The Devil is a Part-Timer!
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Format
TV series
Episodes
13
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
5 h 12 min
Status
Finished
Aired
April 4, 2013 – June 27, 2013
Season
Spring 2013
Source
Light novel
Studio
WHITE FOX
Director
Naoto Hosoda
Original creator
Satoshi Wagahara
Music
Ryousuke Nakanishi
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or older
Country
Japan
AniList score
75/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Reverse Isekai100%Demons94%Work89%Male Protagonist80%Isekai79%Urban79%Restaurant79%Magic78%Urban Fantasy73%Anti-Hero68%
TVFINISHED2013 SPRING7.5 / 10 AniList score

The Devil is a Part-Timer!

はたらく魔王さま!• Hataraku Maou-sama!
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Synopsis

Devil King Sadao is only one step away from conquering the world when he is beaten by Hero Emilia and forced to drift to the other world: modern-day Tokyo. As "conquering the world" are the only skills the Devil King possesses—and are obviously unnecessary in his new situation—he must work as a freeter to pay for his living expenses!

Should you watch The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

The Devil is a Part-Timer! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 57% of 192,493 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #82 most popular anime of all time, and #26 highest-rated anime of 2013, and #3 most popular anime of 2013 on AniList.

Of the 329.4K AniList users who started it, 2.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 296.3K have finished it.

At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Romance — especially reverse isekai, demons, work, male protagonist.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

13 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Satoshi Wagahara
Director
Naoto Hosoda
Series composition
Masahiro Yokotani
Character design
Atsushi Ikariya

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

Opening & ending themes

Openings (1)

  1. OP1“ZERO!!” by Minami Kuribayashi · eps 2-4

Endings (3)

  1. ED1“Gekka” by nano.RIPE · eps 1-4
  2. ED2“Star Chart” by nano.RIPE · eps 5
  3. ED3“Tsumabiku Hitori” by nano.RIPE · eps 13

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The Devil is a Part-Timer! FAQ

How many episodes does The Devil is a Part-Timer! have?

The Devil is a Part-Timer! has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.

How long does it take to watch The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.

Is The Devil is a Part-Timer! finished?

Yes. The Devil is a Part-Timer! has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2013.

Is there a season 2 of The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

Yes — the story continues in The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 (2022).

Where do I start The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

Start here: The Devil is a Part-Timer! is the first entry, followed by The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2.

Is The Devil is a Part-Timer! based on a light novel?

Yes. The Devil is a Part-Timer! adapts the light novel by Satoshi Wagahara.

Who animated The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

The Devil is a Part-Timer! was animated by WHITE FOX and directed by Naoto Hosoda.

Who sings the opening of The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

The opening, "ZERO!!", is performed by Minami Kuribayashi.

Where can I watch The Devil is a Part-Timer!?

The Devil is a Part-Timer! is listed on Netflix, YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.