Zaker" infective against him. Kiyo manages to stab a pole into Robnos's head and with…17Kiyo’s Curry Camping Trip2003-08-0325 minSummer Break has begun for Kiyo but he has to fulfill promises he made to people; the promise to help perfect an invisible pitch, catch 500 fish, hunt for a dinosaur, and helping create contact with aliens. With Zatch's help, he is able to fulfil the promises quickly. The next day, Kiyo goes with his class on a camping trip and Zatch secretly follows him. After cooking curry with his friends, the camp ends in an explosion of fireworks. The next day, Suzy wins a trip to Hong Kong and Kiyo and Zatch are on plane on their way to England. Zatch's friend is seen stowed away on the plane heading to…18London Calling2003-08-1025 minIn England, Zatch and Kiyo run into Kanchome who asks for their assistance in finding Folgore. Using Zatch's nose, they track down Folgore by his scent. During their search, Kiyo meets Suzy, Megumi, and Tia who happens to be in England too. Zatch's nose leads them to a candy shop, a flower shop, and a toy store. The search ends when they find Folgore at a hospital with Suzy. Kiyo thinking that Folgore groped Suzy like he did to the women in the stores he visited, proceeds to attack him with "Zaker". Folgore manages to outrun Kiyo and meets his appointment in the hospital where it is revealed…19The Dark Lord of the Cursed Castle2003-08-1725 minZatch manages to catch the thief whose name is Kory. Kiyo seeing a wound on Kory's arm takes him along to Kiyo's father's university where a doctor can look at it. They enter Kiyo's father's office only to find it in shambles. Kiyo notices a flower on the ground and Kory reveals its a flower of the dark lord's. He reveals that a dark lord is residing in a castle and kidnaps people from the village when they do not meet his demands. Folgore soon arrives and accompanies Kiyo to the castle. Kiyo and Zatch manage to overcome the traps in the castle and reach the final room. Steng, the man living…20The Flowers of Evil2003-08-2425 minSteng demands Kiyo to surrender his book for Folgore and Kanchome's lives. Once he has the book, he reveals he has no intention of keeping that promise. Kory suddenly appears and steals Kiyo's book from Steng and while dodging Baltro's attacks, returns Kiyo's book. Folgore and Kanchome meanwhile manage to free themselves allowing Kiyo and Zatch to defeat Steng and Baltro. Kiyo questions Steng why his father was kidnapped, to which Steng replies he was paid to do so. The castle begins to collapse as Steng and Baltro make their escape. Kiyo, Zatch, and Kory manage to rescue everyone in the…21Another Zatch2003-08-3125 minZatch and Kiyo head towards the forest where Zatch was found. While crossing through a village, the villagers retreat in fear from Zatch's presence. On the way, they meet Megumi and Tia who reveal that they saw someone who looks like Zatch. In the forest, Zatch attracts snakes with his whistle but is saved by Professor Dartagnian in a fairy suit. Dartagnian reveals that he has been researching the forest since an explosion six months ago. Kiyo and Zatch investigate the site of the explosion. Once there, Zatch suddenly starts to glow gold and when he regains consciousness, regains his memory…22The Dancing Mamodo2003-09-0725 minWhile practising the fourth spell, Zatch and Kiyo meet a girl named Djem and her Mamodo partner Yopopo. Djem explains that Yopopo's dance is able to attract Mamodos and that Yopopo is trying to call the Mamodo Kikuropu and his book owner as they attacked Djem's family. After she finished explaining, Yopopo is missing and Djem realizes that Yopopo found Kikuropu. Yopopo tries to combat Kikuropu without spells but is defeated. He is saved by Kiyo and Zatch and they team up to combat Kikuropu. Zatch's "Zaker" proves ineffective and Kiyo tries the use the fourth spell "Bao Zakeruga" but nothing…23Go For It, Ponygon!2003-09-1425 minKiyo's father shows Kiyo a stone tablet that features a Mamodo creature with demonic writings at the bottom and tells Kiyo to phone him if he finds out what the stone tablet is. Kiyo and Zatch return to Japan and while retrieving his baggage, Zatch finds his horse friend. The horse takes an instant dislike to Kiyo but accompanies them home. Kiyo realizes that the horse is a Mamodo when he finds its book. Angered by the Mamodo's attitude towards him, Kiyo kicks it out of his home. He is then pressured by his friends to find the horse. Kiyo finds the horse trying to find a book owner and Tio…24Apollo, the Free Traveler2003-09-2125 minAfter Zatch and Ponygon damage the gate in front of Kiyo's home, Kiyo goes to the store to buy supplies to fix it. While there, Suzy is almost hit by a car but is saved by a stranger