Kiyo Takamine, known in the original version as Kiyomaro Takamine(高嶺 清麿Takamine Kiyomaro) and his Mamodo(魔物Mamono, lit. "demon") partner Zatch Bell, known in the original version as Gash Bell(ベル ガッシュBeru Gasshu), are fictional characters in the anime and manga franchise Zatch Bell! by mangaka Makoto Raiku. A Mamodos are beings from the Mamodo world and wield supernatural powers. The series begins when Kiyo's father sends Zatch to stay with Kiyo. Kiyo is revealed to be the Zatch's book keeper, the partner of the Mamodo who reads the words indicated in the book to allow the Mamodo to use their abilities. Kiyo is then dragged into the Mamodo battle where the last standing Mamodo in the Human World becomes the king of the Mamodo World. In addition to the main series, Kiyo and Zatch appear in t