In August 2020, Satoshi Wagahara launched the final sequence of the Hataraku Mao-Sama in the public domain. But shockingly enough, the author had to deal with death threats because of the route that he took with the conclusion. Two years after this incident, fans finally have a new announcement from the author. The Devil Is A Part Timer Novel Sequel has been confirmed. So, here is everything that you need to know about this project.
The Devil Is A Part Timer, aka Hataraku Mao-Sama is an original light novel series that came in 2011. Created by Satoshi Wagahara, the novel was illustrated by 029. This series was followed by three successful manga releases and one anime season. Now, this novel sequel and an anime sequel are in the works.
The Devil Is A Part Timer Novel Sequel Confirmed!
The news comes directly from the official social media pages of author Satoshi Waghara. Taking to Twitter, the creator wrote that the original novel was not the final end of the story. Instead, he had been planning a sequel for a long time. In the same chain, he had come to the platform to announce the project officially. Thus, The Devil Is A Part Timer Novel Sequel was in the works. Along with this, the creator also confirmed the final release window for the project as well. Keep reading further to find out when the project is coming to the limelight.
The title of this new project is Hataraku Maou-sama – Okawari. The writing will be by Satoshi Waghara. Moreover, 029 in the illustrator on the project. Along with this, the plot details of the venture were also revealed.
What Is The Novel About?
Satoshi mentioned in the announcement that the sequel was well-knit with the story of his first project. Right as the final volume of the novel came out in 2020, this project was kept under development. The story picks up from the final novel. One argument that fans are talking about over the internet concerns the choice of the author. After the hefty conclusion given to the main story, the author had to receive a number of death threats for the ending.
The entire debate was circling around the idea of rejecting the harem route. Thus, this might be one of the reasons why the new novel has come back to the table.
The Devil Is A Part Timer Novel Sequel: Release Details
As of now, the proper launch date of the sequel novel is yet to come out. But the fans do have a release window for the project. So, Hataraku Maou-sama – Okawari, The Devil Is A Part Timer Novel Sequel will release in July 2022. The home-publishing company of the manga is Yen Press. Thus, it is expected that this company will back the publish once again. We will be sure to update this section as soon as there is more intel. Thus, stay in touch with The Anime Daily.