and his Mamodo. Kiyo follows him and realizing that he's a good person, decides to avoid a battle. The stranger reveals that he knows Kiyo is a book owner. They talk and Kiyo learns that Apollo and his Mamodo is Rops have been avoiding battles whenever possible. Apollo becomes interested in Kiyo's story and challenges Kiyo to a battle. Apollo tells Kiyo to meet him in two hours with his Mamodo. Zatch when unable…25Apollo, the Free Traveler: Part Two2003-09-2825 minApollo allows Kiyo to retrieve his book and warns Kiyo he will not hesitate to burn his book. Kiyo attempts to use "Bao Zakeruga" but nothing occurs once again. Kiyo begins to lose hope but Zatch's word return Kiyo's confidence. When Rops is hit by "Zaker", Zatch asks him what kind of king he will be and Rops shows his scarf to Apollo in reply. Apollo reminisces the origin of the scarf and the time his first meeting with Rops; a country has closed itself off from the outside and Apollo who is travelling the world is unable to leave. Apollo meets some kids who are taking care of Rops and asks…26A Day with Zatch2003-10-0525 minZatch is out playing when Naomi chases him down and steals his lunch. Zatch distraught over the loss is comforted by a giant old woman. The woman reveals her name to be Nana Boba and proceeds to tell Zatch she is searching for the Hiromi, the soon to be wife of her son. Zatch volunteers to help her and suggests searching her son's house. There, Zatch catches Hiromi's scent and tracks her down. Zatch asks Nana what if Hiromi was someone who wore cheap jewelry and a short skirt, she would beat her up. Zatch spots Hiromi and tells Nana. He then notices the jewelry and short skirt, tries to hold…27Danny Boy2003-10-1225 minA Shemira sculpture is coming to the museum and to describe art to Zatch, Kiyo tells him to imagine a delicious yellow-tail. Meanwhile, A Mamodo named Danny and his book owner Mr. Goldo are delivering the sculpture. Danny meets Zatch while buying fish and fights him thinking Zatch is after his book. Danny stops when Zatch tells him he is at the museum to see the Shemira sculpture. Danny decides show Zatch the sculpture and returns to Mr. Goldo only to find out the sculpture has been stolen by a gang. Zatch follows them through their scent and leads them to a ship. Zatch then gives Ponygon a…28Tia and Megumi’s Excellent Adventure2003-10-1925 minKiyo, Zatch, Megumi, and Tia made an appointment at go to an amusement park. On the way there, Megumi and Tio enter a clothes shop and meet a person named Maryl Caruno who asks Megumi if they can trade clothes for a while. Megumi agrees and after the trade, Maryl leaves with Megumi's wallet and book. Megumi chases her but is stopped by a butler who reveals Maryl recently became queen and that assassins are after her. They search for her but Megumi is captured by the assassins who mistook her for the queen. Tia finds Maryl and tells her what has happened to Megumi. Maryl decides to risk her…29The Amusement Park Battle2003-10-2625 minZatch and Kiyo enter the amusement park. Meanwhile, two Mamodos and their human partner reminisce on how they became allies. Outside, the Mamodo decides to destroy an amusement park ride but is interrupted by Zatch's "Zaker". Kiyo leads the enemy to an empty part of the park. The pairs Lupa and Purio and Hige and Zoboron overpower Kiyo with their teamwork. Kiyo in the midst of the battle, tells Zatch to fire "Zaker" into the sky. As Kiyo and Zatch are about to be defeated, they are saved by Megumi and Tia's "Ma Seshield".30Zatch and Tia: A Fierce Combination2003-11-0225 minZatch is still paralysed by Purio's poison gas attack. With Tia managing to hold off the attacks, Kiyo gets an idea. Using Purio's slime as glue, Kiyo attaches Zatch to Tia's back allowing Zatch to move and attack. They manage to defeat and burn Zoboron's book. Purio who gains a new spell, uses it to create a smokescreen and escapes. Kiyo, Zatch, Megumi, and Tia spend the rest return to the amusement park. Kiyo asks Tia what Zatch was like in the Mamodo world and Tia replies that she does not know Zatch's family. Later, Megumi takes Kiyo with her to leave Tia and Zatch alone to allow Tia to…31●The Cute Transfer Studentfiller2003-11-0925 minZatch finds a fragment of a mirror while diving for yellowtail. Kiyo and Zatch befriends a new transfer student, Shion and her cat Nya. Soon they are attacked by a Man and his Mamodo, Cut and Paste, who demands Zatch's mirror piece. "Zaker" proves ineffective against him as it gets redirected by Cut and Paste's scissors and "Rashield" is too weak Cut and Paste's attacks. Cut and Paste use their strongest spell to summon a giant scissor missile. Kiyo and Zatch manage to defeat them by redirecting the scissor towards