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The Devil is a Part-Timer! Light Novel #8
The Devil is a Part-Timer Light Novel, Vol. 8
Emi's going to Ente Isla with Alas Ramus! Still in Japan, Maou decides to get his driver's license for his work at MgRonald, but he can't help worrying when the Emi's return date passes without her arrival. After his apprehension causes him to bomb his exam, the Devil King meets a strange pair strangely unsuited to Japan... Could they know something about Emi?!
216 pages, Paperback
First published April 10, 2013
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November 28, 2017
Finished this last night, and the plot really ramped up in this book. Feels like the book before a season finale. Emilia goes missing with Alus Ramus, and what are the people left on earth supposed to do. I don't really want to give too many spoilers, but I'm pretty excited about where the next book will go.
April 21, 2020
When you were going to take a break to read another series, then that cliffhanger hits.... Ooooh my loooooord
June 24, 2020
So, this picks up from where the 6th book left off in terms of plot (since book 7 was more like a random assortment of short stories,) and just
WHAAAAAAAAAAAT THE EVER-LOVIN' CRAAAAAAAAAAPPP.
There was barely time for a giggle in this book, the main plot escalated so fast and everything about this book was just so freaking TENSE and it left on such a cliffhanger oh my GOD. Ooooh god, I need to get my hands on book 9 now, I'm losing my mind.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAT THE EVER-LOVIN' CRAAAAAAAAAAPPP.
There was barely time for a giggle in this book, the main plot escalated so fast and everything about this book was just so freaking TENSE and it left on such a cliffhanger oh my GOD. Ooooh god, I need to get my hands on book 9 now, I'm losing my mind.
October 27, 2017
It took me a long time to get into this book.
Instead I jumped at any distraction I could find not to read it. First I ended up reading a book I wanted to read more, than Danganronpa v3 came out and I focused on beating that (pretty good game, surprisingly meta), then Bad Apple Wars came out and I focused on that (had its good points, but could've been better). Honestly the only reason I picked this book up again was because I preordered Yomawari: Midnight Shadows without knowing what it was about and it scared me too much to keep playing. (On a side note, it's weird how all these games were released in Oct, thankfully weeks apart, but still.)
This isn't a new thing, I feel like I always struggle reading this series. I like the characters, but he writing and some of the plot aren't always my cup of tea.
But, like usual, once I read past a certain point the story was interesting and easier to read. Just a warning, it ends on a cliffhanger.
Going forward, maybe I'll start buying the ebook instead.
Instead I jumped at any distraction I could find not to read it. First I ended up reading a book I wanted to read more, than Danganronpa v3 came out and I focused on beating that (pretty good game, surprisingly meta), then Bad Apple Wars came out and I focused on that (had its good points, but could've been better). Honestly the only reason I picked this book up again was because I preordered Yomawari: Midnight Shadows without knowing what it was about and it scared me too much to keep playing. (On a side note, it's weird how all these games were released in Oct, thankfully weeks apart, but still.)
This isn't a new thing, I feel like I always struggle reading this series. I like the characters, but he writing and some of the plot aren't always my cup of tea.
But, like usual, once I read past a certain point the story was interesting and easier to read. Just a warning, it ends on a cliffhanger.
Going forward, maybe I'll start buying the ebook instead.
January 14, 2018
Very strong kick off to this new story arc. We are starting to get a better idea of the overall plot and where things are headed. Absolutely love the new character Tsubasa and can't wait to continue Vol. 9
4.8
4.8
April 23, 2020
Each volume of The Devil is a Part-Timer! pretty much has followed the same pattern: the Devil King and/or the Hero continue on with their new lives, something weird starts to happen, then a confrontation with some type of forces from Ente Isla, and Maou and the gang reaffirm their uneasy truce.
Somewhat repetitive, but the story has been consistently entertaining with all the various enemies and allies showing up. Not to mention the hilariousness of Maou’s enthusiastic work ethic at MgRonald’s or the adorableness of Alas Ramus.
Somewhat repetitive… until now.
“Surprise!” seems to be the theme of this volume. Emi decides she wants to check on things in Ente Isla, and everyone is thrown off a bit when — surprise! — she breaks her promise and doesn’t return. Has she gotten herself into trouble (something that seems impossible considering her power), or is it as simple as as Gate problem?
As the days go by, Chiho and Suzuno are outright shaken, but the crew at Devil’s Castle try to play it cool. But even as their words suggest indifference, their actions show otherwise. I love the subtlety of how Ashiya spends his free time doing research, and Maou fails his test to get a motor scooter license. Later, when Suzuno summons help, Lucifer immediately leaps into action. Without everyone acting all goody-goody or buddy-buddy, the group has developed a connection deeper than just frenemies.
But Emi’s disappearance is not the only shock in the story. On his way to a retest, Maou meets a strange father-daughter pair. If you guessed they have a connection to Ente Isla, you win! Unfortunately, neither “Hiroshi” nor “Tsubasa” know anything about Emi’s disappearance, but at least one of them has a connection to Emi herself.
Meanwhile, Emi’s friend Rika comes to Devil’s Castle to find out where Emi’s at. Suzuno and the devils get only more curious when they learn Rika had spoken to Emi after she vanished, but Rika gets her own bombshell when she sees two people fly out the window. Surprise, surprise!
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Devil is a Part-Timer! without some kind of battle. With everyone spread out and only a few members battle-ready, it’s Chiho who tries to stall the Malebranche’s destruction. But its appearance involves more than just someone who stumbled across the gate. It takes someone’s unexpected return to help turn the tide, but even when the dust settles, Maou’s crew can hardly claim victory.
