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Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is an action-heavy shonen anime that follows Denji, a guy who fuses with a devil called Pochita. The show is based on a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

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Chainsaw Man
TV-MA
Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Horror
Supernatural
Release Date
2022 - 2022
Network
TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
Directors
Takeru Sato

Cast

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    Kikunosuke Toya
    Denji
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    Tomori Kusunoki
    Makima (voice)

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Seasons
1
Number of Episodes
12
Studio
MAPPA
Based On
Manga
Creator
Tatsuki Fujimoto

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Chainsaw Man Officially Announces New Project After Part 2 Manga Ending

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Chainsaw Man has finally revealed the contents of Volume 24's pages in Japan, including a brand-new ending page for Part 2.

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The fate of the Chainsaw Man's future has been laid bare with the reveal of Volume 24's cover art. 

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