Zatch Bell! (2003)
Kernel Score: 88% · 255 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Kids
First aired: 2003-04-06
Seasons: 1 · 150 episodes
Where to watch Zatch Bell!
- Free with ads: Hoopla
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Takamine Kiyomaro, a depressed don't-care-about-the-world guy, was suddenly given a little demon named Zatch Bell to take care of. Little does he know that Zatch is embroiled in an intense fight to see who is the ruler of the demon world.
Zatch Bell! parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Zatch Bell! is a shonen anime rated TV-Y7 involving demon tournament battles and magical fighting.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Fantasy demon battles and tournament fighting, but stylized for a younger anime audience.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Takahiro Sakurai as Kiyomaro Takamine (voice)
- Ikue Otani as Gash Bell (voice)
- Satomi Korogi as Umagon (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Tio (voice)
- Ai Maeda as Megumi Oumi (voice)
- Masami Kikuchi as Kanchomé (voice)
- Hiroki Takahashi as Parco Folgore / Dufort (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Sherry Belmont (voice)
- Kazunari Kojima as Brago (voice)
- Kinoko Yamada as Naomi (voice)
Zatch Bell! FAQ
Is Zatch Bell! good?
Zatch Bell! has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 255 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Zatch Bell!?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
Is Zatch Bell! OK for kids?
Zatch Bell! is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Zatch Bell! is a shonen anime rated TV-Y7 involving demon tournament battles and magical fighting.
What shows are like Zatch Bell!?
If you liked Zatch Bell!, try SHAMAN KING, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Kamisama Kiss and The Testament of Sister New Devil.