A visceral symphony of roaring chainsaws and fragile dreams, this dark fantasy anime bleeds chaotic energy, embodying the desperate, primal scream for a normal life amidst a world teeming with monstrous fears.
Chainsaw Man
チェンソーマン
"He's a devil who doesn't deserve human rights."
Cast:
Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, Fairouz Ai, Mariya Ise
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure
Chainsaw Man - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The anime's opening theme, "KICK BACK" by Kenshi Yonezu, samples a lyric from the J-pop song "SOUDA! We're ALIVE" by Morning Musume.
This reference is a nod from Kenshi Yonezu to his own musical influences and adds a layer of intertextuality to the opening. It connects the chaotic energy of "Chainsaw Man" to a different, more upbeat era of Japanese pop culture, creating an interesting juxtaposition.
Throughout the opening credits and in some scenes, there are visual references to Dante's 'Inferno,' particularly in the depiction of Hell.
This adds a layer of classical literary depth to the series' world-building. The hierarchy and horrifying nature of the devils in "Chainsaw Man" echo the structured circles of Hell in Dante's epic poem, suggesting a more ancient and profound source for the series' cosmology.