Zatch Bell, known in Japan as Konjiki no Gash!! (金色のガッシュ!!) is an anime and manga series by Makoto Raiku. A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime (アニメ) is Japanese animation, sometimes billed in the west under the portmanteau Japanimation. ... Rurouni Kenshin manga, volume 1 (English version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics; outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ... Makoto Raiku (雷句誠 Raiku Makoto, born August 23, 1974) is a manga-ka. ...

The anime, produced by Toei Animation, airs on Fuji TV in Japan. The series was later licensed by ShoPro Entertainment and premiered on Cartoon Network's Toonami programming block in North America on March 5, 2005 under the new name of "Zatch Bell!!". Toei Animation (東映アニメーション Tōei Animēshon) is a Japanese Animation (anime) studio owned by the Toei Company. ... The Fuji TV headquarters in Odaiba is known for its eccentric architecture. ... ShoPro Entertainment (小学館プロダクション) is the U.S. licensing arm of Shogakukan, a Japanese publisher. ... The current Cartoon Network logo. ... Toonami (a pun on tsunami, suggesting a tidal wave of animated cartoons) is a trademark of Cartoon Network, used initially for action-oriented programming blocks on the US and UK Cartoon Network television channels, among other countries. ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (65th in leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

Currently, Cartoon Network has only purchased 52 episodes of the show. In Japan, the series celebrated its 100th episode[1] (http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/ctr/app/001/showSummary.php?TVNAME=GB&STORY_NO=100&tplname=GB_t) on March 27, 2005, with no end yet in sight. March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

The manga currently runs in Shogakukan's Shonen Sunday in Japan. The manga was also licensed by Viz Communications and is slated to be released in North America in September 2005 . Shogakukan (小学館 Shōgakukan) is a major publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, nonfiction, childrens DVDs, and other media in Japan. ... Weekly Shonen Sunday (少年サンデー Shōnen Sandē) is a shōnen manga magazine published by Shogakukan. ... Viz, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a major American manga publisher. ... September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

Konjiki no Gash (金色のガッシュ!!) translates to "Gash of Gold" in English.

Main Characters

Kiyomaro Takamine (Kiyo Takamine)

Kiyomaro Takamine(高嶺清麿 Takamine Kiyomaro) [[2] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_gash.gif)] is one of the main characters of Konjiki no Gash Bell. His name in the English version of the series has been shortened to "Kiyo," though his last name remains the same. Kiyomaro is the keeper of the red spellbook. He appears in the first episode.

At the series' start, Kiyomaro is an ordinary 14-year old junior high school student ... who just happens to have an IQ over 190. Unfortunately, his intelligence makes him a target for much teasing and harassment. Due to this bullying (and to his own natural self-conceit), Kiyomaro develops an anti-social and apathetic demeanor, to the point where he skips school on a regular basis. His entire lifestyle changes, however, when he receives a rather unusual birthday present -- a little demon child named Gash Bell. IQ redirects here; for other uses of that term, see IQ (disambiguation). ...

In the English version of the series, Kiyo is voiced by Jason Spisak. In the Japanese version, Kiyomaro is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai. Takahiro Sakurai (櫻井 孝宏 Sakurai Takahiro, born June 13, 1974) is a seiyū who was born in Aichi. ...

Gash Bell (Zatch Bell)

Gash Bell[3] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_gash.gif) (a.k.a. Zatch Bell) is one of the main characters of the series. He is the demon/mamodo of the red spellbook, and his powers involve lightning and electricity. He appears in the first episode.

At the beginning of the series, Seitaro Takamine (高嶺清太郎 Takamine Seitarō) finds Gash unconscious in a forest in England. He also discovers that the child has no memories of his past. When Gash promises to return the favor for saving his life, Mr. Takamine asks Gash to meet with his son, Kiyomaro. Mr. Takamine hopes that Gash can help Kiyomaro break certain bad habits, such as skipping school. In turn, Mr. Takamine also asks Kiyomaro to help Gash rediscover his lost memories.

In the English version of the series, Zatch is voiced by Debi Derryberry. In the Japanese version, Gash is voiced by Ikue Ohtani. The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... Ikue Otani (大谷 育江 Ōtani Ikue, born August 18, 1965 in Tokyo) is a seiyū who works for Mausu Promotion. ...

