Okay, let's be real. We all have that one show we're "supposed" to love. The one all our anime-loving friends rave about. For me, that show is The Devil is a Part-Timer!
Don't get me wrong. I tried. I really, really tried. I even rewatched it. Twice!
Season One Charm
Season one? Pretty good! Maou working at MgRonald's? Hilarious! He's the ultimate employee of the month, even if he is the Devil. The slice-of-life shenanigans were definitely entertaining.
Seeing him and Ashiya struggle with earthly expenses? Relatable content, am I right? Who hasn't been broke and scrounging for change?
Then came Emi Yusa, the hero! Their awkward tension? Fantastic! But then...
The Drop-Off
Season two arrived. And something felt...off. Maybe it's me. Maybe I'm just a grumpy anime viewer.
But did anyone else feel like the plot started to meander? It felt like we were wandering in the woods of side stories. I craved the crispy, flavorful plot from season one.
Enter Alas Ramus
Okay, I'll admit, Alas Ramus is adorable. She's a tiny bundle of joy! Who can resist her? Probably not even a demon king!
But...did she need to be the focal point of everything? It felt like the show shifted. It became less about demon-king-trying-to-survive-in-modern-day-Japan and more about babysitting.
Where was the witty banter? The demonic power struggles? I missed the old MgRonald's crew and their chaotic energy!
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here's the thing. I think the charm kind of faded. The initial novelty wore off. The stakes felt lower. I couldn't help but wonder, what happened?
Was it the animation change? The pacing? The shift in focus? Who knows!
Maybe I’m just missing the dark, funny and chaotic vibe of season one.
Am I Alone?
Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way. Maybe everyone else is happily enjoying the heartwarming family vibes.
But I can't help but feel like The Devil is a Part-Timer! lost a little something in the transition. I wished for something that was more "crispy" than warm.
But hey, maybe season three will change my mind! We can only hope! I am willing to watch Maou's adventure in Japan.
Don't get me wrong, I still appreciate the show. And I am rooting for him and his crew. I am still interested in the journey of a demon king in modern Japan.
