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Short answer: Chainsaw Man is a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, first serialized in 2018, adapted by studio MAPPA as an anime in 2022. Denji, a young devil hunter crushed by his late father's debt, is killed and revived by fusing with his chainsaw devil-dog Pochita, becoming a hybrid with chainsaws for arms and a head.

The anime's opening song, 'Kick Back', is by Kenshi Yonezu. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

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  1. Tatsuki Fujimoto created Chainsaw Man.

    DD-228-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Fujimoto)

  2. MAPPA made the 2022 anime.

    DD-228-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (MAPPA)

Video transcript: KICK BACK!: Denji Becomes Chainsaw Man by Merging With His Devil Dog, Pochita

Chainsaw Man is a wild and bizarre anime that's as thrilling as it is unique. If you're all about high octane action blended with dark humor and supernatural chaos, then this series is for you. Chainsaw Man follows the story of Denji, a down-on-his-luck young man with a debt-ridden life, who survives by hunting devils alongside his devil-dog partner, Pochita. Things take a gruesome yet fascinating turn when Denji is betrayed and killed, only to be resurrected through a contract with Pochita, transforming him into the Chainsaw Man, a devil-human hybrid with chainsaws for hands and a head. This series pushes the boundaries of the shounen genre. It's not just about the fights, although those are spectacularly gory and well-animated. It's also about exploring deep themes like poverty, desire, and what it means to be human. Denji's journey is heart-wrenching and hilarious, filled with as many moments of introspective sadness as there are absurd battles against devilish foes. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Denji becomes Chainsaw Man by merging with his devil dog, Pochita. 'Kick Back' is the show's opening song by Kenshi Yonezu.

  1. Exhibit A

    Fujimoto

    Tatsuki Fujimoto created Chainsaw Man.

  2. Exhibit B

    MAPPA

    MAPPA made the 2022 anime.

  3. Exhibit C

    Debt

    Denji is crushed by debt.

  4. Exhibit D

    Pochita

    He fuses with Pochita.

  5. Exhibit E

    Kick Back

    Kenshi Yonezu sang the opening.

Questions people ask about KICK BACK!

Who created Chainsaw Man?

Manga from 2018.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fujimoto) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

Which studio made the anime?

2022.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (MAPPA) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

What burdens Denji?

His father's.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Debt) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

Who is Pochita?

His partner.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Pochita) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

Who sang 'Kick Back'?

The opening.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Kick Back) · Wikipedia: Kick Back (song)

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  1. Who created Chainsaw Man?

    1. Tatsuki Fujimoto
    2. Hajime Isayama
    3. Tite Kubo
    4. Rumiko Takahashi
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    Answer: A. Tatsuki Fujimoto Manga from 2018. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fujimoto) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

  2. Which studio made the anime?

    1. MAPPA
    2. Ghibli
    3. Toei
    4. Sunrise
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    Answer: A. MAPPA 2022. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (MAPPA) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

  3. What burdens Denji?

    1. Debt
    2. Fame
    3. Royalty
    4. Nothing
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    Answer: A. Debt His father's. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Debt) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

  4. Who is Pochita?

    1. A chainsaw devil-dog
    2. A teacher
    3. A villain
    4. A cat
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    Answer: A. A chainsaw devil-dog His partner. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Pochita) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man

  5. Who sang 'Kick Back'?

    1. Kenshi Yonezu
    2. LiSA
    3. YOASOBI
    4. Ado
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    Answer: A. Kenshi Yonezu The opening. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Kick Back) · Wikipedia: Kick Back (song)

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Easterling, Marcus. "KICK BACK!." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-228, last updated May 12, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/kick-back/

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