Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
kairyu_gen1
It was funny at times, but it didn't understand how its own comedy worked and eventually fell apart.
The show starts out well enough, the premise is a solid foundation for situational comedy, 2 enemies trapped together and have to co-exist sets up a number of fun little gags, the fact that the main character is the literal devil is honestly just a gimmick to get people to check it out, the writers either didn't understand or didn't care what the devil is supposed to be, but it was just semantics and the show still made me chuckle a number of times each episode, so I let it slide.
Around half way through though, they resolve everything. They now know how to get home and can do it at basically any time if they want, they just...don't. The situation has changed from they are trapped and "ha…
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What happens when you take the most devious, evil being in the universe, zap him of his power and force him to live like a normal person in the hustle and bustle of normalcy? Hilarity ensues! White Fox’s (Steins;Gate, Re:Zero) 2013 release has probably one of the most unique premises in anime history. King Satan himself has been transported to earth along with his right hand man, Ashiya and ends up working at a fast food chain so cleverly coined “MgRonalds” while warding off heroes and other nemeses from his past life in Ente Isla. Yeah, sounds pretty interesting to me! Unfortunately, past some situational comedy mixed with supernatural elements, The Devil is a Part Timer lacks consistency and ends up as an overrated title with lots of pondering of what could’ve been.
The way the series s…
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Hataraku Maou-sama
Hataraku Maou-sama!, i expected this to be even better because people that i know and people on comment section of everywhere were saying this was great, but there are some things that bothered me and thought they could have done those things better.
Story
The story was basic, a Demon lord that initially went to another dimension to regains his powers and start from the bottom and conquer Japan and the world, but then he realise that he's comfortable in this dimension, this is where he starts and keeps with his humble and hilarious life, where every situation is laughable and he at some points will encounter people from the other dimension and one in particular, the hero Emi who defeated Sadao in their own dimension, they will have a hate-appreciation relation, and this…
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Every year a cluster of anime release for people to gobble whatever they can get their hands on. However a few well made anime somehow don't get as much public attention they deserve. The hidden gem among piles of sand.
This anime is the one.
While sucky reboots and trashy sequels keep spreading their vice like grip among people who haven't breathed outside air for a long time, Hataraku Maou Sama is the odd kid in the block. It has a totally new concept which totally works for its genre. While most other stuff still don't know their true identities after 10 episodes, this anime knows where its comedy lies and executes it very well. It may not send you into hysterical fits of laughter, but rest assured you will be having a loony grin plastered on your face while watching it. The best wor…
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Why i'm supposed to love HMS? This anime was great with so many potentials. I'm so love comedy and HMS is the best choice if you want some "romcome" anime. The storyline make me curious about relationships between each characters, and HMS need the 2nd season as soon as possible. About graphics and art, this anime became the pioneer of the newcomers (on entire 2014-15) who has similarity in arts with HMS (2013). Enjoy :)
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When Satan, the physical manifestation of evil is flipping burgers and dipping fries part-time at a 'MgRonalds to pay for an economy apartment', you know you're in for one monster of a comedy show.
"The Devil is a Part-Timer!" (hereafter TDiaPT) makes for pretty good entertainment. I do have a few complaints, which will come later, but generally the positive aspects of TDiaPT outweigh the negatives, and most of my complaints are conditional.
The story is lacking in some respects, but this is by no means a serious series, no matter what the first five minutes lead you to think. TDiaPT made short work or making me laugh, and continued to do so for almost the entirety of the season. Some of the people I've talked to concerning TDiaPT expressed concerns about how little time the series spend…
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------------------- No Spoiler Review of The Devil is a Part Timer---------------
The Devil is definitely The Lord of The Fries!!
Hataraku Maou-sama!(The Devil is a Part Timer) Is about Satan himself who finds himself in Modern Day Japan and works as a part timer at the McRonalds.
This anime is great and very fun to watch.
