The Devil is a Part-Timer!
はたらく魔王さま! (Hataraku Maou-sama!)
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 24 min per ep
- Aired
- Apr 4, 2013 to Jun 27, 2013
- Status
- Finished Airing
Synopsis
Feared as the Demon Lord Satan, he sets out to seize the continent of Ente Isla with his demon armies—until the hero Emilia halts his advance and forces him into a desperate escape through a dimensional gate. Satan and his steadfast general Alsiel tumble into modern-day Tokyo, cut off from magic and stranded far from their world, yet still intent on finding a way back and finishing what they started.
With his power gone, Satan blends in as Sadao Maou and takes a job at the fast-food chain MgRonald’s just to survive. As rent, chores, and part-time shifts start dictating his days, his ambitions take an unexpected turn: if returning to Ente Isla isn’t possible yet, he’ll aim higher in the only arena available—working his way up on Earth, one customer at a time.
Otaku Consensus
The Devil is a Part-Timer! remains a standout 2013 comedy thanks to its sharp reverse-isekai hook—watching a once-feared Demon Lord navigate Tokyo’s rent, rules, and fast-food grind is consistently funny and oddly endearing. Fans and critics largely agree the character chemistry and self-aware tone carry the show, with White Fox delivering slick pacing and punchy action when it counts. The most common knock is that the premise can feel stronger than the long-term storytelling, leaving some viewers wanting either deeper plot follow-through or even tighter comedic escalation.
Why You Should Watch
If you like your fantasy with a side of minimum wage misery, The Devil is a Part-Timer! is a reverse-isekai comedy that weaponizes everyday adulthood—shifts, bills, and customer service—against a former Demon Lord’s grand ambitions. It’s not just “fish out of water” gags; the series gets mileage from character dynamics: a proud anti-hero trying to be a model employee, a devoted general treating domestic chores like military doctrine, and a hero forced into uncomfortable proximity. White Fox keeps the presentation snappy, and the show’s tone knows exactly when to pivot from absurd workplace comedy to bursts of supernatural action. Perfect for viewers who want a short, highly watchable 13-episode binge with real comedic identity.
Key Characters
- MMaou, Sadao(VA: Oosaka, Ryouta)
Once feared as the Demon Lord, he’s now a relentlessly driven part-timer whose pride and work ethic turn customer service into a new kind of conquest.
- AAshiya, Shirou(VA: Ono, Yuuki)
Maou’s steadfast general, he applies total devotion—and surprisingly intense domestic competence—to surviving Tokyo’s daily logistics without losing face.
- YYusa, Emi(VA: Hikasa, Youko)
The hero who chased Maou across worlds, she’s a volatile mix of duty and frustration as she’s forced to reassess her enemy in an urban, powerless reality.
What Makes It Stand Out
- 1
A defining early example of the modern “reverse isekai” wave: demons and heroes aren’t learning magic systems—they’re learning rent, receipts, and workplace hierarchy.
- 2
Comedy built on adult problems rather than school tropes, with the “Work” and “Restaurant” angle turning mundane routines into the series’ main battleground.
- 3
White Fox’s clean production keeps the show brisk and readable, letting jokes land quickly while still delivering satisfying spikes of supernatural action.
- 4
Strong audio identity: Jin Aketagawa’s sound direction and Ryousuke Nakanishi’s music support both the sitcom rhythm and the occasional dramatic gear-shift.
- 5
Character chemistry is the engine—an anti-hero lead, a fiercely loyal subordinate, and a tsundere-leaning rival create constant friction that fuels both humor and momentum.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Fun fact 1
- The anime aired as a single 13-episode TV season from April 4, 2013 to June 27, 2013 and is listed as Finished Airing.
- Fun fact 2
- It’s based on the original work by Satoshi Wagahara, with original character designs credited to 029 before being adapted for animation by Atsushi Ikariya.
- Fun fact 3
- The ending theme is performed by nano.RIPE (credited for ED1 and ED for episodes 5 and 13).
- Fun fact 4
- On MyAnimeList it holds a 7.7/10 score from 999,231 votes, alongside high visibility metrics (Popularity #75).
- Fun fact 5
- On AniList, the series is strongly associated with the “Reverse Isekai” tag (100%), reflecting how central the Tokyo workplace setup is to its identity.
Studios
- White Fox
