“Depressed teen Kiyomaro becomes master to demon Gash, fighting to rule demon world while learning friendship and courage.”
Zatch Bell!
金色のガッシュベル!!
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Synopsis
Depressed teen Kiyomaro becomes master to demon Gash, fighting to rule demon world while learning friendship and courage.
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.
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What 20 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.52 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 3.8
↓ 1.45
Running avg · Mar 2008 → Jan 2026
- 9 “The series was thoroughly enjoyable right until its final nine episodes. A jarring voice-actor switch, rushed pacing, and the removal of roughly one-third of the story—especially the manga’s...”
- 9 “This underrated gem delivers compelling storytelling that kept me engaged throughout, with emotional moments powerful enough to rival One Piece's tear-jerking scenes. While the humor sometimes...”
- 9 “Zatch Bell delivers the perfect Sunday morning anime experience with its humorous, cute, and random storytelling that flows well despite some ignorable fillers. The characters showcase different...”
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- Format 150 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 57h 30m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2003 – Mar 2006 Spring 2003
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0227 catalog
Produced by
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor
- Flatiron Film Company Licensor