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The Devil Is a Part-Timer, Vol. 1 (manga)
by Satoshi Wagahara, Akio Hiiragi
I adore this anime, and so decided to give the manga a try. This first volume is very similar to the anime; however, it lacks some of the flash that the amazing animation brings to the table.
That said, the story is clever and fun, and I really enjoy the cast of characters. There is something both absurd and relatable about a part-time employee in a low wage job struggling to move up, with delusions of grandeur (though in this case he has some reasons to have earned this ego).
I think what works particularly well is the multiple conflict points of the series. Characters from the fantasy realm all are trying to learn about earth and the real world, which causes some amazing interactions, this also gives them a bond with each other, even while they might be enemies. Then there are people who actively are enemies of each other. It just works really well.
Overall a strong start and one I am excited to keep reading.
That said, the story is clever and fun, and I really enjoy the cast of characters. There is something both absurd and relatable about a part-time employee in a low wage job struggling to move up, with delusions of grandeur (though in this case he has some reasons to have earned this ego).
I think what works particularly well is the multiple conflict points of the series. Characters from the fantasy realm all are trying to learn about earth and the real world, which causes some amazing interactions, this also gives them a bond with each other, even while they might be enemies. Then there are people who actively are enemies of each other. It just works really well.
Overall a strong start and one I am excited to keep reading.