The Devil is a Part-Timer Manga, Vol. 3

The Devil Is a Part-Timer Manga #3

by Satoshi Wagahara, Akio Hiragi (Visual Art)

Speak of the devil and he'll fry you a burger! Sadao Maou, (aka Satan, the Devil King) has been relegated to flipping burgers at a MgRonald in suburban Tokyo. His greatest challenge so far, though, comes when a Sentucky Fried Chicken opens up across the street. Maou once led the forces of darkness, but can he triumph over the forces of chicken? And his new neighbor seems awfully polite and proper, almost as if she were hiding something...

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Romance, Shonen

178 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 2013

Reviews

[L. McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

SUPER FAST REVIEW:
Kinda disappointed TBH. I remember loving the anime and giving volume 1 a 5-star review... yet at volume 3 we already are all the way down to a meh volume.
This volume isn’t bad I should say, there is some interesting plot development, solid art and fun humor.
I did however find this volume slightly boring, I find myself slightly annoyed by a few characters and the romance is iffy.
So yeah not bad, will add volume 4 to my reading list but nothing great.

3/5

[Jamie (Books and Ladders) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm sad that I only have the first three volumes because I want to keep reading immediately! I am so in love with this story and these characters. I can't wait to continue and see where the story goes from here. You should definitely start this series!

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[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

so hilarious - I particularly love the interactions between Maou, Ashiya, and Urushihara. I just can't with Ashiya and Urushihara, like they show up and I'm laughing before they say a word or do anything.

[Kiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

this volume made me hungry and wish that people would cook really good food for me

[Jake · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new neighbor moves in next door, some stuff happens, and a mysterious person attacks.

Honestly, at this point the tone and pacing of the series is pretty set, its light and humorous with occasional intense action. I like that we return for some McRonalds action with the Devil getting more responsibilities there.

I might pause on reading this, as it is still following the show very closely.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one started a little slow, but it picked up pace near the end.

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 2 out of 5]

This volume was extremely boring. Nothing intersting happened. It was pointless and storydragging. The next one better be better.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Our family watched the anime of this series some time ago, so when we saw our library is collecting the manga, we decided to check it out. Unfortunately, someone still has volumes 1 & 2 checked even as I write this and after I waited a few months to even start reading the series (I finally gave up waiting for those two volumes to be returned). So, here I am, starting the manga at volume 3. I was able to jump right in, though, with these hilarious characters - the part-timer, the office worker, the house husband, the neet...it's so great. And, Dullahan! My son named his car after Maou's bike, so yay. Fun series. Nothing deep. Kinda silly. But fun.

[Johnathon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun entry in the series that, after the epic action of the previous book, settles into more mundane but still funny moments as Sadao gets a chance at a promotion just when a mysterious new neighbor moves in. Satoshi Wagahara keeps the laughs coming, especially with the romantic drama over the new neighbor, that Sadao is oblivious too. Akio Hiiragi's art is just as fun, with the opening scene being a standout (you'll never look at stir fry the same way again). All in all, one of the funniest and more original manga's in recent years.

[Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was a little slow on the comedy at the beginning, and by the end of this it's starting to look a little bit like a harem-type situation...I mean, it's still got a leg up on other harem's I've encountered because it doesn't resort to gross fanservice, and actually I'm kinda impressed with the maturity a lot of the characters are handling and talking about their feelings with. And when the humour does come into play it's fun, even if it's just laughing at Urushihara.

[Daisya Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maou has been promoted to being a manager while his boss has to leave out of town. Also, a new girl moves in next door and is being extremely nice, which seems awfully suspicious.
So far, I think this was my least favorite out of the series so far. I was excited to be back in the world, but I was completely bored the whole. I feel like, and hope, that this might be a set up for something more interesting in the next volume. I also didn't find anything really funny.

[Sheepy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still laugh at this as much as I did when I watched the anime ages ago!

I really am loving this series, as I knew I would. Not far away from where the anime ends so I'll have some new content soon!!!

[David Doel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is still good, and only one new character was added this volume. I have only two more volumes from this manga. As I said earlier, it's better than expected. There are harem manga elements but more beyond that.

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one wasn't as great as the first two. It focused more on all the romances than anything else. It was still pretty good, but I liked the action parts in the first two books more.

[✮ StELt DaRk ✮ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devil gets a new room mate. More adventures.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues. :)

[Flyingpotato82 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why do the characters act like 11yos

[xa · Rating 3 out of 5]

emi and chiho's friendship my beloved

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back to shenanigans! A little more plot but nothing much is really revealed here just set up.

[EvanKnitsThings · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was boring

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

its... fine?
Like, if you're not in the mood to read a whole Light Novel and need pictures I'd recommend the anime version over this

[nukes · Rating 3 out of 5]

unfortunately i find this series so mid but i can’t bring myself to give it up because i’m a masochist and need to finish everything i start. so here we go i guess

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another comical volume in the series. I highly recommend this light and airy manga. I am looking forward to volume 4.

[Daphne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is much better the 2nd time around, when you already know all the characters. The first time I read this, I only rated it 3 stars. This time, it was a 4, almost a 5, star read. I loved Suzuno's introduction, and I loved reading this now that I know her master plan, and that she's truly from Ente Isla. I also love how everyone, and I mean everyone, knows about Chi's crush on Maou. Even their boss, Kisaki, knows all about it. (As a sidenote, all of Maou's interactions with Kisaki are pure gold. They're some of my favorite scenes.) I'm really enjoying re-reading this series, and I can't wait to finish it (or at least finish what has been published in English.)

Original Review
Not the best volume, but I still enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next volume.

As a side note, I love the way this manga in published! They cover and back-cover are gorgeous, and I love the full-colour illustrations at the front of the book.

[The Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you can't tell from the new face on the cover, we get a new character and a new story arc! She's a little weird but that's normal around here. The general plot is the same, with Satan and crew trying to pretend they're human while getting into mishaps involving working class living.

But of course, hilarity must be offset by danger or else it just becomes one joke after another. So lets have a random unknown masked magic bad guy show up and attack Emilia...and have him run into the sliding glass doors because human (humanoid) suffering is comedy bread and butter.

A bit slow to start, but the arc gains momentum the more you read.

This series has 21 volumes.

[Dylan Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another awesome addition to the Devil is a Part-Timer series! Volume 3 saw a lot of plot and character development, as well as some awesome artwork. If you're a fan of the series, volume 3 keeps it going strong and leaves you excited for more!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The boys get a neighbor, which causes changes for everyone. In addition Sadao is getting a trial run as shift manager. While he do well and get a much-desired salaried position or will he fail and be transferred to Trinidad and Tobago, or even worse, Greenland?

[Jason]

Takes a break from the fighting to work on character development. At little surprising but reveals the depth of the storytelling. I'm really liking this a lot so far.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cute continuation of the series. Enjoyed the peeks at Japanese culture, and the appearance of a new character.