The BEST episodes of Hozuki's Coolheadedness
Every episode of Hozuki's Coolheadedness ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hozuki's Coolheadedness!
Hōzuki is the aide to the great king of Hell, King Enma. Calm and super-sadistic, Hōzuki tries to resolve the various problems in Hell, including a rampaging Momotarō and his companions. However, he also likes spending his free time on his hobbies, such as fawning over cute animals and raising "Goldfish Flowers."
#1 - The Man Who Learned From Yokai / The Woman Who Makes Use of Yokai
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2018
Love is a complicated thing, especially when the police and eons of family feuding are involved. Leave it to Hozuki to talk about...employee benefits?
#2 - Hopping Vampire
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2017
Young Hozuki accidentally discovers the dead and meets quite a unique King with an extraordinary power.
#3 - Snow Demon / The Offices of Boring
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2017
A showdown arises between the Cold Hells and the Hot Hells. Meanwhile, Hozuki unravels the path of how the deceased enter hell.
#4 - Kagachi's Coolheadedness / Married to His Work
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2017
Hozuki is questioned about his humdrum, daily program in the normal world. Meanwhile, the Gods demonstrate their extraordinary matchmaking capabilities.
#5 - Family / The Hounds of Hell
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2017
Hozuki, with great reluctance, agrees to take a vacation for the weekend. In the meantime, the dogs bicker as they try to distinguish themselves amongst each other.
#6 - King Gokan's Chief of Staff / Hell's Hot Springs
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/24/2017
Shiro discovers the mighty Scales of Karma and yearns to do one more thing that will make him an accomplished dog of hell.
#7 - Master of Hell / Have a Drink and Get Some Rest
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/31/2017
The arrival of a special guest brings an unceasing barrage of annoyances as Hozuki prepares for the end of year party.
#8 - The Day-to-Day at the Offices of Enma / 1 Soup, 3 Dishes, 10 Meats
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2018
Hozuki conducts interviews while dealing with a fraud and all the newcomers.
#9 - What is a Magical Girl? / Indulging in Western Clothing
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2018
Learning about witches and girls western clothing bring about a whole new set of annoyances for Hozuki.
#10 - Dakini of the Welcoming Committee / Under the Sod
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2018
Dealing with flesh-eating demons is a lot easier than receiving a vaccination (only if you're Hozuki, of course).
#11 - In Those Days You Were Always On Edge / Dr. Monkshood
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2017
The inventions and ideas of the Engineering Department are being discussed while Young Hozuki tries to make sense of it all.
#12 - Amanojaku / Go Home, Crane
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2018
A stranded crane presents a set of holy and annoying problems for Hozuki, who was only trying to be... nice?
#13 - Slippery as a Catfish / Gon Gets to Work
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2018
Hozuki learns that self-deprecation and laziness isn’t just for the Mundane world but is still just as annoying. How… tragic.
#14 - Games / Mechanical Chief of Staff
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2018
Shiro, Rurio and Kakisuke take some time off at the Arcade and run into some interesting people. Hozuki has to entertain some new guests, hooray?
#15 - The Rabbit Called Mustard / Types
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2018
The tiny and hellishly mighty Mustard describes her typical day of writing in her diary, looking for a partner and torturing souls.
#16 - Yakan Siblings / Shiro's Butt is in a Real Jam
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2018
Hozuki, the ever eccentric man, is invited to teach young children about Hell. What could possibly go awry?
#17 - Fundamentally / Mixed Martial Arts Contest
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2018
After some intense training with Hozuki, Mustard is ready for battle (even if her opponents are less than awake)!
#18 - The Stripping Hag and Clothes-hanging Geezer / Chef Miki
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2018
Hozuki teaches the hell minions about the old people that dwell at the Sanzu River bank and the monsters within, but it proves to be more of a headache than anticipated.
#19 - Onki / Animals Don't Forget One's Kindness
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2018
Momotaro returns to the fabled Ogre Island in response to a recent incident. Later, Hozuki visits the court of King Shoko, where animals are called as material witnesses.
#20 - Unrivaled at Poker / Is Hell Your Intended Destination?
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/1/2018
Hozuki uses the apathetic nature of the Zashiki Warashi twins to wrangle a newcomer to Hell. Later, Hozuki settles a disagreement between different departments.
