Zatch Bell and Kiyo Takamine

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Zatch Bell!, 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 Makoto Raiku. Zatch and Kiyo are two characters in this series.

1 Kiyo Takamine
2 Zatch Bell
3 Trivia
4 Stats
5 Spellbooks they burned
6 Navigational System

[edit] Kiyo Takamine

Kiyo Takamine

Kiyo Takamine, known in the original version as Kiyomaro Takamine (高嶺清麿, Takamine Kiyomaro^?) is one of the main characters of Zatch Bell.

At the series' start, Kiyo is an ordinary 14-year old junior high school student who happens to have an IQ 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 is easily irritated and often takes it out on Zatch, but he also uses his genius to devise strategies to win his battles.

[edit] Zatch Bell

Zatch Bell

Zatch Bell (known in the original version as 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 spellbook, and his powers involve lightning and electricity. He appears in the first episode.

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.

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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. 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.

Spoilers end here.

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 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 reoccuring war between mamodo.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

It has recently been revealed in the manga that he and Zeno are twins, and Zatch was sent to a private school, while Zeno had to go through immense training, yet Zatch got their father's ultimate power, and that's why he hates him. It was also revealed that their father is the Mamodo king.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] 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 OS-tan wears in most of art that she is seen in.
Zatch's favorite food is yellowtail, 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 edits boxers over Zatch in these scenes.
Also in the original version, Gash Bell often ends his sentences with "(na)no da", an expression of emphasis. In the English version, Zatch Bell has a signature laughing sound.
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.

[edit] Stats

Japanese names: Gash Bell (ガッシュ・ベル, Gasshu Beru^?) and Kiyomaro Takamine (高嶺清麿, Takamine Kiyomaro^?)

Country of origin: Japan

Zatch's age: 6 years

Spellbook 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 opponnent 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 ressurected 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. This ultimate form of Bao Zakeruga is only stopped by a combined powers of Gash's willpower and Zeon's "Jigadeiusu Uruzakeruga" attack. (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)
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 Zakeru. Manga-only attack, revealed in chapter 255. (Attack)
Baou Kurou Disugurugu: Zatch summons an immense clawed hand similar to that of the Baou Zakeruga dragon, and attacks his enemy with it. Manga-only attack, gained in chapter 254. (Attack)
Maazu Jikerudon: Similar to Jikerdor, but has the ability to deflect enemy attacks. (Defense)
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, Anime Only). Only used in Konjiki no Gash Bell!! 101 Banme no Mamono.