Hataraku Maou-sama!

Striking fear into the hearts of mortals, the Demon Lord Satan begins to conquer the land of Ente Isla with his vast demon armies. However, while embarking on this brutal quest to take over the continent, his efforts are foiled by the hero Emilia, forcing Satan to make his swift retreat through a dimensional portal only to land in the human world. Along with his loyal general Alsiel, the demon finds himself stranded in modern-day Tokyo and vows to return and complete his subjugation of Ente Isla—that is, if they can find a way back!

Powerless in a world without magic, Satan assumes the guise of a human named Sadao Maou and begins working at MgRonald's—a local fast-food restaurant—to make ends meet. He soon realizes that his goal of conquering Ente Isla is just not enough as he grows determined to climb the corporate ladder and become the ruler of Earth, one satisfied customer at a time!

Whether it's part-time work, household chores, or simply trying to pay the rent on time, Hataraku Maou-sama! presents a hilarious view of the most mundane aspects of everyday life, all through the eyes of a hapless demon lord.

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Maou, Sadao Main

Oosaka, Ryouta Japanese

Yusa, Emi Main

Hikasa, Youko Japanese

Ashiya, Shirou Main

Ono, Yuuki Japanese

Urushihara, Hanzou Supporting

Shimono, Hiro Japanese

Sasaki, Chiho Supporting

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Kamazuki, Suzuno Supporting

Itou, Kanae Japanese

Etuva, Emeralda Supporting

Asakura, Azumi Japanese

Suzuki, Rika Supporting

Nishi, Asuka Japanese

Nakayama Supporting

Murata, Taishi Japanese

Kisaki, Mayumi Supporting

Uchiyama, Yumi Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Iwasa, Gaku Producer

Saitou, Shigeru Producer

Nagatani, Takayuki Producer

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Mar 28, 2025

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

So, I finally got around to watching The Devil is a Part-Timer! after hearing about it for years. And honestly? It’s a pretty fun ride — not groundbreaking, but definitely enjoyable and worth the time if you’re looking for something light and different.

The premise itself is what initially pulled me in. I mean, come on… the literal Demon Lord Satan gets yeeted into modern-day Tokyo and ends up flipping burgers at MgRonald’s to make ends meet? That’s such a ridiculous, almost genius idea, and the show absolutely leans into that absurdity without taking itself too seriously.

What I liked most was how it plays around with ... the "fish out of water" comedy. Watching Satan (or Sadao Maou, in his human form) worry about rent, part-time shifts, and customer service is weirdly relatable — like, who would’ve thought I’d empathize with the Demon Lord stressing over minimum wage? His banter with Ashiya (his super loyal but hilariously over-the-top general who basically becomes a stay-at-home dad) genuinely cracked me up more than a few times.

Emi Yusa, the Hero who’s supposed to take him down, is also a great addition. I liked how the show didn't just make her a one-note tsundere — her frustration, confusion, and growing awkward dynamic with Sadao felt very real and sometimes even wholesome. And let’s not forget Chiho… Poor Chiho. I’ve worked part-time in retail during college, and the way she catches feelings for her oblivious demon boss felt all too familiar. The girl deserves better, honestly.

The humor is probably the strongest part of this anime. It’s silly but charming, and even when it’s over the top, it doesn’t feel forced. The slice-of-life elements work surprisingly well, though I do wish the story leaned into the workplace comedy even more instead of trying to sprinkle in action arcs that, frankly, felt kinda meh. The fights and the "serious" plotlines weren’t bad, but they never really grabbed me — like, I just wanted to see Sadao dealing with customers and arguing over grocery sales with Ashiya.

One thing I did notice (and maybe this is just me) — the pacing felt a bit uneven. Some episodes flew by, while others dragged a little. And by the end, I was left thinking, Wait… that’s it? It kind of wraps up without any big payoff, leaving loose threads and teasing things that never really go anywhere — especially since there wasn’t a second season for almost a decade after this. (I hear there’s a sequel now, but I haven’t watched it yet.)

All in all, I’d give The Devil is a Part-Timer! a solid 7/10. It’s entertaining, funny, and easy to binge, but not something that will stick with you emotionally or blow your mind. More of a "Hey, that was fun!" kind of show than an all-time favorite. If you’re looking for a light watch with a unique premise and a good laugh, it’s definitely worth adding to your list.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jun 10, 2024

st_0_rm3

Mixed Feelings

This anime is fine - it's lukewarm.

This anime is warming to watch with plenty of heart felt moments. The unbreakable love triangle is constant throughout which adds to the jolly and sensual mood without end. I like love but I like heartbreak just as much. This anime needs some real strife – it needs more tension. I’ve watched both seasons over 2 days and maybe it’s my fault but there is only so much happiness, joy and warmth one person can take. This anime is perfectly warm, it never puts a foot wrong. I dropped this anime four points because it’s simply not the ... best. Every moment flows naturally/unforced to the next moment. Nothing “bad” ever really happens. I enjoy nothing much ever happening but then throwing in battles and fake strife is vapid - just let it be about everyday life and relationships then and even then only one person really risked anything in the show with a love confession and that love confession goes unanswered.

This anime tries to take the themes of: adult relationships/marriage/love, multiple dimensional travel, as of yet – limitless magic and the bible to create something new and interesting - it doesn't fail but it's no masterpiece. Mix beef and ice-cream to create a dish – it’s difficult nigh impossible. This anime is like an palatable beef ice-cream.

This anime is fine. It's not the best but it's watchable and enjoyable most of the time. The enjoyment teeters out bit by bit though because of pure monotony.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Feb 21, 2025

BreadLust

Not Recommended

You'd think that a show with an MC named "Satan" would go pretty hard.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Because you see, this Satan isn't evil. He's not even ill-tempered. In fact, he's a pretty stand-up dude. It turns out the whole "evil" thing was just a huge misunderstanding!

This show fails in the way a great many fail: it starts off with a unique and compelling premise, but eventually regresses to a mushy middle. The first couple episodes are funny, but the show starts retreating from the setup almost immediately. Conflicts dissipate without satisfying conclusions. Instead they're replaced with newer, duller characters and plotlines. ... What's left is a bland soup of supernatural-ish slice-of-life without any clear direction.

If you're hoping the setups here somehow pay off in later seasons, I'm afraid that's a hard "no." I won't bother to spoil you on what happens, because it's so dull and derivative, I struggle to recall even their faint outlines.

If you're really interested, just watch the first couple episodes and know that you've already seen the best this series has to offer.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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