#21 - The Samurai Who Was Once Inch-High / The Quagmire Sisters Of The Mountain
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2014
While Hozuki was reading a book at Enma Palace's library, Shiro came by and began complaining how he discovered the Japanese folklore "Momotaro" that described Momotaro's dog as an Afghan Hound. Shiro's issue didn't end there as he had trouble reading the Japanese folklore "Inch-High Samurai" to the puppies. Hozuki was kind enough to lend him a hand but... Speaking of which, where is the Inch-High Samurai? The Yamagami (mountain god) "Princess Iwa" was upset as usual and threatened to kill any beautiful women who entered her mountain. Meanwhile at Enma Palace's lounge, Hozuki and Oko were eating together talking about the TV show "Woman's Quarrel Over Appearance" while the Tree Spirit was sighing over his current situation. Although Tree Spirits normally dwell in the mountain of the world of the living, he now takes refuge in hell due to his pollen allergy and the discord between the top 2 members of the Yamagami family, Princess Iwa and Princess Sakuya.
#22 - Demons, Underwear and Crabs / The State of Hell and This and That
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2014
In hell, the river pollution was as controversial as it was in the land of the living with its trash-ridden Sanzu River. There were particularly large number of items from coffins such as Rokumonsen (a ferriage fee for the crossing of Sanzu), eye glasses, wrist watches and the deceased's favorite items from their lifetime. The new Gokusotsu, Karauri and Nasubi were ordered to clean up the mess. Despite working diligently at first, Nasubi, who gets bored easily soon started to sing a song. Satan, the king of hell from EU decides to visit Japan to meet The Great King Enma. Although he starts off in a friendly manner by handing The Great King Enma presents, his true intention was to take over hell in Japan. Satan later went on a tour around hell guided by Hozuki, but was soon flabbergasted by the extreme cultural differences starting with the strange lifeforms and also insubordinate workers leaving their bosses to die.
#23 - Hakutaku / How Their Discord Came to Be
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2014
Shiro goes to see Hozuki for an advice on the wedding present he wanted to give to his senior but was disappointed to learn that he was on a break. The Great King Enma suggested Shiro, Kakisuke and Rurio, who happened to be there at the spot should go wake him up but also warned how cranky Hozuki can get when someone disturbs his sleep. Despite Enma's warning, the three headed off to Hozuki's room. Momotaro was visiting Hozuki's office at Enma-cho to get his seal and made a fatal mistake by mentioning how Hozuki and Hakutaku looked alike. Hozuki was instantly infuriated by this remark and ran his backhand into the pillar behind him. Hozuki rubbed his wrist and matter-of-factly apologised. Soon after, the Great King Enma appeared out of the blue to explain how their discord came to be 1000 years ago.
#24 - Pretty Boys Need Love Too / The Crackling Hell
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2014
Hozuki carrying a hand luggage met up with Shiro who was chasing his own tail at the station. Shiro who was off-duty was excited to hear that Hozuki was going to see someone from the Karasu Tengu Police. While paying close attention to the time, Hozuki then decides to take Shiro with him and headed to the Jigoku taxi stand where they found Oborogurumas who were excitedly talking about a taxi theft in the world of the living. Hozuki on top of Needle Mountain was sighing over how the new Gokusotsu were managing the dead and asked the shadowed figure next to him what he should do with the situation. A few days later, a re-training program was introduced to beat the slackers back into shape. The new Gokusotsu including Karauri and Nasubi were brought to King Enma's court and observed how their seniors handled the dead.
#25 - The Instrumental Duo of The Mighty Rivals / Mental Sports Day
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2014
The story begins at the herbal medicine store "Gokuraku Mangetsu" in Togenkyo. Hakutaku was explaining Momotaro the secrets of becoming popular around girls while making a medicinal hotpot. Around the same time at Hell's Enma palace, Hozuki was explaining the finer points of tortures in hell to Shiro and the gang while also making a special hotpot. While cooking, Hozuki realised that he was missing one important ingredient and decides to meet the gatekeeper who had them. At the public square, Gokusotsu all across Hell gathered for the "Gokusotsu Grand Sports Day". Nasubi was relaxed as usual but Karauri on the other hand was nervous. Female Gokusotsu like Oko were also present. Hakutaku and Momotaro arrived at the square and were greeted by Shiro, Kakisuke and Rurio. As part of the program, Kakisuke was to do a coordinated group gymnastics and Rurio a song with his seniors. Shiro was however not quite sure what to do. Soon, the fireworks calling for assembly was launched and The Great King Enma announced the beginning of the sports day!