Episodes - Chainsaw Man

Following heavy losses, Denji and Power begin intensive training under a new, brutal mentor to strengthen Division 4. Mission Start

Whether you are looking to start the series or dissecting the conclusion of Season 1, here is everything you need to know about the episodes of Chainsaw Man .

Since its debut, Chainsaw Man has become a powerhouse in the anime community, quickly establishing itself as a pillar of the "Dark Trio" alongside Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell's Paradise . Produced by and directed by Ryū Nakayama , the first season successfully adapted the first 38 chapters of Tatsuki Fujimoto's original manga across 12 high-octane episodes . Chainsaw Man Season 1 Episode List chainsaw man episodes

Division 4 becomes trapped in a hotel by the Eternity Devil, which demands Denji's sacrifice in exchange for their freedom. The Taste of a Kiss

The world’s most feared devil — the Gun Devil — killed over a million people in a rampage 13 years ago. Makima reveals that if Division 4 helps recover a piece of the Gun Devil, she will grant Denji’s wish. They hunt the Sea Cucumber Devil for intel, but a Yakuza Devil attacks. Denji fights ruthlessly, showing his growing instability. Following heavy losses, Denji and Power begin intensive

Power betrays Denji to save her cat Meowy from the Bat Devil . Denji defeats the Bat Devil, but the Leech Devil appears, capturing Aki. Denji kills the Leech Devil, earning Power’s loyalty (she promises Denji he can touch her breasts — which he later does with underwhelming results).

Aki makes a contract with the Future Devil while the team prepares for a massive counterstrike against the Katana Man's group. Katana vs. Chainsaw Produced by and directed by Ryū Nakayama ,

As of the conclusion of Season 1, the anime has covered roughly the first 38 chapters of the manga. Immediately following the finale, MAPPA announced that the next adaptation would be a .

Studio MAPPA took a unique approach by solely funding the production, bypassing the traditional "production committee" system to ensure creative control. Director Ryū Nakayama aimed for a "live-action realism" that captured the rawness of Fujimoto’s work.