Description
"Zenki" is a supernatural action anime series centered around the ancient demon Zenki, who is sealed within a young girl named Chiaki Enno. Chiaki is the descendant of a powerful priestess who originally sealed Zenki 1,200 years ago to prevent him from wreaking havoc. The story begins when a malevolent force, led by the demon Karuma, seeks to resurrect the evil god Anki, Zenki's counterpart. To combat this threat, Chiaki must awaken and control Zenki, transforming him from a destructive force into a protector of humanity.
Zenki, once awakened, is a formidable warrior with immense strength and magical abilities. However, his power is tied to Chiaki's spiritual energy, and he can only maintain his full strength for a limited time. The dynamic between Chiaki and Zenki is central to the narrative, as Chiaki struggles to harness her latent powers while Zenki grapples with his dual nature as both a demon and a protector. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to thwart Karuma's plans and prevent the resurrection of Anki.
The series features a mix of episodic battles and overarching plotlines, with Chiaki and Zenki facing various demons and supernatural challenges. Supporting characters include Goki, a loyal and comedic sidekick who aids Chiaki, and other allies who join their cause. The antagonists, led by Karuma, are driven by their desire to unleash Anki and plunge the world into chaos. As the story progresses, the stakes escalate, culminating in a climactic confrontation between Zenki and Anki.
Themes of redemption, the balance between good and evil, and the power of human determination are woven throughout the narrative. The series blends action, humor, and supernatural elements, creating a fast-paced and engaging storyline. "Zenki" explores the complexities of its characters, particularly Zenki's internal conflict and Chiaki's growth as a priestess, while delivering a compelling tale of heroism and sacrifice.
Zenki, once awakened, is a formidable warrior with immense strength and magical abilities. However, his power is tied to Chiaki's spiritual energy, and he can only maintain his full strength for a limited time. The dynamic between Chiaki and Zenki is central to the narrative, as Chiaki struggles to harness her latent powers while Zenki grapples with his dual nature as both a demon and a protector. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to thwart Karuma's plans and prevent the resurrection of Anki.
The series features a mix of episodic battles and overarching plotlines, with Chiaki and Zenki facing various demons and supernatural challenges. Supporting characters include Goki, a loyal and comedic sidekick who aids Chiaki, and other allies who join their cause. The antagonists, led by Karuma, are driven by their desire to unleash Anki and plunge the world into chaos. As the story progresses, the stakes escalate, culminating in a climactic confrontation between Zenki and Anki.
Themes of redemption, the balance between good and evil, and the power of human determination are woven throughout the narrative. The series blends action, humor, and supernatural elements, creating a fast-paced and engaging storyline. "Zenki" explores the complexities of its characters, particularly Zenki's internal conflict and Chiaki's growth as a priestess, while delivering a compelling tale of heroism and sacrifice.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The fierce guardian spirit awakens
2Karuma the demon and her three demon disciples
3Shut in by the shutter
4The pot filled with desire
5Tastes like fresh Zenki
6The boy and the telephone
7Run for the finish line of desire
8Welcome to Hotel Mummy
9A demon in he basement and the fire spell
10A boy and his dogs
11The night song of the samurai
12Memories buried in the snow
13The challenge of the wishing plaques
14The legendary guardian spirit. Reveal Zenki's secret
15The plan of sealing up the guardian spirit
16The spell of darkness. Souma vs Anju
17The servant of evil falls. Anju's longest day
18The golden dragon awakens. The mythical immortal mountain
19The two Chiakis. 800-year promise
20Heian capital up in flames. Come, golden axe!
21Rush to the future. The pentagram shrines in the ancient capital
22Guardian village destroyed. Water formation
23Goula the traitor. Gold formation and earth formation
24Come back to life Zenki! Flame formation
25The last battle! The end of Karuma
26Eve of the guardian spirit festival. Lulupapa appears
27A new enemy. I am the Prince of the Realm of the Dead
28The awakening of the heartbeat! Akira's secret
29Rear out! The ultimate guardian spirit Vajura Mahar Samskara
30Stolen faces. Beware of the pick-up artist!
31The hands that create souls. The night of the dolls
32Terror by the lake. Listen! The spirit's song
33Fragments of desire. Chiaki in big trouble!