Cut and Paste with "Jikerdor". In the distance, a mysterious Mamodo pair…32●Shion’s Secretfiller2003-11-1625 minShion and Nya plan to steal the mirror from Zatch. After many failed attempts, Shion decides she must force Zatch into combat to steal the mirror from him. She takes Zatch to a forest and reveals that Nya is a Mamodo. She then proceeds to attack Zatch for the mirror but is saved by Kiyo's timely arrival. During the battle, Shion reveals that her parents died six months ago and that she wants the mirror in order for Nya to stay with her forever. She reveals a mysterious man told her that if all three pieces of the mirror were gathered, she can be with Nya forever. Zatch decides not to fight…33●The Joining of the Threefiller2003-11-2325 minKiyo and Zatch accompany Shion to meet a mamodo named Grisor. Grisor reveals that the demonic mirror has the ability to free a person from the Mamodo battles. He explains that the mirrors must be gathered in a mystical ruin nearby. Grisor meanwhile is revealed to be in contact with his book owner Dr. Hakase. Dr. Hakase reminisces about the first time he met Grisor; Hakase was recently kicked out of an institute and Grisor offers to give him power to get revenge on the institute. Grisor leads Kiyo, Zatch, and Shion to the ruins where the three pieces are then combined into one. At that moment…34●Sunset Soaked in Tearsfiller2003-11-3025 minKiyo, Zatch, and Shion chase after Grisor but fail in retrieving the mirror from him in time. Hakase uses the mirror and causes Grisor to grow into a monstrous being which increases his spell power by a hundred fold. They engage in battle but are unable to cause damage to Grisor. When Grisor aims a spell towards Shion, Nya pushes her out of the way but Nya's book is burnt in the process. Shion holds onto Nya as he disappears from her arms. Grisor then traps Kiyo, Zatch, and Shion on a patch of land by surrounding the area with magma from underground.35●The Final Mirror Battlefiller2003-12-0725 minKiyo and Zatch continue their battle with Grisor. During the battle, Hakase explains the true origins of the mirror; the mirror was stolen by Grisor for the Mamodo battles but during his travel to the human world, it broke into three pieces and scattered across the world. An attack from Grisor knocks Zatch unconscious. As he prepares to knock Kiyo and Zatch into the magma, Shion knocks the mirror out of Hakase's hands cracking it. Zatch regains consciousness and uses "Bao Zakeruga" to defeat Grisor and the mirror is destroyed in the process. The next day, Shion decides to move in order to…36Collision: Zatch vs. Naomi2003-12-1425 minZatch is haunted by a nightmare about Naomi. The next day he decides to challenge Naomi to a duel, and if he wins, Naomi will have to stop bullying him. Kiyo and his friends meanwhile visit the zoo. There they learn that an African Lion by the name of Gabriel has escaped from the zoo. Back with Zatch, Zatch loses the first and second competition against Naomi. In the third competition, Zatch is left in a pit-hole and Vulcan is tied up on a pole. Later one of the playground kids tell Zatch that Naomi has become stranded on a cliff. Zatch arrives and sees that a lion is with Naomi on the cliff…37Battle in Hong Kong2003-12-2125 minLi-en asks her father to return Wonrei to her but he refuses and sends her to Japan. On the way to the movies, Zatch and Kiyo's book is stolen by Li-en. She then returns their book and tells Kiyo that her father is a mafia boss and that he captured her Mamodo Wonrei. She asks Kiyo to help her free Wonrei. They travel to Hong Kong to an island where Li-en's father's mafia keep their treasure and weapons. After defeating some men on the way, they take an elevator to the top of the island where Wonrei is imprisoned. At the top of the island however is the Mamodo Zabas and his partner Galliont…38Battle in Hong Kong: Part Two2003-12-2825 minAfter exiting the elevator, they meet Zabas who reveals his intention to kill Wonrei while he is in his cell. Kiyo and Zatch decide to distract Zabas while Li-en tries to free Wonrei. Wonrei reveals no intention of escaping fearing that Li-en would be hurt in the Mamodo battle. When Zabas is about to attack Li-en, Wonrei escapes from his cell and defeats Zabas. Zatch asks Wonrei what kind of king he would be and he replies a king which protects all. Li-en and Wonrei leave but Zabas stands up ready to battle. Kiyo and Zatch defeat Zabas with the fifth spell, "Zakeruga", a more powerful and…39The Invisible Hunter2004-01-1125 minZatch loses at a lottery to win a yellowtail fish and a man decides to take pity on Zatch and gives him his tickets to an onsen. At the onsen, Kiyo finds a note in his room revealing the location of a