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「魔王、近所付き合いで家計を助けられる」 (Maō, Kinjo Tsukiai de Kakei o Tasuke Rareru)
“The Demon Lord’s Neighbor Helps Him with His Money Issues”
Who could it be this early in the morning? Oh, it’s only someone calling herself Kamazuki Suzuno… and she’s here to give thee some noodles (more like bricks disguised as noodles). And just like that, another member of the cast comes into the picture—equipped with with an obvious fabrication of a back story—and things get even more entertaining for our big three over in the Demon Stronghold.
In the meanwhile though, there’s just no break for Emilia—who’s starting to question the worth of her continued observation of the aforementioned, especially through scorching heat that makes your clothing see-through. But I guess when you have sacred power available to you in a bottle (BEHOLD! HOLY VITAMIN BETA! Delivers in only one day! Albeit, with the potential to kill you if you drink too much), it ain’t too much of a hassle. Or is it? I gotta say though, it ain’t really up to snuff if it can’t make it so you can traverse the stairs properly without tumbling down… into the Demon Lord MGRONALDS SHIFT MANAGER MAOU-SAN’s arms no less—the man who admittedly has a lot to deal with… you know, with Emilia treating him like this, and the new branch of Kentucky Sentucky Fried Chicken across the street.
In any case, it’s just another great—comedy filled episode of Hataraku Maou-sama this week, and the series has definitely cemented itself as one everyone should be watching. The gags continue to be exceptionally funny (and creative)—especially that bit with the stairs and Emilia’s first reaction to Suzuno (SHE’S THE SAME SIZE AS ME!)—and I’m admittedly surprised at just how well the series has been able to carry itself up until now. Generally though, I can’t say there’s… much else to say as a result however, aside from the fact that it looks like things’ll be turning a tad bit more serious in the coming weeks. With a mysterious attack—undoubtedly by agents from Ente Isla—on Emilia ending the episode off, along with rumors of potential issues arising on the mainland itself… well, let’s just say it seems like a return to Ente Isla in the near future seem to be a likely scenario at this point… something that’ll undoubtedly be interesting to see (especially if Maou AND Emilia return… as allies). Guess we’ll see how that’ll work out.
Author’s Note: Just subbing in for Kairi this week (busy with finals etc.). She’ll be back to cover next week.
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This show just keeps getting funnier and funnier week by week. XD LOL can’t wait for next weeks’ episode.
You speak truth good sir. Biggest surprise of the season for me.
“He brought a double layer box to work with a love in it!!” and Sentucky Fried Chicken made my day!
For some strange reason the Demon Stronghold reminds me of building snow-forts as a kid- a pathetic make believe imitation of the real thing. But still fun because it’s where you play with your friends…XP
Convenience store guy is a badass.
That is all.
I agree, fish lips guy is my new favorite character.
This is the first time I have seen a random minor character comming to save the hero. Well come to think of it, the police did happen to save Maou from being killed by the Hero.
Chi-chan, she is so cute when she gets in Jelous-mode.
I’m just disappointed he didn’t get a screenshot.
Character of the episode
“Prepare for trouble!
And make it double!”
I see James
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%20Preview%2002.jpg
Good to know it wasn’t just me who thought of James from Team Rocket. XD
Thought same thing.
I knew it wasn’t just my sleepy mind that made me see James; it really WAS James!!
Dang it,you’ve beaten me to it! But still, that James lookalike XD
new girl is cute
I know right 😀 I usually don’t like more new girls added into the harem but she’s really sweet, calm and likable. She and Emi are my fav female characters in this series now.
Indeed her cuteness has removed Chiho from favorite girl position even if she is clearly an assassin from the Church.
She clearly doesn’t want Emilia in the picture to interrupt her attempt to snag Maou all for herself.
She’s the ideal Japanese waifu! XD
I agree, I’ve to say probably one reason is because its the affinity towards characters voiced by Itou Kanae, her voice is just so lovely it calms you <3
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%2035.jpg
Jesse.
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%20Preview%2002.jpg
James?
Wut!
So where’s Meowth? LOL
That’d be Chiho.
