Denji

*“Every woman I meet tries to murder me!! Everybody's after my Chainsaw heart! What about my heart?! Denji's! Does nobody want that?! Huh?!”*

— Denji

## Denji

* Part 1
* Part 2

### Affiliation

Yakuza
Public Safety

Fourth East High School

Chainsaw Man Church

### Family

Unnamed father
Unnamed mother

Nayuta (adoptive sister)

Pochita (pet)

### Status

Alive

**Denji**, also known as **Chainsaw Man**, is the protagonist of *Chainsaw Man* *Public Safety Saga* and one of the deuteragonists of *Academy Saga*. He is the first protagonist of the series.

As a young boy, he inherits his father's debts from the Yakuza. After meeting Pochita, he becomes a Devil Hunter for the Yakuza in an attempt to clear his debt: Once the Yakuza, under the control of a Devil, betrays him, he dies and Pochita becomes his heart. He is then revived and can become the by pulling a cord on his chest. After meeting Makima, he became a Public Safety Devil Hunter as a member of Tokyo Special Division 4.

Following Makima's death by his own hands, he resigned from his position as a Devil Hunter but continues to fight as Chainsaw Man under the public eye, all the while being enrolled in Fourth East High School as a student. He is also the caretaker and adoptive brother of Makima's reincarnation, Nayuta.

He is the Chainsaw Hybrid, and is contracted with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita, which allows him to transform into the fearsome Chainsaw Man.

## Physical Appearance

In Part 1, after Denji forms a contract with Pochita, his heart is fused with Pochita, a chainsaw cord forms in the middle of his sternum, and he regains his lost organs along with having a muscular build. He spent much of his time wearing the standard Public Safety Devil Hunter uniform, consisting of white shirt, tie, and slacks. He wore the uniform carelessly, his shirt wrinkled, and sleeves rolled up.

In Part 2, after resigning from a Public Safety Devil Hunter, Denji now wears Fourth East High School's uniform, a black buttoned long-sleeved shirt (which he mainly wears unbuttoned) and black pants.

### Occasional Appearances

In *Dog & Chainsaw*, Denji appears as a child, who is about the same as before, but smaller.

In the same episode, Denji wears a normal outfit with a green jacket. In this appearance he also wears an eyepatch.

Also in the same episode, Denji appears shirtless with jeans, and later transforms in the same outfit.

Additionally, Pochita is shown fusing with him in the dumpster, with Pochita latching onto him and his limbs being sewn back together.

In *Gun Devil*, Denji is fighting the Leech Devil and gets battered and bruised, missing an arm, with half a chainsaw left in his forehead.

In *Bruised and Battered*, Denji wears glasses while training with Power and Kishibe.

In *Chainsaw vs. Katana*, Denji uses his legs to draw chainsaw and defeat Samurai Sword.

In *Dark Diving*, Denji is blown to smithereens, and what remains is a head on a charred stub.

In *Chainsaw Man vs. The Weapon Devils*, Denji transforms into the true Chainsaw Devil, which appears as a large bulky and black version of the Chainsaw Man form. This form is known as **Chainsaw Man Black**.

In *I, Love, Chainsaw*, Denji wears a school uniform for the first time.

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### Videogame Appearances

Chainsaw Man in "Chain Run"Chainsaw Man in "Puzzles & Dragons"
## History

In the beginning, Denji is a destitute Devil hunter working for the yakuza to pay off his deceased mother's medical debt. His only companion is Pochita, a Devil dog. When Denji is betrayed and killed by the yakuza, Pochita merges with him, transforming Denji into the Chainsaw Devil. He subsequently battles the Zombie Devil and joins the Public Safety Devil Hunters, led by the enigmatic Makima. Denji's journey involves overcoming formidable Devils like the Bat Devil and the Gun Devil while grappling with his newfound identity as Chainsaw Man. The arc climaxes with a harrowing confrontation against Makima, who is revealed to be the Control Devil.

The Academy Saga delves into Denji's attempt to lead a normal life as a high school student while still being Chainsaw Man. He battles Devils like the Cockroach Devil and forges a connection with Asa Mitaka, a fellow student. Denji's desire for romance and a sense of normalcy clash with the demands of his devil-hunting duties. This arc explores themes of identity, love, and the struggles of adolescence. Denji's encounters with Devils and his developing relationship with Asa lead to both emotional and action-packed moments. The saga reaches a crucial turning point when he confronts the enigmatic Falling Devil, risking everything to protect Asa and face his inner demons.

