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Hozuki's Coolheadedness

Hozuki's Coolheadedness

TV-142014•24m•7.1/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimationComedy

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7.1/10(31)

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."

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Production

WIT STUDIO

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 10, 2014

Last Aired

July 1, 2018

Networks

BS11, Sun TV, Tokyo MX, MBS

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Making or Breaking Hell / The Discovery of Hell's Mysteries
E1
Making or Breaking Hell / The Discovery of Hell's Mysteries
Air date: 2014-01-10
While carrying out his hellish bureaucratic duties, Hozuki encounters a legendary hero. Hozuki and King Enma dream of taking a trip to Australia.
Demons and Underwear and Crabs / The State of Hell, and This and That
E2
Demons and Underwear and Crabs / The State of Hell, and This and That
Air date: 2014-01-17
Despite being tasked with cleaning the rivers of hell, low-ranking demon Nasubi becomes distracted by a song. King Enma welcomes a guest from Europe.
Hakutakuk / How Their Discord Came to Be
E3
Hakutakuk / How Their Discord Came to Be
Air date: 2014-01-24
Ignoring King Enma’s advice, Momotaro's companions risk visiting Hozuki on his day off. King Enma reveals why Hozuki and Hakutaku are always at odds.
Pretty Boys Need Love Too / Kajika Hell
E4
Pretty Boys Need Love Too / Kajika Hell
Air date: 2014-01-31
Accompanied by Shiro, Hozuki departs for the Karasu-Tengu police station. Hozuki teaches the lazy new demon recruits about the art of torture.
The Instrumental Duo of the Mighty Rivals / Mental Sports Day
E5
The Instrumental Duo of the Mighty Rivals / Mental Sports Day
Air date: 2014-02-07
Hozuki and Shiro go on a quest for an essential stew ingredient. The 100th annual Hell’s Minions Sports Day commences with an unconventional bang.
Hell Idol: Peach Maki / The Right Arm Blues
E6
Hell Idol: Peach Maki / The Right Arm Blues
Air date: 2014-02-14
Looking for his next scoop, gossip magazine reporter Koban begs Hozuki for an interview. Beelzebub from European hell visits the Japanese underworld.
Man and Woman and Mortal Hell / Hell-Style Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques and How to Use the Johari Mirror
E7
Man and Woman and Mortal Hell / Hell-Style Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques and How to Use the Johari Mirror
Air date: 2014-02-21
Hozuki, Karauri and Nasubi visit an area of hell reserved for a certain kind of sinner. King Enma employs the help of Hozuki to receive acupuncture.
The Vulgar Battle / The 36 Views of Hell
E8
The Vulgar Battle / The 36 Views of Hell
Air date: 2014-02-28
Koban turns his attention to Peach Maki and Hozuki in crafting his latest gossip article. Hozuki asks Nasubi to create a new mural fit for hell.
The Ultimate Example of Ruin Through Wine and Women / Awash With Drunks
E9
The Ultimate Example of Ruin Through Wine and Women / Awash With Drunks
Air date: 2014-03-07
Momotaro makes an offhand comment that deals a blow to Hakutaku’s ego. Hozuki helps an eight-headed snake demon deal with a group of drunken sinners.
Dinner of the Ten Kings of the Afterlife / Diets are Hell
E10
Dinner of the Ten Kings of the Afterlife / Diets are Hell
Air date: 2014-03-14
King Enma holds a dinner for hell's nine other noble judges. Concerned about his weight, King Enma hits the gym with hell’s strictest trainer: Hozuki.
The Samurai Who Was Inch-High / Marsh Sisters on the Mountain
E11
The Samurai Who Was Inch-High / Marsh Sisters on the Mountain
Air date: 2014-03-21
After hearing the tale of the “Inch-High Samurai,” Shiro wonders what became of its titular hero. A pint-sized spirit comes to Hozuki with a problem.
Lady Lillith and her Husband / Why Monsters are so Widely-Spread Throughout the Mundane World of China
E12
Lady Lillith and her Husband / Why Monsters are so Widely-Spread Throughout the Mundane World of China
Air date: 2014-03-28
Western she-devil Lady Lilith visits the Japanese underworld on a shopping trip. Hakutaku recalls the time he drunkenly fell into the mortal world.
Hell's Bon Festival of Lights / Idle Chat with the Great King Enma
E13
Hell's Bon Festival of Lights / Idle Chat with the Great King Enma
Air date: 2014-04-04
Shiro and his pals Rurio and Kakisuke experience their first-ever festival in hell. King Enma and Hozuki kill time until their next batch of sinners.

Cast

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Gon

Noriaki Sugiyama

Noriaki Sugiyama

Koban (voice)

Ayaka Suwa

Ayaka Suwa

Miki

Touko Aoyama

Touko Aoyama

Nasubi (voice)

Satomi Sato

Satomi Sato

Zashikiwarashi Ichiko

Yui Ogura

Yui Ogura

Zashikiwarashi Niko

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hōzuki (voice)

Atsumi Tanezaki

Atsumi Tanezaki

Karashi (voice)

Daisuke Hirakawa

Daisuke Hirakawa

Momotaro (voice)

Eri Kitamura

Eri Kitamura

Okō (voice)

Hiroki Goto

Hiroki Goto

Kakisuke (voice)

Koji Yusa

Koji Yusa

Hakutaku (voice)

Sumire Uesaka

Sumire Uesaka

Peach Maki (voice)

Takashi Matsuyama

Takashi Matsuyama

Rurio (voice)

Takashi Nagasako

Takashi Nagasako

Enma Daiō (voice)

Tetsuya Kakihara

Tetsuya Kakihara

Karauri (voice)

Yumiko Kobayashi

Yumiko Kobayashi

Shiro (voice)

Yoshiaki Hasegawa

Yoshiaki Hasegawa

Karasutengu (voice)

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