The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

After a near miss with world domination, a demon lord ends up stranded in modern Tokyo with little more than his wits and a stormy temper. With magic out of reach and no real world skills, he takes a humble job at a fast food joint flipping burgers and learning the quirks of everyday life. The old rivalry bleeds into the city as he and his loyal adviser try to keep their true natures under wraps while pretending to be ordinary employees. A relentless hero traces his steps across dimensions, turning their epic confrontation into a comic clash of power and the mundane demands of daily routines.

Released in 2013, this anime adapts Satoshi Wagahara's light novels with Masahiro Yokotani guiding the series. The voice cast includes Ryota Osaka as Sadao Maou and Yoko Hikasa as Emi Yusa, alongside Nao Toyama, Yuki Ono and Hiro Shimono in supporting roles, bringing the unlikely pair to life with energy and wit.

Critics praised the show for turning a fantasy showdown into a smart workplace comedy that probes power and identity through humor rather than grand battles. The writing leans on sharp dialogue and character clashes, delivering moments of warmth amid fast paced exchanges and clever setups that keep the premise fresh.

The premise of a demon operating a fast food counter proved to be a memorable entry in anime culture. Fans embraced the contrast of magic and the ordinary, spawning memes, fan art and lively discussions about how myth and fantasy translate into everyday life, elevating a familiar trope with playful realism.