Chainsaw Man: A unique story and characters that cut through a world of blood and madness

Chainsaw Man: Welcome to the world of blood and chainsaws

The TV anime series Chainsaw Man, which aired from October 12 to December 28, 2022, is based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The anime aired on TV Tokyo affiliates every Wednesday from midnight for 30 minutes and had a total of 12 episodes. The animation was produced by MAPPA and was directed by Ryu Nakayama.

The story of "Chainsaw Man" is about a young boy, Denji, who lives as a devil hunter with the chainsaw demon Pochita. Denji worked as a devil hunter to repay the debts left by his parents, but was betrayed and killed. However, as his consciousness faded, he made a contract with Pochita and was resurrected as "Chainsaw Man" with the heart of a devil. This story depicts the process of Denji starting a new life and his encounters and battles with various characters surrounding him.

Broadcast information

"Chainsaw Man" was broadcast on the TV Tokyo network. The specific broadcasting stations and broadcast times are as follows:

• TV Tokyo: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• TV Osaka: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• TV Aichi: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• TV Setouchi: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• TV Hokkaido: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 0:00 to 0:30
• Nagasaki Broadcasting: October 22, 2022 to January 7, 2023, every Saturday from 0:55 to 1:25
• Niigata Broadcasting: October 22, 2022 to January 14, 2023, every Saturday from 1:55 to 2:25
• TV U Fukushima: October 28, 2022 to January 20, 2023, every Friday from 1:28 to 1:58
• TV U Yamagata: October 29, 2022 to January 21, 2023, every Saturday from 1:55 to 2:25
• Kagoshima Television: November 4, 2022 to January 27, 2023, every Friday from 2:00 to 2:30
• Animax: October 29, 2022 to January 21, 2023, every Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• AT-X: October 12, 2022 to December 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 21:30 to 22:00

It was also streamed online, with Amazon Prime Video providing the fastest and most unlimited streaming. It is also available on many other platforms, including ABEMA Premium, Disney+, DMM TV, dTV, d Anime Store, FOD, Hulu, Netflix, and U-NEXT. It is also available worldwide, on Amazon Prime Video, Animax Korea, Ani-One, bilibili, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and more.

Characters and cast

The main characters of Chainsaw Man and their cast are as follows:

• Denji: Kikunosuke Toya
• Pochita: Shiori Izawa
• Makima: Tomori Kusunoki
• Aki Hayakawa: Shogo Sakata
• Power: Fairouz Ai
• Himeno: Mariya Ise
• Kobeni: Takahashi Karin
• Hirokazu Arai: Taku Yashiro
• Shore: Kenjiro Tsuda
• Angel Devil: Maaya Uchida
• Shark Demon: Natsuki Hanae
• The Violent Demon: Yuya Uchida
• Spider Demon: Saori Goto
• Akane Sawatari: Earth Leaf
• Samurai Sword: Daiki Hamano

These characters play an important role in coloring Denji's new life and adding excitement to the story. In particular, the passionate performance of Kikunosuke Toya, who plays Denji, and the cold-hearted voice of Tomori Kusunoki, who plays Makima, left a strong impression on viewers.

Main Staff

The main staff involved in the production of Chainsaw Man are:

• Original author: Tatsuki Fujimoto (serialized in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump+")
• Director: Ryu Nakayama
• Screenplay: Koji Seko
• Character design: Kazutaka Sugiyama
• Action Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
• Chief Director: Masato Nakazono
• Demon design: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
• Art director: Yusuke Takeda
• Color design: Naomi Nakano
• Photography Supervisor: Yohei Miyahara
• Music: Kensuke Ushio
• Animation producer: Keisuke Seshita
• Produced and produced by: MAPPA

"Chainsaw Man," produced by this team of staff, faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work while taking advantage of the expressive power that only anime can provide. In particular, Tatsuya Yoshihara's action scenes and Kensuke Ushio's music left a strong impact on viewers.