Ashiya hasn’t got over with Miki-T’s Bikini Pic. That’s why he’s sick…
Neighbour girl best not have poisoned Ashiya.
Also Maou should recruit convenience store guy as a new general.
Maou and Ashiya’s epic face when Suzuno showed the letter to them is totally funny
This series has everything I see lacking in most modern anime; a strong male lead (and great male supporting characters as well), tasteful amounts of fan service, and a good balance of comedy and plot (with a hint of romance). Anyone not watching this is doing themselves a real disservice.
Psssh Vitamin B
etaand its MP Regen abilities, Vitamin C is superior because it prevents scurvy!Its funny how even Emi’s friends back home are starting to get suspicious of her relationship with Maou’s. And the new girl is certainly going to mix things up a bit. I kinds feel sorry for Chiho now. I predict that seeing Emi and Chiho together stalking Maou will make for some funny moments.
The gags are still funny too. I laughed when Emi’s assassin screwed up his ambush by smashing his face on the transparent sliding door. He’s clearly not native to Earth.
Scurvy is but a status ailment, I’d much rather have vitamin beta to restore my MP so i can cast a cure all than have a specific healing item for each status and there are a lot of status ailments in RL. lol.
But status ailments are a bunch of pussies. Slap an item or a healing spell and BAM the victim is cured and the affliction is gone. RL status ailments don’t get cured in a second they take a slow, arduous and sometimes painful process to cure because they are that tough.
Vitamin C> All
yah that moment was so lol.. poor assassin never saw transparent doors before xD
Prerequisite shot of Wet Boob Shirt.
You forgot the gratuitous panty flash when she left Maou’s house for work. :3
it’s pink!
I didn’t forget. . .
satan & company got gift from female in kimono aka suzuno a big box of noodles while emi got her box gift of vitamin drink to boost her magic power.
yet on warm day emi still spying of satan’s place til see suzuno go snoop a lot til fall catch by satan til drop on ground then meet talk & greet emi going all protect suzuno from satan & gang.
then emi having call from going on esta isla even her caller/supplier of vitamin drink wonder way emi being satan is like husband & wife?
as for satan being prepare to work battle cause here come rival food aka SFC chicken & oh reveal gift he got from suzuno to chiho which big lunch & heart design look got chiho in panic.
& emi well pick-up food til attack by masked person give vitamin drink did boost her power yet masked person almost got her til saved by an orange toss & oh got call from chiho about satan’s lunch from suzuno.
Although she is a girl wearing a Kimono, is she really Asian from an anime perspective. I mean, she obviously came from Maou’s world, and most of Maou’s residence are based in a European feature. Shouldn’t Maou notice maybe she is a foreigner?
Maou, Ashiya, and Emi seem to fit in well enough without anyone questioning their heritage. It’s probably safe to say even if Ente Isla has a lot of similarities with your typical fantasy world with European touches the people themselves seem to have a passable resemblance to Japanese.
I remember that when Maou first came into Japan, when he was detained by the policeman. The cop reported that Maou and Alsiel is “Asian, but foreign.”
It’s official, placing bombs inside delivery packages for terrorist attacks is now a thing of the past!All you need is your very own Miki T Letter that scars your enemies for life!
Ultimate Muscle!That convience store guy was such a badass.He should show up again like some of the cops from the beginning of the show.
Chiho is still the best girl and Metal Gear Stalker needs to stop, hang out with your co-worker for once (poor girl always getting stood up) and stop cockblocking Maou’s potential love interests!
Chi-chan ain’t got nothing on this.
Emi really hates Sadao to the point that she’ll punch him even though he just “saved” her life. Lolwut
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%2015.jpg
And get this as the end result
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%2016.jpg
It’s called Karma and she so deserved it. She complained about how she and Maou always argue and completely overlooks the fact that she’s the one who starts it.
that not karma that what a wife dose.
Those stairs…
Truly evil (for ente islan residents).
I think it only affects woman (seeing as only Emi and Suzuno have fallen down those stairs); they’ve got to put a sign there XD
Maou had that all planned out.
I almost see Emilia’s pantsu when falling on the stairs.
you saw it. it is pink
Excellent episode as always…I was really impressed with the slowmo scene when the letter was about to be brought up with the photo. I also like the new character, she’s pretty nice.
