“Debt-ridden Denji dies, fuses with pet devil Pochita, becomes chainsaw-wielding devil hunter chasing simple dreams.”
Chainsaw Man
チェンソーマン
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Synopsis
Debt-ridden Denji dies, fuses with pet devil Pochita, becomes chainsaw-wielding devil hunter chasing simple dreams.
Denji has a simple dream—to live a happy and peaceful life, spending time with a girl he likes. This is a far cry from reality, however, as Denji is forced by the yakuza into killing devils in order to pay off his crushing debts. Using his pet devil Pochita as a weapon, he is ready to do anything for a bit of cash. Unfortunately, he has outlived his usefulness and is murdered by a devil in contract with the yakuza. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Pochita merges with Denji's dead body and grants him the powers of a chainsaw devil. Now able to transform parts of his body into chainsaws, a revived Denji uses his new abilities to quickly and brutally dispatch his enemies. Catching the eye of the official devil hunters who arrive at the scene, he is offered work at the Public Safety Bureau as one of them. Now with the means to face even the toughest of enemies, Denji will stop at nothing to achieve his simple teenage dreams.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.39 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.3 · others 2.8
↓ 4.35
Running avg · Feb 2019 → Apr 2022
- 9 “This manga excels with its unique, realistic protagonist and a creative, visually clear art style that makes the monster designs stand out. While the story is currently in its early set-up phase,...”
- 9 “Chainsaw Man is an unforgettable, chaotic masterpiece that masterfully blends Shounen Jump tropes with a dark, "Dark Age of Comics" aesthetic and a unique, scrappy art style. While the narrative is...”
- 10 “Chainsaw Man is a masterclass in subverting shonen tropes, featuring a deeply compelling, traumatized protagonist and a complex, unpredictable cast that keeps the reader constantly engaged. While...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 24 vol ch × vol
- Published Dec 2018 – Mar 2026
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M49397 catalog