Episode three of The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season two fulfilled all the promises made by episodes one and two. Viewers were treated to an in-depth backstory for a main character, as well as some more intrigue revolving around the season’s arc. Of course, the newest heavenly antagonist also managed to make an amusing appearance as well and side characters were given room to grow and enjoy their own personal moments. This might be the best episode of this season yet, but all of the credit can’t go to episode three alone, had episode two not spent so much time setting up the background then this episode wouldn’t have had the room to flourish as it did.
The Devil is a Part-Timer! follows the story of the devil himself as he adjusts to life in the human world and attempts to climb the ranks from fast food worker to ruler of all. Along the way, he gathers his allies and converts his enemies to his cause but of course, heaven isn’t ready to just let the devil go that easily.
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This episode leaned into the humor that was lacking in the prior episode. It nailed the balance between darker story moments and lighter humor that keeps the show feeling fun. From Ashiya with his tight budget and weak stomach to Emi and her perpetual inabilityto settle her feelings about Sadao, there were more than a few light moments that easily outweighed the heaviness in the rest of the episode.
Even newly introduced characters such as Gabriel came with their own flair and jokes that were a breath of fresh air for the entertaining show, despite the suspicious and intimidating air around his arrival. Even the brief moments between Bel and Urushihara haven’t ignored opportunities for a small quip,
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