The Devil is a Part Timer (Episodes 1-5) is More Funny Than This is the End

A shonen like this should not be this entertaining. I would expect something lazy, like very girlish fanservice of shipping in this series.

Well- THERE IS, but it is done so seemlessly with all the interesting plots it seems like a good drama rather than a lackluster cash in attempt.

It sort of reminds me of a mix of silent Hollywood with Jim Jarmusch, how it seems to be told from a foreigner's perspective and ends up being quite comical.

The first episode is a great intro with a great sounding voice providing great quality exposition regarding the Devil and his generals, as well as great visuals to come along with it.
Then when it transitions into the real world, it becomes even better. Wittier dialogue such as being mistaken for a kotaku cosplayer. The use of money in the real world. Achieving more in a corporate society.

The second episode deals with Japanese life:

• work relationships,
• stalkers and
• the dangers such as gang violence.

The third episode deals with how people deal with girl crushes as well as another type of crush, caused by real life disasters, i.e. choosing a fantasy reason for why an Earthquake happened.

The fourth episode deals with Emi Yusa/Emilia Justina's past.

The fifth episode was just fun.