The previous volumes felt like a complete episode, like a full movie in a series. Volume 8, however, feels more like a Part I. It isn’t until the end that we learn Emi’s situation, and the author does a good job at keeping readers guessing whether Emi is on a mission, captured, or just late.
If there was any disappointment to this volume, it was the illustrations. When Ashiya and Rika are talking, we don’t get to see Rika’s face full of her mixed emotions. Maou’s arrival on the scene is done in a way where we don’t get to see him in his full glory, and there isn’t a single image of any of the antagonists.
I think I would have liked some different angles instead of so many close-ups, but it’s not a huge issue. The poster insert this time is focused on the three job teams (MgRonald, Dokodemo, and stay-at-homes) with Emi/Chiho on the reverse. It isn’t my favorite either, but I think it’s because of the focus on reds and yellows, colors I’m not a huge fan of.
Regardless, though, the start of a bigger adventure makes this a must-read volume of The Devil is a Part-Timer!. It shakes up the typical storyline while still showcasing what makes this series so great.
- Krystallina
Somewhat repetitive, but the story has been consistently entertaining with all the various enemies and allies showing up. Not to mention the hilariousness of Maou’s enthusiastic work ethic at MgRonald’s or the adorableness of Alas Ramus.
Somewhat repetitive… until now.
“Surprise!” seems to be the theme of this volume. Emi decides she wants to check on things in Ente Isla, and everyone is thrown off a bit when — surprise! — she breaks her promise and doesn’t return. Has she gotten herself into trouble (something that seems impossible considering her power), or is it as simple as as Gate problem?
As the days go by, Chiho and Suzuno are outright shaken, but the crew at Devil’s Castle try to play it cool. But even as their words suggest indifference, their actions show otherwise. I love the subtlety of how Ashiya spends his free time doing research, and Maou fails his test to get a motor scooter license. Later, when Suzuno summons help, Lucifer immediately leaps into action. Without everyone acting all goody-goody or buddy-buddy, the group has developed a connection deeper than just frenemies.
But Emi’s disappearance is not the only shock in the story. On his way to a retest, Maou meets a strange father-daughter pair. If you guessed they have a connection to Ente Isla, you win! Unfortunately, neither “Hiroshi” nor “Tsubasa” know anything about Emi’s disappearance, but at least one of them has a connection to Emi herself.
Meanwhile, Emi’s friend Rika comes to Devil’s Castle to find out where Emi’s at. Suzuno and the devils get only more curious when they learn Rika had spoken to Emi after she vanished, but Rika gets her own bombshell when she sees two people fly out the window. Surprise, surprise!
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Devil is a Part-Timer! without some kind of battle. With everyone spread out and only a few members battle-ready, it’s Chiho who tries to stall the Malebranche’s destruction. But its appearance involves more than just someone who stumbled across the gate. It takes someone’s unexpected return to help turn the tide, but even when the dust settles, Maou’s crew can hardly claim victory.
The previous volumes felt like a complete episode, like a full movie in a series. Volume 8, however, feels more like a Part I. It isn’t until the end that we learn Emi’s situation, and the author does a good job at keeping readers guessing whether Emi is on a mission, captured, or just late.
If there was any disappointment to this volume, it was the illustrations. When Ashiya and Rika are talking, we don’t get to see Rika’s face full of her mixed emotions. Maou’s arrival on the scene is done in a way where we don’t get to see him in his full glory, and there isn’t a single image of any of the antagonists.
I think I would have liked some different angles instead of so many close-ups, but it’s not a huge issue. The poster insert this time is focused on the three job teams (MgRonald, Dokodemo, and stay-at-homes) with Emi/Chiho on the reverse. It isn’t my favorite either, but I think it’s because of the focus on reds and yellows, colors I’m not a huge fan of.
Regardless, though, the start of a bigger adventure makes this a must-read volume of The Devil is a Part-Timer!. It shakes up the typical storyline while still showcasing what makes this series so great.
- Krystallina
October 25, 2019
Good. Things definitely start happening. I look forward to seeing how the story progresses. At the moment, we know that angels, demons, humans - all their alliances and allegiances are super convoluted. We also met Tsubaki, So yeah, lots of battle type stuff going on in this one. That's pretty much it. 4 stars.
July 11, 2020
After the fairly weak Volume 7, this is a return to form. Here we get to see interesting sides of characters such as Lucifer, and the overarching plot progresses a lot; one might even says it progresses too much. Nevertheless, it's a real page-turner that goes by in a flash and sets up an interesting premise for the upcoming books.
June 28, 2018
A good start on a new story arc!
April 8, 2020
it was slower, which is to be expected since it's setting up the next light novel, but still p good
June 30, 2020
By far my most favorite volume!
June 29, 2021
My goodness that got exciting! An exceptional cliff hanger and wonderful installation in the series.
December 7, 2019
When I first read this book a little over two years ago, I think I either rushed through it or wasn't in a good mindset to fully indulge and absorb all the details and developments within the story. I remember feeling a lackluster sensation once finishing and wondering to myself why I was still reading the series.
However, after rereading it, I can honestly say I am super hyped to read more of the story going forward (having the rest of the volumes out in my possession) and I'll be flipping through the next book when we finally get to see the world of Ente Isla!
However, after rereading it, I can honestly say I am super hyped to read more of the story going forward (having the rest of the volumes out in my possession) and I'll be flipping through the next book when we finally get to see the world of Ente Isla!
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