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{{Infobox character
], known in Japan as Konjiki no Gash!!/Konjiki no Gash Bell!! (金色のガッシュ!!) is a manga and anime series by ]. Zatch and Kiyo are two characters in this series.
==Kiyo Takamine== | name = Kiyo Takamine and Zatch Bell
| series = Zatch Bell!
]
| multiple = yes
'''Kiyo Takamine''', known in the original version as {{nihongo|'''Kiyomaro Takamine'''|高嶺清麿|Takamine Kiyomaro}} is one of the main characters of ''Zatch Bell''.
| image = Kiyo and Zatch by Raiku.png
| caption = Kiyo Takamine (top) and Zatch Bell (bottom) as drawn by ].
| creator = ]
| voice = '''Japanese:'''<br>]<ref name="Staff">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130024313/http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/staff.html |archive-date=January 30, 2009 |url=http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/GB/staff.html |title=''Konjiki no Gash Bell!!'' staff list |publisher=] |access-date=July 14, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (Kiyo)<br>]<ref name="Staff"/> (Zatch, EPs 1-141)<br>]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-01-17/ikue-ohtani-ill |title=Ikue Ohtani Ill. |publisher=] |access-date=July 23, 2009}}</ref> (Zatch, EPs 142-150)
<br>'''English:'''<br>]<ref name="Zatch 1">Credits from{{cite episode|title="The Lightning Boy from Another World!" |episode-link=List_of_Zatch_Bell!_episodes_(Season_1)#ep01 |series=] |station=] |airdate=March 5, 2005 |season=1 |credits=Director: Tetsuji Nakamura and Yukio Kaizawa}}</ref> (Kiyo)<br>]<ref name="Zatch 1"/> (Zatch)
| species = Kiyo Takamine (Human)<br>Zatch Bell (Mamodo)
}}


'''Kiyo Takamine''', known in the original version as {{nihongo|'''Kiyomaro Takamine'''|高嶺 清麿|Takamine Kiyomaro}} and his ''Mamodo'' (known in Japanese as a {{nihongo3|lit. "demon"|魔物|mamon<!--In Japanese it has an "n"-->o}}) partner '''Zatch Bell''', known in the original version as {{nihongo|'''''Gash Bell'''''|ガッシュ・ベル|Gasshu Beru}}, are fictional characters in the ] and ] franchise '']'' by ]. Mamodos are beings from another world with supernatural powers. The series begins when Kiyo, by the request of his father, is told to take care of Zatch. Eventually, they become involved in a tournament between Mamodos where the winner becomes king of the Mamodo World.
At the series' start, Kiyo is an ordinary 14-year old junior high school student who happens to have an ] over 190. His intelligence makes him a target for teasing and harassment. Due to this bullying, and to his own arrogance, Kiyo develops an introverted and apathetic demeanor, to the point where he skips school on a regular basis. However, his entire lifestyle changes when he receives a rather unusual birthday present given by his father - a mamodo kid named Zatch Bell. Together, they fight in the battle to decide the mamodo king and are the main characters throughout most of the storyline.


Kiyo and Zatch were based on the design of a normal high school student and a noble knight who combats evil.<ref name="Vol 1"/> The knight however was changed into a cuter character.<ref name="Vol 1"/> In the Zatch Bell! character popularity polls, Kiyo and Zatch are voted one of the most popular characters ranking in the top three. Plush dolls based on Zatch's appearance have also been made.
Kiyo is easily irritated and often takes it out on Zatch, but he also uses his genius to devise strategies to win his battles.


==Creation and conception==
In the most recent ''Gash Bell'' popularity contest in Japan, Kiyomaro ranked third.
After Raiku's ''Newtown Heroes'' series in the '']'' ended, Raiku looked at his old drafts he created in the past for an idea for his next series.<ref name="Vol 1">{{cite book |last=Raiku |first=Makoto |script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!! |trans-title=Golden Gash!! |publisher=] |date=May 18, 2001 |volume=1 |isbn=978-4-09-126231-8 |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-30/zatch-bell-creator-raiku-opts-to-leave-shogakukan |title=Zatch Bell Creator Raiku Opts to Leave Shogakukan |publisher=] |access-date=July 21, 2009}}</ref> One of his ideals was a mercenary who uses a giant sword to defeat enemies. After playing with that idea for three months, Raiku decided to abandon it and go with another idea.<ref name="Vol 1"/> His next idea was a story where a middle school student, the prototype of Kiyo, finds an old toy and with the help of a noble knight, combats evil. After taking this up with his editor, he was advised to use a cuter character to fight resulting in Zatch's creation.<ref name="Vol 1"/> After Raiku worked on the idea for month, it was published.<ref name="Vol 1"/> The reason Zatch uses lightning spells is because his name had the word "Rai", which means "lightning" in Japanese.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zatch-bell.com/index3_skip.html|title=Origins, Creator Q & A|publisher=Shogakukan, Toei Animation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129035235/http://www.zatch-bell.com/index3_skip.html|archive-date=January 29, 2010|access-date=July 20, 2009}} <!--To acess go to origins, then creator q&a--></ref>
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==Zatch Bell== ==Character outlines==
] ]
===Kiyo Takamine===
'''Zatch Bell''' (known in the original version as {{nihongo|'''Gash Bell'''|ガッシュ・ベル|Gasshu Beru}}) is the main character and namesake of the series. He is the mamodo of the red spell book, and his powers involve lightning and electricity. He appears in the first episode.
Kiyo Takamine is a ] 14-year-old junior high school student with an ] of over 180. His intelligence makes him a target for teasing and harassment causing him to develop an introverted and apathetic demeanor to the point where he skips school on a regular basis.<ref name="Ch 1">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2001|series=]|volume=1|isbn=978-4-09-126231-8|language=ja|chapter=Level 1. 清麿、正義の味方|trans-chapter=Level 1. Kiyomaro, the Hero}}</ref> However, his entire lifestyle changes when Zatch Bell arrives in his life. Due to Zatch's influence, Kiyo becomes more outgoing and eventually becomes popular in his class.<ref name="Ch 4">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2001|series=]|volume=1|isbn=978-4-09-126231-8|language=ja|chapter=Level 4. 清麿、人気者|trans-chapter=Level 4. Kiyomaro, Popular}}</ref> Kiyo still has a bad temper and is easily irritated, often venting his frustrations on Zatch or his ditzy classmate ].


