The WORST episodes of Zatch Bell!
Every episode of Zatch Bell! ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Zatch Bell!!
Kiyo Takamine meets a momoto (demons from another world) boy zatch bell and set out to compete in the momoto games held every 1000 years to become their king.
#1 - Collision: Gash vs. Naomi
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/14/2003
Zatch is haunted by a nightmare about Naomi. The next day he decides to challenge Naomi to a duel, and if he wins, Naomi will have to stop bullying him. Kiyo and his friends meanwhile visit the zoo. There they learn that an African Lion by the name of Gabriel has escaped from the zoo. Back with Zatch, Zatch loses the first and second competition against Naomi. In the third competition, Zatch is left in a pit-hole and Vulcan is tied up on a pole. Later one of the playground kids tell Zatch that Naomi has become stranded on a cliff. Zatch arrives and sees that a lion is with Naomi on the cliff. Wanting to help Naomi, Zatch climbs down but becomes stranded on a tree branch. Naomi seeing Zatch in danger climbs up the cliff and saves Zatch from the lion. Shortly after, the lion is captured and Zatch's dream about Naomi being the lizard queen comes true.
#2 - Free Yourself from a Thousand Years of Pain!
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/26/2004
During the battle, Pamoon reminisces on how he was turned to stone by Goren. Pamoon is about to deliver the final attack to Goren but is stopped when Goren holds up a little girl. Pamoon hesitates to attack, but the girl is revealed to be an illusion created by Goren. Goren had then grabbed Pamoon and turned him into stone. Now, Pamoon overpowers Kiyo's team. Zatch asks Kiyo to use "Rauzaruk". Zatch talks to Pamoon and tells him he should not be afraid anymore and that he will be his friend. Zatch begins to overpower Pamoon with "Rauzaruk". While fighting, Zatch tells Pamoon he lost his memory of the Mamodo world and was very lonely in the human world before he met Kiyo. Pamoon asks Zatch if he thinks he could defeat Zofis, to which Zatch responds that he must. Pamoon tells Zatch if he can survive his next spell, then maybe he has enough power to become king. Pamoon uses his strongest spell, and Zatch counters with "Bao Zakeruga".
#3 - Tia's Plan to Confess!
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/8/2004
Dr. Riddle reveals the information Sherry gave him about Zofis. Meanwhile, Tia tries to thank Zatch for saving. she tries to tell him but is interrupted by Kido and Kanchome. She afterwards tries to tell Zatch while bandaging him up but starts suffocating him. Li-en comments how Megumi and Tia are true partners as they can understand each other through their eyes. Tia tries to convey her thanks by staring intensely into Zatch's eyes, but her stare causes Zatch to apologize, believing he has done something wrong. Li-en tells her that she should try conveying her feelings in an empty place. Tia drags Zatch around but is unable to find a place to be alone. She then runs off and is comforted by Megumi, who tells her that she wanted a perfect moment to thank Zatch and that's why she kept failing. Zatch finds Tia outside, and Tia finally manages to thank Zatch.
#4 - Pamoon, the Celestial Warrior
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/19/2004
Folgore, Kanchome, and Dr. Riddles continue their journey in the ruins. Elsewhere Kiyo realizes that stars become less accurate the further the noise is from the ceiling and that the stars rotate in a circle. Kiyo then jumps into the centre of the orbit and destroys the floor with "Zakeruga", It is revealed the supreme Mamodo Pamoon is their opponent. Kiyo uses "Zaker" on the book owner, but it is easily blocked by Pamoon's stars. Sunbeam tells Kiyo and Zatch to look into the enemy's eyes, instead of the stars, to dodge his attacks. Pamoon then asks Kiyo if he was the human who did weird things to him. Kiyo realizes that Pamoon was the stone tablet he bought. Pamoon, angered by Kiyo's past deed, continues his attacks. Kiyo asks him why did he side with Zofis if he was so powerful. Pamoon remembers seeing Zofis turning a Mamodo into stone again and tells Kiyo he will show the strength fear creates.
#5 - Dr. Riddles, You'll Always Be My King!
