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Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is a dark fantasy manga created by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The series follows Denji, a young man who merges with his devil-dog Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. He s the Public Safety Devil Hunters to fight devils threatening Japan. The series explores themes of violence, power, and survival. Since its debut in 2018, Chainsaw Man has gained immense popularity, leading to a critically acclaimed anime adaptation.

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Created by
Tatsuki Fujimoto
First TV Show
Chainsaw Man
Latest TV Show
Chainsaw Man
First Episode Air Date
October 12, 2022
Cast
Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki, Shôgo Sakata, Ai Fairouz, Mariya Ise, Kenjiro Tsuda, Shiori Izawa, Reina Ueda

TV Show(s)
Chainsaw Man
Character(s)
Denji, Pochita, Makima, Power, Aki Hayakawa, Kobeni Higashiyama, Himeno, Reze
Chainsaw Man Denji
Denji Is Tired and So Am I: How Chainsaw Man Crafted Manga's Most Relatable Hero

Chainsaw Man is an unconventional story with an unconventional hero, yet Denji still manages to be one of Shonen Jump's most relatable protagonists.

Denji and Pochita in front of a  featuring Aging Devil from Chainsaw Man Chapter #187.
5 Devils Chainsaw Man Needs to Introduce ASAP (and 5 It Must Avoid at All Costs)

While there are some devils that would make Chainsaw Man even better, there are some the series absolutely does not need to include.

Chainsaw Man's Denji with his shirt unbuttoned as he howls with his chainsaws out.
If You Love Chainsaw Man, You Have a Popular '00s Anime to Thank For Its Existence

Chainsaw Man is one of the biggest new-gen shonen anime and manga, and its creator was inspired by an incredibly popular 2000s anime.

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Finally, Chainsaw Man its It: Denji Needs One Thing in Life and It Isn't Sex

Chainsaw Man’s chapter #193 finally proves that Denji isn’t just a perverted teenager and reveals the true reason behind his unconventional desires.

Denji standing between Makima and Asa.
I've Changed My Mind, Chainsaw Man Part 2 Is Actually Pretty Good

At long last, Chainsaw Man Part Two is finally fixing a major problem that has been plaguing the manga for months. Hopefully, this trend will last.

Feature header with Denji shy in the bg and with a hand on his chest in front.
Chainsaw Man Is Busy, But Face It: The Series Is Missing an Important Devil

Chainsaw Man chapter #193 highlights what Denji has been missing his whole life, and the series may introduce a specific devil to fill that void.

Chainsaw Man Denji and Demon Slayer Tanjiro custom image
Demon Slayer Walked So Chainsaw Man Could Run: How Movies Are Changing the Anime Formula

Chainsaw Man's next arc will be a theatrical film instead of a season, following in Demon Slayer's footsteps after its success with Mugen Train.

Yoru posing in front of artwork from her fight with Pochita in Chainsaw Man Part Two.
I Just Realized Chainsaw Man Has Been Lying to Us About Its Final Villain

Chainsaw Man has been hinting towards its final villain throughout the entirety of Part 2, but it's been pointing us in the wrong direction all along.

Feature header showing Denji, Makima, and Yoru
I Can't Believe Chainsaw Man Is Really About to Let Denji Repeat His Worst Mistake

Chainsaw Man chapter #193 sets Denji up to repeat his biggest mistake from part 1, and seeing that on the horizon is nothing but disappointing.

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Chainsaw Man standing on rubble in the middle of a city with a yellow and multicolored background.
Chainsaw Man's Movie Is On the Way, And Its Arc Will Mark a Turning Point for Denji

This year, anime viewers will be delighted to see Chainsaw Man return, this time to the big screen, and it will be a massive turning point for Denji.

Denji and Yoru posing in front of a still image of Makima from the Chainsaw Man anime.
Chainsaw Man Is Finally Addressing a Big Complaint And the Answer Has Potential

Chainsaw Man has stirred up controversy in its latest chapters, but there's more to Yoru's and Denji's situation than a lot of fans think.

Chainsaw Man's Denji Blushes as Yoru looks ive and flicks blood off her face.
Finally, Chainsaw Man Is Teasing the Return of a Character We've Waited Years For

Chainsaw Man is finally hinting at the return of one of the franchise's most beloved characters, after a long time away from the series.

Denji in his Chainsaw Man form in front of a background featuring Asa and Denji.
Chainsaw Man Outs the War Devil's Identity, Sparking Denji's New Dilemma

Chainsaw Man chapter #191 finally saw Denji learn the truth about Asa and Yoru, and it's set to be his biggest crisis in the story to date.

Denji and Pochita in front of a  featuring Aging Devil from Chainsaw Man Chapter #187.
For Better or Worse, Chainsaw Man Is Ready to Repeat Its History

Fans who have been critical of Chainsaw Man Part Two should be happy with the latest implications that connect to Part One in chapter #191.

Denji in his Chainsaw Man form in front of a background featuring Asa and Denji.
Chainsaw Man Just Asked the NSFW Question We've All Been Hiding

Chainsaw Man's newest chapter brings along revelations that will change the series forever, while addressing its most controversial moment.

Denji in his Chainsaw Man form
Viral Chainsaw Man Promo Tees Up the Anime's Most-Anticipated Fight

Chainsaw Man's most thrilling battle is on the way, and a stunning piece of art depicts what the fight may look when it is like animated.

Collage style image featuring official artwork from Chainsaw Man of Makima, Denji, and Asa
Chainsaw Man: A Complete Guide to the Manga's Deadly Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Chainsaw Man has one of the most unique power systems in modern shonen, and only the Horsemen Devils are more fearsome than the rest.

Denji grabbing at his chest with an image of Fumiko from Chainsaw Man volume #19 behind him.
Like It or Not, Chainsaw Man's Most Frustrating Character Is Now Its Most Interesting

Fumiko has been shrouded in mystery since her introduction in Chainsaw Man, and she's now the series' most interesting character.

Yoru and Denji from Chainsaw Man in front of a  of the unnamed man from the Aging Devil arc.
It's True: One of Chainsaw Man's Best Characters Was Not Even Given a Name

The most recent arc in Chainsaw Man Part Two has finally come to a close, and its most valuable player was never even given a name.

Denji crying, kneeling on the floor in front of full-armored Pochita.
Chainsaw Man: Why the Aging Devil Arc Marks Denji's Most Vital Move Yet

Chainsaw Man has just wrapped up its latest arc, and despite a mixed reception to its ending, Denji finally seems to have matured.