secret onsen and an all you can eat yellow tail buffet. Upon arriving at the location, Kiyo realizes that it's a trap and they attacked by a Mamodo named Baransha and her human partner Garza. Kiyo and Zatch are at a disadvantage since Baransha can attack from afar and become invisible. As the battle drags on, Kiyo uses ginkgo nuts' strong scent in order to track down the invisible Baransha. Kiyo…40Big Brother Kanchome2004-01-1825 minKanchome while waiting for Folgore to sign autographs, sees some candy in the back of a truck and climbs into it. The truck's door closes and Kanchome is driven away. Kanchome ends up at a circus and while wandering around, finds a girl named Rushka. Kanchome then volunteers to be her big brother. He follows her back to her farm where Kanchome learns from her guardian that Rushka's parents died and the closest thing she has to a family are sheep. Soon after, a Mamodo named Bago and his partner Fredo steals all the sheep on the farm. Kanchome follows the Mamodo in an attempt and return the…41Invincible Kanchome2004-01-2525 minAfter being severely injured by Bago, Folgore and Kanchome retreat. Rushka arrives to try Kanchome and her sheep but is kicked by Fredo. Kanchome seeing Rushka regains the will to fight. At that moment, the book glows and Folgore is able to read the third spell, "Dika Poruk". The third spell causes Kanchome to seemingly become an invincible giant but in reality, a hologram of Kanchome is actually being projected. While Bago and Fredo are distracted, Folgore runs through fire to reach Fredo. Folgore is able to grab and burn Fredo's book. After Kanchome says goodbye to Rushka and everyone at…42Coldhearted Foes2004-02-0125 minZatch has a fever but decides to accompany Kiyo to school anyways. Kiyo and Zatch get into an argument and Zatch collapses from the fever. After placing Zatch in the care of the school nurse, Kiyo finds Apollo at school. Apollo tells Kiyo that after Rops' book was burned, he became the president of his father's company. He then reveals that the Mamodo who burnt his was someone that resembles Zatch. He reveals that in Holland, the Zatch look-alike ad his partner Dufort mercilessly defeated them in battle. Apollo reveals that the Zatch look-alike's name is Zeno. Kiyo promises that he will…43Praying Mantis Joe: Hero of Justice2004-02-0825 minZatch asks Kiyo to take him to a Praying Mantis Joe show at the mall. Kiyo refuses and Zatch leaves to go watch it with Umagon. Zatch meets Suzy and the teacher's wife, referred to as Wife, who are both also heading to the mall. Once there, Suzy and Wife realize the merchandise they wanted that was on sale was fake. After watching the Praying Mantis Joe show, Zatch notices that Suzy, Wife, Ponygon, and many kids were upset about the false merchandise being sold. He decides to ask Praying Mantis Joe to help with the merchandise problems. The actor of Praying Mantis Joe tells the kids he is…44Invitation to a Duel2004-02-1525 minA mamodo named Bari and his partner Gustav defeat a Mamodo. Bari feeling unsatisfied in his battles, decides to go to Japan where a strong Mamodo named Zatch resides. Bari finds Zatch and tells Zatch they shall battle in a factory three hours from now. Zatch and Kiyo arrive to the factory where they learn that there are still civilians in the factory. Zatch manages to save the civilian while Kiyo distracts Bari's attention. As Bari is about to strike Kiyo down, he hesitates due to Kiyo's eyes. Bari prepares to finish Kiyo off but Zatch manages to stop him in time. With no distractions, Kiyo…45Zatch vs. Bari2004-02-2225 minKiyo and Zatch are overpowered by Bari's spells. Kiyo and Zatch resort to their strongest spell "Bao Zakeruga" but Bari is able to block it. Kiyo is unable to move or use spells after using "Bao Zakeruga" thus forcing Zatch to fight Bari hand to hand. Bari hesitates when he sees Zatch's eyes causing Bari to be knocked down. Zatch moves Kiyo to a safe place and continues his battle. Kiyo attempts to help Zatch by running a Loader into the factory to collapse the ceiling onto them. Bari goes after Kiyo to burn Zatch's book. As he looks into Zatch's eyes again, he stops and asks why. Gustav asks…46Ponygon’s Close Call2004-02-2925 minPonygon after seeing Zatch depressed about his lost goes and searches for his book owner. Ponygon finds a man named Doronma who resembles Ponygon and assumes he is his bookowner. Zatch following Ponygon's scent is invited alongside Ponygon to visit Doronma's house. Doronma asks Zatch and Ponygon to help him in his plan to steal from the rich and give to the poor. Zatch and Ponygon agree to help him and after robbing multiple jewellery stores, Doronma proposes to steal a diamond from a mansion. Zatch and Ponygon