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/12/2004
Folgore's team battles against Belgim. They plan to have Kido distract Belgim while Folgore and Kanchome attempt to steal his book. During the battle, Belgim reveals that he is not attached to his chair, and uses it to injure Dr. Riddles. Dr. Riddles reminisces on how he met Kido. When Dr. Riddles was a surgeon, he was unable to save a young boy during his operation and thus isolated himself due to his guilt. Dr. Riddles sees the resemblance of the kid in Kido and decides to help him. During the battle, Dr. Riddles pushes Folgore and Kanchome away from Belgims direction and is gravely injured. Unable to move, Belgim uses aims his strongest attack at Dr. Riddles. Kido takes the attack, but his book is burned in the process. Kido continues to distract Belgim and communicates with Dr. Riddles through the book with his heart. He thanks Dr. Riddles for all the fun times and tells him Dr. Riddles is his king. The book glows and Kido asks Dr. Riddles to use the final spell before he disappears. Using the new spell "Mikor Ma Zegaruga", Belgim is defeated and Kido disappears.
#6 - Sing for Your Lives! The Terrible Belgim E.O.
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/5/2004
Folgore and Kanchome do his signature song and dance "Hey Hey Let's Dance all Day!" to entertain Belgim. After the performance, Belgim begins to attack them and reveals he enjoyed the performance very much. He then asks Folgore if he could sing with them. Belgim tries to sing and bites his tongue. Angered, he blames Folgore and begins his attack. However, Dr. Riddles does a magic trick and summons pigeons, astonishing Belgim. Elsewhere, Kiyo tries to figure out the mysteries of the stars, and he realizes that they react to sound. Belgim asks Dr. Riddles to perform another magic feat. Dr. Riddles instead gives Belgim a riddle realizing that if he does a magic trick, Belgim will ultimately try to do the same and will be angered when he fails. Belgim not amused with the riddle decides to give them one more chance. Dr. Riddles tricks Belgim into thinking that spinning around is fun. Belgim does so but ends up flying and hitting the ceiling. Angered he begins his attack and realizes that his partner is out of energy to cast spells. He asks her to refill her energy with a moonstone but is interrupted by Dr. Riddles and Kido's attack. Folgore's team prepares to battle Belgim and his weakened partner.
#7 - The Roar of Rao Diboren!
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/29/2004
Wonrei tells everyone to stay back, while he prepares to fight alone. Megumi attempts to use "Giga La Seoshi" to deflect Tsaoron's attack, but Tsaoron's attack breaks through the barrier and injures Megumi and Tia. Wonrei is overpowered by Tsaoron and Genso and attempts to use "Rao Diboren". Tsaoron's attack breaks through "Rao Diboren" and heads towards Li-en, Megumi, and Tia. Wonrei blocks the attack with his body. Li-en attempts to cast another spell, but she realizes she does not have the energy to do so. Megumi uses "Saifogeo" and Tia throws it through Li-en and Wonrei and heals them both. Wonrei uses "Rao Diboren" and burns Tsaoron's book. Genso and Wonrei battle and Wonrei is the victor, powered by his determination to protect everyone.
#8 - The Four Supreme Mamodo!
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/22/2004
The stairway collapses, and the team is divided into 3 groups of four: Kiyo, Zatch, Sunbeam, and Ponygon; Folgore, Kanchome, Dr. Riddles and Kido; and Megumi, Tia, Li-en, and Wonrei. Zofis decides to let the four supreme Mamodos deal with the team. Kiyo's group ends up in a room where stars are firing lasers at them, and the Mamodo who controls them is nowhere in sight. Folgore group meets the supreme Mamodo Belgim, who promises to let them pass if Folgore can entertain him. If he fails however, he will be killed by Belgim. Megumi's group meet the supreme Mamodo Tsaoron and his partner Gensou. Gensou reveals that he is not mind-controlled and that he joined Zofis in order to fight against strong enemies. Megumi's group is overwhelmed by Tsaoron and Genso.
#9 - Zofis' Evil Desires
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/15/2004
Kiyo, Zatch, Megumi, Tia, Folgore, Kanchome, Sunbeam, Ponygon, Dr. Riddles, Kido, Wonrei, and Li-en begin their infiltration into the Taeboro ruins. The team manages to avoid the guards in the front and enter their way into the ruins. In the maze of the ruins, Kanchome is noticed by two Mamodo guards, and they pursue the team. The team manage to find the stairs out of the maze and Kiyo uses "Zaker" to seal the exit to the stairs. The team finds three Mamodos waiting for them and easily burn their books. They continue their pursuit, but Kiyo realizes it seems too easy. They end up in a room full of molten magma, and the only safe way to cross is a narrow stairway. While crossing, Zofis appears and begins to attack the structure supporting the stairs.