Demons/Mamodos and their Bookkeepers

Hyde and Eita Kubozuka (Eido)

Hyde is the Demon/Mamodo of the light blue spellbook. Eita is his bookkeeper.[4] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_ryuta.gif) In the English version of the series, Eita's name has (inexplicably) been change to "Eido". They appear in the first episode of the series.

Hyde and Eita are the first demon/bookkeeper pairing to challenge Gash and Kiyomaro. Although Hyde is quite serious about the battle, his bookkeeper is not. (Eita's reason for joining the battle is to get a better look at Suzy's panties.) Both of them, however, prove more than enough of a challenge to the inexperienced duo of Gash and Kiyomaro.

Of note, Hyde and Eita appear only in the anime version of Zatch Bell; they do not appear in the manga canon. Hyde and Eita's powers revolve around the element of wind.

In the English version, Eido is voiced by Rob Rist while Hyde is voiced by Michelle Ruff. In the Japanese version, Eita is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya and Hyde is voiced by Megumi Urawa Megumi Urawa (浦和 めぐみ Urawa Megumi, born on November 30, 1965 in Kashiwa, Chiba) is a seiyu who works for Aoni Production. ...

Reycom and Hosokawa

Reycom is the demon/mamodo of the blue spellbook with the power of ice. Hosokawa (細川) is his bookkeeper.[5] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_raycom.gif) They both appeared in episode 2 and 3 of the series.

Hosokawa and Reycom have a rather strange relationship. Intially, Reycom goaded Hosokawa into first using the spellbook. After learning of the spellbook's power, however, Hosokawa began to use the spells to suit his own, selfish needs. Hosokawa views Reycom simply as a tool for revenge. And Reycom likes it that way, as Hosokawa's hate makes him more powerful.

In the English version, Hosokawa is voiced by Phil Hayes and Reycom is voiced by Debi Mae West. In the Japanese version, Hosokawa is voiced by Ken Yamaguchi and Reycom is voiced by Motoko Kumai Phil Hayes (born in England, United Kingdom) is an American voice actor and comedian who has done much voice work. ... Motoko Kumai (くまい もとこ Kumai Motoko) is a seiyu who was born on September 8, 1970. ...

Gofure and Reiji

Gofure is the demon/mamodo of the tan book. Reiji is his bookkeeper. They appear in episode 4 and 5 of the series.

Gofure is a demon/mamodo who posed as a little dog to get close to a despressed Gash until the right moment. When paired with his bookkeeper, Reiji, they pose a formidable challenge to Kiyomaro and Gash. His powers involve the element of stone.

In the English version of the series, Gofure is voiced by Steven Blum amd Reiji is voiced by Dave Wittenberg. In the Japanese version, Gofure is voiced by Dasuke Ono (withYukiko Hanioka voicing him in his disguise) and and Reiji is voiced by Yukino Misono. Steve Blum - also credited as Steven Jay Blum - is a voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games. ... Dave Wittenberg is a voice actor that has voiced characters such as Dante from the videogame Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening, as well as Castlevania: Lament of Innocence and Fight Club. ...

Brago and Sherry

Brago is the demon/mamodo of the black spellbook. Sherry Bellmont (alternative spellings include Sherrie, Sherie, and Cherie) is his bookkeeper.[6] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_burago.gif) The duo appear in episode 1; however, they do not play a prominent role until episodes 4 and 5.

Sherry is the one who first explains the battle for the demon/mamono kingship to Kiyomaro. She also outlines the rules behind the fighting and the connection between the books, the bookkeepers, and the demon children. Sherry and Brago are a highly powerful duo; in fact, it might be argued that Brago is one of the most powerful demons in the battle with his gravity-based power, though he hates the fact that he can't use his full power without Sherry's help. Sherry, on the other hand, wishes to stop the mamodo king/queenship battles for good due to an past event...

In the English version of the series, Brago is voiced by Wally Wingert. Sherry is voiced by Saffron Henderson. In the Japanese version, Brago is voiced by Kazunari Kojima and Sherry is voiced by Fumiko Orikasa. Wally Wingert (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor and voice actor. ... Fumiko Orikasa (折笠 富美子 Orikasa Fumiko, born on December 27, 1974 in Tokyo) is a seiyū. ...

Kolulu and Shiori (Lori)

Kolulu is the demon/mamodo of the pink spellbook. Shiori ((しおり,) is her bookkeeper.[7] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_colulu.gif) In the English version of the series, Shiori's name has been changed to Lori. Both she and Kolulu appear in episode 8 of the series.

