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Chainsaw Man

2022Show1 season12 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes97%91%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E8 "Gunfire" 9.4

Episodes

8.5

Story

He's a devil, who doesn't deserve human rights.

Denji has a simple dream—to live a happy and peaceful life, spending time with a girl he likes. This is a far cry from reality, however, as Denji is forced by the yakuza into killing devils in order to pay off his crushing debts. Using his pet devil Pochita as a weapon, he is ready to do anything for a bit of cash.

Feels like

  • Visceral Supernatural Action
  • Grimdark Coming-of-Age
  • Stylized Gore & Chaos
  • Existential Horror Comedy
  • High-Octane Animation
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Devil Hunter Lore
  • Eccentric Character Dynamics
  • Cinematic Sound Design
  • Modern Anime Classic

Cast

24 of 76 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masato Nakazono, Tatsuya Yoshihara, Ryu Nakayama
Written by
Hiroshi Seko
Produced by
Makoto Kimura
Music by
Kensuke Ushio

Everyone

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Facts

October 12, 2022 · December 28, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 12, 2022
Last aired
December 28, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

"Leave Your Quest" Test, The Great Offscreen War, The Great Offscreen War +9

  • "Leave Your Quest" Test
  • The Great Offscreen War
  • The Great Offscreen War
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • The Dreaded
  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Corrupt Politician
  • Meta Twist
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Bloodier and Gorier
  • Cutting Back to Reality
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot

12 of 302 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chainsaw Man?"

Questions about Chainsaw Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chainsaw Man?

HuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Chainsaw Man streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Chainsaw Man worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (87).

How long does it take to watch Chainsaw Man?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will Chainsaw Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Will Chainsaw Man scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Is Chainsaw Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Chainsaw Man use?

"Leave Your Quest" TestThe Great Offscreen WarThe Great Offscreen WarArtistic License – BiologyThe DreadedReality Has No SubtitlesCorrupt PoliticianMeta TwistChekhov's GunBloodier and GorierCutting Back to RealityVomit Indiscretion Shotand 290 more

TV Tropes lists 302 tropes for it, including "Leave Your Quest" Test, The Great Offscreen War, and The Great Offscreen War.