34Jukai runs for office! Daruma power, cast your honest vote!
35An arrow that pierces the full moon. Ichiko's secret
36Forbidden garden. Let's put flowers on our heads
37A star is born. Got the punch line?
38The nightmare of the lost pool. Souma returns
39Hirumaki's scheme. The shadow of death creeps
40Dangerous Encounter, Sayaka`s Crush
41Kokutei Gets Kidnapped, Assassinate the Dog Deity!
42Akira is the Target. Attacker from the Realm of the Dead
43Darkness Approaches, Chiaki Gets Tested.
44The Miracle of Mother mary, The Memory of an Ancient Jewel.
45Kaze Dies at Dawn, Kill the Phantom Karuma Beast
46Beautiful Beast, Negation Power
47Enno Shrine Under Attack. Come, Earth Dragon Staff!
48The Fate of the Moon and the Wolf. Beyond the White and Silver.
49The Guardian Spirit versus the Dog Deity. The Last Battle of Destiny.
50The God of Destruction Arrives. Fight, Courageous Ones!
51Go Guardian Spirit! Golden Axe Ludora!
Cast
- Saki Enno
- Sohma Miki
- Roh(Set 3 & 4)
- Soma Miki
- Ricardo Lezama
- Nagi
- Shigezō Sasaoka
- Bonze Jukai
- ZenkiArnold AbadMiles Sanchez
- Kagura
- Zenki (big)
- Lola Saki
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorJunji Nishimura
- ScreenplayRyota YamaguchiHisashi TokimuraMasashi SogoKōji Ueda
- Episode DirectorHajime KamegakiHiroyuki YokoyamaKiyoshi EgamiNaoki HishikawaIkurō SatōYoshihisa MatsumotoToshiaki SuzukiIku SuzukiTakahiro OkaoNobuo ShirohataYoshio SuzukiAkira ShimizuHiroshi MoriokaYukio OkazakiMihiro YamaguchiYoshizō TsudaTakeshi UshigusaToshiaki KanbaraHiroshi Oda
- Original creatorYoshihiro Kuroiwa
- Art DirectorToshiyuki Koyama
- Director of PhotographyNaoto Fujikura
- ProducerNoriko KobayashiChiyoko AsakuraShūji Imai
- Series CompositionRyota Yamaguchi
- StoryboardJunji NishimuraToshifumi KawaseHajime KamegakiHiroyuki YokoyamaKiyoshi EgamiNaoki HishikawaIkurō SatōYūji MutōTetsuya WatanabeTakashi IkehataYoshihisa MatsumotoToshiaki SuzukiIku SuzukiNobuo ShirohataTsukasa SunagaAkira ShimizuYukihiro MakinoYukio OkazakiKōji OgawaTakeshi UshigusaToshiaki KanbaraChang-Maeng HwangHiroshi Oda
- MusicGōji Tsuno
- Character DesignHideyuki Motohashi
- Animation DirectorHideyuki MotohashiTetsuya YanagisawaHiromi MuranakaIchizō KobayashiHiroyuki OkunoToshimitsu KobayashiFuminori KizakiYasuichirō YamamotoAkira KasaharaKazuo TakigawaChūji NakajimaYutaka AraiAkira NakamuraOsamu Nanami
- Executive producerTetsu Ijichi
Production
- ProductionYomiko Advertising, Inc.Studio DEENTV TokyoKitty FilmsK Factory
- Animation ProductionStudio DEEN
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-28
“鬼神童子ZENKI (Kishin Douji ZENKI)”
Ep. 29-49
“超鬼神ZENKI、来迎聖臨! (Chou Kishin ZENKI, Raigou Shourin!)”
Ending
Ep. 1-22
“笑顔をあげる (Egao wo Ageru; Give a Smile)”
Ep. 1-22
“笑顔をあげる (Egao wo Ageru; Give a Smile)”
Ep. 23-38
“Sleepless Angels ~眠れぬ夜の天使たち~ (~Nemurenu Yoru no Tenshi-tachi~)”
Ep. 39-49
“奇跡の超鬼神 (Kiseki no Chou Kishin)”
“鬼神童子ZENKI (Kishin Douji ZENKI)”