#10 - The Wonderful Majestic Twelve Return
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/1/2004
Zatch grabs onto Tia and climbs aboard the bird Mamodo and attacks it with "Zakeruga". After he saves Tia, Byonko organizes his minions into a battle formation. Dr. Riddles realizing that the position is too dangerous to attack, sends his Majestic Twelve to find an opening. All but one of the majestic twelve remains, Big Boing. Big Boing begins to drum her breasts, and Dr. Riddle attacks the Mamodo while they are distracted. Kiyo uses "Rauzaruk" and commands Zatch to grab and throw the Mamodos as far away as possible. One of the Mamodos remains and uses a spell that summons a giant man-eating plant. As Zatch is about to be devoured, the plan is destroyed by Wonrei. Dr. Riddle burns the books of the thousand-year Mamodos. Byonko and his partner then escape with the help of the bird Mamodo. Back at Apollo's house, Dr. Riddles reveals that "Milordo-Z" is really Zofis and reveals his source was the Mamodo Brago.
#11 - The Red Spell Book of Promise!
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/18/2004
Kiyo, Zatch, Sunbeam, and Ponygon are resting after defeating Dalmos. Laila returns with a moonstone which recovers everyone's strength. They then ride back on Ponygon to town. In town, Megumi, Tia, Folgore and Kanchome are staying with Apollo. They are then attacked by Byonko and thousand-year Mamodos. Unable to use spells, they all flee, and Tia is cornered by the Mamodos. She manages to go through a narrow alleyway and meets Wonrei, Li-en, Dr. Riddles, and Kido at the end. Wonrei and Li-en deal with the Mamodos, but Tia is caught in the claws of a bird-like Mamodo. As the Mamodo flies away, Kiyo, Zatch, Sunbeam and Ponygon appear. Ponygon jumps towards Tia, and Zatch reaches out for her with his hand.
#12 - Umagon's Lightning Speed!
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/11/2004
Ponygon's book owner uses a spell that gives Ponygon armor that increases his abilities. Ponygon knocks a pillar into the centre of the whirlpool, destroying the drill. Dalmos is the knocked into the centre of the whirlpool. Ponygon's book owner reveals his name to be Kafk Sunbeam and that Dr. Riddles introduced him to Ponygon knowing he was Ponygon's book owner. In the flashback, it is revealed that Ponygon was afraid to battle. When asked why he came, even though Ponygon refused to battle, Sunbeam replies that he believed in Ponygon. Dalmos returns and continues to battle Ponygon. Dalmos gains the upper hand and traps Ponygon under his feet. Sunbeam manages to free Ponygon by blinding Dalmos with sand. Ponygon's book glows, revealing a second spell which provides Ponygon with better armor that includes a horn. Dalmos is defeated when Sunbeam burns his book.
#13 - The Fierce Attack of Dalmos! The Battle on Top of the Sand!
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/4/2004
The team runs away from the Mamodos Laila and Dalmos and end up in a room full of sand. Laila fires an attack at the wall and tells the team to escape. She then proceeds to attack Dalmos and realize that she is unable to because Milordo-Z's mind control prevents this from happening. Kiyo tells everyone to leave, while he helps Laila defeat Dalmos. He gives Tia Zatch's book and stays behind with Zatch. Ponygon is reluctant to leave Kiyo, but Kiyo thanks Ponygon for coming even though he is afraid of battles. Ponygon leaves just before the exit is blocked by sand. Dalmos fires a drill into the centre of the room to create a whirlpool in the sand. Kiyo, Zatch, Laila, and her mind-controlled partner, Albert, are overwhelmed by Dalmos. As Kiyo is about to be absorbed into the whirlpool, Ponygon and his book owner appears.
#14 - Burrah! Victoream's Anger!
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/2004
Victoream returns to his body, but his body tries to steal his own book. Kanchome is revealed to be disguised as his body in an attempt to get his book. Victoream returns to his real body and starts attacking the team. Kiyo uses "Bao Zakeruga" in an attempt to cancel the attack but fails to do so. Kiyo comes up with a plan and asks Megumi to use Saifogeo. Kiyo then uses "Bao Zakeruga" aimed towards the ceiling, but it is intercepted by Victoream's attack. Victoream notices that his book is on the floor and picks it up, but he also sees his partner holding his own book. He notices Kanchome's face on his partner's stomach and attacks him. Kanchome is revealed to be the book Victoream is holding and reveals he drew a face on Victoream's partner to trick Victoream into attacking his partner. The team now has his book, and Victoream makes a final request, to dance to his "Very Melon" song. Victoream returns to the Mamodo world. As the team prepares to return to town to rest, they are interrupted by the appearance of two more Mamodos.
