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The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

“Demon Lord Satan, defeated in Ente Isla, becomes Tokyo fast-food worker Sadao Maou while plotting Earth's conquest.”

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

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2,119 rank · 28,061 readers · 542 favorites
Comedy Supernatural
107 chapters · 21 volumes · 2011 - 2020 · Light novel
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Synopsis

Demon Lord Satan, defeated in Ente Isla, becomes Tokyo fast-food worker Sadao Maou while plotting Earth's conquest.

In the world of Ente Isla, the Demon Lord Satan has attempted to conquer humanity using an enormous army of demons. But when he almost succeeds, mankind's champion, Hero Emilia, thwarts his plans, forcing him to retreat into a portal that leads to a world unbeknownst to him—Earth. Along with his faithful servant Alsiel, Satan stumbles upon the modern-day city of Tokyo without any knowledge of the world itself. Completely out of their depth, they gain some information from a police officer, but Satan still has one more problem—money. In order to survive with his greatly diminished powers, he guises himself as a human named Sadao Maou, lives in an apartment, and becomes a part-timer at the fast food restaurant MgRonald's. Determined not only to conquer Ente Isla but also Earth, Sadao strives to become a full-time employee in his job, as he believes that it would be a step forward in his conquests. Things begin looking up for the once all-powerful demon as he ventures through his everyday life—his job, his home, and his relationships. However, a major setback pops up when Emilia, the hero who drove him out of Ente Isla, suddenly appears...

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5.4 /10

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50% recommend
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median 6.5 mode 1 σ 2.87
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σ 2.87 · split reception

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6.0 pts

Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.0

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Running avg · May 2017 → Sep 2025

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Publication slate

A Light novel Publication

  • Format 107 × 21 ch × vol
  • Total read 14h 16m approx
  • Published Feb 2011 – Aug 2020
  • Source Light novel media type
  • Ref. BS-M18752 catalog

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