The Devil is a Part-Timer!! is a light novel published by Dengeki Bunko that was adapted into an anime in 2013. The anime sparked its popularity, and there was a long-awaited second season, but there has been no news since then, and the original manga has now come to an end. However, the long-awaited second season will begin airing in July 2022! We would like to introduce you to Maou Sadao, the protagonist of The Devil is a Part-Timer!!, the demon king of the other world Ente Isla, who is currently living a quiet life as a part-timer in modern-day Japan!
The Rise and Fall of Satan Jacob, the Demon King of the Otherworldly Ente Isla
Our protagonist, Satan Jacob, reigns as the Demon King of the otherworldly Ente Isla, commanding a powerful army of demons. His charisma and combat prowess have earned him the respect and awe of his subordinates, and he invades the human world to create a world for demons. Satan's army overwhelms the humans and is on the brink of world domination, until suddenly, the hero Emilia Justina appears. With the Holy Sword and Holy Spirit, Emilia defeats the Demon King's army's leaders one after another, even cornering Satan. Realizing his defeat, Satan and his confidant, Arsiel, use a gate to escape to another world.
Demon King Satan Arrives at Sasazuka
The other world Satan and Arsiel arrive in is modern-day Japan, a world completely different from Ente Isla in terms of social structure, culture, and civilization. Furthermore, this world lacks the concept of "magic," the source of demonic power, so Satan and Arsiel are transformed into humans. Having arrived in Sasazuka, the pair manage to establish a life here, making do with their remaining magical powers. They take on the names and family registers of Sadao Maoku and Shiro Ashiya, living in a rundown apartment in Sasazuka called "Villa Rosa Sasazuka," and eking out a living by working part-time at the hamburger shop "Magronald's."
Maou Sadao Encounters Emi Yusa, an Office Lady Working at a Telemarketing Center
Maou, who earns a living working part-time at McDonald's, one day encounters Emi Yusa, an office lady working at a telemarketing center. However, Emi Yusa's true identity is Emilia Justina, a hero who once tormented the Demon King Satan. While Maou's kind actions and work ethic at McDonald's raise some suspicions, her true identity is eventually discovered and she is nearly defeated. However, since Emilia's powers have been largely sealed, instead of delivering the final blow, she is reported and mistaken for a lovers' quarrel. From then on, Maou becomes Yusa's target, and as both of them are targeted by assassins from another world, they end up working together.
What kind of personality does Maou Sadao have?
He has an optimistic personality, but he is also diligent, quick-witted, and sociable. He is also considerate of his subordinates and juniors, which earned him the trust of his confidant, Al Ciel, his former subordinates in the Demon King's army, his superior, Kizaki, and his junior, Chiho Sasaki. Because of this, his former enemies, the hero Emilia and the church inquisitor, Crestia Bell, doubted whether he was a demon king who had committed all sorts of evil and cruel acts. He is also a generous person, and is able to bring even those who were his enemies into his ranks.
In fact, the Demon King was truly a caring person!?
In fact, the reason the Demon King Satan decided to invade the human world was to stabilize the lives of the demons. With his overwhelming charisma, Satan succeeded in establishing a foundation for the demons' livelihoods. However, since the source of demon power was negative emotions like fear and despair, the depletion of their magical powers became a problem, forcing him to invade the human world. Because of this, Satan was unable to fully control his subordinates' actions, and the hero Emilia's hometown was burned down, so I think it's only natural that Yusa would openly express his hostility. He cares for Yusa because of his kindness, which is unusual for a demon.
Maou Sadao is a demon king, but he's also a diligent and excellent part-time worker.
After arriving in the present day, Maou has endured many hardships, but he's finally been hired as a part-time worker at Magronald's. His customer service and leadership skills have earned him the respect of the store manager, Kizaki, who promoted him to A-class crew shift manager within a month of his hire. He's a highly dependable boss, capable of dealing with unexpected incidents flexibly and with a cheerful and sociable personality, and is beloved by many.
The Demon King Satan's powers are powerful now that he's regained!
In his true form, Satan possesses a muscular, powerful physique, standing over three meters tall, and possesses a sinister appearance. Due to various restrictions in modern Japan, it is difficult to unleash his full power, but when he is able to unleash it, he displays such immense strength that he can easily defeat assassins from another world. His abilities are diverse, including hypnotic magic that alters others' perceptions, magic that creates barriers, and the ability to repair buildings. However, in modern Japan, the source of his magical power is obtained by gathering people's negative emotions, so he does not actively cause chaos in the city in order to gather magical power.
The Demon Lord Returns His Power Even After Recovering It
Maou often regains his power as the Demon Lord when the city falls into chaos due to assassins targeting Maou and Yusa. While he sometimes gains enough magical power to return to Ente Isla, he usually uses that power to restore the city, making his return difficult. Maou has always disliked methods that force sacrifices.
The Demon King Learns Important Things in Modern Society
Maou's life experiences, including his part-time job at McDonald's, have a profound impact on him. While Maou himself refuses to give up on his quest to conquer the world, it's because of his friends who followed him. As he learns more about himself, including customer service, agriculture, and childcare, he discovers what he lacks. We'll learn more about this in Season 2!
[The Devil is a Part-Timer!!] Demon King Satan/Maou Sadao Summary
The Devil is a Part-Timer! We've put together a summary of the main character, Demon King Satan, aka Maou Sadao! At first, this work seems like a classic fantasy about a hero and a demon king, but in fact, there are complicated circumstances on both the hero's and the demon king's side, as well as the residents of heaven who have been sneaking around in the background, and it becomes clear that things aren't as simple as they seem. We're sure we'll learn more about these things in season two! Season two of The Devil is a Part-Timer! is scheduled to air in July 2022!