## Age

In Part 1, Denji is 16, and in Part 2 he is 17.

## Personality

Denji is both brash and naïve as a result of being unable to have a formal education and socialize due to living in severe poverty. His personality comes off as rude and harsh in an almost childish way. However, he has a good sense of empathy towards other people, willing to save those in danger as much as he could, showing he is a kind-hearted person despite his shortcomings. While Denji doesn't necessarily possess the highest intelligence, he is capable of clever ideas to take down Devils, such as lighting himself on fire and using the light emitted to weaken Santa Claus enough to kill her.

## Powers & Abilities

### Hybrid Powers

* **Hybrid Transformation**: By pulling on the cord emerging from his chest, Denji can transform into a bloodthirsty Chainsaw Devil. Denji needs blood in order to use his abilities, so if he does not have enough of it in his body, he can not fully transform and will instead enter a pseudo-hybrid form.
	+ **Augmented Strength**: After entering his Hybrid form, Denji's physical strength is increased exponentially.
	+ **Chainsaw Manifestation**: As part of his transformation Denji grows fully-functional chainsaws from his arms, legs, feet and head.
* **Devil Transformation**: After surrendering his contract with Pochita, Denji transformed into a Full Devil. In this form, Pochita displays incredible speed and strength, easily defeating multiple Hybrid Devils in a matter of seconds.
* **Blood Consumption**: Denji is able to heal completely from nearly any fatal injury, and in some instances recover from death, so long as he consumes a sufficient amount of blood. After losing his arm to Bat Devil, Denji's arm re-attached itself after he received a blood transfusion.
	+ **Nigh-Immortality**: Due to being a Hybrid, Denji is immortal and nearly unkillable. He can survive getting shot, being thrown from buildings and taking all kinds of injuries that would kill most Devils. Even if he dies, as long as someone pulls the cord on his chest, Denji can come back to life in perfect condition.

### Devil Contracts

* **Chainsaw Devil Contract**: In exchange for living a "normal life", Pochita became Denji's heart and turned him into a Hybrid. All of his Hybrid abilities are originated from this contract.
* **Blood Devil Contract**: In exchange for finding reincarnated Blood Devil and befriending with them, Power gave all of her blood to revive Denji.
	+ **Blood Chainsaw**: Thanks to blood gained from Power, Denji is able to manifest a chainsaw from her blood. It has similar design of Power's horns. By using her blood manipulation ability, Denji is able to disturb regeneration of Makima which allowed him to defeat her.

### Part 1: *Public Safety Saga*

* Episode 1: Dog & Chainsaw
* Episode 2: Arrival in Tokyo
* Episode 3: Meowy's Wherabouts
* Episode 4: Rescue
* Episode 5: Gun Devil
* Episode 6: Kill Denji
* Episode 7: The Taste of a Kiss
* Episode 8: Gunfire
* Episode 9: From Kyoto
* Episode 10: Bruised & Battered
* Episode 11: Mission Start
* Episode 12: Katana vs. Chainsaw
* Chapter 40: Love, Flower, Chainsaw
* Chapter 41: Before the Storm
* Chapter 42: Teach Me How to Swim
* Chapter 43: Jane Fell Asleep in the Church
* Chapter 44: Boom Boom Boom
* Chapter 45: A Fine Day for Explosions
* Chapter 46: Massacre Melody
* Chapter 47: Luck With Women
* Chapter 48: Kaboom Kaboom Kaboom
* Chapter 49: Shark Hurricane
* Chapter 50: Sharknado
* Chapter 51: Dark Diving
* Chapter 52: Lost Love, Flower, Chainsaw
* Chapter 53: In a Dream
* Chapter 54: To Go to Enoshima
* Chapter 55: Let's Go
* Chapter 56: A Curse and A First
* Chapter 57: Suddenly
* Chapter 58: Yutaro Kurose (mentioned)
* Chapter 59: Mess
* Chapter 60: Quanxi and Fiends' 49-Person Massacre
* Chapter 61: News Reporter
* Chapter 62: Super Mess
* Chapter 63: Trip To Hell
* Chapter 64: Welcome To Hell
* Chapter 65: The Darkness Devil
* Chapter 66: Woof!
* Chapter 67: The First Devil Hunter
* Chapter 68: Dark Power
* Chapter 69: Shining Power
* Chapter 70: Pinch
* Chapter 71: Bath
* Chapter 72: All Together
* Chapter 73: Everyday Life No More
* Chapter 74: What The Waves Say (mentioned)
* Chapter 76: Don't Open It
* Chapter 77: Ring Ring Ring
* Chapter 78: Snowball Fight
* Chapter 79: Play Catch
* Chapter 80: A Dog's Feelings
* Chapter 81: Paw
* Chapter 82: Always Eat A Hearty Breakfast
* Chapter 83: Death, Resurrection, Chainsaw
* Chapter 84: Hero Of Hell
* Chapter 85: Bloody Good Gut Feeling
* Chapter 86: Date Chainsaw
* Chapter 87: Chainsaw Man vs. the Horrifying Weapon Humans
* Chapter 88: Star Chainsaw
* Chapter 89: Go Get 'Em, Chainsaw Man
* Chapter 90: Super Power
* Chapter 91: Power, Power, Power
* Chapter 92: Vanilla Sky
* Chapter 93: You & Crappy Movies
* Chapter 94: Chainsaw Man vs. the Weapon Humans
* Chapter 95: Chainsaw Man vs. Control Devil
* Chapter 96: This Kind of Taste
* Chapter 97: I, Love, Chainsaw

