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The Devil Is a Part-Timer Manga #8
The Devil is a Part-Timer Manga, Vol. 8
All work--and a little play!
With both his home and MgRonald under renovation, the Devil King is in trouble...until he finds employment seaside! But with Emi, Chiho, and the rest of his household coming too, will the job really go smoothly? It's time to hit the beach!
With both his home and MgRonald under renovation, the Devil King is in trouble...until he finds employment seaside! But with Emi, Chiho, and the rest of his household coming too, will the job really go smoothly? It's time to hit the beach!
178 pages, Paperback
First published September 26, 2015
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February 28, 2018
I can't quit this series. In this issue, Maou finds himself unemployed and homeless, but never fear, the great General Satan will find a way to prevail!
September 6, 2019
This was an okay volume. It wasn't as good as the previous two though. I want to try the light novel once I catch up with the manga. I'm curious about the landlord's niece. It's all very odd. The last chapter of this volume really got things rolling. I liked seeing Chiho come to terms with everyone actually probably leaving eventually. I don't hate her, but she's not my favorite character. However, I'm glad she got a bit of character development. Her mom was interesting to see. Anyway, 3.5 stars. Good, but not great. I can't wait to read volume 9 though!
April 18, 2018
Interesting plot, but the art was kinda all over the place with this one. Not consistent with previous volumes. It was a little upsetting.
June 15, 2017
With this volume, The Devil is a Part-Timer moves on to the events of the fourth light novel. That book came out almost a year ago in English, so in my mind, the story feels like it happened so long ago. But this isn’t about the manga vs light novel, so I’ll put that to the side.
Sadao has been ecstatic about Alas Ramus’ return, so much so that he has completely missed the fact he’s temporarily losing he’s job and his home. Well, the infamous landlady comes to the devils’ rescue, and the group finds themselves working at a run-down beach house. Emi, Chiho, and Suzuno “coincidentally” tag along.
While I’ve been loving the manga adaptation, this volume feels like a drag. A lot of the volume is dedicated to just getting the group to the beachhouse and then cleaning it up. While Sadao proves he his dream of rising to the top of MgRonald’s isn’t too farfetched, I was bored out of my mind following Emi at a pool accessory store or learning all about how to make homemade cleaner.
Yes, the characters’ personalities shine through throughout the volume (Suzuno is a sand castle master, Ashiya is moved by Sadao’s leadership), it doesn’t take away from the fact that almost the entire 170 or so pages is dedicated to getting on a train and cleaning up a dump of a beachside diner. We finally get to see a bit of the fantasy in the last dozen or so pages, but I’m sure Volume 9 will easily cover the shock Sadao received.
Probably the people who will enjoy this outing the most are Chiho fans. She really likes everyone, but she’s realizing they could easily start new (or go back to their old) lives without her. Even Chiho admits it’s a bit naïve to want the devils and the Hero/Church members to get along, but that doesn’t stop her from actually trying to make sure it happens. She even gets a ray of hope with her crush on Sadao, which is very important considering the manager of the café keeps thinking Sadao and Emi are a married couple. We even get to see more of her close relationship with her mom, a stark contrast to the childhoods of the Hero and the Devil King.
The art continues to do a fine job of adapting 029/Oniku’s original designs, even proving better in many ways. (Most notably less bobble heads.) As a lighter volume, it seems like there are even more comedy faces than usual. This is especially true in the first chapter or so when the devils realize their current situation and the horror of getting a package from the landlady. Otherwise, if you’ve read any of the previous volumes, you should be used to Hiiragi’s more greyscale style.
I still get a little confused when going back and forth between the light novel and the manga because of the honorifics. I do prefer the manga though, as when I hear Alas Ramus in my head in the light novel, it sounds like she’s going around calling Chiho “Jesus” (“Chi-Sis”).
I must admit I wasn’t a big fan of the fourth volume of the light novel, but the manga amplifies the slow beginning. Even the Chiho moments or the final few pages can’t make up for this rather dull volume.
- Krystallina
Sadao has been ecstatic about Alas Ramus’ return, so much so that he has completely missed the fact he’s temporarily losing he’s job and his home. Well, the infamous landlady comes to the devils’ rescue, and the group finds themselves working at a run-down beach house. Emi, Chiho, and Suzuno “coincidentally” tag along.
While I’ve been loving the manga adaptation, this volume feels like a drag. A lot of the volume is dedicated to just getting the group to the beachhouse and then cleaning it up. While Sadao proves he his dream of rising to the top of MgRonald’s isn’t too farfetched, I was bored out of my mind following Emi at a pool accessory store or learning all about how to make homemade cleaner.
Yes, the characters’ personalities shine through throughout the volume (Suzuno is a sand castle master, Ashiya is moved by Sadao’s leadership), it doesn’t take away from the fact that almost the entire 170 or so pages is dedicated to getting on a train and cleaning up a dump of a beachside diner. We finally get to see a bit of the fantasy in the last dozen or so pages, but I’m sure Volume 9 will easily cover the shock Sadao received.
