Episode 97

**Ruler of a Different World! Maestro’s Revenge** (*異世界の覇者! 復讐に牙むくマエストロ,Yisekai no Hasha! Fukushū ni Kibamuku Maesutoru*) is the 97th episode of the Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Anime and first aired in Japan on March 6, 2005. This episode is entirely filler and is not based on any chapters from the Konjiki no Gash!! Manga.

## Overview

Kiyomaro, Gash, and Brago learn of Maestro’s plan to exact his revenge on the Demon World and face him in battle. Thanks to the magnetic coils surrounding him, Maestro’s electromagnetic spells become more powerful than Gash and Brago’s individual powers. Just as it seems as if they’re at a disadvantage, Sherie returns to battle side-by-side with Brago.

## Plot

Kiyomaro, Gash, and Brago learn the truth behind Maestro’s plan in summoning them to the In-Between World in which their strength would be used to open the portal to the Demon World so Maestro could exact his revenge upon it. Gash attempts to ask Maestro why he wants to destroy the Demon World, but Maestro remains vague on the details behind it other than suggesting that the Demon World had banished him to the In-Between World. Gash tries to argue for Maestro to change his ways and return to the Human World with them to fairly participate in the battle to decide king. Maestro however refuses this as he is set on devastating the Demon World with his army and ruling over it by force. With no other choice left but to fight, Kiyomaro, Gash, and Brago gather their remaining strength to face Maestro in a battle.

Gash and Brago try to attack Maestro using *Zakeruga* and *Gigano Reisu* respectively but see that their spells are easily deflected off of Maestro’s *Maguneshirudo*. Maestro then counterattacks using *Maguneruga* and is able to hit everyone by changing the trajectory of his spell through its magnetic properties. As Kiyomaro watches Maestro, he realizes that Maestro’s spells draw upon magnetism and the magnetic coils surrounding the area they’re in serve to only further amplify the power of his spells. After Brago is knocked down from a direct attack from Maestro, Kiyomaro and Gash attempt to destroy the magnetic coils but find that their attempts are futile. Just as the situation appeared hopeless, Sherie suddenly appears. With his partner by his side again, Brago returns his spell book to her.

Maestro at first scoffs at the idea that having one more person arrive on the battlefield will make any difference, but Sherie explains that after thinking about the meaning behind Brago’s order for her to stay behind, she realized that it was his way of communicating to her to save her strength until it was needed most. Brago’s spell book glows bright in Sherie’s hand and Brago resumes his fight with Maestro now with Sherie’s strength on his side. As they use various spells against him, Maestro immediately notices that the speed and strength behind them are drastically different from before thanks to Sherie’s involvement. When they corner Maestro, Sherie and Brago use *Aian Gurabirei* against Maestro’s *Gigano Maguneshirudo*. Despite all of their power, Maestro’s shield once again holds up against their attack. Attacking again, Brago and Sherie use *Dioga Gurabidon* but see that their efforts are met with the same result.

Maestro then tries to attack Brago and Sherie using *Amuzeguru Maguneruga* but Gash and Kiyomaro rush in just in time to protect them from the spell using *Rashirudo*. As *Rashirudo*  tries to hold up against Maestro’s spell, Kiyomaro speaks with Sherie and Brago about his observations in regards to Maestro’s use of the magnetic coils to amplify his powers and suggests to them that their only chance of winning against Maestro would be for Gash and Brago to fight together. Brago refuses this but Sherie argues that following Kiyomaro’s plan would be their best choice as they saw for themselves how their *Dioga Gurabidon* hardly stood a chance against Maestro’s shield. Brago again tries to refuse but Kiyomaro continues to remind him that this would only be a temporary union to accomplish a shared goal. Finally, Kiyomaro reminds Brago, and even Gash, that neither of them will be able to return home without the help of the other. With the portal to the Demon World nearly opened, Gash and Brago are required to make a quick decision.

Though Gash still harbors resentment towards Brago for having destroyed Majirou’s spell book, he remembers that defeating Maestro is ultimately what he needs to do in order to achieve his goal of winning the battle and becoming a kind ruler. While Gash and Brago still do not see each other eye-to-eye in their beliefs, the two of them come to terms with their temporary alliance. The episode then concludes as Gash and Brago run towards Maestro together.

## Features

### Characters by Appearance

* Maestro
* Brago
* Gash Bell
* Kiyomaro Takamine
* Umagon
* The Majestic 12
* Dr. Riddles
* Kafka Sunbeam
* Sherie Belmondo
* Majirou (Flashback)

## Spells by Appearance

* Zakeruga
* Maguneshirudo
* Gigano Reisu
* Maguneruga
* Magunedoruku
* Reisu
* Rioru Reisu
* Aian Gurabirei
* Gigano Maguneshirudo (Debut)
* Dioga Gurabidon
* Amuzerugu Maguneruga (Debut)
* Maguneshiruga

## Censorship & Other Localization Differences

* A scene showing Brago being punched in the face by Maestro had a brief flashing screen played over the moment of impact.
* Scenes that featured Big Boing were heavily edited to reduce her breast size and cover her chest. Some scenes were also edited to have Big Boing remain still.