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Chainsaw Man
チェンソーマン · 2022
A broke teen, a chainsaw dog, and demon hunting.
StatusFinished Airing
SeasonFall 2022
StudioMAPPA
SourceManga
Story
Synopsis
Denji spends his days paying off his dead father's debt by hunting devils alongside his own devil-dog Pochita, living in poverty until a betrayal leaves him for dead. Merging with Pochita in his final moments, Denji is reborn as Chainsaw Man, a devil hunter with blades for limbs, and gets recruited into a government agency that fights devils with devils. What follows is a blend of gory action and surprisingly grounded, often crude humor, as Denji chases simple pleasures like a good meal or a girlfriend while getting dragged into increasingly dangerous conspiracies.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga by MAPPA, Chainsaw Man became one of the most talked-about anime releases of its year, praised for its cinematic direction, unconventional pacing, and willingness to undercut typical shonen heroism with Denji's blunt, unglamorous desires. Its blend of extreme violence and dark comedy, paired with a distinctly film-influenced visual style, set it apart from more traditional action anime of its era. It quickly became a modern touchstone for a new wave of manga-turned-anime hits defined by unpredictable tone shifts. Its blunt, unglamorous hero remains one of the medium's most talked-about protagonists.
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Characters
48
Crew
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4262nd Key Animation72
ADR Director7
Animation Check2
Animation Director32
Art Director2
Assistant Animation Director9
Assistant Producer3
Background Art18
Character Design2
Chief Animation Director8
Color Design1
Color Setting5
Digital In-Between Animation: ep 41
Director1
Director of Photography4
ED31
Editing2
Ep 11
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Episode Director16
eps 1-51
In-Between Animation35
Key Animation122
Layout1
Music1
OP1
Original Creator1
Planning3
Producer3
Production Assistant2
Production Coordination1
Production Manager8
Series Composition1
Setting Manager1
Sound Director1
Sound Effects1
Special Effects2
Storyboard17
Theme Song Arrangement10
Theme Song Composition5
Theme Song Lyrics5
Theme Song Performance13
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