Story(8/10): The Story of Hataraku Maou-sama! is great and puts a good twist on the genre by making him work at McRonalds and trying to get by in a world where he is now longer top dog. The story is interesting and develops well throughout the series but an ending which I found was not as good as it should of been make Story get an 8/10
Art(9/10): The animation of Hataraku Maou-sama! is also great and is even more glorious in HD. The fights scenes in this series are…
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This is one of the funniest anime series I've seen so far...and I have seen a lot.
I was hooked to this series only after watching the first 10 minutes of the first episode, it is hilarious
Being able to use the typical and common, maou vs yuusha plot and turning it into a very funny anime deserve a standing ovation from me. although there are a few funny series that uses similar plot, this one is in my top ten list of funniest anime.
The anime artworks wasl well drawn and the characters are wonderful and unique. The anime team inserted the jokes and punt at the right timing making it "extremely funny".
Not just the main characters, the side characters also contributed a lot in making it a great series. However the one that deserve the gold medal are the author and the director. great…
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I would say that Hataraku Maou-Sama tries too hard to be what it's not. It's meant to be a comedy but there are many scenes inside which try to make it seem like there's some deeper plot/reveal when everyone knows that there obviously isn't because the style has made it clear that the anime doesn't take itself seriously at all.
Story: 3/10
I don't know if you can call anything in this anime a "story". Sure there were some minor conflicts about, but most of it was just routine. I would give the story 3 points just because there seemed to be 3 major arcs where there was any form of development, namely the first encounter with Lucifer, the second encounter with Suzuno and the third encounter with Archangel Sariel. The others are rather filler, or small and don't add much.
Plot wise, I have…
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I'm still wondering why i had skipped this masterpiece... but thank god I watched in a good mood, It's comedy is awesome, the voice actors are fit for every character is almost like they were meant to play them.
It has a nice start and a nice ending, there aren't plot holes and is easy to understand, and ofc it will make you laugh easily too!
this one needs a second season ASAP! and I strongly recommend everyone to watch this exellent piece of work.
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If your wanting an all weekend anime marathon this is the anime for you. It's fun, comedic, and short with a side of action.
While I scrolled through the list the title is was caught my eye, "The Devil is A part Timer". There are many thoughts that came to mind so I decided to please my curiosity. From the start to finish the plot flows in a consistent manner. The characters development is great despite the short amount of episodes that are allotted (13). The animation is great as well as a decent english dubbed version.
Can't really point out anything bad in particular other than the stereo typical loud tsundere chick.
But all in all, quick and fun just like I like it.
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A failed gateway drug.
Slice of life and romantic comedy genres have always been behind shounen and fantasy/ sci-fi in popularity. It stands to reason that eventually a producer would try to encroach on that territory with a special formula pure-bred to draw in a new audience and teach them appreciation of your genre.
Hataraku Maou-sama! is that special formula, sadly it is not a very good one.
At first glance, the concept lends itself very well to what they are trying to do. Satan gets exiled to Japan along with his most loyal henchman, and has to learn the ways of a new life while trying to find a way back. It should be a comedy goldmine, but the amount of missed opportunities for comedy far surpass the actual comedy in this anime.
Hataraku Maou-sama! is a schizophrenic show split do…
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This was one of the most pleasant surprises I got to experience in 2013. Since I just got into anime in the beginning of 2013, I saw that Kotaku listed Devil is a PT as one of the 5 spring 2013 anime that one should watch.
I figure, hey, 13 episodes isn't much, let's give this a shot. Turns out I marathoned this anime in 2 days since it was just so much fun for me. The first episode has a bit more violence and is darker in tone than the rest of the anime, especially during the first 7 minutes or so, but I'd say other than that, this anime is suitable for PG-13 and up. Younger children will probably not understand some of the jokes in this anime.
The concept of this anime is very fresh, and thus very enjoyable. I found it drastically different than the usual school-based or workplace sett…
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What if the devil lost almost all of his power and was forced to live in modern world? What if the hero came to defeat him and was actually a really bad tempered yelling girl? What if the devil didn't really have any skills and was forced to work as a part-timer at MgRonalds to earn his living? Yeah, it really sounds like a hilarious situation and that's how this anime is. The writer does try to throw in some random romance or emotional stuff but this show really shines through it's comedy mainly and on that regard it really is one of the best comedies of 2013.
