For a trip to nostalgia, Zatch Bell 2 has timed itself perfectly! Makoto Rainu’s hit series is going to be making a return in March 2022 and we are here for it. The original Zatch Bell TV series was released in 2003 and ended following a 3-year run.
Also known as ‘Kojiki no Gash Bell!!’, the manga series was serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2001 to 2007. While the manga for Zatch Bell spanned 33 volumes, the anime adaptation for the series lasted only 150 episodes and ended before the manga could end. Zatch Bell should be counted as one of the most prominent series in the early 2000s along with the likes of Pokemon, Bakugan, Digimon and more!
The original series is rated 7.5/10 on My Anime List!
What is Zatch Bell About?
Zatch Bell follows the main character of the same name who pairs up with a 14-year old boy named Kiyomaru Takamine on Earth. Kiyomaru is someone who does not care much for anyone and just tries to do his own thing. He’s an ace student with an insufferable ego and does not seem to care. He is stumped by the arrival of Zatch Bell who announces Kiyo as his master in a demon battle royale of his people.
Zatch Bell belongs to a mystical race called Mamodo and aspires to win the tournament that grants a Mamodo the right to become the king of their planet. The adventure-fantasy comedy series follows Zatch and Kiyo as they battle rivals and try to attain the championship while making foes and allies on the way. In each other’s company, Kiyo and Zatch learn values and lessons that were previously insignificant to them.
When Will The Zatch Bell 2 Release?
The official announcement from Makoto Rainu’s Twitter has only confirmed the return of the series till now. Zatch Bell 2, also being called the Zatch Bell Sequel, has only revealed a March 2022 but has not provided a specific date. Supposedly undecided yet, a lot of information about the current production is yet to be revealed.
The original series was produced by Toei Animation and released a 150 episode series. The current anime format is still unknown, but with the length of the adaptation at hand, it will need a number of seasons to cover the story.
Another interesting aspect is the storyline of Zatch Bell 2. Since it is being called the Zatch Bell Sequel, the story should follow from where the original series left off. It is expected that the main characters will remain the same and only continue from the end of Episode 150.
The last episode of the original series was titled ‘The Decisive Battle Against Faudo: The Golden Radiance, The Kind King. The third and final season of the original series followed the Faudo Arc. There is every possibility that Zatch Bell 2 will begin with aged up characters or a little push in the timeline.
The original Zatch Bell only has an incomplete English Dub and significant alterations in the show to make it less violent and more appropriate for children’s viewing outside Japan.
The official trailer for Zatch Bell 2, the character designs and the cast for the show is also to be revealed. With less than a month to go, the announcements should be flowing in very soon!
Where Can You Watch Zatch Bell 2?
Zatch Bell aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami that aired the episodes from 2003 to 2006. As streaming platforms were not prevalent during that time, a Crunchyroll or Funimation stream was not possible. Now with all of that in place, it is highly likely that a series as anticipated as Zatch Bell 2 will land on a streaming service.
The manga for Zatch Bell has been licensed by Viz Media and is available on their platform for reading. Viz Media has a big library of manga that can be read online. The first 3 chapters are usually free! The remaining chapters need a membership that allows access to their entire catalogue for $1.99 per month!
FAQs – Zatch Bell 2 Edition
Q. Is there any movie of Zatch Bell?
A. The Zatch Bell franchise is actually very rich! Other than the 150-episode anime series, there are also two movies titled Zatch Bell: 101st Devil and Zatch Bell: Attack of the Metavulcan. The Zatch Bell series has video games as well as a collectable card game released by Bandai in 2009. The home video release for the series has only 104 episodes with an English Dub.
Q. Is Zatch Bell on Crunchyroll?
A. Zatch Bell predates streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and was aired on TV when it was first released. The episodes for the anime series were added to Crunchyroll in 2016 along with the English Dub which had 104 episodes.
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