===Zatch Bell===
Kiyo's father, a professor named Seitaro Takamine, finds Zatch unconscious and near death in a forest in England. Seitaro also discovers that the child has no memories of his past. When Zatch promises to return the favor for saving his life, Seitaro asks Zatch to meet with his son, Kiyo. In doing so he hopes that Zatch can help Kiyo break certain bad habits, such as skipping school. In turn, Seitaro also asks Kiyo to help Zatch rediscover his lost memories.
Zatch is an overly cheerful boy who possesses a strong sense of justice, but is clueless about most of the world around him and often gets in trouble when not being supervised by someone. Kiyo makes Zatch a toy named Volcun 300 which he refers to as a friend. Zatch's favorite food is ]<!-- Not a Tuna. Japanese amberjack is in the Genus Seriola, while Tuna are generally in the Thunnus Genus. The fish also have a difference in Order. -->, which he prefers to eat whole.<ref name="Ch 1"/> When Zatch arrived to the Human world, he lived in a forest until the day ] attacked Zatch and removed his memory of the Mamodo world.<ref name="Ch 48">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=April 18, 2002|series=]|volume=5|isbn=978-4-09-126235-6|language=ja|chapter=Level 48. 奪われた記憶|trans-chapter=Level 48. Stolen Memories}}</ref> Kiyo's father finds him and sends him to Kiyo.<ref name="Ch 1"/> During the progress of the series, it is revealed Zatch is empowered with the power of ''Bao'', a powerful dragon created by Zatch's father during the last Mamodo battle.<ref name="Ch 272">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=March 16, 2007|series=]|volume=28|isbn=978-4-09-121023-4|language=ja|chapter=Level 272. これが答えだ|trans-chapter=Level 272. This is the Answer}}</ref> Due to the danger of ''Bao'' and Zatch's father's declining health, he transferred Bao into Zatch in order to prevent it from escaping and wreaking havoc in the Mamodo world.<ref name="Ch 272"/> He soon sent Zatch to live as a normal Mamodo so he may never discover the power of Bao.<ref name="Ch 272"/>


