Rein (レイン, Rein) and Kyle (カイル, Kairu) are a friendly team met by Zatch in southeast Asia. Their spells revolve around their claws. One of Zatch's friends from the Mamodo World, Rein is a large and powerful Mamodo, who nonetheless does not want to fight in the battle, both due to his own reluctance to hurt people and his bookkeeper Kyle's timidity. Although typically seen as a massive, bear-like creature, Rein has the ability to transform into a human with light blue hair. Sending Zatch a letter to come and remove him from the tournament, Rein is soon set upon by Purio and his new partner, Faudo cultist Rodeaux . With the assistance of Zatch andKiyo, and some newfound confidence from Kyle, Rein succeeds in driving away his assailants, at which point Zatch honors his request by burning his book.
Rein is one of the mamodo who appears to Zatch when his book becomes gold during the battle with Clear Note.
Rein is a large bear-like demon with sharp teeth and claws, light blue fur and yellow eyes. Most of his body is covered in fur except for the upper and lower portions of his arms where it is shown to be bare and very muscular. Rein also has large upward extending spikes on his back and a pointed steel headpiece.
Rein has an ability to disguise himself as a human which comes in handy whenever he needs to be in the presence of other humans who are unaware of his demon form. In his human form, Rein takes on the appearance of a tall adult man with short light blue hair and wears a clean white collared shirt, long dark pants, and matching dress shoes.
Personality[]
Despite his intimidating appearance, Rein is a kind-hearted demon who especially cares deeply over Kyle's well-being and safety. Unlike most demons, Rein has no desire in becoming king of the demon world. Instead, he focuses much of his time with Kyle helping him the best he can so he can stand up to others without his help. Rein's more aggressive side often comes out whenever he needs to come to Kyle's defense which in most cases it often involves arguing with Jill.
Prior to meeting Gash, Rein had a bad reputation for being violent and destructive often going on rampages and harming others who try to stand up to him. After witnessing Gash's strength when he stood up to him, Rein eventually changed his ways and looks up to Gash as a symbol of true strength and courage.
Rein is both a powerful and very selfless fighter when it comes to battles willing to use his strength to protect those he cares about. He had faced off against many demons on his own without Kyle's assistance so he doesn't cause him any fear or anxiety for him both having to be in a dangerous situation or witnessing the power of the spells being cast.
History[]
Back in the Mamodo World, Rein would always go on rampages, making him very feared by everyone, until the day he accidently slipped off a cliff near his village. Waiting for death, another mamodo named Zatch was the only one who didn't fear him. After that he knew what true strength was. He, along with Zatch, was chosen to participate in the battle to decide the new king. He met a cowardly boy named Kyle, who he found being shot at by villagers and became his partner. He learned that Kyle was the son of a very rich man who died and left his inheritance to Kyle; however, he was being taken advantage of by one of his father's old employees, Jill. Kyle had confidence issues, and could therefore not stand up to Jill. Due to Kyle's small stature and because of Zatch's amnesia, Zatch and Kiyo thought that Kyle was Rein the first time they saw him. It was easy to believe because so many Mamono appear to be small children. Later on, he asked Zatch to burn his book regardless if he becomes king or not because of Kyle's cowardice, but he and Kiyo decide to help him instead. Regardless, Kyle was caught by two other evil mamodo, Purio and Rodeaux. Seeing Zatch's strength, Rein was able to show his true form in front of Kyle to get rid of his cowardice and become the same as Zatch. During the battle Kyle found his inner strength and was able to defeat Rodeaux, but was unable to burn his book. Kyle passed out afterwards, but Rein still wanted his book to be burned by Zatch telling him to become King. Rein lent Zatch his strongest spell during the battle with Clear Note, and makes his last appearance helping Ted and Cherish build an orphanage for the children.
Kyle was a boy who was scared of everything and had to live in a hut all by himself because of his property manager Jill. He found a strange "monster" named Rein and decided to care for his wounds. They became best friends, but as time went by, Kyle's fears become more and more great, even when Rein helped him against Jill. But eventually, when Zatch came to town to help, he was still the same until he saw Rein's true form. After Rein's book was burned he gained the courage to stand up to Jill and was able to stand on his own but even if Rein isn't there he'll ask other people for help if his power not enough. Kyle was last seen dancing upon seeing that he got Rein's letter from the Mamodo World.
Rein also has a natural ability where can change his form into a human for disguising purposes.
Quotes[]
"When Gash said that, suddenly everything changed for me...He taught me the true meaning of strength...Even when I was mad with power...he stood up to me. What was I thinking? I shouldn't be asking Gash to cure Kyle's cowardice...I have to...I have to help Kyle myself." (Chapter 180)
"...Do I scare you, Kyle? I know you're scared. But you know what? When somebody gets really serious, they look scary. Especially when they're trying to protect somebody they love. I don't know how I look to you...If I look good or evil...But...I have to do this...What a foul creature I am. I can only protect you like this." (Chapter 181)
"Kyle, I know that you'll be strong like Gash someday...You two are very much alike. You'll be able to stand up to anyone. Anyone...in the whole wide world..." (Chapter 181)
"You can stand on your own two feet now. You were able to stand up and face that scary demons...Now you'll be okay without me. You can stand up to anybody." (Chapter 182)
"If you become king, I'll support you one hundred percent. I'll do anything for you, Gash. This is the second time you've helped me. You helped me in the past...and you helped me now...and each time was really important...so...I know it won't be easy, but...Please...become king no matter what..." (Chapter 183)
Trivia[]
Rein and Kyle are another mamodo team who Zatch got confused by. He thought Kyle was a mamodo because of his unusual nose, shaped like a bear nose and Rein was the partner because of his human form, like how Kiyo thought Eshros was the partner because he looks normal and Shin was the mamodo due to the lines under his eyes.
Rein is the first non-humanoid mamodo to demonstrate the ability to transform oneself into a human-like form. The second non-humanoid mamodo to do this is Ashron.
Rein's starting location in the Human World was in a country in Southeast Asia, as evidenced by the tropical climate.
