The Wizard's Apprentice
A town has fallen victim to an evil wizard's magic. Its citizens have been turned into household items, and they seek Zorori's help. He agrees to help, but only because he wants to learn magic so he can pull pranks on the world. They make their way to the wizard's castle, only to be faced with rushing water, killer plants and a maze. After surviving all the obstacles in their path, they reach the castle and meet the wizard. He agrees to make them his apprentices, but he has other things planned...
Aired 07/03/2004EP 6 - The Wizard's Apprentice

Kaiketsu Zorori
Adapted from the popular storybooks of the same name by Yutaka Hara, Kaiketsu Zorori follows the adventures of a scheming fox named Zorori, who is determined to become the King of Pranks with his very own castle and beautiful bride. Although Zorori is notorious for his pranks and tricks, his conniving plots often backfire and end up helping his targets, and despite appearing to be villainous and immoral, he is actually caring and sentimental. Nevertheless, Zorori has the wits, intelligence, and dexterity to always find a solution out of the most hopeless of situations. Travelling with a pair of twin boar bandits, Ishishi and Noshishi, he continues on his journey to make his deceased mother proud.