Chainsaw Man

I started this manga and it was an 8 by the end of the first chapter; a 9 by the end of the 15th. By the 90th chapter, I was in tears. I didn't want this to be my first 10 on MAL, but my experience with Chainsaw Man was just too great not to. Read it.

This story could be told in the simplest way. It does have some level of intrigue, especially as the second act draws to a close, but it's a pretty straightforward arc from A to B (albeit with a nicely-foreshadowed third-act twist). Where Tatsuki Fujimoto really excels is in the detail. The sequential art offers a sensitive, pitch-perfect sense of mood and timing: an abortive hookup after a work party; the eerie brightness of a classroom after hours in a thunderstorm; the sky above a suburb, before the peace is ripped apart by an explosion; a laughing woman; a devastating list of names.

The characters, too, are expertly drawn. I don't usually like Denji or Aki's character archetypes in manga, but you can bet they both broke my heart several times over. I felt Denji's bonds with Power, Aki, and especially Pochita like a punch in the heart, and [[BIG SPOILERS YOU HAVE PROBABLY GUESSED]] Makima is the scariest villain in recent shonen. If you wanted to, Chainsaw Man could very easily be read as a manga about the emotional debts people owe to other people, and how taxing it is to fulfil them. Sometimes, relationships can never be dealt with in a way which satisfies everyone, and understanding that can be unbearable. Hence it can just as easily be read as a story about grief and loss, even though about half its main cast can't really die.

In my case, one of the first things that made me really fall in love with this work is its sincere, serious treatment of the workplace. It compassionately draws characters of all ages and nationalities and confronts them with a subtle, truthful vision of working life; at times it almost becomes a very dark sitcom. Even though Denji is 16 at story start, the manga makes very clear that this is a story about an adult world.

And then a man with a chainsaw for a head rides a shark into the side of a building.

Honestly, this is one of the best action movies I've seen and it's not even a film. If that's what you're here for, the art is dynamic, characterful, visceral and often gruesome - and the fight scenes don't let up. There are many of them, and all the while Fujimoto is endlessly creative with setting, framing and choreography.

The story has just reached an important pause: I exhort you to take this opportunity to get through the first 97 chapters and prepare for whatever's coming next. It's a hell of a ride.

A pretty big reason why I enjoyed this manga is because it manages to have quick pacing while not compromising on the over all story. Fujimoto can show how characters are feeling in a more realistic and laid-back way, no over the top crying and no 10 chapter grieving arc. Not that these tropes are necessarily that bad, but its a breath of fresh air to see the characters move on from loss in a more quiet way.

How the main character Denji's understanding of love and intimacy develops over the course of the manga is great. First he has a very juvenile goal of just "wanting to touch some boobs." Later when he achieves this goal he feels empty, turns out simply touching boobs isn't what he thought it would be, what he really wants is to be close with someone he cares about. At one point Denji even turns down sex not because he doesn't want to have it, but because he wants his first time to be with someone he cares about.

This manga is can also be very bizarre and genuinely hilarious at times. Be it a weird spontaneous joke, or a continuing gag, I found it funny to some degree and usually I'm not a fan of Shonen humor so I guess that's saying something.

As far as the art is concerned it can be a bit rough every once in a while, but in the big moments the art is really great. The characters anatomy is on point and character design is also good too, despite most characters just wearing suits. But where the art shines most of all is with the devils. Fujimoto can draw some seriously badass, terrifying or both demon designs. Also Fujimoto can draw some really cute girls so that's always a plus.

The final antagonist's build up, reveal and defeat where great. Fujimoto does a great job foreshadowing their eventual betrayal of the main characters. The antagonist's power, once revealed, recontextualizes all of their interactions with the other characters thought out the manga, making rereading it a lot more interesting.

A problem I had with the manga was the ending was a bit abrupt. Maybe I was just sad to see the story end but I feel there could have been a bit more to how the final antagonist was defeated.

Yeah so overall really great, exited for part 2, also the anime adaptation.

I had high expectations for this because everyone spoke well about this manga and I was not disappointed. The art is wonderful, it has incredible panels that you have to take time to appreciate every detail. The author does not mince words when it comes to portraying morbidities and killing each character that is introduced, something that few authors do.

I have several favorite characters in this one, such as Makima, Aki, Beam, Violence, Kobeni, etc.

* Spoiler * In the final arc I thought that Makima beat Denji but I was wrong, I was taken by surprise that fact and I still find that the fact that Denji defeated her is something that doesn't quite convince since she is Makima, the immortal control demon but despite that, I liked the ending, I just didn't want Makima to die ... she was my favorite character.

My thought in Makima is that the author wrote it so well and I am fascinated that there is a powerful and well written female character. Pochita in the end had told Denji that the control demon aka Makima only wanted a good life without bad things (which would be hunger, death and war, that's why she wanted to take the chainsaw and eat these demons and achieve the good life ) but since she took the wrong path due to the influence of the Government, that's why Kishibe leaves Denji in charge of reincarnating the control demon so that she would not be influenced by the Government and return to take the path of Makima.