assist him in the robbery but end up tripping every alarm. Doronma is later…47Rumble in the Snow2004-03-0725 minSherry and Brago are searching for a Mamodo in the snowy mountains. They come across an injured old man and his grandson, Jeff, who are being attacked by a bear. Sherry and Brago use their spell to scare the bear away and Brago then carries the man back to his house. The man explains that the bear killed the Jeff's parents and they intended to get revenge with it. Brago leaves to wander around the mountain. Sherry's butler comments that Brago has changed into a strict and kind person, a perfect king. Brago returns with the bear's body and tells Jeff he must become a stronger person. The next…48The Mystery of the Stone Tablets2004-03-1425 minKiyo while shopping with Suzy finds a stone tablet similar to the one from before. Kiyo buys the stone and brings it home. He decides to use open minded tests on the stone while leaving the scientific methods to his father. Meanwhile, Zatch, Tia, and Ponygon decide to train for the tougher Mamodo battles ahead. Elsewhere, a strange man and his Mamodo Kido are on a plane heading to Japan to meet with Zatch and Tia. At night time, a mysterious Mamodo steals the stone tablet from Kiyo's room and at the same time in England, the stone piece Kiyo's father is studying is also stolen. Elsewhere, a…49Dr. Riddles and the Majestic Twelve2004-03-2125 minKiyo and Zatch think of ways to get stronger until they are interrupted by Kido and his book keeper Dr. Riddles, who challenges Kiyo and Zatch to a battle. He reveals that the Majestic Twelve will be the one to fight him. Dr. Riddles then asks Kiyo to solve a riddle. After he answers correctly, Dr. Riddles and the Majestic Twelve leave. Dr. Riddles returns later and challenges Kiyo to a Mamodo battle. He reveals that if Kiyo defeats him, he will reveal the secret of the book. Kiyo and Zatch are at the disadvantage against Dr. Riddles. Dr. Riddles gives Kiyo a hint about the books and Kiyo…50The Sixth Spell2004-03-2825 min"Rauzaruk" surrounds Zatch in a rainbow coloured aura but its effect is unknown. While trying to figure out the effects of "Rauzaruk" the rainbow aura disappears and the effects of the spell wear off. Kiyo and Zatch become overwhelmed by Kido's army of clones. Kiyo realizes that the power Zatch wished for must be the spell's effect. Casting "Rauzaruk" again, Zatch is able to defeat all of Kido's clones. Zatch reveals that he wanted power to protect Kiyo. Kiyo realizes that "Rauzaruk" increases Zatch's strength, speed, and defense greatly and with that power, they defeat Dr. Riddles and Kido…51The Masked Mamodo2004-04-0425 minSuzy comes to visit Zatch and Kiyo, but seems to be under a hypnotic spell. She brings an invitation to a party from a mysterious stranger named Milordo-Z. Kiyo deduces that the invitation is a trick to get them into battle52My Beloved Zatch2004-04-1125 minKane, Yamanaka and Iwashima challenge Kiyo to a series of physical contest, wagering sumptuous side dishes from the school lunch on each event. Meanwhile, Penny, a cute girl mamodo, and Uri, her Book’s owner, arrive, looking for Zatch.53So Giaku! The Water Dragon of Rage!2004-04-1825 minPenny’s persistent water spells are relentless and Zatch and Kiyo are suffering terribly, while Penny delights in their misfortune. Observant Kiyo realizes that the reason Penny is filled rage is because Zatch doesn`t remember her from the mamodo world. H54Battle in the Park: Zatch vs. Kiyo!?2004-04-2525 minZatch and Kiyo finally have a day to play! Zatch is especially happy because he gets Kiyo all to himself! On the other hand, an over-zealous Zatch is dragging around Kiyo! Eventually the whole gang joins in the fun! Nearing the end of the day, Zatch and K55Penny’s Revenge! Assassins on the Loose!2004-05-0225 minPenny has brought 3 ancient mamodo warriors from a thousand years ago to help her defeat Zatch. Kiyo notices that the mamodo’s partners seem odd. Penny explains to them that Milordo-Z has erased their emotions making them the ultimate fighting machines!56Light of Hope, Saifogeo2004-05-0925 minTia and Megumi help defeat Penny’s mamodo warriors with their new spells, Giga La Seoshi, an enhanced shield and Saifogeo, an amazing spell of recovery that helps Kiyo regain his strength from within!57Battle on the Sands: Brago vs. The Silent Rulers2004-05-1625 minZatch, Kiyo, Tia and Megumi chase off Penny and her remaining mamodo warriors. Meanwhile in an African savannah, Brago and Sherry battle the “Silent Rulers,” three infamous mamodo feared a thousand years ago for their devastating synchronized attack.58Defeat Milordo-Z! Each Person’s Resolve!2004-05-2325 minKiyo is immersing himself in his father’s archaeology texts