==Skills==
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Later on, Zatch remembers that after he was transported to Earth, he was lost in the forest until he was found by a mamodo who looked just like him - ]. Zeno attacked Zatch out of sheer, unexplained hatred and then, instead of burning his book, decided to erase his memories of the mamodo world, so that he would be constantly attacked without knowing why. Later in the series, it is discovered that Zeno is Zatch's evil twin brother, who was angry at Zatch for being able to use the powerful Bao spells, which Zeno wanted.
Kiyo's high intelligence and quick decision makes making him an excellent tactician which allowed Zatch to defeat Mamodos much stronger than him. During the battle within Faudo, Kiyo gained an ability called {{Nihongo|Answer Talker|アンサートーカー|Ansa Toka}} from being killed and subsequently brought back to life. This ability grants Kiyo the ability to know the answer to any question.<ref name="Ch 277">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2001|series=]|volume=29|isbn=978-4-09-121077-7|language=ja|chapter=Level 277. アッハッハッ|trans-chapter=Level 277. Ahaha}}</ref> Using the ability of Answer Talker in battle allows Kiyo to completely understand an opponent's attack, how to evade it, and how to effectively counterattack.<ref name="Ch 277"/> Most of Zatch's spells causes Zatch to lose consciousness when cast. To get around this, Kiyo devised a method of reciting spells by training Zatch to look in the direction Kiyo points to.<ref name="Ch 14">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=September 8, 2001|series=]|volume=2|isbn=978-4-09-126232-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 14. 守る心|trans-chapter=Level 14. Protecting Heart}}</ref>
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Zatch is overly cheerful, possessing a strong sense of justice, but is clueless about most the world around him and often gets in trouble when not being supervised by someone. He is also initially unaware of the fact that he can shoot lighting out of his mouth through use of his spells. The revelation of that fact, along with finding out that he is a mamodo, upsets Zatch quite deeply.
Zatch's primary offense at first is the spell {{Nihongo|Zaker|ザケル|Zakeru}}, which causes him to fire lightning from his mouth.<ref name="Ch 1"/> During the course of the series, more powerful variations of Zaker are used in the order of {{Nihongo|Zakeruga|ザケルガ|}},<ref name="Ch 74"/> {{Nihongo|Ganreizu Zaker|ガンレイスザケル|Ganreizu Zakeru}},<ref name="Ch 255"/> {{Nihongo|Teozaker|テオザケル|Teozakeru}}<ref name="Ch 255">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=December 16, 2006|series=]|volume=27|isbn=978-4-09-120698-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 255. 新たな力|trans-chapter=Level 254. A New Power}}</ref> and {{Nihongo|Ekuseresu Zakeruga|エクセレスザケルガ|Ekuseresu Zakeruga}}.<ref name="Ch 313">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=March 18, 2008|series=]|volume=27|isbn=978-4-09-121296-2|language=ja|chapter=Level 313. ｢思い｣を一つに…|trans-chapter=Level 313. Thought as One...}}</ref> Zatch's most powerful spell is {{Nihongo|Bao Zakeruga|バオウザケルガ|Baou Zakeruga}} which conjures a giant electrical dragon.<ref name="Ch 51">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=July 18, 2002|series=]|volume=6|isbn=978-4-09-126236-3|language=ja|chapter=Level 51. 戦士の覚悟|trans-chapter=Level 51. The Resolve of a Warrior}}</ref> He later gains varieties of "Bao Zakeruga" such as {{Nihongo|Bao Kurou Disugurugu|バオウクロウディスグルグ|Baou Kurou Disugurugu}} which conjures a giant claw<ref name="Ch 254">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=December 16, 2006|series=]|volume=27|isbn=978-4-09-120698-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 254. モモンの信じた人達|trans-chapter=Level 254. The Ones Momon Believed In}}</ref> {{Nihongo|Jiou Renzu Zakeruga|ジオウレンズザケルガ|Jiou Renzu Zakeruga}}<ref name="Ch 313"/> which conjures a serpentine "Bao Zakeruga" which attacks by shooting its scales, and {{Nihongo|Shin Beruwan Bao Zakeruga|シンベルワンバオウザケルガ|Shin Beruwan Baou Zakeruga}}, a manifestation of electricity in the form of a giant ].<ref name="Ch 319"/>


Zatch also gains a wide range of versatile spells to assist in situations. {{Nihongo|Rashield|ラシルド|Rashirudo}} erects a giant shield that reflect attacks back to the source while also adding electricity to the reflected attack,<ref name="Ch 6">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2001|series=]|volume=1|isbn=978-4-09-126231-8|language=ja|chapter=Level 6. 清麿の切り札|trans-chapter=Level 6. Kiyomaro's Trump Card}}</ref> {{Nihongo|Jikerdor|ジケルド|Jikerudo}} creates a ball of electricity that magnetizes anything following immediate contact,<ref name="Ch 20">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2001|series=]|volume=3|isbn=978-4-09-126233-2|language=ja|chapter=Level 20. 計算外の希望|trans-chapter=Level 20. A Hope Beyond Reckoning}}</ref> {{Nihongo|Rauzaruk|ラウザルク|Rauzaruku}} amplifies Zatch's physical attributes,<ref name="Ch 98">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2004|series=]|volume=11|isbn=978-4-09-126451-0|language=ja|chapter=Level 98. 30秒の勝機|trans-chapter=Level 98. 30 Second Fighting Chance}}</ref> {{Nihongo|Zagurzem|ザグルゼム|Zaguru Zemu}} to guide and increase the powers of Zatch's electrical spells,<ref name="Ch 155">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=August 18, 2004|series=]|volume=17|isbn=978-4-09-126457-2|language=ja|chapter=Level 155. 第七の術|trans-chapter=Level 155. The Seventh Spell}}</ref><ref name="Ch 167">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2004|series=]|volume=18|isbn=978-4-09-126458-9|language=ja|chapter=Level 167. ありえないもの|trans-chapter=Level 167. An Impossible Thing}}</ref> and {{Nihongo|Maazu Jikerdon|マアズジケルドン|Maazu Jikerudon}} generates a huge ball of electricity capable of deflecting attacks and attracting the enemy into its epicenter where they are electrocuted.<ref name="Ch 256">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=December 16, 2006|series=]|volume=27|isbn=978-4-09-120698-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 256. 自ら墓穴を…|trans-chapter=Level 256. Digging your own Grave...}}</ref>
Zatch Bell and Kiyo Takamine also have a close relationship, which helps them to unlock immense power, and despite initially being judged as one of the weakest mamodo in the contest, Zatch has defeated many opponents with Kiyo's help. They are determined to win the battle to decide the mamodo king, so that Zatch can end the reoccurring war between mamodo.