#15 - Defeat Milordo-Z! Each Person's Resolve!
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2004
Kanchome finds Dr. Riddles and his Mamodo Kido who reveal that Folgore is on his way. Kiyo continues his search in the books for the ruins where the tile came from, and Umagon continues his search for his book owner. Megumi after school asks her manager for a break from her duties as an idol. Meanwhile, Umagon's book is picked up by a man and the letters in the book change color. Kiyo finds the location of the ruins in a book. Kiyo then notices a letter (message), from Dr. Riddles, attached to Umagon's back. The letter reveals that a detailed map of the Taeboro ruins is with the letter and that Dr. Riddles shall join them when he recruits a strong ally. Dr. Riddles is then seen with Wonrei and Li-en. When Kiyo, Zatch, and Tia attend Megumi's concert, she reveals to her fans that she will be taking a break.
#16 - So Giaku, The Water Dragon of Rage!
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2004
Kiyo and Zatch manage to survive Penny's attack. She tells Zatch if he apologies, she will forgive him and stop her attack. Zatch apologizes; Penny then asks Zatch if he likes her, and he replies he does not since he does not know her. This enrages Penny, and she begins to attack them again. Kiyo uses "Rauzaruk" in order for Zatch to get close enough to Penny to use "Zakeruga", but on the attempt, he realizes no spells can be used while "Rauzaruk" is in effect. Penny uses "So Giaku" which summons a water dragon, but Zatch's "Bao Zakeruga" overpowers her spell. At that moment, a Mamodo named Byonko appears, revealing that he is recruiting Mamodos for a plan to wipe out the remaining Mamodos. The enemy then makes their escape. Penny meets Milordo-Z, who reveals that the stone tablets contain the Mamodos from the previous battle a thousand years ago. Milordo-Z reveals that a special kind of light will free the Mamodos and that Penny will lead them to defeat Zatch.
#17 - Dr. Riddles and the Majestic Twelve
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 3/21/2004
Kiyo and Zatch think of ways to get stronger until they are interrupted by Kido and his book keeper Dr. Riddles, who challenges Kiyo and Zatch to a battle. He reveals that the Majestic Twelve will be the one to fight him. Dr. Riddles then asks Kiyo to solve a riddle. After he answers correctly, Dr. Riddles and the Majestic Twelve leave. Dr. Riddles returns later and challenges Kiyo to a Mamodo battle. He reveals that if Kiyo defeats him, he will reveal the secret of the book. Kiyo and Zatch are at the disadvantage against Dr. Riddles. Dr. Riddles gives Kiyo a hint about the books and Kiyo realizes the truth about the books; the spells in the books are actually manifestations of the Mamodo's power. Kiyo tells Zatch to believe in the power that is inside him. At that moment, the book glows and Kiyo uses the sixth spell, "Rauzaruk".
#18 - Invitation to a Duel
Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 2/15/2004
A mamodo named Bari and his partner Gustav defeat a Mamodo. Bari feeling unsatisfied in his battles, decides to go to Japan where a strong Mamodo named Zatch resides. Bari finds Zatch and tells Zatch they shall battle in a factory three hours from now. Zatch and Kiyo arrive to the factory where they learn that there are still civilians in the factory. Zatch manages to save the civilian while Kiyo distracts Bari's attention. As Bari is about to strike Kiyo down, he hesitates due to Kiyo's eyes. Bari prepares to finish Kiyo off but Zatch manages to stop him in time. With no distractions, Kiyo and Zatch prepare to face Bari and Gustav.
#19 - The Invisible Hunter
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/11/2004
Zatch loses at a lottery to win a yellowtail fish and a man decides to take pity on Zatch and gives him his tickets to an onsen. At the onsen, Kiyo finds a note in his room revealing the location of a secret onsen and an all you can eat yellow tail buffet. Upon arriving at the location, Kiyo realizes that it's a trap and they attacked by a Mamodo named Baransha and her human partner Garza. Kiyo and Zatch are at a disadvantage since Baransha can attack from afar and become invisible. As the battle drags on, Kiyo uses ginkgo nuts' strong scent in order to track down the invisible Baransha. Kiyo and Zatch gain the upper hand with "Bao Zakeruga" but Garza and Baransha manage to escape by jumping into the river.
