Episode 1
Ancient Underworld Overhaul / The Palace with the Malice
24m6.0 / 10
As Lord Enma passes judgement on the denizens of hell, Hozuki's past is revealed. Has he always been a demon?
Episode credits
Directed by Yujiro Abe
TV series
Hozuki's Coolheadedness
2014TV-142 seasons7.1 / 10
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."
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Hozuki's Coolheadedness premiered January 10, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Hell Minion for a Day / The Line Between Workaholic and Artist
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki takes Maki and Miki around as hell minions to capture special tortures never seen before on film!
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Episode 3
The Auspicious Alliance / Eccentric Cuckoo-land Creature
24m6.0 / 10
The Four Benevolent Beasts argue over a meal about who is older and how well they are aging. Meanwhile, Hozuki has some problems of his own down in Hell.
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Episode 4
The Legend of Mustard / Please Turnip for the Demon Parade
24m6.0 / 10
Koban the paparazzo gets an interview with Mustard. When Hozuki gets involved in the interview as well, Koban gets far more of a performance than he bargained for.
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Episode 5
Ono no Takamura / Great King Enma and Anecdotes
24m6.0 / 10
After continually being mistaken for the Great King Enma, King Shinko muses about how he should differ himself to avoid future confusion with the deceased.
Episode credits
Directed by Yujiro Abe
Episode 6
Princess Sakuya's Showtime / The Battle of Children's Limbo
24m6.0 / 10
We get a look at Young Hozuki and what he was like when he was younger. Later, Hozuki has to deal with some children who ended up in Hell.
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Episode 7
In Those Days You Were Always On Edge / Dr. Monkshood
24m6.0 / 10
The inventions and ideas of the Engineering Department are being discussed while Young Hozuki tries to make sense of it all.
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Episode 8
Hopping Vampire
24m6.0 / 10
Young Hozuki accidentally discovers the dead and meets quite a unique King with an extraordinary power.
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Episode 9
Snow Demon / The Offices of Boring
24m6.0 / 10
A showdown arises between the Cold Hells and the Hot Hells. Meanwhile, Hozuki unravels the path of how the deceased enter hell.
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Episode 10
Kagachi's Coolheadedness / Married to His Work
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki is questioned about his humdrum, daily program in the normal world. Meanwhile, the Gods demonstrate their extraordinary matchmaking capabilities.
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Episode 11
Family / The Hounds of Hell
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki, with great reluctance, agrees to take a vacation for the weekend. In the meantime, the dogs bicker as they try to distinguish themselves amongst each other.
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Episode 12
King Gokan's Chief of Staff / Hell's Hot Springs
24m6.0 / 10
Shiro discovers the mighty Scales of Karma and yearns to do one more thing that will make him an accomplished dog of hell.
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Episode 13
Master of Hell / Have a Drink and Get Some Rest
24m6.0 / 10
The arrival of a special guest brings an unceasing barrage of annoyances as Hozuki prepares for the end of year party.
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Episode 14
The Day-to-Day at the Offices of Enma / 1 Soup, 3 Dishes, 10 Meats
24m7.0 / 10
Hozuki conducts interviews while dealing with a fraud and all the newcomers.
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Episode 15
What is a Magical Girl? / Indulging in Western Clothing
24m6.0 / 10
Learning about witches and girls western clothing bring about a whole new set of annoyances for Hozuki.
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Episode 16
Dakini of the Welcoming Committee / Under the Sod
24m6.0 / 10
Dealing with flesh-eating demons is a lot easier than receiving a vaccination (only if you're Hozuki, of course).
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Episode 17
The Man Who Learned From Yokai / The Woman Who Makes Use of Yokai
24m7.0 / 10
Love is a complicated thing, especially when the police and eons of family feuding are involved. Leave it to Hozuki to talk about...employee benefits?
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Episode 18
Amanojaku / Go Home, Crane
24m7.0 / 10
A stranded crane presents a set of holy and annoying problems for Hozuki, who was only trying to be... nice?
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Episode 19
Slippery as a Catfish / Gon Gets to Work
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki learns that self-deprecation and laziness isn’t just for the Mundane world but is still just as annoying. How… tragic.
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Episode 20
Games / Mechanical Chief of Staff
24m7.0 / 10
Shiro, Rurio and Kakisuke take some time off at the Arcade and run into some interesting people. Hozuki has to entertain some new guests, hooray?
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Episode 21
The Rabbit Called Mustard / Types
24m7.0 / 10
The tiny and hellishly mighty Mustard describes her typical day of writing in her diary, looking for a partner and torturing souls.
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Episode 22
Yakan Siblings / Shiro's Butt is in a Real Jam
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki, the ever eccentric man, is invited to teach young children about Hell. What could possibly go awry?
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Episode 23
Fundamentally / Mixed Martial Arts Contest
24m6.0 / 10
After some intense training with Hozuki, Mustard is ready for battle (even if her opponents are less than awake)!
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Episode 24
The Stripping Hag and Clothes-hanging Geezer / Chef Miki
24m6.0 / 10
Hozuki teaches the hell minions about the old people that dwell at the Sanzu River bank and the monsters within, but it proves to be more of a headache than anticipated.
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Episode 25
Onki / Animals Don't Forget One's Kindness
24m6.5 / 10
Momotaro returns to the fabled Ogre Island in response to a recent incident. Later, Hozuki visits the court of King Shoko, where animals are called as material witnesses.
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Episode 26
Unrivaled at Poker / Is Hell Your Intended Destination?
24m6.0 / 10finale
Hozuki uses the apathetic nature of the Zashiki Warashi twins to wrangle a newcomer to Hell. Later, Hozuki settles a disagreement between different departments.
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Cast
Noriaki SugiyamaKoban (voice)
Ayaka SuwaMiki
Touko AoyamaNasubi (voice)
Yui OguraZashikiwarashi Niko
Hiroki YasumotoHōzuki (voice)
Daisuke HirakawaMomotaro (voice)
Eri KitamuraOkō (voice)
Koji YusaHakutaku (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Midori Goto
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 39
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 鬼灯の冷徹
Networks & production
BS11Japan
Sun TVJapan
Tokyo MXJapan
MBSJapan
WIT STUDIOJapan
Themes
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