Definitely love Suzuno’s traditional Japanese beauty persona. Even was able to get Lucifer off his ass and do stuff around the room, lol.
you gotta be a total pervert to get the joke during the lunchbox scene when maou said “wanna see the bottom half?” and chi-chan responds with “wait, I’m not ready yet!” and then cue maou with his this sounded awkward face
I’m pretty sure she was referring to the lunchbox; she was too surprised and stunned by the quality of the top half that she had to prepare herself to see the bottom half (since she suspected that the lunchbox came from a potential love rival). In the end she decided since she’d already gone that far she should just go all the way (in regards to seeing what was in the lunchbox).
I know, you can see that as bright as a daylight I’m just saying it’s how a perverted person would interpret that line cuz I’m a huge pervert myself lol
Both of you are right, it is a double entendre :p.
i just saw emi’s pantsu when she fell. ok im a pervert now -_-
One big hit to the face,self german suplex.Double KO.
VENUE:staircase
Can someone translate what Emi’s “holy bottle” say. like to see the instructions.
I think
line 4 is about supplyment for human breast milking peroid after giving birth,
and something like that.
That would be so funny if the bottles turn out to
be some sort of “human” maternity vitamin supplement.
Funny episode.
What sort of Japanese is Suzuno speaking in when she meets Maou? The grammar structure she’s using seems extremely different form standard spoken Japanese.
I’m pretty sure she is using a pretty archaic way of speaking. Surprised me at first since I haven’t seen a character speak that way in a while.
the most notable one who uses such language is himura kenshin
Keigo. Or some old Edo period dialect.
I would dismiss keigo because she speaks in casual/dictionary form, so more like an older era’s way of speaking.
I want a phone able to do interdimensional calls too!
And here I thought Emi is going to do a backflip after punching and kneeing Maou, but noooooo…she just had to land on her head. I laughed hard on that XD
apparently the billing charge for the phone cal is huge tho!
those orange things the clerk threw at the ‘thief’ were balls of neon dye used to mark troublemakers for the police
The special Anti Demon weapon
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%2004.jpg
Team Rocket’s JAMES shows up next week!!!
https://randomc.net/image/Hataraku%20Maou-sama/Hataraku%20Maou-sama%20-%2007%20-%20Large%20Preview%2002.jpg
Animation inconsitency spotted.
Maou magically changed from shorts to long pants. >.>
Image 22 to 23. No screencap was done after that, but when Maou was asking Emi what she’s making out of them from her ‘warnings’ to Suzuno and calling her an evil magistate, he was back to his shorts lol.
Maou ‘s new magic, pant switching………….
it changed back to shorts in around 12:46
I wonder if that was an example of “cell-reuse” from a previous episode.
Falling with grace.
http://i.imgur.com/5oLaP3F.jpg
She should get lessons from Grisia Sun(Legend of the sun knight).
Why bother with a hat when you have a ski mask on?
did Lucifer wore that hat before?
I believe I saw that hat before, but I am not sure.
Epic battle music as always 😀
I cringed a bit when Maou got punched in the nose with blood gushing…
Punching someone who just saved you from falling down the stairs..only Emi would do that. =p
Overall a great episode in my opinion.
One thing has me wondering though, there doesn’t seem to be much of a connection with the episode’s title, “The Demon Lord’s Neighbor Helps Him with His Money Issues”.
If I understood correctly, Suzuno was only helping Maou’s gang to cook, she didn’t sponsor them ingredients or somewhat. (Saves time, but not money. Or is it time = money?)
Or was it implied that she would be making bentous regularly for Maou? ^^
Now that would really save money.
he got fee noodles AKA he didn’t have to spend money in buying them
The ending was pretty amusing. Emi probably started to think Maou had finally reverted to his evil ways and done something worth killing him for, only to realize he’d just brought a bentou to work made by a young female neighbor. Classic anime “…huh?”
When the assailant charges at Emi only to run into the glass doors; like a cat or a bird running into a screen/glass door of a house.
Are we the only people who like this anime?
or are they the only people who trash this anime? >>http://seventhstyle.com/?s=Hataraku+Maou
I just notice they trash this series every week regularly.