#20 - Sunset Soaked in Tears
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/30/2003
Kiyo, Zatch, and Shion chase after Grisor but fail in retrieving the mirror from him in time. Hakase uses the mirror and causes Grisor to grow into a monstrous being which increases his spell power by a hundred fold. They engage in battle but are unable to cause damage to Grisor. When Grisor aims a spell towards Shion, Nya pushes her out of the way but Nya's book is burnt in the process. Shion holds onto Nya as he disappears from her arms. Grisor then traps Kiyo, Zatch, and Shion on a patch of land by surrounding the area with magma from underground.
#21 - Amusement Park Battle
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/26/2003
Zatch and Kiyo enter the amusement park. Meanwhile, two Mamodos and their human partner reminisce on how they became allies. Outside, the Mamodo decides to destroy an amusement park ride but is interrupted by Zatch's "Zaker". Kiyo leads the enemy to an empty part of the park. The pairs Lupa and Purio and Hige and Zoboron overpower Kiyo with their teamwork. Kiyo in the midst of the battle, tells Zatch to fire "Zaker" into the sky. As Kiyo and Zatch are about to be defeated, they are saved by Megumi and Tia's "Ma Seshield".
#22 - Another Zatch
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/31/2003
Zatch and Kiyo head towards the forest where Zatch was found. While crossing through a village, the villagers retreat in fear from Zatch's presence. On the way, they meet Megumi and Tia who reveal that they saw someone who looks like Zatch. In the forest, Zatch attracts snakes with his whistle but is saved by Professor Dartagnian in a fairy suit. Dartagnian reveals that he has been researching the forest since an explosion six months ago. Kiyo and Zatch investigate the site of the explosion. Once there, Zatch suddenly starts to glow gold and when he regains consciousness, regains his memory about his life in the forest. Zatch reveals that another Mamodo who looked like Zatch, attacked him and caused him to lose his memories. Dartagnian who was witnessed the golden light reveals that Kiyo's book was glowing also. Kiyo opens the book and realizes he can read the fourth spell.
#23 - London Calling
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/10/2003
In England, Zatch and Kiyo run into Kanchome who asks for their assistance in finding Folgore. Using Zatch's nose, they track down Folgore by his scent. During their search, Kiyo meets Suzy, Megumi, and Tia who happens to be in England too. Zatch's nose leads them to a candy shop, a flower shop, and a toy store. The search ends when they find Folgore at a hospital with Suzy. Kiyo thinking that Folgore groped Suzy like he did to the women in the stores he visited, proceeds to attack him with "Zaker". Folgore manages to outrun Kiyo and meets his appointment in the hospital where it is revealed Folgore was buying gifts for sick children. Kiyo, realizing that Folgore is a good person, tells him to make it to the end of the Mamodo battle. While heading to meet his father, Kiyo's luggage is stolen by a thief.
#24 - A New Pledge Between Zatch and Tia
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/20/2003
Zatch battles with Maruss and gains the advantage. Tia, inspired by Zatch's courage, decides to help Zatch defeat Maruss. With Maruss defeated, Megumi and Tia prepare to battle Kiyo and Zatch. To their surprise, Kiyo and Zatch wish them well and leave. Tia asks Zatch why he does not fight them and he explains that Tia is a good person, and if she does become the winner of the Mamodo battles, she would be a good and kind ruler. Tia is glad there is someone in the battle she can trust besides Megumi and promises Zatch she will aim to be a kind ruler. Kiyo returns to the concert and notices that Megumi left a note in his pocket promising she will be the one to save Kiyo next time.
#25 - The Tomboy and the Pop Star
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/13/2003
Kiyo and Suzy are attending a concert performed by Megumi Oumi. Backstage Megumi and her Mamodo Tia are worried that Maruss, the Mamodo that has been tracking them down to burn their book, may come and disrupt the concert. During the concert, Zatch sneaks in through the back door and meets Tia. Shortly after, Maruss and his book partner appear and start to wreak havoc. Zatch protects her and asks her to bring his book owner Kiyo. Tia, believing Zatch would betray her when his book owner arrives, decides to bring Megumi instead. During the battle, Maruss knocks Megumi unconscious and prepares to burn their book. At that moment, Kiyo intercepts Maruss' attack with "Zaker".