During the KADOKAWA Light Novel EXPO 2020 event, it was revealed that the literary franchise based on the light novels written by Satoshi Wagahara and illustrated by 029, Hataraku Maou-sama! (The Devil is a Part-Timer!), has surpassed 3.5 million cumulative copies in circulation.
Wagahara and 029 published the original light novels through Kadokawa Publishing's Dengeki Bunko imprint between February 2011 and August 2020, totaling twenty-one volumes. A manga adaptation by Akio Hiiragi has been published since February 2012.
Finally, the work inspired a thirteen-episode anime adaptation produced by White Fox Studios under the direction of Naoto Hosoda, and released in April 2013. Eight years after its original broadcast, the production of a second season was confirmed.
Synopsis of Hataraku Maou-sama!
Demon Lord Satan seeks to conquer the world of Ente Isla by annexing its four continents with the help of his generals Alciel, Lucifer, Malacoda and Adramelech. After being confronted by the heroine Emilia and her companions, and seeing his generals Malacoda and Adramelech dead, Satan and Alciel escape from the world through a portal to the city of Tokyo, Japan.
However, due to the absence of magic in the new world, both Satan and Alciel change their forms to human. To survive, Satan takes a part-time job at the "MgRonald" fast food restaurant, while Alciel takes on household chores. One day, Satan (who now goes by the name Sadao Maou) meets Emi Yusa, who turns out to be the heroine Emilia.
Source: Yahoo! News Japan
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