Story
The story is like almost as I described in the intro para but with 3-4 episodes small arcs which introduces new characters. There is the turmoil of the devil between whether to try to climb the social structure by climbing th…
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Caution-you better be looking around in your local McDonalds, there are chances a demon lord could be working there!?! Hataraku Maou-sama is one of those animes that will throw you in for a spectacular ride with a twist!
Story- 8
Besides the world-traveling part of the story, I believe most of the story was quite original. I mean where else can you find an Overlord working in McDonalds? Despite others saying the pacing was slow, I thought it was appropriate- not too slow or too fast. As for the comedy, romance, and fantasy aspect, Hataraku uses absurd and cliche ideas and incorporates it into an outrageous yet sensational anime that is outright hilarious.
Art-9
I gave the art a high score because I believe it is well done and fairly attractive. I especially like how the eyes were drawn…
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Hataraku Maou-sama! is one of my favourite anime for many reasons, and I think it is a must watch for any comedy/action loving fan. Please read on to find out why!
Story: 8
I found that the story, although not completely original, was executed very well. It begins with a very action-packed opening scene, and transitions nicely into the characters arriving in this strange land known as 'Tokyo'. The comedic timing in this show is spot on, and because of that it often made me actually laugh out loud (that is rare). The story pans out a little slowly, and although the action at the start is quite flashy, there aren't many other moments in this anime where you get that. If you don't really like action though, then it will be just fine.
Art: 9
It was hard to find faults in this shows art and a…
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We can all agree that most comedies in recent anime seasons have always tried to cling to similar situations or settings. The most obvious one is school comedy shows. You never get to see writers try to develop different kinds of circumstances that could be brilliant. But once they do, it usually comes off either decent or just plain forgettable. It’s not often we get a show like Hataraku Maou-sama that is light-hearted and fun and boasts some of the best comedy writing in an anime I’ve seen yet this year.
The title Hataraku Maou-sama is precisely what the show is. In English, it means The Devil is a Part-Timer. You have a character named Satan, the dark overlord of this world, unlike ours. He is now put into our world in hopes of finding a way to bring his life in order and his magical p…
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The anime industry is not unlike any other industry in that popular themes or ideas are often duplicated. Some themes or ideas become mainstays, like shows centered around a group of girls doing aimless things, while others don't catch on as much such as the brief "young girl detective" phase that spawned Gosick and Kamisama no Memochou.
Hataraku no Maou-sama! looks like to fall into the latter category. Arriving right after Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, it could end up being the last new series chronicling the unlikely relationship between a Hero and Demon Lord. Which may not be such a bad thing.
Hataraku no Maou-sama!, which I from hereafter will abbreviate as HnM, chronicles the blue collar struggle of the titular Maou as he works to be the best MgRonald's employee he can be whilst simultaneous…
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I'm well aware this isn't going to be a popular review, so go ahead and downvote it just because I gave it a 5/10, but at least listen to why first, because someone has to shatter the illusion that this was actually a good show.
The basic premise of the show is that the overlord of the demon army and one of his generals are attacked by the hero during a large scale war to take over 'ente isle'. They attempt to temporarily retreat to an alternate dimension, but find themselves trapped in modern day japan and are unable to return. So must work menial jobs to survive while they attempt to find a way to recover their powers and return to ente isle. It's a solid premise that's fairly original and had a lot of potential, but ultimately failed in its execution.
I know what your thinking, the…
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Well I have just completed this anime and therefore I am going to give my opinion about this anime too, as I think this anime does not deserve the rating it is given right now.
When I heard about this series it immediately caught my attention. The demon Lord somehow ends up in the human world and starts a conquest to conquer the world! This all wrapped nicely in a comedy show and it immediately reminded me a bit of Beelzebub. So you could imagine how excited I was for it to air. And for the first few minutes my expectations where fullfilled but afterwards it went downhill. And I will telly you why in this review.
Art:
First off the Art is good. Its not glorious but its good.
Sound:
Same wiht the sound. I didnt find anything to stand out, but neither was it bad its good.
Story: Ah yes t…
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