Devils work part time! Author Satoshi Wagahara will launch a new light novel series this fall.
As detailed on Anime News Network, Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko light novel studio recently featured Wagahara’s upcoming light novel series, titled Shokurakuen -Meshitopia- Hōshoku Society, on their official Twitter account. Wagahara is collaborating on this project with artist Tochi, who will draw the illustrations for the novel. The first volume of the series is scheduled to be released on September 8, but it is unclear when it will be released worldwide.
Unlike Wagahara’s popular fantasy comedy, Shokurakuen – Mesitopia- Hoshoku Society is a dated series that explores society’s obsession with health and what can happen if it goes too far. Set in the year 2075, its plot revolves around a society that collectively shuns anyone who eats anything even slightly unhealthy. These individuals are considered “Addicts” and are so marginalized that they are barely recognized as human. The story follows Mito, a member of the government’s “Food Protection Unit”, and an Addict named Niijima, who end up trapped together in an abandoned building. Here, Mito enjoys the food of “Addict” for the first time in his life and agrees to meet Niijima regularly so that he can experience more of this dish.
Devils work part time! Explain
Wagahara’s The Devil Is a Part-Timer! The light novel series, with illustrations by 029, debuted in 2011. As the title suggests, it revolves around a Demon Lord who is transferred to modern Japan and begins working “part-time” at a restaurant “MgRonald” under the name “Sadao Maou” to cover his living expenses. While he is usually in his human form, he sometimes transforms into his demonic form and uses his powers to perform good deeds, confusing those who know his true identity. Sadao also started working with Emi Yusa, who brought him to Earth. As they spend more time together, Emi eventually develops feelings for him, despite their complicated past.
Studio WHITE FOX adapts The Devil Is A Part-Timer! anime series in April 2013. Naoto Hosoda (In Search of the Lost Future) is directing the series, while Masahiro Yokotani (Re:ZERO – Beginning Life In Another World) is composing the series and scripting support. Devils work part time!! Season 2 will premiere in April 2022, with Studio 3Hz producing the animation and Daisuke Tsukushi (Isekai Cheat Magician) serving as Director. Season 3 of the popular series premiered on July 13 this year.
Wagahara’s new series will premiere on September 8. The Devil Is a Part-Timer is available in English from Yen Press.
Source: Twitter, via Anime News Network