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series written and illustrated by Ami Shibata. It was adapted into a 26-episode

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. In the center of this clock is the Needle Tower, World Zero, where time does not pass. In each world there is a Great Child, something like the guardian of that world. The Great Child is always accompanied by a spirit, an

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, spherical side-kick that helps defeat the Troublemonsters. Baku was a normal boy with one ambitious goal in mind: to take over the world and make everyone his slaves. When En, the Great Child – someone specialized in fighting against troublesome monsters – of World One, entrusts him with his Spirit and G.C. Watch, Baku embarks on an adventure through the twelve worlds to make his dream a reality at all costs.

Characters

Great Child

In the International versions of the manga, the

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) * – 10th World (Dicas) (voiced by

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) * – 12th World (Doidicus, manga only) * – 12th World (Doidicus, anime only)

Great Soldier

* – 1st World (voiced by

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) * – 2nd World (voiced by

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Spirits

* – 1st World * – 2nd World * – 3rd World * – 4th World * – 5th World * – 6th World * – 7th World * – 8th World * – 9th World * – 10th World * – 11th World * – 12th World (voiced by

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Enemies

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) * Troublemaking Monsters – normal monsters that become dangerous.

Monster-guides

* Chicky – monster-guide of Bucky, it is similar to a gigantic chick that grew suddenly. It was found in Rockside City. * Pussycat – it is a gigantic cat, the monster-guide of Pinky. * Manta – a purple gigantic ray, it is the monster-guide of Kai. * Dick – a purple whale, it is Lucy's monster-guide. * Dober – a gigantic dog and Jeanne's monster-guide.

Episodes

References

External links

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