and is closing in on the location of Milordo-Z’s whereabouts. Megumi and Tia also help, but Megumi is feeling the pressure of her busy life as a high school student and pop star. When Ponygon goe59Breaking into Deboro’s Ruins! Kanchome’s Battle!!2004-05-3025 minIn the midst of their journey to the ruins, Zatch, Kiyo, Megumi, Tia, and Ponygon run into Kanchome and Folgore, who were also convinced by Dr. Riddles to join in the quest to defeat Milordo-Z. Together they proceed into the ruins where they encounter Gel60The Labyrinth’s Angry Torrent2004-06-0625 minGantz, another thousand year-old mamodo suddenly appears behind Kanchome and Folgore! Zatch and Kiyo overwhelm Alm with their synchronized movements but surprisingly, Alm rebounds to bark commands at his partner. Kiyo is shocked to find out that not all m61The Tragic Curse of a Thousand Years2004-06-1325 minKiyo and Zatch engage in a fierce battle with Alm and Gelios. They counter Alm’s strongest spell with Bao Zakeruga and eventually overpower the ancient mamodo duo with the help of Tia and Megumi. As Alm’s spell book burns he tells Zatch some very importan62Impact of the V! Very Melon!2004-06-2025 minZatch and company proceed through the Devolo Ruins. They stop in a large hall to rest and regain their power from within. As they enjoy a melony snack a new ancient mamodo appears! Victoream is angry that no one notices him, and when they do, he is seethi63Burrah! Victoream’s Anger!2004-06-2725 minWith their strength seriously weakened, everyone must work as a team to maximize their few chances to attack Victoream. Kiyo crafts a tricky plan to take him down but will Victoream catch on before they can pull the wool over his eyes?64The Fierce Attack of Dalmos! The Battle on Top of the Sand!2004-07-0425 minThrough teamwork, Victoream is successfully defeated. The team decides to withdraw, but two more ancient mamodo, Dalmos and Laila stop them in their tracks! Kiyo tells everyone else to escape and entrusts Zatch’s spell book with Tia. It seems like it’s al65Ponygon’s Lightning Speed!2004-07-1125 minPonygon has returned with his partner Kafk Sunbeam to help Zatch and Kiyo! Kafk reads the first spell “Shudoruk,” and Ponygon morphs, armor-clad and battle-ready. He dashes towards Dalmos and fearlessly pounces on him, all the while effortlessly evading h66The Red Spell Book of Promise!2004-07-1825 minIn their short time together Ponygon and Kafk unlock their second spell and win their first battle! Exhausted and relieved, they collapse. Laila brings back a fragment of the Stone of Moonlight to help restore their strength. She also warns them that thei67The Wonderful Majestic Twelve Return2004-08-0125 minThe Ancient mamodo begin their attack on Apollo and the others. Zatch, Kiyo, Sunbeam, and Ponygon arrive just in time to help Tia. A showdown is about to happen when Dr. Riddles quickly summons his twelve super-powered friends!68Tia’s Plan to Confess!2004-08-0825 minBack at base, Dr. Riddles talks about meeting Sherry and Brago. All the other mamodo are shocked to hear that Zatch and Kiyo have battled Brago and lived! Tia wants to thank Zatch for saving her earlier but her shyness prevents her from telling him how s69Zofis` Evil Desires2004-08-1525 minThe team leave their base and head toward the ruins. They are able to proceed smoothly into the ruin but are stopped by Zofis on a precarious stairway that spans over a lake of lava. After a heated exchange, Zofis proceeds to demolish the stairway!70The Four Supreme Mamodo2004-08-2225 minThe stairway collapses and the team is scattered but they manage to split up into three groups and escape into separate paths into the ruin. Little do they know that each path will lead to a powerful Ancient mamodo lying in wait for them!71The Roar of Rao Diboren!2004-08-2925 minEveryone is having a hard time trying to defeat their respective “Supreme Mamodo.” Zatch’s team is trying to figure out the location of their hidden mamodo. Belgim E.O is terrorizing Dr. Riddles’ team! Lien’s team is trying to defeat Tsao-lon a mamodo ski72Sing for Your Lives! The Terrible Belgim E. O.2004-09-0525 minBelgim E.O. is very bored after being imprisoned in stone for a thousand years. He orders Dr. Riddles’ team to perform for him, if they impress him, he says he will them pass through an entryway, if they bore him, he will destroy them!73Dr. Riddles, You’ll Always Be My King2004-09-1225 minDr. Riddles` new strategy seems to baffle Belgim, and the team uses this to their advantage. But a surprising miscalculation ends up injuring Dr. Riddles. With the Doctor injured, Kedo utilizes all the wisdom that the Doctor has taught him and comes up wi74Pamoon, the Celestial Warrior2004-09-1925 minKedo has returned to the mamodo