Episodes and subtitles

The Chainsaw Man episodes and subtitles are as follows:

• Episode 01: Dogs and Chainsaws (2022/10/12)
• Episode 02: Arrival in Tokyo (2022/10/19)
• Episode 03: Where is Nyako? (2022/10/26)
• Episode 04: Rescue (2022/11/02)
• Episode 05: Gun Devil (2022/11/09)
• Episode 06: Kill Denji (2022/11/16)
• Episode 07: The Taste of a Kiss (2022/11/23)
• Episode 08: Gunshots (2022/11/30)
• Episode 09: From Kyoto (2022/12/07)
• Episode 10: More Tattered (2022/12/14)
• Episode 11: Operation Begins (2022/12/21)
• Episode 12: Japanese Sword vs. Chainsaw (2022/12/28)

Each episode depicts Denji's growth and the drama of the characters surrounding him, while also including tense battle scenes. In particular, the final episode, "Japanese Sword vs. Chainsaw," is an important episode in which the showdown between Denji and the Samurai Sword reaches its climax.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for Chainsaw Man are as follows:

• OP1: KICK BACK
  • Lyricist: Kenshi Yonezu
  • Composer: Kenshi Yonezu
  • Arrangement: Kenshi Yonezu, Daiki Tsuneta
  • Sung by: Kenshi Yonezu
• ED1: CHAINSAW BLOOD
  • Lyricist: Vaundy
  • Composer: Vaundy
  • Arrangement: Vaundy
  • Sung by: Vaundy
• ED2: Lives Left
  • Lyricist: ACAne
  • Composer: ACAne
  • Arrangement: 100 Times Vomiting, ZTMY
  • Song: I wish it was midnight forever.
• ED3: Blade Length 200 Million Centimeters
  • Lyricist: Maximum the Ryo-kun
  • Composer: Maximum the Ryo-kun
  • Sung by: Maximum the Hormone
• ED4: Tablets
  • Lyricist: TOOBOE
  • Composer: TOOBOE
  • Arrangement: TOOBOE
  • Sung by: TOOBOE
• ED5: In the Backroom
  • Lyricist: syudou
  • Composer: syudou
  • Arrangement: syudou
  • Sung by: syudou
• ED6: Cerebral Rendezvous
  • Lyricist: Kanaria
  • Composer: Kanaria
  • Arrangement: Kanaria
  • Sung by: Kanaria
• ED7: Chu, diversity.
  • Lyricist: That, Shuichi Manabe
  • Composer: Shuichi Manabe
  • Arrangement: TAKU INOUE
  • Sung by: ano
• ED8: First Death
  • Lyricist: TK
  • Composer: TK
  • Arrangement: TK
  • Sung by: TK from Ling Tosite Sigure
• ED9: Deep down
  • Lyricist: aimerrhythm
  • Composer: Kazuma Nagasawa
  • Arrangement: Kenji Tamai, Rui Momota
  • Sung by: Aimer
• ED10: DOGLAND
  • Lyricist: Deu
  • Composer: Deu
  • Arrangement: Deu, Hajime Taguchi
  • Sung by: PEOPLE 1
• ED11: Violence
  • Lyricist: Rose Garden Av
  • Composer: Rose Garden Av
  • Arrangement: Queen Bee, Koji Tsukada
  • Sung by: Queen Bee
• ED12: Fight Song
  • Lyricist: Eve
  • Composer: Eve
  • Arrangement: Numa
  • Sung by: Eve
• IN1: Blade length 200 million cm
  • Lyricist: Maximum the Ryo-kun
  • Composer: Maximum the Ryo-kun
  • Sung by: Maximum the Hormone

These songs not only enhanced the atmosphere of the story, but also left a strong impression on the viewers. In particular, the opening song "KICK BACK" matches Kenshi Yonezu's powerful singing voice with the visuals, making it a song that symbolizes the worldview of the anime. In addition, each ending theme also changes according to the development of the story, enhancing the emotions of the viewers.

Related Titles

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Ratings and Recommendations

"Chainsaw Man" is a work that beautifully recreates the dark and humorous worldview of the original work in the anime. Denji's growth and the drama of the characters surrounding him deeply moved viewers. In addition, the high quality animation by MAPPA and the music by Kensuke Ushio have also been highly praised by many viewers.

In particular, the character of Denji has captured the hearts of viewers with his positive attitude towards life even in difficult situations. Characters such as Makima and Power are also unique and play an important role in adding excitement to the story.

This anime is especially recommended for fans of dark fantasy and action. Fans of the original work will be amazed and impressed by the new interpretation and expression of the anime version. Furthermore, the story of Denji's adventure and growth is highly recommended for those who are new to the world of Chainsaw Man.

"Chainsaw Man" is a magnificent story depicting the world of blood and chainsaws, and is a work that leaves a strong impact on the viewer. Please watch this anime and enjoy the drama of Denji's new life and the characters surrounding him.