Last reviewed on 2026-05-02
Denji
Chainsaw Devil HybridThe main protagonist who merges with Pochita, the Chainsaw Devil, to become a hybrid. Can sprout chainsaws from his body. Simple-minded but genuinely good-hearted. Motivated by his dream of experiencing a normal life.
Power
Blood FiendThe Blood Fiend and one of Denji's closest companions. Selfish, loud, and chaotic — she manipulates blood as a weapon. Despite her villainous nature, she forms a genuine bond with Denji and her cat Meowy.
Makima
Control DevilThe enigmatic and terrifying Control Devil who leads Public Safety Division 4. Her power forces others into submission. Cold and manipulative, she sees people as tools. Her true goal is to use Chainsaw Man to remake the world.
Aki Hayakawa
Devil HunterSerious and dedicated devil hunter partnered with Denji and Power. Uses contracts with the Fox Devil and Curse Devil. Driven by revenge for his family's deaths. His tragic fate at Denji's hands is one of the series' most emotional moments.
Himeno
Devil HunterVeteran devil hunter who uses a contract with the Ghost Devil at the cost of body parts. Aki's partner who develops feelings for him. Her self-sacrifice during the Katana Man arc shows her fierce dedication to her team.
Pochita
Chainsaw Devil / HeartThe true Chainsaw Devil who takes the form of a small dog. Denji's beloved companion who merges with him to save his life. The most feared devil in hell — even the Four Horsemen fear the Chainsaw Devil's ability to erase devils from existence.
Quanxi
First Devil HunterChina's first and most powerful devil hunter, known as the Crossbow Hybrid. Travels with her harem of fiend partners. Brutally efficient in combat — strong enough to casually defeat multiple elite devil hunters simultaneously.
Reze
Bomb Devil HybridThe Bomb Devil hybrid disguised as a cafe girl. Sent to capture Denji by a foreign government. Despite her mission, she develops genuine feelings for him. Can transform her body into explosive material with devastating force.
Kobeni Agatsuma
Devil HunterAnxious and seemingly cowardly devil hunter who surprises everyone with exceptional combat instincts under pressure. Her mystery contract devil is never revealed. Fan-favorite for her relatable panic reactions and surprising combat ability.
Angel Devil
Angel DevilA devil who works under Public Safety despite hating humans. Absorbs human lifespan through touch. Gentle and tired personality. Can create weapons from condensed life force. Has a tragic suppressed past connected to Aki.
Santa Claus
AssassinA foreign assassin with a contract with the Doll Devil who can create puppet soldiers from corpses. Their true identity is revealed late. Pursues Denji on behalf of a foreign nation during the International Assassins arc.
Kishibe
Veteran CaptainThe most powerful devil hunter in Public Safety — a battle-hardened veteran who trains Denji and Power. His ruthless training methods stem from genuine care. Contracts with three powerful devils make him nearly untouchable in combat.
About Chainsaw Man Characters
Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto is a dark action manga/anime set in a world where devils born from human fears prey on humanity. Devil hunters work to eliminate these threats.
Known for its unpredictable story, emotional depth, and subversive approach to shonen tropes, Chainsaw Man features one of the most distinctive and memorable casts in modern manga.
Chainsaw Man is one of the modern series whose manga and anime sit closely aligned but with very different tonal feel; the trade-offs are covered in manga vs. anime. Several of its antagonists fit the chaos and ideological villain types analysed in types of villains in fiction.