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Chainsaw Man
Who's in it
Cast
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Signature profile
Chainsaw Man reads strongest on Spectacle, Bingeability and World Building.
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The story
What it's about
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.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S01E09
FROM KYOTO
A fierce battle unfolds between Denji and the menacing Samurai Sword. But even after Denji takes one of Samurai Sword's companions hostage, Samurai Sword slashes through them both until Denji is captured. Meanwhile, after seemingly being killed, Makima turns out to be alive. She sets out to rescue Denji with the help of Public Safety Devil Hunters from Kyoto, Kurose and Tendo.
- Directed by Takahiro Kaneko
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E08
GUNFIRE
Denji experiences his first, yet devastating, kiss. An intoxicated Denji is taken to Himeno's house, where she starts seducing him. Feeling torn between Makima, whom he admires, and Himeno, who is standing in front of him, he decides to fall into temptation. However, Denji then finds something in his pocket: The Chupa Chups lollipop that Makima gave him.
- Directed by Shota Goshozono, Takeru Sato
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E12
KATANA VS. CHAINSAW
Sawatari sends the "Ghost Devil" after Hayakawa, and he's nearly killed before the "Ghost Devil" stops and hands him a cigarette with a message from Himeno. The words inside give Hayakawa the strength to kill the “Ghost Devil” and capture Sawatari. Meanwhile, Denji heads into his rematch with Samurai Sword. With a pull of the starter on his chest, he transforms into Chainsaw Man. And now, the last battle between Chainsaw Man and Samurai Sword has finally begun...
- Directed by Ryu Nakayama
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E05
GUN DEVIL
Aki Hayakawa, Denji, and Power start living together. Denji finally fulfills his dream of touching Power’s boobs, but is shocked when things do not turn out the way he expected. As Denji realizes that chasing his dream was more fun than achieving it, Makima approaches him and says, "If you can kill the Gun Devil, I’ll grant you one wish.”
- Directed by Yosuke Takada
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E06
KILL DENJI
Denji and Tokyo Special Division 4 members enter a hotel to collect a piece of the Gun Devil. However, they end up being trapped on the 8th floor due to the devil’s extraordinary power. With the members being cornered on the endless 8th floor with seemingly no way to escape, the devil makes them an offer: “If you let me eat Denji, I will let all of the other devil hunters leave in one piece.”
- Directed by Shun Enokido
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E10
BRUISED & BATTERED
Samurai Sword's vicious attack resulted in many lost personnel for Public Safety Devil Extermination Division 4. Aki Hayakawa wakes up in a hospital bed, unable to accept the reality of losing Himeno. Kurose and Tendo then appear in front of Hayakawa, letting him know that they are now in charge of coaching him. Meanwhile, Makima introduces Denji and Power to a member of Public Safety who will act as their mentor in order to strengthen Division 4.
- Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Written by Hiroshi Seko
Recently aired
Latest Episodes

S01E12
KATANA VS. CHAINSAW
- Directed by Ryu Nakayama
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E11
MISSION START
- Directed by Masato Nakazono, Takeru Sato
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E10
BRUISED & BATTERED
- Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Written by Hiroshi Seko


S01E08
GUNFIRE
- Directed by Shota Goshozono, Takeru Sato
- Written by Hiroshi Seko

S01E07
THE TASTE OF A KISS
- Directed by Masato Nakazono
- Written by Hiroshi Seko
Behind the series
Created by
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The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Makoto KimuraProducer
Writing
- Hiroshi SekoWriter
Direction
- Tatsuya YoshiharaDirector
- Shota GoshozonoDirector
- Masato NakazonoDirector
- Ryu NakayamaDirector
- Shun EnokidoDirector
- Takahiro KanekoDirector
Cinematography
- Teppei ItoDirector of Photography
Music
- Kensuke UshioOriginal Music Composer
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