### *Buddy Stories*

* Chapter 1: Master Detective Power and her Assistant Denji
* Chapter 4: Dream of Enoshima

### Part 2: *Academy Saga*

* Chapter 1: Bird and War (mentioned)
* Chapter 2: Two Birds (mentioned)
* Chapter 3: How To Walk Shoeless (mentioned)
* Chapter 4: Afterschool Devil Hunters (mentioned)
* Chapter 5: Save the Cat
* Chapter 6: Denji Dream
* Chapter 7: Spoiler
* Chapter 8: Red Hot (mentioned)
* Chapter 9: Bonfire (mentioned)
* Chapter 10: School Attacker (mentioned)
* Chapter 11: Something Important to Asa (mentioned)
* Chapter 12: The Easy Way to Stop Bullying
* Chapter 13: A Ring in the Night
* Chapter 14: Aha Ha Ha Ha
* Chapter 15: Between Cat and Criminal
* Chapter 16: I Wanna See Penguins!
* Chapter 17: Endless Aquarium
* Chapter 18: High Schoolers These Days
* Chapter 19: Taste of Starfish
* Chapter 20: Penguin and Weapon
* Chapter 21: Saying Goodbye
* Chapter 22: Thief
* Chapter 23: Triangle
* Chapter 24: Theory of Happiness
* Chapter 28: Apple Thief
* Chapter 29: Food Fight
* Chapter 30: Save the Asa
* Chapter 31: Main Dish
* Chapter 32: Save Me, Chainsaw Man
* Chapter 33: Kill Building
* Chapter 34: Taste of Crap
* Chapter 35: Protection
* Chapter 36: Chainsaw Man Protest
* Chapter 37: Ordinary Happiness
* Chapter 38: Sentimental Drive
* Chapter 39: Normal Life
* Chapter 40: Chu Chu Lovely Muni Muni Mura Mura
* Chapter 41: Sword Man
* Chapter 42: A Chair's Feelings
* Chapter 43: Scales
* Chapter 44: Normal Life Plus
* Chapter 45: Denji Fan Club
* Chapter 47: Guns, Nails, Katana (mentioned)
* Chapter 48: Kumbaya
* Chapter 49: Chainsaw Man War
* Chapter 50: Cremation
* Chapter 51: Room 606 Sword
* Chapter 52: Devils Choice
* Chapter 53: Dream's Next Stage
* Chapter 54: The Return of Chainsaw Man
* Chapter 55: Massage
* Chapter 56: Chainsaw Man Hunters

## Trivia

* Denji's rankings in the Popularity Polls are as follows:
	+ Denji ranked 5th in the First Popularity Poll with 18,302 votes.
	+ Denji ranked 4th in the Second Popularity Poll with 59,130 votes.
* Denji appears in the background of My Hero Academia Chapter 259.
* Fujimoto revealed that his favorite character is Denji.
* Before becoming a Hybrid, Denji suffered from a heart disease that he inherited from his mother. The disease caused him to vomit blood regularly and even managed to kill his mother. The disease is very likely mitral stenosis.
* Denji's name is likely an allusion to Kudou Denji, the protagonist of the manga *Abara*, which Fujimoto has cited as an inspiration for *Chainsaw Man*.

## Cover Gallery

* Volume Covers
* WSJ Covers

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