Hataraku Maou-sama!

I absolutely loved this show. From the start it seemed to be an interesting twist on a common theme: a slice-of-life show, but not about high school-age kids, and with the twist that all the characters are supernatural beings from another reality. The only exception to this was Chiho, a 16-year-old high school girl and fellow part timer of Maou-sama's (whose Japanese name is Sadao) at "MgRonalds." Blessedly the anime only visited there once, and at night, in search of a place where Maou might gain some magic.

For once, the protagonist is not a hapless, nervous, inexperienced adolescent, but a 300-year-old being that had been on the verge of conquering an entire world. What a pleasure to have a lead that isn't constantly blushing, falling down, and apologizing, but instead is confident but not arrogant, and quickly grasps the situation whatever it might be.

His antagonist is The Hero, Emilia Justina, whose village and quiet family life were wiped out by Sadao's demon armies, and who is sworn to destroy him. However, in Japan, she is puzzled as to why a being intent on conquering his world by iron and fire would suddenly become considerate and helpful in our world, and rapidly advance in the ranks of fast-food employees.

I don't know why either, but it's a wonderful thematic ju-jitsu, leaving everyone from the "good" side of Ente Isla (their homeland) striving to defeat Sadao, while on his part he seems to be far more interested in being a success in his job at MgRonald's. It's never explained, and it never may be explained, but it's a great source of humor.

I haven't yet listened to the Japanese dub yet, but the English dub is great. Nice to see such voice talent without any of the usual suspects in sight, and the "topical" humor is still old enough that everyone has heard it. In one episode a character remarks that the Internet was like "a series of magical tubes,", and in another one of Sadao's generals overhears The Hero and another character badmouthing Sadao in the "Sentucky Fried Chicken" restaurant, and interrupts them with "I WOULD NOT SAY SUCH THINGS IF I WERE YOU!!!" -- straight from "The Princess Bride." I almost fell off the couch.

I just bought my copy in HD video from Amazon. Perhaps a second season will be made. I haven't read the manga yet, so I don't know where the anime ended up, but I'll follow up with that ASAP. This show is a truly original modification of a classic type of anime.

Beautiful story line and heart-warming to see. This comedic-yet-emotional anime series are very pleasant to watch. The slice-of-life show paired with a twist of supernatural beings leave a pleasant and charming experience to viewers. The ever-developing characters especially the development of the Emilia's personality towards the Dark Lord Satan as they deal with typical daily issues faced by normal humans was always pleasant to see and beautifully underlined. The tremendous efforts put out by Satan, Emilia, and the generals in order fit into a normal human society are hilarious. Definitely a 10/10, I'm still very confused why the second season has not come out yet.

I've watched clips of this anime being shown all over the place (mostly Anime related YouTube channels) and at first time I watched it, I didn't watch it for too long because I basically was distracted with life. But yesterday, I finally got around to sit down and properly watch it.

I did find the show quite funny and enjoyable to watch such as the right scenes, transformation,blah blah. But I wouldn't call this my personal favourite comedy anime of all time because I thought the format was basically the same. Such as trying to concentrate on the story too much as a whole comedy but more on its serious side too. I think the fact it had 13 episodes didn't cover much of what I want out of it. It's been 6 years (also when I graduated secondary school) now and yet they didn't make a season 2, we honestly need it badly here regardless if I have to read the manga!!!!

This show is epic . It's hilarious and has super lovable characters ! I'm really sad it doesn't have a second season though... Anyway, it made me laugh really hard and was really enjoyable all throughout . The story is one of those laid back short ones that are just really fun to watch . In the beginning ,I literally had no hopes for it , as it first throws you into an intense battle scene between the devil king himself and some angels ( is that what they were ?). I really thought it was going to drop it , but thankfully , I continued and was extremely pleasantly surprised . Right after the battle scene it jumps into comedy and made me laugh genuinely really hard . Then the devil and his right hand man are forced into living in the world of ours and the whole thing is hilarious ( I need to find a new word besides that and funny ) . But yeah , it's really awesome , so you should go check it out .

I really love this anime and I look forward to the next season (I hope there will be another season). At the end I just started crying just because I could not believe it was the last episode. The story is very interesting..So are the characters. I would watch this anime 10 times and still I would not get bored. I really recommend it