Hataraku Maou-sama! Episode 9 Apr 2026

Critics and viewers generally praised the episode for its "well-timed humor" and the awkward comedy of Ashiya's fabricated backstory. Reviewers from Crow's World of Anime highlighted the humorous balance between the mundane fast-food struggles and the "ridiculous" premise of the Demon Lord angsting over a rival chicken chain.

By the end of the episode, Suzuno remains highly alert, suspecting Maou might have used demonic magic to lure the festival crowds into MgRonald's. Key Characters & Voice Cast Hataraku Maou-sama! Episode 9

Emi's friend Rika, sensing a "lover's quarrel" between Emi and Suzuno over Maou, insists on meeting him. While at SFC, they encounter Ashiya, who is secretly spying on the competition. To protect their secret identities, Ashiya spins a semi-fictional "Pastel-style" tale depicting himself and Maou as bankrupt businessmen and Emi as the rival who ruined them. Critics and viewers generally praised the episode for

The episode follows two primary narrative threads: the business rivalry between MgRonald's and the newly opened Sentucky Fried Chicken (SFC), and Rika’s investigation into Emi’s mysterious relationship with Sadao Maou. Key Characters & Voice Cast Emi's friend Rika,

The episode features the series' main ensemble along with the debut of Rika Suzuki. Japanese Voice Actor English Voice Actor Ryōta Ōsaka Josh Grelle Emi Yusa Yōko Hikasa Felecia Angelle Shirō Ashiya Anthony Bowling Chiho Sasaki Nao Tōyama Tia Ballard Suzuno Kamazuki Kanae Itō Alex Moore Rika Suzuki Asuka Nishi Alexis Tipton Critical Reception