Shiori first finds Kolulu alone and crying by the side of the road. After discovering that Kolulu has no one to take care of her, Shiori decides to take the little demon/mamodo home and vows to become Kolulu's family. Since Shiori herself does not have a strong family structure either, it seems that Shiori needs Kolulu as much as Kolulu needs her. Unbeknownst to Shiori, however, Kolulu hides a dark secret within her innocent looking spellbook...

In the English Version, Kolulu is voiced by Kate Higgins and Lori is voiced by Philece Sampler. In the Japanese version, Kolulu is voiced by Houko Kuwashima and Shiori is voiced by Yuka Imai Houko Kuwashima (桑島 法子 Kuwashima Hōko, sometimes mistranslated as Kuwashima Noriko), born on December 12, 1975, is a Japanese voice actress (seiyū). ... Yuka Imai (今井 由香 Imai Yuka, born September 19, 1970) is a female seiyu born in Shizuoka. ...

Fein and Sebeh (Sebé)

Fein is the demon/mamodo of the purple spellbook. Sebe is his bookeeper.[8] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_fein.gif) They appear in episode 9 of the series.

Fein and Sebe travel to Mochinoki (hometown of Kiyomaro) because Fein has sensed the presence of a demon in the area (Gash). Fein's goal in the demon battle is to become the all-powerful king, and he wants to make all the other demons bow to his will. Both he and his bookkeeper are ruthless; they do not care if innocents become embroiled in their quest. The spell Sebé speak revolve around the wind, which enable Fein to move at a super speed.

In the English version of the series, Sebé is voiced by Dave Wittenberg while Fein is voiced by Roger Rose. In the Japanese version, Sebe is voiced by Shoutarou Morikubo and Fein is voiced by Akemi Misaki. Dave Wittenberg is a voice actor that has voiced characters such as Dante from the videogame Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening, as well as Castlevania: Lament of Innocence and Fight Club. ... Shotaro Morikubo (森久保 祥太郎 Morikubo Shōtarō, born February 25, 1974) is a Japanese voice actor (seiyū) who has voiced characters in anime, drama CDs and video games. ...

Eshuros and Shinichi (Sheen)

Eshuros is the demon/mamodo of the tan spellbook. Shinichi Akiyama is his bookkeeper. [9] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha-eshuros.gif) In the English version of the series, Shinichi has been renamed "Sheen" and Eshuros may have been renamed "Estros". They both appear in episode 10 of the series.

Shinichi used to live in Mochinoki (Kiyomaro's hometown), where he was teased and bullied as a child. The torment left a deep mark on Shinichi's psyche, so when he is partnered with Eshuros, the demon easily convinces Shinichi to destroy the places that once caused him so much pain. However, with this partnership, appearances are deceiving; Shinichi only wanted to fullfill his mother's dying request to be strong, which Eshuros used to control Shinichi. Eshuros' powers revolve around the element of earth.

In the English Version, Sean is voiced by Steven Blum and Eshuros by Scott Menville. In the Japanese version, Shinichi is voiced by Nobuo Tobita and Eshuros by Yuki Kaida. Steve Blum - also credited as Steven Jay Blum - is a voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games. ... Nobuo Tobita (飛田 展男 Tobita Nobuo) is a veteran seiyu who was born November 6, 1960 in Ibaraki. ... Yuki Kaida(甲斐田ゆき) is a seiyu. ...

Kyanchome and Parco Folgore

For main article, see Kyanchome. Kyanchome (the dub spells it as Kanchome) is a character from the anime series, Zatch Bell. ...

Kyanchome (spelled in the dub as "Kanchome") is the demon/mamodo of the yellow spellbook. Parco Folgore is his bookkeeper. [10] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha-kyanchome.gif) Both of them appear in episode 11 of the series.

