Chainsaw Man (2022)
Anime series · 12 episodes · MAPPA
ActionDramaHorrorSupernatural
Studio MAPPA’s 2022 action-horror series, Chainsaw Man, follows Denji, a destitute young man burdened by debt. After a betrayal, he fuses with his Chainsaw Devil companion, Pochita, becoming a hybrid monster boy. This supernatural urban fantasy explores themes of demons and gore as Denji navigates his new, violent existence.
Chainsaw Man screencaps & stills
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Chainsaw Man in motion
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The story
Denji, a teenage boy, shares his meager existence with Pochita, a Chainsaw Devil. Plagued by his deceased father's immense debt, Denji scrapes by, harvesting devil corpses alongside Pochita to make repayments. His life takes a drastic turn when he is betrayed and killed. In his final moments, Denji forms a contract with Pochita, leading to his revival as "Chainsaw Man," a hybrid being with a devil's heart.
Now a monster boy, Denji finds himself thrust into a new reality. The series explores his journey as a supernatural entity, navigating a world filled with demons and urban fantasy elements. Driven by his past and his new, violent nature, Denji's story unfolds with significant gore, as he grapples with his identity and the consequences of his transformation.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Voice
- Kikunosuke Toya as Denji
- Voice
- Fairouz Ai as Power
- Voice
- Tomori Kusunoki as Makima
- Voice
- Shougo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa
Where to watch Chainsaw Man
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Chainsaw Man colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Chainsaw Man happens
urbanstreetcitydaytimehallwaybuildingindustrialsurface
Chainsaw Man background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about Chainsaw Man
Who made Chainsaw Man?
Chainsaw Man (2022) was animated by MAPPA.
Where can I watch Chainsaw Man?
Crunchyroll, YouTube, Hulu, Bilibili TV, Disney Plus, Netflix list Chainsaw Man. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Chainsaw Man?
Fans most often recommend Jujutsu Kaisen, Dorohedoro, Dan Da Dan, Hell's Paradise. In look: Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters - Special 1, Hell’s Paradise, The Gymnastics Samurai.
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