The Devil is a Part-Timer!'s WcDonald's to become a reality thanks to McDonald's
Created as a satirical version of McDonald’s, WcDonald's from The Devil is a Part-Timer! is becoming a real thing.
Announced today, McDonald's is joining forces with anime studio Studio Pierrot and Japanese illustrator Acky Bright to bring WcDonald's to life. On March 9 and March 10, Los Angeles residents will be able to step into the world of The Devil is a Part-Timer! with a selection of food from WcDonald’s alongside an immersive experience. Fans can reserve their spot at the Los Angeles experience starting on February 28 on OpenTable. Participating restaurants in North America will have Savory Chili WcDonald's Sauce and a 10-piece WcNuggets on their menu.
On February 26, four anime shorts with accompanying anime chapters will begin being released on the official WcDonald's website. New shorts and chapters will be unveiled each Monday until March 18.
Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald's USA said this about the collaboration:
"Anime is a huge part of today's culture, and we love that our fans have been inviting us into the conversation for years. The WcDonald's universe is a reflection of what fans have created. It honors their vision and celebrates their creativity, while authentically bringing it to life in our restaurants for the first time ever."
Bright, who’ll work on the manga chapters, also said:
"I had a great time partnering with McDonald's to help make WcDonald's a reality for manga fans who have a genuine love for the brand. From the details of the diverse Crew characters to the manga plot itself, I loved being able to use my artwork to bring to life the dynamic, vibrant world of WcDonald's for people around the world."
The second part of The Devil is a Part-Timer!’s second season aired last fall. All episodes can be streamed on Crunchyroll right now here. A synopsis for the show reads:
Foiled by a hero when he’s inches away from conquering the world, the devil finds himself in modern-day Tokyo. With no real-world skills to speak of, the devil is forced to make ends meet flipping burgers at a fast food joint! To stall any further plans of world domination, the hero tracks the devil’s trail and takes on the lowly tasks of a telemarketer.
WcDonald’s shorts
The Race to WcDonald's (drops Feb. 26): A rivalry strong enough to withstand the test of time as our two heroes embark on an epic race to WcDonald's.
Love from Across the Booth (drops March 4): Our two protagonists discover the WcDonald's Sauce and WcNuggets aren't the only perfect pairing.
WcNuggets Space Frontier 3000 (drops March 11): A team of WcDonald's pilots must protect the last WcNugget against an ominous force.
The Wisdom of the Sauce (drops March 18): Three women are transported to a distant land to unravel the mystery surrounding the elusive sauce before it's gone forever.