==Plot overview==
{{spoilers}}
Kiyo's father sends amnesic Zatch to live with him where he discovers that reading a spell from Zatch's book causes lightning to come out of Zatch's mouth.<ref name="Ch 1"/> Kiyo soon learns that Zatch is a Mamodo and is one of the one-hundred Mamodo candidates in the Mamodo Battles where the remaining Mamodo who has their book intact shall become the king of the Mamodo world and thus forcing Kiyo and Zatch to fend off attacks by other Mamodos.<ref name="Ch 8">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2001|series=]|volume=1|isbn=978-4-09-126231-8|language=ja|chapter=Level 8. 王への資格|trans-chapter=Level 8. Qualification for a King}}</ref> As the series progresses, Kiyo and Zatch befriend a Mamodo named ] who reveals that the Mamodo King forced her into the tournament. Zatch upon hearing her story strives to become the Mamodo King in order to bring peace to the Mamodo World.<ref name="Ch 18">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=September 18, 2001|series=]|volume=2|isbn=978-4-09-126232-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 18. やさしい王様|trans-chapter=Level 18. A King King}}</ref> During the course of the story, Kiyo and Zatch befriend a super star named ] and his Mamodo ],<ref name="Ch 27">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2001|series=]|volume=3|isbn=978-4-09-126233-2|language=ja|chapter=Level 27. 無敵の英雄|trans-chapter=Level 27. The Invincible Hero}}</ref> an idol singer named ] and her Mamodo partner ],<ref name="Ch 38">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=February 18, 2002|series=]|volume=4|isbn=978-4-09-126234-9|language=ja|chapter=Level 38. 信じられる仲間|trans-chapter=Level 38. A Trustworthy Comrade}}</ref> a Chinese girl named ] and her Mamodo ],<ref name="Ch 74">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=December 18, 2002|series=]|volume=8|isbn=978-4-09-126238-7|language=ja|chapter=Level 74. 第五の術|trans-chapter=Level 74. The Fifth Spell}}</ref> a genius magician named ] and his Mamodo ],<ref name="Ch 97">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2003|series=]|volume=11|isbn=978-4-09-126451-0|language=ja|chapter=Level 97. 第六の術|trans-chapter=Level 97. The Sixth Spell}}</ref> and later, a German man named ] and his Mamodo ].<ref name="Ch 124">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=January 17, 2004|series=]|volume=14|isbn=978-4-09-126454-1|language=ja|chapter=Level 124. 心の会話|trans-chapter=Level 124. Conversation of Hearts}}</ref> An evil Mamodo named ] antagonists Kiyo and his friends prompting them to defeat him and prevent him from being the Mamodo King.<ref name="Ch 110">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=August 8, 2003|series=]|volume=11|isbn=978-4-09-126452-7|language=ja|chapter=Level 110. 手紙|trans-chapter=Level 110. The Letter}}</ref>
During Zatch's battle with Zeno, elements of his past are revealed. Zatch and Zeno are twin brothers, born to the king and queen of the Makai. Because Zatch had been born with the powers of "Baou", the most powerful and yet destructive of his abilities, the king was forced to send away Zatch to a caretaker far away where he would not be corrupted and use this power. The caretaker that Zatch ended up with was a cruel one, making him do all of the household chores for her and consistently told that he had no family. He was also sent to an academy for Mamodo children, where he would be the consistent target for bullies (including ]) due to his kind and generous nature. One day, he overheard his caretaker speaking with someone from the royal family as she received a stipend for caring for Zatch, learning about his parents, his brother Zeno and his royal heritage. It was this knowledge that finally gave Zatch happiness and hope that someday he would reunite with his real family. It was this that would also lead to his first encounter with Zeno, when all of his knowledge of the Mamodo world and his heritage was taken away so that he would be alone in the human world.


After Zofis' defeat, a group of Mamodos plan to awaken the giant Mamodo ] and use its power to win the Mamodo battles. Kiyo and his friends realize the threat Faudo could bring to the world and infiltrates Faudo's body in order to stop its resurrection.<ref name="Ch 189">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=March 18, 2005|series=]|volume=20|isbn=978-4-09-126460-2|language=ja|chapter=Level 189. ファウードの正体|trans-chapter=Level 189. Faudo's True Form}}</ref> As they progress inside Faudo, Kiyo is killed in battle but is resuscitated into a catatonic state by Zatch.<ref name="Ch 215">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2005|series=]|volume=23|isbn=978-4-09-127293-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 215. 届かない声|trans-chapter=Level 215. Undelivered Voice}}</ref><ref name="Ch 216">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=November 18, 2005|series=]|volume=23|isbn=978-4-09-127293-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 216. 拳にこめた想い|trans-chapter=Level 216. Fist of Gathered Emotions}}</ref> Zatch and friends move on and meet the one controlling Faudo, ] who reveals he is Zatch's twin brother.<ref name="Ch 259">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=December 16, 2006|series=]|volume=27|isbn=978-4-09-120698-5|language=ja|chapter=Level 259. 苦戦の理由|trans-chapter=Level 259. Reason for the Struggle}}</ref> Kiyo awakens and with Zatch battles and defeats Zeno and sends Faudo back to the Mamodo World.<ref name="Ch 275">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2007|series=]|volume=29|isbn=978-4-09-121077-7|language=ja|chapter=Level 275. この涙は知っている|trans-chapter=Level 275. I Know These Tears}}</ref>
When Zatch defeated Zeno with Baou Zakeruga, the Baou dragon revealed Zatch's harsh past to Zeno, who regretted his actions. He left Zatch a letter as his book burned. When Zatch and Kiyo returned to Japan, they read the letter, which stated that when the number of mamodo remaining on earth fell to ten, a "new hell" awaited them. (which would eventually be revealed as the King Festival and the threat of the Mamodo known as "Clear Note") It also revealed that Zatch's cloak had shapeshifting abilities much like Zeno's.


