Zatch Bell! English Sub & Dub

About Zatch Bell!

Here is what Zatch Bell! (金色のガッシュベル!!) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, comedy and supernatural anime by Toei Animation (2003). What the story covers: Takamine Kiyomaro, a depressed don't-care-about-the-world guy, was without warning 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 realm.

Another thread: 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 turns into Gash's master, and through their many battles, Kiyomaro learns the importance of friendship and courage.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Ikue Ootani as Gash Bell and Takahiro Sakurai as Kiyomaro Takamine. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. With 150 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Zatch Bell! looks and moves on screen. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Ikue Ootani voicing Gash Bell gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2003, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.