Nevertheless Good episode for me, LOL at Emi misunderstanding about suzuno/bell “going after Maou”, these two are not even talking in the same wavelength.
And I am also surprised about episode 7 = manga chapter 13,14,15, but in the LN its only around 100 pages.
The majority of the people in the MyAnimeList forums(http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=600935) seem to like it(though they can also be pretty judgmental on some of the more complex/niche anime series).
seventhstyle is a more niche blog, they just have their own tastes.
Sounds like Seventh Style hates comedy. And if they’re expecting full seriousness, then yes they picked the wrong anime to watch. The title alone strongly suggests humor.
seem like one style cause 7 styles mean that they love all style lol people who hate comedy can’t find happiness , just saying !
Well the writer on that blog can’t seem to appreciate the true beauty in this series. The animators handle the comedy, fantasy and the slice of romance pretty good so far. And a comedy show with a slight of fantasy and romance is a difficult to pull of because it needed Great execution and timing as well.
With all of this, Hataraku mao sama already got me in their first episode until to the latest one… what i’m trying to say that It is a show that you love to watch and to re watch all over again.
I guess he can’t comprehend that it is an anime adaptation of the light novel and he should be considering that fact. And when I read his whole review. Gadamet. He is taking it seriously.The whole demon vs hero thing. I mean… wtf? Thats why RC writers is one of the best in reviewing anime because they know what they are doing. seventhstyle was bullcrap. Talking about over acting critics and wanna be japanese.
The biggest mistake any reviewer, or anybody for that matter, can make is taking a comedy seriously.
Humorless people die a sad and lonely death.
Seventh Style is a known troll blog. If something gets popular that he doesn’t like he puts a negative spin on everything newsworthy involving it.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Sankaku Complex is a much better troll blog as they generally use 2ch reactions for trolling rather than Seven’s extremely subjective and unfunny trolling.
sasaku is funny with all H pic XD
Trolling is useless , they are just trying make use of anonymity for fun and encourage internet fixed identity.
If you dislike something, you have 2 solutions , put on bad but true comment or ignore it.
I would ignore but wasting their precious time blogging an anime to troll for 7 ep yeah i guess there is so many thing better to do. like jumping from roof top, put an iron spoon in a microwave , or light them self. hell 0 productivity but at least they don’t waste their time.
Any info and description about Suzuno? I can’t seem to find one on my usual source.
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You know, other than the possibility of such a class in MMORPGs, I have yet to come across Show Spoiler ▼
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more comedy is more good for Hataraku Maou-sama!
Dat Chi-chan Phone Call xD
That might have been the most hilarious (and overdramatic) bento box opening ever. Poor Chiho… Thought she didn’t have to contend with anyone for Maou anymore and then bam, traditional Japanese beauty shows up! Looking forward to their inevitable meeting and what role Suzuno ends up playing in the plot- next week should be a good one. ^^
I haven’t read the light novels, but I doubt Suzuno is really interested in Maou romantically.
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I was reading a review on another site, & there came an interesting question.
Spoiler mode then?
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On another aspect, if Lucifer is a fallen angel, what would happen if he drinks Emi’s Holy Vit. Beta?
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I thought we were going to find out with Emi and Lucifer talking about her ‘energy drink’, then later when she left, I wondered if Lucifer had taken the bottle and she wouldn’t find out until later. Guess not. Lucifer has been around long enough to go to the store a few times, evidently, so I don’t think it was him running into the glass doors. In the OP, at the end, when Chiho runs toward the group, you see Suzuno standing there in red robes, so I’m going to check back in the episodes to see if that character is show there. Don’t think she was wearing those if she was the one at the beginning of the episode talking to the church leaders. Ack! Need more info!
I’ve noticed that a LOT of people have been giving Emi grief for her continued aggressive antagonism towards Maou. I would join their ranks if not for the fact that she has every right to hate him like that. Besides, if she ever drops it for the sake of “not being annoying”, she’ll still be called out for going soft/forgetting that this is the same guy that “supposedly” killed her father.
Can’t please em all I suppose.