Later a powerful Mamodo named Clear Note reveals his intention to destroy the Mamodo world if crowned the Mamodo King.<ref name="Ch 289">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=September 18, 2007|series=]|volume=30|isbn=978-4-09-121185-9|language=ja|chapter=Level 289. 魔物と魔界の光|trans-chapter=Level 289. Hope of the Demon-king and Demon World}}</ref> Kiyo and Zatch, with the help of friends, manage to defeat Clear Note leaving only Zatch and Brago battle as the remaining Mamodos. Zatch eventually engages and defeats Brago and is then crowned King of the Mamodo World.<ref name="Ch 319">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2008|series=]|volume=33|isbn=978-4-09-121399-0|language=ja|chapter=Level 319. 金色の本の｢力｣|trans-chapter=Level 319. The Golden Book's Power}}</ref> Zatch returns to the Mamodo world and restores the defeated Mamodos. Some time passes and Zatch sends Kiyo a letter telling him the peace of the Mamodo world.<ref name="Ch 323">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|trans-title=Golden Gash!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2008|series=]|volume=33|isbn=978-4-09-121399-0|language=ja|chapter=Level 323. 最終話 ガッシュからの手紙|trans-chapter=Level 323. Final Chapter, Gash's Last Letter}}</ref>
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==Appearances in other media==
Based on the results of a Japanese popularity contest, Gash is currently the most popular character in the series.
Kiyo and Zatch are the protagonists in the two spun off animated films {{Nihongo3|lit. Movie Golden Gash Bell!! Unlisted demon #101|劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢101番目の魔物｣|Gekijou Ban Konjiki no Gash Bell!! 101 Banme no Mamono}} and {{Nihongo3|lit. Movie Golden Gash Bell!! Attack of the Mechavulcan|劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢メカバルカンの来襲｣|Gekijou Ban ]}}.<ref>{{cite video |date = 2004 |title =劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢101番目の魔物｣|medium = ] |publisher =]}}</ref><ref>{{cite video |date = 2006 |title =劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢メカバルカンの来襲｣|medium = ] |publisher =]}}</ref> The pair appear in all of the ] where the pair are played as a single character.


==Stats== ==Reception==
In the first '']'' popularity polls of the series, Zatch ranked first and Kiyo ranked second.<ref name="Vol 11">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2003|series=]|volume=11|chapter=Level. 100|isbn=978-4-09-126451-0|language=ja}}</ref> In the second and third Zatch Bell! character popularity contest, Zatch and Kiyo ranked first and third respectively.<ref name="Vol 16">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|publisher=]|date=June 18, 2004|series=]|volume=21|chapter=Level. 146|isbn=978-4-09-126456-5|language=ja}}</ref><ref name="Vol 21">{{cite book|last=Raiku|first=Makoto|script-title=ja:金色のガッシュ!!|publisher=]|date=July 15, 2005|series=]|volume=21|chapter=Level. 200|isbn=978-4-09-127291-1|language=ja}}</ref> ]'s review of the first two ] of the series stated that Kiyo was not a likable character due to his abrasive attitude.<ref name='IGN review'>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907202638/http://comics.ign.com/articles/649/649091p1.html |archive-date=September 7, 2009 |url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/649/649091p1.html |title=Zatch Bell Vol. 1 & 2 Review |publisher=] |access-date=July 21, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> IGN however described Zatch as "...a funny, quirky character that's easy to like and easy to get annoyed with fairly quickly".<ref name='IGN review'/> Mania.com's Jarred Pine review of the first volume also commented on Kiyo's irritating and arrogant persona.<ref name="M.Vol.1">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901105726/http://www.mania.com/zatch-bell-aka-konjiki-gash-vol-01_article_82272.html |archive-date=September 1, 2009 |url=http://www.mania.com/zatch-bell-aka-konjiki-gash-vol-01_article_82272.html |title=Zatch Bell (aka: Konjiki no Gash!!) Vol. #01 |last=Pine |first=Jarred |publisher=Mania.com |access-date=July 21, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the
'''Japanese names:''' {{nihongo|Gash Bell|ガッシュ・ベル|Gasshu Beru}} and {{nihongo|Kiyomaro Takamine|高嶺清麿|Takamine Kiyomaro}}
SPJA Industry Award, ] was nominated fifth in the category "best English voice actor" for the voice of Kiyo.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716191443/http://www.comipress.com/press-release/2008/03/27/3442 |archive-date=July 16, 2009 |url=http://www.comipress.com/press-release/2008/03/27/3442 |title=SPJA Industry Award Finalists At Tokyo International Anime Fair |publisher=Comipress.com |access-date=July 23, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ] was nominated for "Best Actress in a Comedy" for her role as Zatch at the 2006 and 2007 ] but did not win.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-02-07/american-anime-awards-finalists-announced |title=American Anime Awards Finalists Announced |publisher=] |date=February 2, 2007 |access-date=December 28, 2009}}</ref> Since the series was released, merchandise based on Zatch's appearance has been made such as plush toys<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00130HKW2/ |title=Zatch Bell Zatch 11 Inch Plush Figure|website=Amazon |access-date=July 23, 2009}}</ref> and action figures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B6MK7O/ |title=12" Kiyo & Zatch|website=Amazon |access-date=July 23, 2009}}</ref>


