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Craving a manga that’s as wild and unpredictable as a chainsaw-wielding teenager? Look no further than Chainsaw Man.

The Chainsaw Man manga has ignited a global frenzy with its electrifying blend of action, horror, and dark comedy.

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This blood-pumping, boundary-pushing series has captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

If you’d like to know more about Denji’s devilish world, you can read the official Chainsaw Man manga here.

What is Chainsaw Man?

Denji pulls on his cord in Chainsaw Man
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Chainsaw Man is a dark fantasy series created by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump on December 3, 2018, and is still ongoing at the time of this writing.

The story revolves around Denji, a poverty-stricken teenager who bonds uniquely with Pochita, a dog-like Devil.

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This pact grants Denji the extraordinary ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws, leading him into the dangerous world of Devil Hunters. As a member of the Public Safety Devil Hunters, Denji fights against demonic threats that endanger Japan.

The series introduces a captivating world of intriguing characters, unexpected plot twists, and intense action sequences. The second arc shifts focus to Asa Mitaka, a high school student who enters a risky contract with the War Devil, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation with Chainsaw Man.

You can read the official Chainsaw Man manga on VIZ Media

All chapters of the Chainsaw Man manga are currently available on the VIZ Media website.

For those new to Chainsaw Man, you can get a feel for author and illustrator Tatsuki Fujimoto’s storytelling by reading the first three chapters for free on the website.

To read the entire manga series, you’ll need to sign up for a VIZ membership, priced at US$2.99/month after the first week of free access. The membership will also unlock the Shonen Jump digital vault of over 15,000 manga chapters, including other big titles such as One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer.

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The VIZ membership offer is available in these countries:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Africa
  • The Philippines
  • Singapore
  • India


Where to watch Chainsaw Man

The first season of the Chainsaw Man anime aired from October 12, 2022, to December 28, 2022, and featured 12 episodes.

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Chainsaw Man is available for streaming on Amazon Prime VideoBilibiliCrunchyrollNetflix, and YouTube.

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