Kiyo Takamine and Zatch Bell
Kiyo Takamine, known in the original version as and his "Mamodo" (known in Japanese as a ) partner Zatch Bell, known in the original version as , are fictional characters in the anime and manga franchise "Zatch Bell!" by Makoto Raiku. Mamodos are beings from another world with supernatural powers. The series begins when Kiyo, by the request of his father, is told to take care of Zatch. Eventually, they become involved in a tournament between Mamodos where the winner becomes king of the Mamodo World.
Zatch Bell!
"Zatch Bell!" ended in December 2007. Shogakukan sent Raiku back his original manga artwork. However, five full color pieces were missing. On May 21, 2008, Raiku announced that he would no longer do business with Shogakukan. During the same year Raiku sued Shogakukan over the lost "Zatch Bell!"-related artwork. Later that year Raiku settled for 2.55 million yen.