Episode 76

**No Escape! The Wicked Zofis Returns!** (*逃げ道なし!! 卑劣なるゾフィス再臨,Nigemichi Nashi!! Hiretsu naru Zofisu Sairin*) is the 76th episode of the Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Anime. This episode first aired in Japan on October 3, 2004.

## Overview

Gash holds his ground in his battle against Pamoon as their strongest spells collide. After witnessing Gash’s noble display of strength throughout their battle, Pamoon decides he will help and fight alongside Gash and his friends as Zofis’ control over him through fear has disappeared thanks to Gash.

## Plot

Looking to finally put an end to their battle, Pamoon uses his strongest spell, *Pendaramu Faruga*. To counter the large spell, Gash and Kiyomaro put all of their remaining power into using their own strongest spell, *Baou Zakeruga*. The two spells would clash with each other for some time before it initially appeared as if Baou had the upper hand. Pamoon however would then manipulate his spell to merge with itself to become even larger which overpowers Gash’s spell. With Gash’s spell gone, Gash is left to hold off the spell with his own body. Just as Pamoon thinks about how futile Gash’s efforts are, he sees that Gash continues to hold his ground against the power of his spell. As this is happening, Pamoon thinks back on all that Gash had said to him earlier about his belief that he’ll be able to defeat Zofis with his power and become king. Additionally, he thinks about the promise Gash had made to him that he would not let him turn to stone again and that he and many others would even become his friend.

After some time, Pamoon’s spell finally breaks apart. As the dust from it begins to settle, Pamoon appears before Gash and praises him for his strength while also admitting he was the one who was weak in the end. Pamoon would then use a spell to create a large hole through the ceiling of the room they’re in. After this, he uses one of his spells to freely levitate everyone towards the hole he created in the ceiling with the intention of bringing them all to the main room where the moon stone is located. While they head towards the surface, the rest of Gash’s allies, all in different parts of the ruins can be seen continuing to make their way towards the same room that Gash’s group is supposed to head towards.

When Gash’s group reach the surface, Pamoon explains to them that they’re nearly there to their destination as the moon stone’s location is just beyond two more rooms inside the ruins. While they have a chance to talk, Pamoon also asks Gash if he meant what he said about him wanting to become his friend and Gash wholeheartedly reassures him this. Pamoon also expresses to Gash his desire to help fight alongside him against Zofis even despite the fact that his bookkeeper may not be able to cast spells while still being controlled. Just as they finish talking, Zofis suddenly appears and confronts Pamoon about his choice to betray him and then just as quickly attacks Pamoon’s spell book using *Radomu*.

As Pamoon’s spell book catches on fire, everyone witnesses Pamoon beginning to fade away. With the little time he has left, Pamoon apologizes to Gash for not being able to fight alongside him in the end. To Zofis however, Pamoon proudly tells him all that Gash had done for him by promising to become his friend and helping him move past all of his fears. Just as Pamoon finishes by exclaiming that Zofis has no more power over him, Zofis attacks his book once again which finally causes Pamoon to disappear along with it. With Pamoon gone, Zofis openly disparages Pamoon and all that he had to say which causes Gash and the rest of his group to become even more angry towards Zofis. Soon after, Zofis calls forth various teams of ancient demons to his side and orders them all to attack the group. Despite what little energy the group has left to fight, Gash still manages to protect everyone from incoming spells. Still determined to defeat Zofis no matter what, both Gash and Umagon jump into the fight and do everything that they can in order to win.

While Gash and Umagon continue to fight despite the odds, Kiyomaro tries to think of a way for them to escape. Not before long however, Patie and Byonko show up with reinforcements and order the demons under their command to direct their attacks towards Kiyomaro and Sunbeam. Just as the situation seemed hopeless, Brago and Sherie arrive just in time and stop all of the attacks with a single spell. The episode then ends as it focuses on everyone’s reactions to seeing the pair.

## Features

### Characters by Appearance

* Pamoon
* Lance
* Gash Bell
* Kiyomaro Takamine
* Umagon
* Kafka Sunbeam
* Zofis
* Coco
* Wonrei
* Tio
* Megumi Oumi
* Lien
* Dr. Riddles
* Parco Folgore
* Canchome
* Urimure
* Baraho
* Ninin
* Payomu
* Ibaris
* Zami
* Meumutsume
* Gein
* Domu
* Jobin
* Noumen
* Babiru
* Seiu Ou
* Tongari
* Ferius
* Byonko
* Alvin
* Buton
* Minorusam
* Badios
* Patie
* Takos
* John
* Kari
* Wu
* Biraham
* Kyle Pikal
* Zurai
* Françoise Cardan
* Erujo
* Giriko
* Enei
* Brago
* Sherie Belmondo

## Spells by Appearance

* Pendaramu Faruga
* Baou Zakeruga
* Gou Shudoruku
* Orugo Faruzeruku (Flashback)
* Rauzaruku (Flashback)
* Ekuseresu Faruga
* Fei Farugu
* Radomu
* Bogiruga
* Gou Gairon
* Aian Gurabirei

## Manga & Anime Differences

* In the anime, Pamoon is seen being able to manipulate the five heads of *Pendaramu Faruga* into becoming one which increases the overall size and power of the spell. In the manga, this does not happen. Gash’s *Baou Zakeruga* is seen clashing with the spell until only one head of it was left.

## Censorship & Other Localization Differences

* Details such as blood from injuries are cleaned up from characters in the VIZ localization but other things such as scratches and clothing tears are usually left alone. All bleeding seen on Kiyomaro, Gash, and Wonrei would be cleaned up in the VIZ localization