Probably the people who will enjoy this outing the most are Chiho fans. She really likes everyone, but she’s realizing they could easily start new (or go back to their old) lives without her. Even Chiho admits it’s a bit naïve to want the devils and the Hero/Church members to get along, but that doesn’t stop her from actually trying to make sure it happens. She even gets a ray of hope with her crush on Sadao, which is very important considering the manager of the café keeps thinking Sadao and Emi are a married couple. We even get to see more of her close relationship with her mom, a stark contrast to the childhoods of the Hero and the Devil King.
The art continues to do a fine job of adapting 029/Oniku’s original designs, even proving better in many ways. (Most notably less bobble heads.) As a lighter volume, it seems like there are even more comedy faces than usual. This is especially true in the first chapter or so when the devils realize their current situation and the horror of getting a package from the landlady. Otherwise, if you’ve read any of the previous volumes, you should be used to Hiiragi’s more greyscale style.
I still get a little confused when going back and forth between the light novel and the manga because of the honorifics. I do prefer the manga though, as when I hear Alas Ramus in my head in the light novel, it sounds like she’s going around calling Chiho “Jesus” (“Chi-Sis”).
I must admit I wasn’t a big fan of the fourth volume of the light novel, but the manga amplifies the slow beginning. Even the Chiho moments or the final few pages can’t make up for this rather dull volume.
- Krystallina
June 9, 2018
Sadao the Devil King has been on cloud nine with Alas Ramus coming back into his life but life is about to take a turn down a darker path. With everything that has happened to him he never realized his place of work is shutting down temporarily and recent damage to his home makes it a place that needs renovating...so no job and no home makes Sadao and roomies a sad bunch. However an opportunity has risen leading the devil trio and the girls to a beach side property to help with seaside snackbar and sundry shop. While there the boys meet their new boss Amane Ohguro who is a niece of their landlady. There is also a mysterious fog that the area is known for and within the fog figures are seen. Be sure to read this book so you can get all of the wild reaction shots and humor and to see what is coming from the fog. :)
My favorite moment of the book has to be the devil trio's reaction to the fact that their landlady sent them a VHS tape calling it cursed and trying not to imagine how much worse a video would be versus the pictures she sent in the past. :)
My favorite moment of the book has to be the devil trio's reaction to the fact that their landlady sent them a VHS tape calling it cursed and trying not to imagine how much worse a video would be versus the pictures she sent in the past. :)
June 6, 2018
This series is so addictive! It's super weird and not the most realistic, but it's so much fun. I like the new character additions and I'm glad Urushihara is getting some more screen time. Sadly, Kisaki and Sariel weren't in it as much :( Hopefully they'll be in the next volume, but it seems that the characters are going to stay away from Tokyo for a while.
I wonder what's going on with the landlady and her niece. That entire family is so weird and mysterious and I don't understand them at all. Hopefully we'll get some answers too.
I'm glad the the love octagon is finally getting cleared up. I have a better idea of who I'm supposed to ship with who.
I'm really excited for the next volume, but I think that it will be awhile until my library is going to have a copy :(
I wonder what's going on with the landlady and her niece. That entire family is so weird and mysterious and I don't understand them at all. Hopefully we'll get some answers too.
I'm glad the the love octagon is finally getting cleared up. I have a better idea of who I'm supposed to ship with who.
I'm really excited for the next volume, but I think that it will be awhile until my library is going to have a copy :(
March 19, 2017
The manga is a bit behind the light novels which it closely follows. There aren't many surprises in terms of what happens or characterization if you follow both (and I do), but the graphic novel approach still adds a little more detail. For example, I hadn't paid much attention to Chiho's mom in the text version, but here she stands out a little more. Similarly, Chiho's presence has a slightly different vibe. Knowing what's going to happen takes some of the fun out of things, but I keep finding little moments that I hadn't noticed or forgotten, so it's still a different experience, even if this is the exact same story.
July 13, 2018
I was reading the books last night. Don't judge. I think the series is absolutely hilarious! It's also very adorable. I think Emi and Maou's "child" is adorable! She's so cute. She hates when they argue which makes my heart ache. The poor little girl!
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May 27, 2017
I'm glad the story is heading more toward plot and other world.
September 12, 2018
i like ever book in the series
November 4, 2020
Things happened and my fav character got to do things. I am happy.
December 5, 2020
Definitely more interesting than the previous few. I'm glad. Oof.
April 27, 2021
Oh wow so many twist and turns in this volume, I really like the current developments
July 3, 2025
snoozefest
March 28, 2017
So, I feel like a lot of this volume was informing me how to manage a cabana, which is not very relevant to my life. I feel like this series has gone downhill since Alas Ramus was introduced. I'm considering giving up on it.
April 7, 2017
This was another great volume in this series. It got especially exciting and mysterious at the end. I can't wait to see what happens in volume 9!
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