Review of The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2

I was really excited for this sequel. The Devil is a Part-Timer! (2013) was such a fun ride, blending comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life in a way that just worked. The premise was brilliant—seeing the Demon Lord reduced to flipping burgers in modern Tokyo, tackling everyday human struggles while still butting heads with the hero who once fought him. That was gold. So when Hataraku Maou-sama!! (Season 2) was announced nearly a decade later, I was hyped… but also a little nervous. Now that I’ve watched the whole season, I’d say it’s decent, but it doesn’t quite hit the same as the original. I’d give ita 7/10—not bad by any means, but definitely not without its issues.

One of the biggest highlights was Alas Ramus—easily the best addition to the series. She’s adorable, and her interactions with Maou and Emi are incredibly wholesome. She has that same “instant best girl” energy as Anya from Spy x Family—cute, a little mischievous, but also surprisingly heartfelt. Seeing Maou and Emi act like her parents was both hilarious and oddly touching, and I found myself wanting more of those moments. The character banter remains a strong point, too. The dynamic between Maou, Ashiya, and Lucifer is still entertaining, with Ashiya’s over-the-top commitment to his “housekeeper” role never failing to make me laugh. The Maou vs. Emi interactions are still fun as well, though they felt a little different this season.

Even if the execution wasn’t always perfect, the core concept of these powerful fantasy characters struggling with ordinary life in Japan still works. Watching Maou stress over money, Ashiya obsess over household expenses, and Chiho trying to find her place amid all the supernatural chaos is still a great contrast to their past as heroes and demons. I don’t regret watching it—there were plenty of enjoyable moments, and Alas Ramus was an absolute highlight. But I can’t shake the feeling that something was missing compared to Season 1. Maybe it’s nostalgia, or maybe the long wait set expectations too high. Either way, it’s a decent continuation, but it doesn’t quite recapture the original’s magic. Would I recommend it? If you loved the first season, sure—just temper your expectations. And if we ever get another season, I really hope they fine-tune the pacing and bring back some of that energy that made Season 1 so special.