An Italian superstar and film hero, Parco Folgore normally spends his time touring the world, giving concerts, and meeting his fans. He is considered a male chauvinist pig by some, as he only cares about women erotically touching him than the women themselves. However, he and Kyanchome have come to Japan for a special purpose -- to defeat Gash and Kiyomaro. The notion came from the fact Kyanchome wished to no longer be a loser to his peers and be more like Folgore. The duo have a ... unique ... fighting style (which includes rather hilarious dance numbers, a lot of bluffing, and some rather out-of-this world transformation sequences.) However, there is a lot more to this duo than just being the comedic relief. When it comes to what's really important, their never-say-die attitude and their courage cannot be beat. Folgore's and Kyanchome's spells revolve around illusions and shapechanging. The shapechanging power is very similar to the one Luna-P has in Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon. Parco Falgore and Kyanchome chant their rallying theme song, "Ironman Fulgore", throughout their battles. Chauvinism is extreme and unreasoning partisanship on behalf of a group to which one belongs, especially when the partisanship includes malice and hatred towards a rival group. ... The manga was translated into English by TOKYOPOP (then Mixx). ...

In the English Version, Folgore is voiced by Dave Wittenberg and Kyanchome by Richard Steven Horvitz. In the Japanese Version, Folgore is voiced by Hiroki Takahashi and Kyanchome by Kikuchi Masami. Dave Wittenberg is a voice actor that has voiced characters such as Dante from the videogame Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening, as well as Castlevania: Lament of Innocence and Fight Club. ... Richard Steven Horvitz, born July 29, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and voice actor. ... Hiroki Takahashi (高橋 広樹 Takahashi Hiroki) is a seiyū whose birthday is September 7. ... Masami Kikuchi (菊池 正美 Kikuchi Masami, born April 24, 1960) is a veteran seiyu who was born in Nagano. ...

Zofis and Koko

Zofis is the demon/mamodo of the red spellbook. Koko is his bookkeeper. Koko cameo'd in episode 5, and episode 12 revealed her past.

Koko was born into a poor family, and was abused by many people. But through it all, she smiled and ignore the abuse. When she and Sherry were young, Koko saved Sherry's life, and they became good friends since. Koko was going to go to college when she encountered Zofis...

Zofis's power is based on the element of fire. He also has the ability to manipulate the human mind, making it weak and suspectable to the person's inner dark urges. In Koko's cause, it was the hatred for everyone who ever abused her. It was because of this event that Sherry got involved in the Mamodo fight in the first place.

In the English version of the series, Zofis is voiced by Susan Silo and Koko is voiced by Lara Jill Miller. In the Japanese version of the series, Zofis is voiced by Fujita Toshiko and Koko is voiced by Chinami Nishimura. Toshiko Fujita (藤田 淑子 Fujita Tishiko, April 5, 1950) is a seiyu. ... Chinami Nishimura (西村 ちなみ Nishimura Chinami, born November 18, 1970) is a Japanese and English-dubbed versions of Pokémon. ...

Pokkerio and Beriko

Pokkerio is the demon/mamodo of the brown spell book with power over trees. His bookkeeper is Beriko and they appear in episode 12 in the series.

The duo reside in the forest, far from civilization. Although Beriko appreciates his mamodo's power, they are reluctant to fight, and because of their experience in the woods are able to avoid mamodo battles.

Beriko calls the mamodo "Tree Warrior" in the anime.

In the English Version, the Beriko was voiced by Crispin Freeman. In the Japanese version, Beriko is voiced by Satoshi Tsuruoka and Pokkerio by Toshinobu Iida. Crispin Freeman (born February 9, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American voice actor best known for his role as Alucard in the television anime Hellsing (2002). ...

Others

Suzume Mizuno (Suzy)

For main article, see Suzume Mizuno. Suzume Mizuno is a character from Zatch Bell!. She goes to the same middle school as Kiyomaro and Gash. ...

Suzume Mizuno (水野鈴芽 Mizuno Suzume) [11] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_suzume.gif) is a fellow classmate of Kiyomaro Takamine. Her name in the English dub is Suzy. She first appears in episode one.

Suzume is one of Kiyomaro's first (and only) friends. She also has a not-so-secret crush on him. She is a self proclaimed klutz and she freely admits that she has trouble with various academic subjects. Her favorite hobby is to draw faces on fruits. She also is in the chorus club.

In the English version of the series, Suzy is voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessy. In the Japanese version, Suzume is voiced by Tomoko Akiya.

Hana Takamine and Seitaro Takamine

Hana Takamine is Kiyomaro's mother, while Seitaro Takamine is Kiyomaro's father. Mr. Takamine is a professor of Anthropology (who is currently on a sabbatical in England), while Mrs. Takamine is a Japanese Housewife. Both of them are very worried about their son's social ineptness, and both of them want him to become more sociable. Seitaro Takamine is the one who first saved Gash in England, while in Japan, Hana Takamine is the one who takes care of both Gash and Kiyomaro. Hana Takamine appears in the first episode of the series, while Seitaro Takamine appears in episode 20 (although his voice is heard as early as episode one).