I hope that part 2 shows Makima's past and how he took that path.

PS: Chapter 85 is pure black humor, I did not know whether to cry or laugh at the drastic change from going to see characters die and fights to see the chainsaw order a hamburger and Kobeni falling to the floor with that.

— Spanish —

Le tenía buenas expectativas ya que todos hablaban maravillas de este manga y no me decepciono. Su arte es maravilloso, tiene paneles increíbles que uno mismo se tiene que dar el tiempo de apreciar cada detalle. El autor no tiene pelos en la lengua a la hora de retratar morbosidades y matar a cada personaje que se introduce, algo que pocos autores hacen.

Tengo varios personajes favoritos en este, tales como Makima, Aki, Beam, Violencia, Kobeni, etc.

* Spoiler * En el arco final pensaba que Makima le ganó a Denji pero estuve equivocada, me tomo de sorpresa ese hecho e igual siento que fue sacado de onda el hecho de que Denji le ganará ya que es Makima, el demonio de control inmortal pero a pesar de eso me gusto el final, sólo no quería que Makima muriera... era mi personaje favorito.

Mi pensamiento en Makima es que el autor la escribio tan bien y me facina que haya un personaje femenino poderosa y bien escrita. Pochita en el final le había dicho a Denji que el demonio de control aka Makima solo quería una vida buena sin cosas malas (que sería el hambre, muerte y guerra, por eso quería tomar al motosierra y se comiera estos demonios y lograr la buena vida) pero como tomo el mal camino debido a que la influencia del Gobierno, por eso Kishibe deja a cargo a Denji de la reencarnación del demonio de control para que no fuera influenciada por el Gobierno y volviera a tomar el camino de Makima.

Espero que en la parte 2 se muestre el pasado de Makima y como fue que tomo aquel camino.

PD: El capítulo 85 es puro humor negro, no sabía si llorar o reír por el cambio drástico de pasar a ver morir personajes y peleas a ver al motosierra pedir una hamburguesas y Kobeni cayéndose al piso con ellas.

Its An Awesome and cool manga, Good characters, story, Art, Style and good concept.
its a very good read and has a lot of likeable characters.
When there's no action the art its simple but when action kicks in its super detailed and cool
i really recommended its a fascinating manga with all the needs for a good time and much fun characters like power and Denji. Also enjoy makima good reasons
Also have a lot of waifu material to choose between Power, Kobeni or Makima
Fujimoto really make a good story to follow over 90 chapters of action and background story.

When I say I want edgy manga, THIS IS WHAT IM REFERRING TO

Want kissing, puking, tits and blood? well heck u got some right here at chainsawman.org

This was a great read from start to finish, and I love the cast, art, humour and action. Theres something about the characters that makes them so likeable, whether that be their past, their intentions or their personality, whatever it is you'll find a character that makes u laugh and relate to for the rest of the series. Denji's reactions are raw and innocent, something most modern Mc's lack As well as his straight forwardness to life, like how he just wants sex, tits and makima (me too). Theres little bullshit when explaining lore, and the dialogue is short and snappy, always moving forward at a good balanced pace of action and character development.

However if there's one thing I've been a bit nit picky about the series is that the explanation of the devils is a bit shallow, the world of the devils even now seems a bit foreign when re reading. I would love to see more of the devils side to life especially pochitas, and the plot tends to focus on the main character a bit too much, leaving little room for the supporting cast. The focus of the story seems to fluctuate every here and there and the end goal of the story isn't quite strong enough to push the plot forward sometimes.

8/10
Overall a great manga from start to finish, acing in almost every aspect I look for in a manga, but there were a few missing pieces to the puzzle none the less.

Okay, this is my second review so I hope I get my oppinion through as intended. Here we go.

I discovered Chainsaw Man by zapping through the recent updates in the site that I read at, and it caught my attention. I read one chapter to see what it was all about, and I can't say that it got me hooked, but I read every chapter available at the time in an hour or so. I treated it as kind of my guilty pleasure, seeing that it was not anything revolutionary, and it was pretty basic, but I found myself enjoying it. Now, with the latest chapters, I think it has improved a bit, and is not as bad as I thought.

The setting and story is as generic as the most generic Japanese crap you can think of. A world with demons where people are hired to kill specific demons yadda yadda, generic. But what I found while reading is that Chainsaw Man doesn't give a shit about its setting. What it focuses on is on its characters. We are introduced to a cast of characters that might give an impression as to being also generic, and at first they kinda are, but as the story moves forward you see that Fujimoto-san wanted to give a twist to what we're used to. Denji comes forth as every shonen protagonist can be, but throws that out the window by not having any dream to fulfill, he's poor and he wants to stop being it, but *spoilers I guess* he accomplishes that in the first chapter. His focus then shifts to just having sex with the girl who saved him. Yeah, pretty lame, but I guess that's the idea around his character. Another example is Aki, who may look like the typical emo "I hate the world" guy but is pretty kindhearted and has a fairly good reason for being how he is.