==References==
'''Country of origin:''' Japan
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'''Zatch's age:''' 6 years

'''Spell book color:''' Red (Gold in episode 149-150)

'''Spell power:''' Lightning

*Zaker: Zatch shoots powerful lightning from his mouth. (Attack).
*Rashield: Creates a giant wall that protects Zatch and Kiyo. It can reflect attacks back at the enemy (with some lightning added to it). (Defense/Attack). Gained in episode 2.
*Jikerdor: Creates a slow moving sphere that magnetizes the opponent to any metallic object(s). (Immobilization). Gained in episode 9.
*Bao Zakeruga: Zatch's lightning takes the form of a huge dragon. Further along in the series this spell increases in strength in conjunction with the Zaguruzemu spell. The dragon's appearance changes as well. The true power is revealed after Kiyo dies and is resurrected during the battle in Faudo tower. It is here that the electric dragon is revealed to be an immense, powerful, uncontrollable attack that absorbs anything, including the summoner, due to the sadness held within their heart. This form of Bao Zakeruga is only stopped by a combined powers of Gash's willpower and Zeno's "Jigadirasu Uruzakeruga" attack, but is later controlled with the will of Zatch, Kiyo, his friends and their bookkeepers and even the power of Zeno's bookkeeper Dufort, who's sadness held back the dragon's ability. After defeating Zeno, the silver-hair twin gives Zatch his electrical power, upgrading Baou Zakeruga once again to its final form and making it large and powerful enough to take out the immense Makai tower Faudo. (Attack). Gained in episode 22.
*Zakeruga: A more concentrated form of the Zaker spell fired in a fast, straight beam. (Attack). Gained in episode 38.
*Rauzaruk: A rainbow-colored bolt amplifies Zatch's strength and speed for a short time. (Assist). *note* Other spells cannot be used during this spell. Gained in episode 49.
*Zaguruzemu: Spell that charges anything it strikes with electricity. When an offensive spell is cast, the stored electricity explodes. It also increases the power of any electrical attacks. Gained in episode 84. (Assist)
*Barudo Forusu: Zatch's friends (Tia, Kanchomé and Ponygon) lend him their power, which manifests itself into a huge phoenix made of lightning. Very similar to the Bao Zakeruga spell. (Attack, Movie Only).
*Ganreizu Zakeru: A multi-turret gun is summoned, allowing for several small blasts of lightning to be thrown out at the same time. Manga-only attack, revealed in chapter 255. (Attack)
*Teozakeru: A more powerful version of Zaker. Manga-only attack, revealed in chapter 255. (Attack)
*Baou Kurou Disugurugu: Zatch summons an immense clawed hand similar to that of the Bao Zakeruga dragon, and attacks his enemy with it. Zatch uses his hand to control the clawed hand and does not lose consciousness. Manga-only attack, gained in chapter 254. (Attack)
*Maazu Jikerudon: Similar to Jikerdor, but has the ability to deflect enemy attacks. When it comes into contact with the enemy, it pulls them inside and electrocutes them. (Defense/Attack)


'''First appearance in anime:''' 1

'''Episode appearances:''' 1-150

'''Japanese Voice actors:''' Gash &mdash; ] (episodes 1-140) / ] (episodes 141-150), Kiyomaro &mdash; ]

'''English Voice actors:''' Zatch &mdash; ], Kiyo &mdash; ]

==Spell books they burned==
*Reycom (episode 3)
*Sugino (episode 7)
*Kolulu (at her request) (episode 8)
*Fein (episode 9)
*Maruss (episode 15)
*Robnos (episode 16)
*Danny (indirectly) (episode 27)
*Zoboron (episode 30)
*Cut 'N' Paste (episode 31)
*Grisor (episode 35)
*Zabas (episode 38)
*Bahking (Zofis moved bookkeeper in front of Zakeruga) (episode 51)
*unnamed child Mamodo (episode 51)
*Dogmos (episode 56)
*Laila (at her request) (episode 88)
*Maestro (with help from Brago) (episode 98)
*Rein (at his request) (episode 116)
*Zeno (episode 150)
*Faudo (episode 150, destroyed in the anime, but restrained to the point of sending it back in the manga)
*Jedun (manga chapter 255)
*Akatsuki (movie 1)
*Wiseman (movie 1)

==Trivia==
*In an effort to keep Zatch busy, Kiyo gave him a "friend" named Volcan 300 (Vulcan 300 in the original version). It's in reality a snack box with chopsticks attached, and there's been several different versions of Vulcan 300 (and a burial site for all the previous versions). Volcan may be a homage to the box that the Win98 ] wears in most of art that she is seen in.
*Zatch's favorite food is ], which he prefers to eat whole; his favorite TV show is "Praying Mantis Joe" (''Kamakiri Joe'').
*In the original version, Gash Bell frequently appears naked, and in fact is nude when he first meets Kiyomaro. The English anime and manga edit boxers over Zatch in these scenes. (This creates a slightly paradoxical situation in volume five of the manga, where Zatch can be seen in one panel handing his clothes, including boxers, to Kiyo while wearing a pair that was edited in.)
*Also in the original version, Gash Bell often ends his sentences with "(na)no da", an expression of emphasis. He also uses the phrase "Unu" often. In the English version, Zatch Bell has a notable cadence in his laugh.
*In episode 1, Kiyo discovers that Zatch has small horns hidden in his hair; however, they have never been seen nor mentioned again after episode 2, when Zatch falls on Kiyo, his horns hurt Kiyo.
*The name "Kiyomaro" translates to pure or purity.
*Some sources incorrectly list Kiyo's name in the English-dubbed version of ''Zatch Bell'' as "Kory" (see: , ). An article about the series published in '']'' magazine prior to the American premiere of ''Zatch Bell'' also called Kiyo "Kory," suggesting that perhaps Kiyo was originally to be renamed Kory in the English version. In the final English dub, "Kory" is the name of a boy Kiyo and Zatch meet in London.

