Denji
main character
TV
8.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 12, 2022 – December 28, 2022
- Season
- Fall 2022
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Director
- Ryuu Nakayama
- Original creator
- Tatsuki Fujimoto
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 83/100
- Also known as
- CSM, Chainsawman
- Score across sites
- 8.35/10
- Official site
- chainsawman.dog
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons96%Monster Boy96%Urban Fantasy93%Male Protagonist89%Gore88%Tragedy87%Shapeshifting87%Body Horror85%Psychosexual82%Henshin81%
overview details
Synopsis
Denji is a teenage boy living with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Due to the debt his father left behind, he has been living a rock-bottom life while repaying his debt by harvesting devil corpses with Pochita. One day, Denji is betrayed and killed. As his consciousness fades, he makes a contract with Pochita and gets revived as "Chainsaw Man" — a man with a devil's heart. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Chainsaw Man?
Yes, if you enjoy action, drama and horror, especially stories with demons, monster boy, urban fantasy.
Fans rate it highly: 83/100 on AniList, with 83% of 299.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #17 most popular anime of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.0% of viewers drop it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 39 (Vol. 5)
Season 1 adapted Intro, Bat Devil, Eternity Devil, and Katana Man Arcs (Chapters 1 through 38). MAPPA adapted Part 1 with a gritty cinematic aesthetic. Chapter 39 introduces Reze in the phone booth.
Manga arc guide →Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuki Fujimoto
- Director
- Ryuu Nakayama
- Character design
- Kazutaka Sugiyama
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Chainsaw Man is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025)
- Optional extras: Chainsaw Days
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“KICK BACK” by Kenshi Yonezu · eps 1-12
Endings (12)
- ED1“CHAINSAW BLOOD” by Vaundy · eps 1
- ED2“Zanki” by Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni. · eps 2
- ED3“Hawatari 2-Oku Centi” by Maximum the Hormone · eps 3
- ED4“Jouzai” by TOOBOE · eps 4
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- ED5“In the Back Room” by syudou · eps 5
- ED6“Dainou-teki na Rendezvous” by Kanaria · eps 6
- ED7“Chu, Tayousei.” by ano · eps 7
- ED8“first death” by TK from Ling tosite sigure · eps 8
- ED9“Deep down” by Aimer · eps 9
- ED10“DOGLAND” by PEOPLE 1 · eps 10
- ED11“Violence” by Ziyoou-vachi · eps 11
- ED12“Fight Song” by Eve · eps 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Chainsaw Man FAQ
How many episodes does Chainsaw Man have?
Chainsaw Man has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Chainsaw Man?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Chainsaw Man finished?
Yes. Chainsaw Man has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of Chainsaw Man?
Yes — the story continues in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025).
Where do I start Chainsaw Man?
Start here: Chainsaw Man is the first entry, followed by Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.
Is Chainsaw Man based on a manga?
Yes. Chainsaw Man adapts the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated Chainsaw Man?
Chainsaw Man was animated by MAPPA and directed by Ryuu Nakayama.
Who sings the opening of Chainsaw Man?
The opening, "KICK BACK", is performed by Kenshi Yonezu.
Where can I watch Chainsaw Man?
Chainsaw Man is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Hulu, Bilibili TV, Disney Plus, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.