I can't say much for character development since at the time of writing this only 33 chapters are out, but I can feel like glimpses of change in some characters are appearing.

Art is a big concern in this manga. Tatsuki Fujimoto is not the kind of artist that usually gets me, I use to read "prettier" manga, but his grim, kinda ugly style fits Chainsaw Man perfectly. Also, Denji's transformation scenes are brutally awesome, and no-one can deny that.

In summary, Chainsaw Man is pretty good, but we'll have to see how it evolves. It can either go very good or become mediocre. Hoping for the former.

[as of chapter 88]

Chainsaw Man is rough, sleazy and fundamentally nihilistic. Ceaseless destruction and death is on the menu, and the plot isn't slowing down service. It is horrible, but it is also horror. Having watched several videos recommending "Chainsaw Man" and distinctly remembering some mentions of the MCs emotional development as being uplifting I feel I've been sold a bag. The MC has had a HORRIBLE life, and is a rather disgusting and strange individual partially as a result of it (possibly also because he has a devil for a heart). He does develop and change as the manga goes on, struggling against hedonistic sexual desire and nihilism, but has he conquered them? Certainly not at the point I've got to in the story. I'm not sure he will either given the current situation he has found himself in... And that's the real struggle for me! Yes, the story is littered with rather strange, and raw pieces of emotional ammunition. But broken people are everywhere, both by design and as a result of the circumstances they find themselves in. It's hard to feel like you are witnessing the birth of the transcendent when the latest characters have just gone through the blender. I would like to give propts to the rather unorthodox art style though (whether it born through ineptitude or conscious deliberation). It magnifies the raw, unfiltered show on display quite fantastically. Character replies are given in a single loosely constructed frame, almost begging to be read in to. What do they really feel? Fellow reviewers would do well to recognise that not all stories benefit from the universally acclaimed art of One Punch Man or Vagabond. After all, the mind of the maniac is unlikely to draw you a pretty picture. So, while I wait for the end of Chainsaw Man, and debate whether there is anything redemptive or uplifting about this journey, I do recommend it purely for the ride itself. It's manic and disgusting with some morbidly creative ideas and arcs. It even strikes with a red hot poker of crystalline emotional clarity every now and then.

First of all thats my opinion and contain spoilers so I recommend ppl that reached chapter 97 to keep reading this review !

Chainsaw Man! I secretly love this manga specially the art I dont know why but it gives me a nostalgic vibe of Ugly Americans art so about the story I think its great .. its straight to the point, the characters are likeable and not perfect so you can always relate on some actions and thoughts .. I would say pretty down to earth on what the author wanted to show .. I didnt liked the way towards the ending .. especially ** SPOILERS ** When Aki turned evil but I liked the concept of it .. its a good fitting end for him and Control Devil vs Gun Devil I felt that it was a bit confusing and rushed .. I dont really like stories that rush too much or characters that die too fast but I get the point and where the story wanted to show by it and Chainsaw Man does that a lot compared to the usual mangas out there and its good .. gives it an unique thing to it but at the same time it could be forgettable for the reader to just reach the end and forget about the characters after a while but thats my take on it .. Hoping that the continuation will introduce us on something new .. I really liked where it ended with Denji and Power and I would love a reunion on Part 2 ..
Overall I recommend it but dont get too attached with one character or two.

This just made me a weeb again.
Top tier Shonen with fast pacing like a jojo part.
The story has some nice twists but flows naturally while having repeated themes and a lot of action.
It Has Awesome villain designs, gore art and good paneling.
Simple but likable main character with good development and some complex side characters.
Wow, I really gotta write more without giving spoilers I could easily write 500 characters if I know could mention specific things it would be more enjoyable, I only ever read anything after watching an anime so I have open mind. otherwise u contribute to the bandwagoning that makes shitty series popular.

I have heard a lot of positive reviews and recommendations about this manga through social media such as Tiktok, Twitter, and many more. So I thought why don't I give it a try?

Story: Oh boy, basically there's a boy named Denji who wants to live happily from poverty however he was killing demons to paid his father's debt. And then became a Chainsaw man and fight devils, this concept has been used by many shounen but this manga has very interesting addition on its own. Its unexpected plot twists are the reason I liked the story.

Art: I'm actually amazed at how good is the art, a lot of blood, and a lot of sh*t happening that I have to read it twice. Most of the panels were so detailed you can see the gruesome of this manga.

Character: Well, I don't hate the characters but there some characters that I disliked. The devil designs are ok, not too childish. But some character makes me confuse because they look a lot similar.

Enjoyment: Things happened, some parts make me mad, some parts make me sad, and some parts make me want to throw up (literally). However some chapters make me comfortable and happy, so pretty much I enjoy most of it.

Overall, this manga is not recommended to people who don't like gruesome manga. I wish I could rate it 9 instead of 8 because of sh*ts that so disturbing for me. Somehow I still like this manga, looking forward to read part 2 of "Chainsaw Man"