Katana Man

*"I'll split him in half this time"*

## **Summary**

**Katana Man**, originating from Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Chainsaw Man," is an antagonist who wields a katana infused form with his hybrid nature. He is illustrated as ruthless and formidable, driven by a singular purpose and displaying an unwavering devotion to his objectives. He brings a stark and dangerous presence, representing the relentless and seemingly insurmountable foes the protagonists must confront within the chaotic and perilous world of the series. His proficiency with his katana is unmatched, making him a devastating force in combat. The ability to cut through virtually any material makes him a significant threat to anyone who crosses his path, and his combat skills are further accentuated by his relentless pursuit of his goals, and his disregard for the conventional limitations and moral constraints observed by others. Katana Man's interactions with other characters are dominated by conflict and tension. His relentless nature and formidable abilities make him a symbol of the inexorable and overpowering threats that the protagonists must overcome. His relationships are characterized more by the clashes and confrontations he has with other characters rather than any bonds or alliances, reflecting the inherent violence and struggle of the world of "Chainsaw Man." In terms of the overarching narrative, Katana Man serves as a harbinger of the trials and tribulations the main characters must endure. His appearances are synonymous with intense conflict and adversity, underlining the brutal and unforgiving reality of the world depicted in "Chainsaw Man." His role is pivotal in escalating the stakes and highlighting the pervasive and relentless nature of the challenges faced by the protagonists.

## **Base**

### **Defense:**

#### Endurance

* Survives but is in shock from getting his arm sliced off by Kobeni and then getting shot multiple times.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Shoots Denji, Aki, and Himeno in a surprise attack.

## **Hybrid**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Kicks Aki into a concrete pillar hard enough to crater it.
* Tackles Denji through the top of a train.

#### Katanas

* Tears open the Fox Devil after getting eaten by it.
* Tears up Aki with ease.
* Tears through the summoned limbs of the Ghost Devil, fighting it off before Akane can help get rid of it.
* After Denji gets transformed by Himeno, he and Katana Man brawl. The two tearing the area up and Denji making quick work of the grunts helping Katana Man. Once Katana Man uses his Sword-Draw Dash, he bisects Denji.
* Denji and Katana Man clash blade to blade as they start their fight, immediately clashing through the walls of the building they are in.
* Katana Man is still able to take off at least one limb each time he uses the Sword-Draw Dash on Denji, although Denji is able to block at least some of the hits and then eventually bisect Katana Man in the middle of one with a chainsaw in his leg.

### **Defense:**

#### Piercing

* Withstands being impaled by Aki's Curse Devil Nail Sword three times before getting killed by the Curse Devil.
* After Denji gets transformed by Himeno, he and Katana Man brawl. The two tearing the area up and Denji making quick work of the grunts helping Katana Man.
* Denji and Katana Man clash blade to blade as they start their fight, immediately clashing through the walls of the building they are in.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Aki and Katana Man clash blades, Aki able to hit him 3 times with the Curse Devil Nail Sword that allows him to summon the Curse Devil to immediately kill him.
* Tears through the summoned limbs of the Ghost Devil, fighting it off before Akane can help get rid of it.
* After Denji gets transformed by Himeno, he and Katana Man brawl. The two tearing the area up and Denji making quick work of the grunts helping Katana Man.
* Denji and Katana Man clash blade to blade as they start their fight, immediately clashing through the walls of the building they are in.

#### Sword-Draw Dash

* After being revived by Akane and prompted to stop playing around, he is too fast for Aki to even register his movement, Aki getting sliced up and Katana Man appearing behind him.
* Moves so fast that he appeared to teleport to Denji, bisecting him from the dash.
* Katana Man is still able to take off at least one limb each time he uses the Sword-Draw Dash on Denji, although Denji is able to block at least some of the hits and then eventually bisect Katana Man in the middle of one with a chainsaw in his leg.