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."
Showing Season 1 of 3
Season 1
2014
With Hell overwhelmed by an exploding population of sinners, bureaucrat Hozuki works diligently to keep the flames of punishment burning on time.
01. Making or Breaking Hell / The Discovery of Hell's Mysteries
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.
02. Demons and Underwear and Crabs / The State of Hell, and This and That
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.
03. Hakutakuk / How Their Discord Came to Be
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.
04. Pretty Boys Need Love Too / Kajika Hell
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.
05. The Instrumental Duo of the Mighty Rivals / Mental Sports Day
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.
06. Hell Idol: Peach Maki / The Right Arm Blues
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.
07. Man and Woman and Mortal Hell / Hell-Style Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques and How to Use the Johari Mirror
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.
08. The Vulgar Battle / The 36 Views of Hell
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.
09. The Ultimate Example of Ruin Through Wine and Women / Awash With Drunks
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.
10. Dinner of the Ten Kings of the Afterlife / Diets are Hell
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.
11. The Samurai Who Was Inch-High / Marsh Sisters on the Mountain
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.
12. Lady Lillith and her Husband / Why Monsters are so Widely-Spread Throughout the Mundane World of China
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.
13. Hell's Bon Festival of Lights / Idle Chat with the Great King Enma
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.