In the English version of the series, Hana Takamine is voiced by Leslie Carrara and Seitaro Takamine is voiced by Phil Hayes. In the Japanese version of the series, Hana Takamine is voiced by Wakana Yamazaki and Seitaro Takamine is voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu. Phil Hayes (born in England, United Kingdom) is an American voice actor and comedian who has done much voice work. ... Wakana Yamazaki (山崎 和佳奈 Yamazaki Wakana, born on March 21, 1965 in Yokohama) is a seiyu who works for Aoni Production. ... Ryōtarō Okiayu (置鮎 龍太郎 Okiayu Ryōtarō, born November 17, 1969) is a seiyū who was born in Fukuoka. ...

Naomi

Naomi [12] (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/images/cha_naomi.gif) is Gash's biggest challenger off of the demonic battlefield. Her main goals in life seem to be preventing Gash from making friends, beating up on Gash, and basically causing as much emotional and physical pain as possible for the little demon. Yet, despite the seemingly endless list of evil qualities, Naomi does seem to have a few redeeming values deep down inside.

Well, deep, deep, deeeeeep down inside ... perhaps.

Naomi first appears in episode 4. In the English version of the series, she is voiced by Michelle Ruff. In the Japanese version, she is voiced by Shihomi Mizoaki.

Yuta Akiyama

Yuta Akiyama is a young boy that Kiyomaro and Gash meet at the Mochonoki hospital. He has broken his leg, and it has taken him an abnormal time to heal. When Kiyomaro makes a rather insensitive remark regarding this fact, Yuuta gets angry, and decides to take revenge ... by stealing Gash's book. Yuta appears in the sixth episode of the series.

In the English version of the series, Yuta is voiced by Mona Marshall. In the Japanese version, Yuta is voiced by Satsuki Yukino. Satsuki Yukino (雪野 五月 Yukino Satsuki, previously written 雪乃五月) is a popular voice actress (seiyū) in Japan. ...

Tsukushi Kiyama (Ivy)

Tsukushi Kiyama (known as "Ivy" in the English dub) is the caretaker of Mochonoki's Botonical Gardens. She has known Kiyomaro ever since Kiyomaro used her gardens as a refuge from the intense bullying he faced at school. Tsukushi's biggest regret is that she wasn't a better friend to Kiyomaro when he needed her. Tsukushi appears in the seventh episode of the series.

In the English version of the series, Ivy Kiyama is voiced by Michelle Ruff. In the Japanese version, Tsukushi Kiyama is voiced by Yuu Asakawa Yu Asakawa (浅川 悠 Asakawa Yū, born March 20, 1975) is a popular voice actress (seiyū) in Japan. ...

NOTE: Much of the voice acting information was obtained from either Nagibook's Japanese Character List [13] (http://gash.medoroa.net/chara/index.htm) or Sampo's English Cast List[14] (http://www.angelfire.com/anime5/sampo/Zatch-Bell-Characters.htm)

Magic Spells

Attack spells

Spells that are attacks

• Zaker (Sounds like 'Zacare') - produces a quick, sharp blast of lightning
• Jikir (Sounds like 'G-care') - creates a gust of air with whisps of green to attack the opponent
• Wigar - A blast of purpleish wind shoots out of the mamodo's mouth
• Reis - hurls a ball of darkmatter
• Gigano-Reis - blasts darkmatter at everything in its path
• Gikor - throws a giant ice shard at the enemy
• Dorsen - fires sharp rocks at enemy
• Raja Jugaro (Raja Jaro) - a large plant grows from the ground and shoots huge spiked seeds
• Zerusen - launches both fists at the foe like rockets
• Ground Garugle - ten-foot tall spikes shoot up from the ground
• Ground Send - boulders are launched from the ground as if out of cannons
• Ground Bow - a small explosion of dirt erupts around the mamodo and its spellcaster
• Ground Pai - a snake large enough to eat a small mamodo erupts from the ground to attack
• Var Zuron - create living trees which are controlled by the mamodo and can be commanded to attack
• Ion Gravi-rei - high powered, long ranged attack that crushes the foe with deadly amounts of gravity which can send trees straight underground
• Radom - create a ball of energy which can easily ignite materials