world. Dr. Riddles quickly picks himself up and leads the way further into the ruin. Kiyo’s team finally encounters the powerful hidden mamodo who has been controlling the deadly stars. His name is Pamoon. While Kiyo is sc75Free Yourself from a Thousand Years of Pain!2004-09-2625 minPamoon laughs off Zatch and Ponygon’s attacks. He dismisses them as naïve. As Pamoon fires off countless attacks, Zatch counters each blow, determined to stop a battle that’s waged out of fear and intimidation.76No Escape! The Wicked Zofis Returns!2004-10-0325 minThe team realizes that Zofis has been using the fear of being imprisoned in stone to manipulate the Ancient mamodo. Zatch begs Pamoon to stop fighting and offers his friendship. Seeing Zatch fight bravely gives Pamoon the courage to break free from his fe77The Return of Sherry and Brago2004-10-1025 minZofis summons his Ancient mamodo army to take down Zatch and his team. Weak and out of strength from within, the team finds themselves in a tight spot. Suddenly a familiar spell rings out…78I Won’t Go Back! Laila’s Dark Solitude2004-10-1725 minThe reunited team agree to leave Zofis to Sherry and Brago. Laila and Albert return. Kiyo and Zatch are happy to see her, but she sends a spell toward them. Kiyo knows that Laila is betraying them out of fear, so he attempts to regain her trust!79The Wriggling Fiend, The Final of the Four Heavenly Kings Appears2004-10-2425 minLaila tries to remember the secret passage to the room with the Moonstone. After remembering Zofis` song, she remembers that the door is behind the rightmost statue. Megumi`s team meanwhile end up in a room with three statue heads.80The Monster Demoruto! The Hair-Raising Roar2004-10-3125 minKiyo and company stand unable to move while they face Demolt, the last of the Supreme Mamodo. Laila, who has cast off Zofis’ control, teams up with Kiyo and the others, she notices that there’s a change in Demolt’s attacks. He was infamous for only being81Seeking the Light to Victory... The Surging Two’s Fighting Spirit2004-11-0725 minVile’s mind is not being controlled and it seems he supports Zofis and defeats mamodo just for fun. Zatch and the others are outraged at his self-indulgent and arrogant attitude. They make repeated desperate attacks against Demolt, but Zatch and the other82Selfish Penny, Suou Giakuru of Parting Regrets!2004-11-1425 minPenny & Uri and Byonko & Alvin save Zatch and the others from a tight spot! At First they participated in the battle as Zofis’ underlings, but they see the error in their ways.. They rebel against Zofis in the same way as Laila did and appear once again b83Reach, Burning Feelings! The Seventh Spell, Zaguruzemu!2004-11-2125 minZofis had attained infinite power with a mask linked to the Stone of Moonlight in Demolt’s chamber. Zofis loses his impregnable shield after the Stone of Moonlight is destroyed. But even so, Zofis pulls out his trump card…Koko his partner, Sherry’s former84Evil Beast Demoruto, Final Deciding Battle!2004-11-2825 minZatch’s Seventh Spell Zagurzem appears in his spell book! Kiyo realizes it is a powerful spell that charges up electricity and attracts Zatch’s successive spells to the spot initially hit. He firmly believes that Demolt can be defeated by hammering him wi85Perplexed Sherry, The Bond That Cannot be Severed2004-12-0525 minSherry has lost her power from within and is unable to use spells. She has also lost all will to fight. Brago forsakes her and attempts to confront Zofis just with brute strength. However, nothing is accomplished and Brago just gets hurt. Sherry looks at86Zofis` Counterattack, Friendship’s Last Battle!2004-12-1225 minSherry resolves once again to rescue Koko from Zofis’ mind control. She crushes one of Zofis’ arms with a gravity spell and sets things in motion for a counterattack! However, Zofis attacks utilizing his mobility, he brings Sherry and Brago to a standstil87Thoughts to Reach Koko! Sherry’s Full Strength Dioga Gurabidon!2004-12-1925 minWorking together with Laila, Dr. Riddles and the rest, the combined forces of Kiyo and the others overpower Zofis with teamwork. Kiyo and Zatch mercilessly launch an attack on Zofis and Kiyo attempts to land the finishing blow. But Sherry and Brago interf88Sherry, Brago, A New Departure2004-12-2625 minZofis no longer has the upperhand and attempts to distract Sherry by tossing Koko down a cliff. However, Sherry anticipates this and catches Koko in midair averting a tragedy. Zofis is now at the end of his rope, he has his spell book taken way and is for89●New Year Special, The Magnificent V Appears Again!filler2005-01-0925 minKiyo and Zatch have at last returned from the fierce battle in the ruins. They are spending a peaceful New Years Day together with Ponygon when