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Fictional character
Kiyo Takamine and Zatch Bell
Zatch Bell! characters
Kiyo Takamine (top) and Zatch Bell (bottom) as drawn by Makoto Raiku.
Created byMakoto Raiku
Voiced byJapanese:
Takahiro Sakurai (Kiyo)
Ikue Ōtani (Zatch, EPs 1-141)
Konami Yoshida (Zatch, EPs 142-150)
English:
Jason Spisak (Kiyo)
Debi Derryberry (Zatch)
In-universe information
SpeciesKiyo Takamine (Human)
Zatch Bell (Mamodo)

Kiyo Takamine, known in the original version as Kiyomaro Takamine (高嶺 清麿, Takamine Kiyomaro) and his Mamodo (known in Japanese as a mamono (魔物, lit. "demon")) partner Zatch Bell, known in the original version as Gash Bell (ガッシュ・ベル, Gasshu Beru), are fictional characters in the anime and manga franchise Zatch Bell! by Makoto Raiku. Mamodos are beings from another world with supernatural powers. The series begins when Kiyo, by the request of his father, is told to take care of Zatch. Eventually, they become involved in a tournament between Mamodos where the winner becomes king of the Mamodo World.

Kiyo and Zatch were based on the design of a normal high school student and a noble knight who combats evil. The knight however was changed into a cuter character. In the Zatch Bell! character popularity polls, Kiyo and Zatch are voted one of the most popular characters ranking in the top three. Plush dolls based on Zatch's appearance have also been made.

Creation and conception

After Raiku's Newtown Heroes series in the Shōnen Sunday Super ended, Raiku looked at his old drafts he created in the past for an idea for his next series. One of his ideals was a mercenary who uses a giant sword to defeat enemies. After playing with that idea for three months, Raiku decided to abandon it and go with another idea. His next idea was a story where a middle school student, the prototype of Kiyo, finds an old toy and with the help of a noble knight, combats evil. After taking this up with his editor, he was advised to use a cuter character to fight resulting in Zatch's creation. After Raiku worked on the idea for month, it was published. The reason Zatch uses lightning spells is because his name had the word "Rai", which means "lightning" in Japanese.

Character outlines

Kiyo and Zatch in the anime.

Kiyo Takamine

Kiyo Takamine is a genius 14-year-old junior high school student with an IQ of over 180. His intelligence makes him a target for teasing and harassment causing him to develop an introverted and apathetic demeanor to the point where he skips school on a regular basis. However, his entire lifestyle changes when Zatch Bell arrives in his life. Due to Zatch's influence, Kiyo becomes more outgoing and eventually becomes popular in his class. Kiyo still has a bad temper and is easily irritated, often venting his frustrations on Zatch or his ditzy classmate Suzy Mizuno.

Zatch Bell

Zatch is an overly cheerful boy who possesses a strong sense of justice, but is clueless about most of the world around him and often gets in trouble when not being supervised by someone. Kiyo makes Zatch a toy named Volcun 300 which he refers to as a friend. Zatch's favorite food is Yellowtail, which he prefers to eat whole. When Zatch arrived to the Human world, he lived in a forest until the day Zeno attacked Zatch and removed his memory of the Mamodo world. Kiyo's father finds him and sends him to Kiyo. During the progress of the series, it is revealed Zatch is empowered with the power of Bao, a powerful dragon created by Zatch's father during the last Mamodo battle. Due to the danger of Bao and Zatch's father's declining health, he transferred Bao into Zatch in order to prevent it from escaping and wreaking havoc in the Mamodo world. He soon sent Zatch to live as a normal Mamodo so he may never discover the power of Bao.

Skills

Kiyo's Answer Talker ability demonstrated by the rings in his eyes.

Kiyo's high intelligence and quick decision makes making him an excellent tactician which allowed Zatch to defeat Mamodos much stronger than him. During the battle within Faudo, Kiyo gained an ability called Answer Talker (アンサートーカー, Ansa Toka) from being killed and subsequently brought back to life. This ability grants Kiyo the ability to know the answer to any question. Using the ability of Answer Talker in battle allows Kiyo to completely understand an opponent's attack, how to evade it, and how to effectively counterattack. Most of Zatch's spells causes Zatch to lose consciousness when cast. To get around this, Kiyo devised a method of reciting spells by training Zatch to look in the direction Kiyo points to.

Zatch's second spell, "Rashield", reflecting an attack in the third episode.

