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Episode three of The devil is a part-timer! Season two fulfilled all the promises of episodes one and two. Viewers were treated to an in-depth backstory for a main character, as well as some more intrigue surrounding the season’s arc. Of course, the latest celestial antagonist also managed to make an amusing appearance, and side characters were given room to grow and enjoy their own personal moments. This may be the best episode of this season so far, but all credit can’t go to episode three alone, if episode two hadn’t spent so much time setting up the background then this episode wouldn’t have had the space to to bloom 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 rise from fast food worker to ruler over everyone. Along the way, he gathers his allies and converts his enemies to his cause, but of course heaven is not ready to let the devil go so easily.
Humour
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This episode leaned into the humor that was missing from the previous episode. It has struck the balance between dark story moments and lighter humor, keeping the show fun. From Ashiya with his tight budget and weak stomach to Emi and her continued inability to allay 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 like Gabriel came with their own flair and jokes that were a breath of fresh air to the entertaining show, despite the suspicious and intimidating air surrounding his arrival. Even the brief moments between Bel and Urushihara have not ignored the opportunities for a little joke, as usual at his expense.
Story
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This episode really pushed the story forward, introducing new elements and questions that will give the audience plenty to think about until episode four airs next week. Who is the woman in white, whose side is she on? Why would an angel ever help a demon? And unfortunately, what exactly is Ramus? Each of these questions was asked subtly and with some danger in the answers, but the intrigue cannot be ignored. By giving us a glimpse into Sadao’s history, we have deepened our understanding of who he is as a person, without weakening his character or the mystery surrounding him. As for Emi, her reaction to the idea that maybe not all demons are soldiers humanized her and gave her a depth that her previous obsessions lacked. Rather than leave her feeling flat, it instead rounded her off in a way that only magnifies her role in the promised impending conflict.
On a lighter note, the developing relationship between Ashiya and Suzuki was an adorable moment that softened the blow of Emi, Sadao and Chi’s story and got more complicated by the minute. And the heaviness introduced by Alas Ramus and her words was relieved by Gabriel’s senseless desire not to be considered a villain by Chi. His character promises a complicated and funny adversary for Sadao and Emi to hopefully unite against.
Look forward to something
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This episode developed the characters and plot beautifully, while also clearing the way for the story to move forward. It’s unclear at this point whether or not Gabriel will be the main antagonist for this season or if he’ll be a minor hitch as they learn more about Alas Ramus and the role Yesod must play in the intertwining of Earth and Ente Isla.
What will be most interesting is to see what the writers focus on as the main story. Will the development of Emi and Sadao’s respect for each other come to the fore? Or will Ramus and the implied corruption in heaven be the driving force for this arc unfortunately? What’s certainly interesting about this season is the increased bleeding between Ente Isla and Earth.
With the concrete knowledge that the conflicts he hoped to put behind him will only continue to haunt him in his new life, he would return to Ente Isla. There, he has hopes of retaining the strength needed to face his enemies and face the challenges he faces before returning safely to Earth knowing that his new life can progress uninterrupted. As it stands, staying in the human world seems to simply hinder him in a fight that will take place no matter what realm he is in. By staying in the human world for battle, he only endangers the people he befriends, and also risks his place in this new world.
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