Immobilizing spells

Spells that immobilize the opponent

• Jikerdor - creates a sphere of electricity that magnetizes the enemy
• Gravi-Rei - intensifies gravity to cripple and force the target onto the ground
• Freezudo - freezes the target into a block of ice
• Juron - controls giant roots to strangle people
• Groun Dom - two giant ground slabs fold together to crush enemy
• Playdo - a patch of clay forms beneath the opponent's feet, and tendrils shoot up to wrap the opponent

Defense/assist spells

Defense spells are used either to block attacks, while assist spells grant the mamodo special abilities

• Rashield - blocks projectile attacks and reflects the attack with an extra lightning charge
• Glishield - creates a small wall of earth to block attacks
• Juruk - bend tree branches around to form a barrier
• Horu - Gives the mamodo high-speed motion- Who cast it
• Yuruk - Shunts the mamodo in another direction, allowing for high-jumps and mid-air double jumps
• Koporuk - Shrinks the mamodo's body but retains their physical attributes. Yes, there is a spell that actually makes a mamodo weaker.

Transformation spells

This spell alters a Mamodo into a stronger and/or more agressive form

• Doruk
• Shero (The caster of this spell is unknown at this time.)
• Zeruk
• Poruk

Spells Arranged by Mamodo

A list of spells by the Human uttering them and Mamodo performing them.

• Spells by Kiyo and Gash (Lightning Mamodo)
  • Zaker
  • Rashield
  • mawave
  • Bao Zakeruga
  • sablaster

• Spells by Sherry and Brago (Dark/Gravity Mamodo)
  • Reis
  • Gravi-Rei
  • Gigano-Reis
  • Ion Gravi-Rei
• Spells by Hosokawa and Reycom (Ice Mamodo)
  • Gikor
  • Freezudo
• Spells by Renji and Gofure (Rock/Dog Mamodo)
  • Doruk
  • Dorsen
• Spells by Haruhiko and Sugino (Plant Mamodo)
  • Juron
  • Raja Jugaro
• Spells by Lori and Kolulu (Hand Mamodo)
  • Zeruk
  • Zerusen
• Spells by Sebe and Fien (Speed/Joker Mamodo)
  • Wigar
  • Yuruk
• Spells by Sheen and Estros (Ground/Earth Mamodo)
  • Groun Dom
  • Glishield
  • Ground Bow
  • Ground Garugle
  • Playdo
  • Ground Send
  • Ground Pai
• Spells by Kyanchome and Parco Folgore (Trickster Mamodo)
  • Poruk
  • Koporuk
• Spells by Pokkerio and Beriko (Tree Mamodo)
  • Juron
  • Bar Juron
  • Juruk
• Spells by Zofis and Koko (Fire Mamodo)
  • Radom

Fandom-specific terminology

Mamono vs. Mamodo

One of the biggest differences between the English and Japanese versions of the series is the terminology they use to classify Gash and his kind. In the Japanese version of the anime/manga, Gash and his friends are mamono, which loosely translates to "demon". It must be noted that in the Japanese culture, the term "demon" is generally not regarded in the same Biblical sense as it may be in a more Westernized culture. In Christian contexts, demons such as Satan are often depicted in a grotesque fashion. ...

In the English version of the series, Zatch and company are known as "mamodos", which is a term that is specific to the show, and holds no real meaning outside of the series.

Hon no Mochinushi, Bookkeepers, and Readers

Hon no Mochinushi is the official term that the Japanese versions of the manga/anime use to denote Kiyomaro and the other partners of the demons. The words loosely translate to either "master of the book" or "owner of the book".

Bookkeeper is the term most fansubs of the series (before it was licensed) used to classify the partners of the demons.

Readers is the term that the English version of the anime seems to be using to denote the bookkeepers; Kolulu called Lori the "reader of the book" in episode eight.

External links

English

• English Zatch Bell! website (http://www.zatch-bell.com/)
• TV Tome (http://www.tvtome.com/ZatchBell/) Some more Zatch Bell information and facts.

Japanese

• Shonen Sunday Gash Bell website (http://websunday.net/gash/)
• Toei Gash Bell website (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/)
• Fuji TV Gash Bell website (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/gasshu/)
• Gash Bell Movie website (http://www.gashbell-movie.com/)