Chainsaw Man
A dark action‑horror series by Tatsuki Fujimoto following Denji, a devil hunter who fuses with the Chainsaw Devil. The story blends brutal combat, black comedy, and existential themes around desire, control, and the cost of freedom.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2018
Origin
Japan
Tags
dark fantasyshonensupernaturalMAPPAdevilsantihero
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Chainsaw Man
Aliases
チェンソーマン, Chainsaw Man
Type
Manga/Anime
Release Year
2018
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Tatsuki Fujimoto
Publisher
Shueisha
Original Work
Manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump
Genre
Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Supernatural
Content Information
Synopsis
Denji, a destitute devil hunter, merges with his pet devil Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. Recruited by Public Safety, he navigates manipulation, found family, and escalating threats from devils and humans alike.
Main Characters
Denji, Makima, Power, Aki Hayakawa, Himeno, Kishibe
Setting
Modern Tokyo and global locales; Public Safety Devil Hunters vs. devils born from human fears
Themes
Desire and control, freedom vs. manipulation, trauma, found family, absurdism
Target Audience
Teen and adult fans of dark action and unconventional protagonists
Media Forms
Animated Series
Chainsaw Man (2022, MAPPA)
Comics
Chainsaw Man Manga (Part 1: Public Safety; Part 2: Academy)
Video Games
Collaborations and mobile tie‑ins
Merchandise
Figures, apparel, plush, art books
Commercial Information
Awards
Multiple anime awards and manga accolades
Sales
Best‑selling volumes internationally
Licensing
Shueisha (publishing), MAPPA (animation), global streaming partners
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global fandom with high engagement across social platforms
Communities
Reddit r/ChainsawMan, Discord fan servers, Twitter fandom
Events
Convention panels, exhibit pop‑ups, themed cafes
Quotes
Iconic lines from Denji and Makima often memed and referenced
Cosplay
Popular characters include Denji, Power, Makima, Aki
Historical Development
2018
Manga Part 1 debuts
2020
Part 1 concludes; announcement of continuation
2022
Anime Season 1 airs; Manga Part 2 begins
2023
Ongoing chapters and global merchandise expansion
Related Links
www.viz.com
chainsawman.dog
twitter.com
www.crunchyroll.com
www.enjoyip.com