I wish you have screen caps for the guy who save emilia – I was thinking it as my profile picture in my fb. lol. but anyways He is totally bad-ass saving the so-called hero using his mighty oranges!
They’re not oranges. They’re non-washable paintballs used by shop owners in Japan to mark fleeing aggressors/criminals so cops can easily find them.
Japan is so badass.
Oh. sorry about that 🙂 i thought it was oranges :0 Haha. thank you for the useful information:)
I CANT WAIT FOR THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASE!!
What’s with the downvote troll? Can’t into DemonLord X Hero comedy?
Anyway it’s really funny how Emi still can’t put trust on Maou. Hence all the comedy and fanservice.
The assailant in the end feels weird: pink(?) irises? I could be wrong, but there seems to be an abundance of overpowered females in Ente Isla…
troll waste so many time in their life , i suggest we throw them to the hungry rat for dinner!
Yup. Lots of trolls lately.
IKR? They’re everywhere these days.
Lol Esmeralda random screen time.
Emi sounds like Misaka from Railgun, do they have the same VA?
Emi’s voiced by Hikasa Yoko while Mikoto’s voiced by Satou Rina.
If you want to find comparisons, Emi’s VA Hikasa Yoko also voiced for Mio in K-On and Seraphim in Kore wa zombie desu ka.
At the final review of the series’s final episode, put up pics of every expression Emilia has ever made.
Bad anime,bad episodes
wtf is this shit??
this anime really a garbage!!i’m dropping this
Go back to your seventhstyle garbages colony
I like Pie 😀
Someone one slammed us for criticizing and disliking posts that don’t ‘share our tastes’.
I have no qualms criticizing this. :p
The episode this week felt a little jumbled up to me, though that could just be me being overly tired and reliant on caffeine boost for late-night work. :p
In any case, the comedy delivers again. Ashiya is up to his comedic self again (A demon general getting heatstroke from eating some heaty food? LOLWUT? XD) Ultimately Emi steals the thunder this time, with her real nemesis being The Stairs, actually looking/acting more and more like a stalker and getting misunderstood again.
Chii-chan receives honorable mention for her reaction to the bento. I really laughed out loud in the dead of the night while watching this when she reacted.
So many comedic elements, the main essence of the show being showcased. Yet the show continues to throw in interesting tidbits for plot development, such as the movement of countries back in Ente Isla as well as the mysterious assailant.
Hataraku sure knows how to whet the appetite of a demanding audience member. 🙂
Well, they found a way to give our “Hero” Action time. Because of save Energy, she could not do many things. But now with this Vitamin Beta, she can have Action time, too. Not Only Dark Lord…
But from the eye of the Enemy. She must be a Demon. Her Eye Pupils says so…
I am fairly sure the one that attacked Emi is Lucifer – Show Spoiler ▼
Rundown of my reactions…
-How much udon was packed in that box that Maoh couldn’t carry ir? Lol.
-Emi debating over what she has been doing, finally considering it to be stalking.
-What/who is Hanzou? Is that Lucifer’s first name in Japan? Urushihara Hanzou?
-Uhhhhh is Ashiya still knocked out from last episode’s photo of Miki-T? Lol what?
-Lol “seems to be the same size” Was not expecting that from Emi lol.
-Maoh promoted from shift supervisor to assistant manager. This guy is rising fast. He’s about take the world by storm!
-Possible misunderstanding of “going after Maoh.” Seems like Emi is referring romantically but maybe Suzuno is thinking of destroying him? I mean… she mentions battles. Lol.
-Emi catching herself before completely falling down the stairs again. Ridic… lol
-Sentucky Fried Chicken
-Chiho bracing herself for the bottom half of the bento. Oh lordy.
-Emi pushing the sales clerk to the wall!!! Then Emi is immediately saved by the same sales clerk by thrown oranges? Lol for dayzzzz
-Emi’s embarrassing ringtone. Seems she’s integrating quite well with humans.
-Emi’s reaction to hearing what Chiho meant when she finished her phone call!
Poor Chiho. She started as my favorite character and yet is constantly being eclipsed by the rest of Maou’s “harem”, as bystanders would call it. She’s featured in the ending, but that’s about it.