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📚 Origin & Publication

Chainsaw Man (チェンソーマン) is a Japanese manga series created by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It started serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018 and quickly became a massive hit thanks to its chaotic energy, emotional depth, and unpredictable storytelling.

Set in a brutal world where Devils are born from human fears, the story follows Denji—a down-on-his-luck teenager—who merges with his pet devil Pochita to become Chainsaw Man, a devil hunter like no other.

• Author/Illustrator: Tatsuki Fujimoto
• Published by: Shueisha (JP), VIZ Media (EN)
• Serialization Start: December 2018
• Volumes: 17+ (as of 2025)
• Status: Part 1 Complete (Public Safety Arc), Part 2 Ongoing (Academy Arc)

Chainsaw Man is famous for blending brutal, hyper-violent action with deep emotional storytelling. Fujimoto’s unique art style captures chaos, grief, humor, and hope in a way that feels raw and real.

• Serialized in: Weekly Shonen Jump (Part 1), Shonen Jump+ (Part 2)
• Notable Themes:
  • The meaning of dreams and freedom
  • Loss, trauma, and coping mechanisms
  • Corruption, power, and human nature

🎥 Anime Adaptation

The much-hyped anime adaptation launched in 2022, produced by studio MAPPA. Known for its movie-quality animation, intense fight scenes, and dynamic soundtrack, the adaptation was a huge event in the anime community.

• Studio: MAPPA
• Platforms: Crunchyroll
• Music: Kensuke Ushio
• Dub: Available in multiple languages

📺 Seasons Overview:

🧙‍♂️ Main Characters

🌍 Global Impact

Chainsaw Man exploded in popularity worldwide, praised for its unpredictability, emotional gut-punches, and meta-commentary on shōnen tropes.

• 📈 Over 27 million copies in circulation (as of 2025)
• 🔥 One of MAPPA’s highest-rated anime productions
• 💥 Massive online presence with viral scenes and fan art
• 🌐 Huge fandom on TikTok, Reddit, X (Twitter), and YouTube