Folgore and Kanchomé visit them. Kiyo shrinks back, and grudgingly invites them in. Folgore tells them of a New90●I am Back...And Then a Tempest Test Battlefiller2005-01-1625 minKiyo heads to school, and Zatch tries to follow. Zatch accidentally gets his toy Vulcan stuck on a track that drives away and chases after it. Suzy tries to tell Kiyo "Welcome back" but is constantly interrupted by Kiyo`s friends.91●Follow Naomi!filler2005-01-2325 minAfter Kiyo goes to school, Zatch volunteers to do the shopping for Kiyo`s mother. Ponygon accompanies him, and on the way, he notices that the park has become a mess. One of the playground children notices Zatch and tells him it is his fault.92●My Dear Kid, Dr. Riddles` New Vowfiller2005-01-3025 minZatch is making a new Vulcan 300 when Tia comes over. Elsewhere, Dr. Riddles is depressed over the lost of Kido. Folgore and Kanchome, while in America, decide to visit Dr. Riddles. Once there, the Majestic Twelve ask Folgore to help cheer up Dr. Riddles.93●The Voice from the Strange World! The Fate of the Demons!filler2005-02-0625 minIn a mysterious place, a Mamodo stands above the symbol of a book and announces a message, to the contestants of the Mamodo battle, to assemble at the light.94●The Door of the Strange World! Strongest Duel, Zatch vs. Bragofiller2005-02-1325 minSherry reveals that Nicholas and Majirou attacked first. In a flashback, Brago calls Nicholas and Majirou weak and leaves, but counters when they attempt to attack him. Zatch angered by Brago, begins their battle.95●Exile in the Strange World! Attack from the Army!filler2005-02-2025 minMaestro tells his servant to call Brago in to talk. He tells Brago how in the In-between World, Mamodos with spell books are able to cast spells without their human partners.96●The Duel in the Strange World, When Brago’s Without Sherryfiller2005-02-2725 minIn the Human World, Dr. Riddles, Sunbeam, Folgore and Kanchome are at the structures, investigating them. In the In-between World, Kiyo, Zatch, and Ponygon arrive at the castle.97●The Leader of the Strange World, Vengeance of the Fanged Maestrofiller2005-03-0625 minKiyo, Zatch, and Brago battle Maestro. Kiyo realizes that Maestro`s power involves magnetism and that he is using the coils at the side of the battlefield to increase the powers of his spells.98●The Duel in the Strange World, Zatch and Brago’s Two Great Mysterious Explosionsfiller2005-03-1325 minSherry and Brago continue their attack on Maestro`s barrier in order to test the limits of the coil. They find out "Ion Gravirei" is the limit which the coils can handle.99●The Love and Youth of Mr. Mommon, Kiyo’s Disastrous Defeatfiller2005-03-2025 minKiyo after managing to lose Zatch and Ponygon goes to school. Once there, the teacher Touyama tries to give Kiyo a failing grade by asking him what is his cat`s name. Kiyo manages to figure it out, but Touyama reveals he has a secret weapon100●Grope It, Folgore! The Bagpipe of Love and Sorrowfiller2005-03-2725 minNicolas is upset about Majirou`s book becoming burnt. When he plays his depression through his bagpipes, it causes anyone who hears it to become sad too. 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Zatch Bell!★ 73%Synopsis
Takamine Kiyomaro, a depressed don't-care-about-the-world guy, was suddenly given a little demon named Gash Bell to take care of. Little does he know that Gash is embroiled into an intense fight to see who is the ruler of the demon world. All of the demons have to pick a master on Earth and duke it out with other demons until one survives. Needless to say, Kiyomaro becomes Gash's master, and through their many battles, Kiyomaro learns the importance of friendship and courage.
Characters & Voice Actors
UmagonMain
Satomi KoorogiJP
KanchoméMain
Masami KikuchiJP
TioMain
Rie KugimiyaJP
BragoMain
Kazunari KojimaJP
Parco FolgoreMain
Hiroki TakahashiJP
Sherry BellmontMain
Fumiko OrikasaJP
Kiyomaro TakamineMain
Takahiro SakuraiJP
Gash BellMain
Ikue OotaniJP
Megumi OoumiMain
Ai MaedaJP
AlishieSupporting
Tomokazu SekiJP
MomonSupporting
Naozumi TakahashiJP
HydeSupporting
Megumi UrawaJP
Staff
Eri KitamuraTheme Song Performance (ED3)
Aya UetoTheme Song Performance (ED1)
Tom WynerScript (English)
Makoto RaikuOriginal Creator
Katsuyuki SumisawaScript (eps 96, 105-107, 111, 118, 126, 127, 131, 135-137, 142, 143, 147)
Kou OotaniMusic
Nobutaka NishizawaEpisode Director (eps 15, 21, 28, 33, 40, 47, 55, 61, 69, 75, 80, 86, 92, 97, 103, 111, 118)
Akatsuki YamatoyaScript (eps 3-6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 31-35, 43, 48, 51-53, 57, 62, 63, 67, 69, 74-77, 80, 84-89, 93-95, 97, 98, 101-103, 108, 112, 117, 119, 122, 128-130, 132, 139, 140, 145, 149, 150)
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