Written on the official site for the anime adaptation of the novels by Satoshi Wagahara and illustrated by 029, Hataraku Maou-sama! (The devil is a part-timer!) the production of a new sequel to the series was announced, which is set to premiere in Japan in 2023. The announcement didn’t specify what format this sequel will be in, but previous leaks made sure there will be a third season.

Hataraku Maou-sama!

The second season aired during the season of Summer-2022 (July-September) and showed a total of twelve episodes. Wagahara and 029 published the original light novels via the imprint Dengeki Bunko from the publisher Kadokawa between February 2011 and August 2020 with a total of twenty-one volumes. A manga adaptation of Hiiragi Akio It has been out since February 2012.

production team

  • daisuke tsukushi (Isekai Cheat Magician, Girl Friend Note) is responsible for directing the series at the studios Studio 3Hz. Replaced Tsukushi Naoto Hosoda who was responsible for directing the first season.
  • Yokotani Masahiro (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai, Re: Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu) is responsible for writing and supervising the screenplays.
  • Yuudai Iino He is responsible for character design. Iino replaced Atsushi Ikariya who worked on the first season.
  • Ryosuke Nakanishi (High School DxD, Kuroko no Basket, Monogatari Series: Second Season) is responsible for composing the soundtrack.

Summary for Hataraku Maou-sama!

The demon lord Satan is trying to conquer the world of Ente Isla by annexing its four continents with the help of his generals Alciel, Lucifer, Malacoda and Adramelech. After confronting the heroine Emilia and her companions and seeing their generals Malacoda and Adramelech dead, Satan and Alciel escaped the world through a portal to the city of Tokyo, Japan. However, due to the lack of magic in the new world, both Satan and Alciel change form into humans. To survive, Satan takes a part-time job at the MgRonald fast food restaurant while Alciel takes care of the housework. One day, Satan (now known as Sadao Maou) meets Emi Yusa, who turns out to be the heroine Emilia.

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