Kaiketsu Zorori — Season 1, Episode 48: The Terrifying Devil
Animation, Comedy • 24 min • 2 seasons, 149 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
Great King Emna, ruler of the Underworld, is furious that Zorori still hasn't died and gone to Hell, even though his name is written in Enma's book. He sends a devil to go find and kill him. On Earth, Zorori has won a woman's beach volleyball tournament, but due to Ishishi's wig falling off, they are now being chased by the police for stealing the first place trophy. As they are cornered Zorori jumps for the tall building they're on to the next one, but he only manages to grap the side, and all three dangle for their lives. Akuma tries to make Zorori lose his grip by stabbing him with his tail, but zorori grabs onto his pointy and uses it to stop their fall. Akuma doesn't give up and tries several other ways to kill Zorori. After all of his attempts fail, Enma decides to kill Zorori himself. Based on book 31.
About Kaiketsu Zorori
Adapted from the popular storybooks of the same name by Yutaka Hara, Kaiketsu Zorori follows the adventures of a scheming fox named Zorori, who is determined to become the King of Mischief with his very own castle and beautiful bride. Although Zorori is notorious for his pranks and tricks, his conniving plots often backfire and end up helping his targets, and despite appearing to be villainous and immoral, he is actually caring and sentimental. Nevertheless, Zorori has the wits, intelligence, and dexterity to always find a solution out of the most hopeless of situations. Travelling with a pair of twin boar bandits, Ishishi and Noshishi, he continues on his journey to make his deceased mother proud.