Zatch's primary offense at first is the spell Zaker (ザケル, Zakeru), which causes him to fire lightning from his mouth. During the course of the series, more powerful variations of Zaker are used in the order of Zakeruga (ザケルガ), Ganreizu Zaker (ガンレイスザケル, Ganreizu Zakeru), Teozaker (テオザケル, Teozakeru) and Ekuseresu Zakeruga (エクセレスザケルガ, Ekuseresu Zakeruga). Zatch's most powerful spell is Bao Zakeruga (バオウザケルガ, Baou Zakeruga) which conjures a giant electrical dragon. He later gains varieties of "Bao Zakeruga" such as Bao Kurou Disugurugu (バオウクロウディスグルグ, Baou Kurou Disugurugu) which conjures a giant claw Jiou Renzu Zakeruga (ジオウレンズザケルガ, Jiou Renzu Zakeruga) which conjures a serpentine "Bao Zakeruga" which attacks by shooting its scales, and Shin Beruwan Bao Zakeruga (シンベルワンバオウザケルガ, Shin Beruwan Baou Zakeruga), a manifestation of electricity in the form of a giant Lernaean Hydra.

Zatch also gains a wide range of versatile spells to assist in situations. Rashield (ラシルド, Rashirudo) erects a giant shield that reflect attacks back to the source while also adding electricity to the reflected attack, Jikerdor (ジケルド, Jikerudo) creates a ball of electricity that magnetizes anything following immediate contact, Rauzaruk (ラウザルク, Rauzaruku) amplifies Zatch's physical attributes, Zagurzem (ザグルゼム, Zaguru Zemu) to guide and increase the powers of Zatch's electrical spells, and Maazu Jikerdon (マアズジケルドン, Maazu Jikerudon) generates a huge ball of electricity capable of deflecting attacks and attracting the enemy into its epicenter where they are electrocuted.

Plot overview

Kiyo's father sends amnesic Zatch to live with him where he discovers that reading a spell from Zatch's book causes lightning to come out of Zatch's mouth. Kiyo soon learns that Zatch is a Mamodo and is one of the one-hundred Mamodo candidates in the Mamodo Battles where the remaining Mamodo who has their book intact shall become the king of the Mamodo world and thus forcing Kiyo and Zatch to fend off attacks by other Mamodos. As the series progresses, Kiyo and Zatch befriend a Mamodo named Kolulu who reveals that the Mamodo King forced her into the tournament. Zatch upon hearing her story strives to become the Mamodo King in order to bring peace to the Mamodo World. During the course of the story, Kiyo and Zatch befriend a super star named Parco Folgore and his Mamodo Kanchomé, an idol singer named Megumi Oumi and her Mamodo partner Tia, a Chinese girl named Li-en and her Mamodo Wonrei, a genius magician named Dr. Riddles and his Mamodo Kido, and later, a German man named Kafk Sunbeam and his Mamodo Ponygon. An evil Mamodo named Zofis antagonists Kiyo and his friends prompting them to defeat him and prevent him from being the Mamodo King.

After Zofis' defeat, a group of Mamodos plan to awaken the giant Mamodo Faudo and use its power to win the Mamodo battles. Kiyo and his friends realize the threat Faudo could bring to the world and infiltrates Faudo's body in order to stop its resurrection. As they progress inside Faudo, Kiyo is killed in battle but is resuscitated into a catatonic state by Zatch. Zatch and friends move on and meet the one controlling Faudo, Zeno who reveals he is Zatch's twin brother. Kiyo awakens and with Zatch battles and defeats Zeno and sends Faudo back to the Mamodo World.

Later a powerful Mamodo named Clear Note reveals his intention to destroy the Mamodo world if crowned the Mamodo King. Kiyo and Zatch, with the help of friends, manage to defeat Clear Note leaving only Zatch and Brago battle as the remaining Mamodos. Zatch eventually engages and defeats Brago and is then crowned King of the Mamodo World. Zatch returns to the Mamodo world and restores the defeated Mamodos. Some time passes and Zatch sends Kiyo a letter telling him the peace of the Mamodo world.

Appearances in other media

Kiyo and Zatch are the protagonists in the two spun off animated films Gekijou Ban Konjiki no Gash Bell!! 101 Banme no Mamono (劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢101番目の魔物｣, lit. Movie Golden Gash Bell!! Unlisted demon #101) and Gekijou Ban Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Mecabarukan no raishuu (劇場版 金色のガッシュベル!! ｢メカバルカンの来襲｣, lit. Movie Golden Gash Bell!! Attack of the Mechavulcan). The pair appear in all of the Zatch Bell! series video games where the pair are played as a single character.

Reception

In the first Weekly Shōnen Sunday popularity polls of the series, Zatch ranked first and Kiyo ranked second. In the second and third Zatch Bell! character popularity contest, Zatch and Kiyo ranked first and third respectively. IGN's review of the first two Tankōbon of the series stated that Kiyo was not a likable character due to his abrasive attitude. IGN however described Zatch as "...a funny, quirky character that's easy to like and easy to get annoyed with fairly quickly". Mania.com's Jarred Pine review of the first volume also commented on Kiyo's irritating and arrogant persona. In the SPJA Industry Award, Jason Spisak was nominated fifth in the category "best English voice actor" for the voice of Kiyo. Debi Derryberry was nominated for "Best Actress in a Comedy" for her role as Zatch at the 2006 and 2007 American Anime Awards but did not win. Since the series was released, merchandise based on Zatch's appearance has been made such as plush toys and action figures.

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