Chainsaw Man (Manga): Review (2/4/2021)

Chainsaw Man is probably one of the most unique manga I've read, and that is in part due to how chaotic and bat-shit crazy it is. It isn't afraid to wear its influences on its sleeve (Dorohedoro and JJK, as stated by the author himself), but it still manages to be amazingly unique and wild.


The story is mainly just about this poor (in every sense of the word) boy named Denji, who has a demon friend who also lives in his heart who also helps him kill other devils. Don't worry, it will make sense as you read the manga more, much like Dorohedoro.


This manga does everything. It has action, interesting worldbuilding, fun characters, and most importantly it's own sense of style. It even made me laugh the hardest from any manga I've ever read from from just 6 pages, during a very memorable scene involving hamburgers.


There isn't much else that I can or want to say about Chainsaw Man, because so much of it is just so unique and hard to explain. I also don't want to say too much because of potential spoilers, as explaining parts of what makes this manga so unique might be a spoiler (Halloween!). All I can say is that this manga is very good, even bordering on great, and is definitely worth a read.

The only things that I didn't really like in the manga is how it feels a bit incomplete. There isn't nearly enough information on things like the darkness devil, for example. However, these issues should be fixed, as there will be a part two coming out soon.


Story: 9/10. Pretty interesting story, really unique world, however it does feel a bit incomplete, as I mentioned above. This opinion will probably change as part 2 comes out.

Art: 9/10. The art is very unique, but sometimes it feels a little bit scuffed at times. This isn't necessarily bad, but I don't give out 10s for art carelessly, and although the art is very good I don't think it compares to the art of I Am a Hero or Boichi's work, for example.

Enjoyment: 10/10. One of the most fun series I've read. 

Characters: 10/10 The characters are great. Power is one of my favorite characters, and I loved watching the relationship between her, Denji, and Aki progress. The villains are also great. Santa Claus is amazing, for example. I personally am indifferent to Makima, but watching the online wars revolving around her simps and normal people is also super fun.

Overall: 9/10 There isn't much to dock off points for. The only reason that this manga isn't perfect is because it feels a bit incomplete, which should hopefully be fixed as part 2 begin to be published.

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