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"He's a devil who doesn't deserve human rights."
Chainsaw Man - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Dog & Chainsaw
This episode masterfully establishes the brutal, depressing world Denji inhabits. It introduces his crushing debt, his bond with Pochita, and his desperate will to survive. The climax, where Denji is betrayed and reborn as Chainsaw Man in a gory explosion of violence, is a shocking and powerful series premiere.
It sets the dark, violent, and emotionally raw tone for the entire series. It establishes Denji's core motivations and origins, and the sacrificial pact with Pochita serves as the emotional bedrock of his character. His first meeting with Makima immediately introduces the theme of control that will define their relationship.
Meowy's Whereabouts
This episode focuses on the introduction of Power and her selfish manipulation of Denji to save her cat, Meowy. Denji's decision to help her, despite her betrayal, culminates in a brutal fight with the Bat Devil and showcases his burgeoning capacity for empathy.
It solidifies the dysfunctional dynamic between Denji and Power, laying the groundwork for their sibling-like relationship. It's a crucial early moment of character development for both, showing that Denji is more than just his base desires and that Power is capable of forming attachments.
The Gun Devil
A sudden and shocking attack by the Katana Man and his associates devastates the Public Safety Division. Key characters, including Himeno, are killed in a brutal, coordinated assault. Denji is seemingly defeated and captured in a visceral and chaotic battle sequence.
This episode dramatically raises the stakes of the series and reinforces the theme that no character is safe. Himeno's death is a major emotional blow, particularly for Aki, and it shatters the brief period of normalcy the characters had found. It marks a major turning point in the season's narrative from monster-of-the-week to a direct conflict with a human-led conspiracy.
From Kyoto
Following the devastating attack, the surviving members of the squad are reeling. Makima survives a seemingly fatal gunshot wound through mysterious means, demonstrating the true extent of her power by remotely killing her attackers from a Kyoto shrine. Aki makes a new, dangerous contract with the Future Devil to gain an edge.
This episode reveals the terrifying and supernatural nature of Makima's abilities, cementing her as an immensely powerful and inhuman figure. Aki's new contract further pushes him down his tragic path of self-sacrifice, highlighting his desperation for revenge. It expands the lore of devil contracts and shifts the power dynamics of the series significantly.
Katana vs. Chainsaw
The season finale features the climactic rematch between Denji and the Katana Man. Denji, having been trained by Kishibe, showcases a more strategic and brutal fighting style, culminating in a humiliating and darkly comedic defeat for his opponent. The episode ends with a cryptic conversation hinting at future threats.
This episode demonstrates Denji's growth as a fighter and his hardening resolve. The brutal and almost casual way he and Aki torture the defeated Katana Man shows how the violence of their lives is affecting them. It concludes the first major arc of the series while setting up future plotlines, including the overarching goal of defeating the Gun Devil and the mysteries surrounding Makima.