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."
Hozuki's Coolheadedness (Season 1)
Making or Breaking Hell / The Discovery of Hell's Mysteries (Episode 1) 7.0
Writer: Midori Goto
Air date: 2014-01-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While carrying out his hellish bureaucratic duties, Hozuki encounters a legendary hero. Hozuki and King Enma dream of taking a trip to Australia.
Demons and Underwear and Crabs / The State of Hell, and This and That (Episode 2) 8.0
Writer: Midori Goto
Air date: 2014-01-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Hakutakuk / How Their Discord Came to Be (Episode 3)
Writer: Midori Goto
Air date: 2014-01-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Pretty Boys Need Love Too / Kajika Hell (Episode 4) 8.0
Writer: Midori Goto
Air date: 2014-01-31
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Accompanied by Shiro, Hozuki departs for the Karasu-Tengu police station. Hozuki teaches the lazy new demon recruits about the art of torture.
The Instrumental Duo of the Mighty Rivals / Mental Sports Day (Episode 5)
Air date: 2014-02-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Hell Idol: Peach Maki / The Right Arm Blues (Episode 6)
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Looking for his next scoop, gossip magazine reporter Koban begs Hozuki for an interview. Beelzebub from European hell visits the Japanese underworld.
Man and Woman and Mortal Hell / Hell-Style Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques and How to Use the Johari Mirror (Episode 7)
Air date: 2014-02-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
The Vulgar Battle / The 36 Views of Hell (Episode 8)
Air date: 2014-02-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
The Ultimate Example of Ruin Through Wine and Women / Awash With Drunks (Episode 9)
Air date: 2014-03-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Dinner of the Ten Kings of the Afterlife / Diets are Hell (Episode 10)
Air date: 2014-03-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
The Samurai Who Was Inch-High / Marsh Sisters on the Mountain (Episode 11)
Air date: 2014-03-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Lady Lillith and her Husband / Why Monsters are so Widely-Spread Throughout the Mundane World of China (Episode 12)
Air date: 2014-03-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Western she-devil Lady Lilith visits the Japanese underworld on a shopping trip. Hakutaku recalls the time he drunkenly fell into the mortal world.
Hell's Bon Festival of Lights / Idle Chat with the Great King Enma (Episode 13)
Writer: Midori Goto
Air date: 2014-04-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
