About The Devil is a Part-Timer!

"The Devil is a Part-Timer!" is a Japanese light novel series written by Satoshi Wagahara, with illustrations by Oniku. It was adapted into an anime television series in 2013. The story revolves around Satan, who is working part-time at a fast food restaurant in the modern-day Tokyo, after being stranded in the human world because of a skirmish in his world.

Making / Production

The anime series was directed by Naoto Hosoda and written by Masahiro Yokotani. The series was produced by White Fox and was broadcasted in Tokyo between April and June 2013. Later, the series was licensed by Funimation for release in North America.

Actors

• Ryōta Ōsaka voiced Sadao Maou, the Devil King who now works part-time in a fast-food restaurant. He portrayed the character with a unique blend of dignity and comical relief.
• Yōko Hikasa played Emi Yusa, the Hero who followed Sadao to the human world. Hikasa brought a strong and intense voice to the character, fitting for a hero.
• Nao Tōyama voiced Chiho Sasaki, a high school student who has a crush on Sadao. Toyama's voice gave Chiho a sweet and innocent aura.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The story is predominantly a comedic take on the traditional fantasy trope of the demon lord versus heroes and reverses the roles.
• The anime heavily references fast food industry practices and is often considered a satire of the fast food industry.

Quotes

• "You are a hero, whilst I am the overlord of demons." -Sadao Maou
• "Fear is not evil. It tells you what weakness is. And once you know your weakness, you can become stronger as well as kinder." -Emi Yusa

Music & Soundtrack

• The anime's opening theme is "Zero!!" by Minami Kuribayashi.
• The ending theme is "Moon Flower" by Nano Ripe.