Chainsaw Man Episode 1: Dog and Chainsaw

Manga chapter 1-4

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.6

131 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Chainsaw Man Episode 1: Dog and Chainsaw

Manga chapter 1-4

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

131 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

Iconic start to an iconic show, not the most memorable start but not the worst either. But the one thing that makes this one stood out is the ending song that's paired with it. The insanity of having different outro for each ep for an anime, it elevates the way the audience remember what happened from each episode.

Great first episode. My poor son Denji had such s hard terrible life and little baby Pochita is all he had. This episode always makes me sad and happy at the same time cos now they'll be together forever and he's finally free of debt after his whole childhood was spent barely even making a dent in it.

Dark but emotional,also pochita is cute

Dark, gritty, and surprisingly emotional. Denji’s struggle is raw, and the transformation scene is wild. It balances brutality with a strange kind of hope.

Excelente primer capitulo! preciosa animación , buena música y llena de emociones, nostalgia y acción en la medida justa.

tamaralealtapia

presenta un mundo oscuro y violento donde un joven lucha por sobrevivir en condiciones extremas. Con una animación impactante, acción intensa y un protagonista carismático, el inicio logra atrapar desde los primeros minutos.

mecatronicauta2017

Chapter one of Chainsaw Man opens by depicting Denji’s miserable life alongside his only friend, Pochita, the chainsaw demon.
It’s a great episode for experiencing a huge range of emotions, shifting from sadness to pure adrenaline as Denji battles the zombie demon.

aliffdaniel0108

A great start to the story. I like that it doesn't just immediately show the excitement or the chaos of the series immediately, but instead build up a proper story on Denji's background and why Denji got the power before showing the Chainsawman form.

michaelchill191

Its about a boy denji who Parents die and he has to pay his dad debts but one day he meets a dog Pochita witch is The chainsaw Devil and Together they kill devils and sell em to The yakuza.
In chainsaw man every fear has his Devil The stronger The fear The stronger The devil.

While it also shows about demons, its uniqueness lies in reflecting our societal dynamics: the poor are exploited, and the powerful treat the poor as disposable. Denji, in order to survive, did odd jobs. But this time, the job done him into pieces that changed his life forever.

As relatable as Denji’s degeneracy and such are to me, I find this episode very worth looking back at because of how it establishes how he is a guy looking for genuine good to have and do but doesn’t know how and isn’t given much room to.

MAPPA said "let's open with the most unhinged origin story ever" and we said yes. Denji + Pochita = the realest bromance of 2022. chainsaw arms go brrr. Must watch! 💀

Visuals are absolutely lit! The OP is a cinematic MAPPA flex with endless movie references. Pochita is incredibly kawaii, making the dark "devil hunter" contract premise hit even harder. The gritty atmosphere and high-octane gore set a peak standard. 10/10 debut.

The funny and simple-minded protagonist Denji contrasts well with the dark, violent world around him. This show uses interesting framing, lighting, and camera angles with a live-action movie vibe. The scene where Chainsaw Man appears is well-animated with a nice soundtrack too.

Peak anime

kijimuna_kunoichi_89

When Denji was dreaming of just having jam and butter on his bread, I felt a punch to the gut. It's just so sad that a kid with a devil dog has such basic, almost childlike desires that feel utterly out of reach for him.

When Denji's body just started tearing open for those chainsaws, I couldn't believe how gruesome but cool it looked. My jaw dropped watching him just rip through those devils; that sound design for the revving really messed me up in the best way.

I cannot get over how cute Pochita was wagging his tail while they shared that one pathetic slice of bread and his sacrifice was just too much for me

I cried when Pochita offered his heart in that dream. My chest actually hurt during that scene. Denji just wanted some jam on his bread and I want him to have everything now

sailor_mercury_394

The CGI on the chainsaws looked a little bit stiff during the wide shots but the close ups of the blood spray were handled really well

EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 1 of 12, 'Dog and Chainsaw' is pure foundation — it establishes Denji's circumstances, his relationship with Pochita, and the devil-infested world before anything resembling a larger plot kicks in. Everything here feeds directly into episode 2, 'Arrival in Tokyo,' where Denji enters the world of the Public Safety Devil Hunters and the season's core cast and conflicts begin to take shape.

© Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha, MAPPA

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 1 of 12, 'Dog and Chainsaw' is pure foundation — it establishes Denji's circumstances, his relationship with Pochita, and the devil-infested world before anything resembling a larger plot kicks in. Everything here feeds directly into episode 2, 'Arrival in Tokyo,' where Denji enters the world of the Public Safety Devil Hunters and the season's core cast and conflicts begin to take shape.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

Iconic start to an iconic show, not the most memorable start but not the worst either. But the one thing that makes this one stood out is the ending song that's paired with it. The insanity of having different outro for each ep for an anime, it elevates the way the audience remember what happened from each episode.

Great first episode. My poor son Denji had such s hard terrible life and little baby Pochita is all he had. This episode always makes me sad and happy at the same time cos now they'll be together forever and he's finally free of debt after his whole childhood was spent barely even making a dent in it.

Dark but emotional,also pochita is cute

Dark, gritty, and surprisingly emotional. Denji’s struggle is raw, and the transformation scene is wild. It balances brutality with a strange kind of hope.

Excelente primer capitulo! preciosa animación , buena música y llena de emociones, nostalgia y acción en la medida justa.

tamaralealtapia

presenta un mundo oscuro y violento donde un joven lucha por sobrevivir en condiciones extremas. Con una animación impactante, acción intensa y un protagonista carismático, el inicio logra atrapar desde los primeros minutos.

mecatronicauta2017

Chapter one of Chainsaw Man opens by depicting Denji’s miserable life alongside his only friend, Pochita, the chainsaw demon.
It’s a great episode for experiencing a huge range of emotions, shifting from sadness to pure adrenaline as Denji battles the zombie demon.

aliffdaniel0108

A great start to the story. I like that it doesn't just immediately show the excitement or the chaos of the series immediately, but instead build up a proper story on Denji's background and why Denji got the power before showing the Chainsawman form.

michaelchill191

Its about a boy denji who Parents die and he has to pay his dad debts but one day he meets a dog Pochita witch is The chainsaw Devil and Together they kill devils and sell em to The yakuza.
In chainsaw man every fear has his Devil The stronger The fear The stronger The devil.

While it also shows about demons, its uniqueness lies in reflecting our societal dynamics: the poor are exploited, and the powerful treat the poor as disposable. Denji, in order to survive, did odd jobs. But this time, the job done him into pieces that changed his life forever.

As relatable as Denji’s degeneracy and such are to me, I find this episode very worth looking back at because of how it establishes how he is a guy looking for genuine good to have and do but doesn’t know how and isn’t given much room to.

MAPPA said "let's open with the most unhinged origin story ever" and we said yes. Denji + Pochita = the realest bromance of 2022. chainsaw arms go brrr. Must watch! 💀

Visuals are absolutely lit! The OP is a cinematic MAPPA flex with endless movie references. Pochita is incredibly kawaii, making the dark "devil hunter" contract premise hit even harder. The gritty atmosphere and high-octane gore set a peak standard. 10/10 debut.

The funny and simple-minded protagonist Denji contrasts well with the dark, violent world around him. This show uses interesting framing, lighting, and camera angles with a live-action movie vibe. The scene where Chainsaw Man appears is well-animated with a nice soundtrack too.

Peak anime

kijimuna_kunoichi_89

When Denji was dreaming of just having jam and butter on his bread, I felt a punch to the gut. It's just so sad that a kid with a devil dog has such basic, almost childlike desires that feel utterly out of reach for him.

When Denji's body just started tearing open for those chainsaws, I couldn't believe how gruesome but cool it looked. My jaw dropped watching him just rip through those devils; that sound design for the revving really messed me up in the best way.

I cannot get over how cute Pochita was wagging his tail while they shared that one pathetic slice of bread and his sacrifice was just too much for me

I cried when Pochita offered his heart in that dream. My chest actually hurt during that scene. Denji just wanted some jam on his bread and I want him to have everything now

sailor_mercury_394

The CGI on the chainsaws looked a little bit stiff during the wide shots but the close ups of the blood spray were handled really well

© Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha, MAPPA

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

© Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha, MAPPA

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com