# KICK BACK! (DD-228)

> 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.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-05-12
- Last updated: 2024-05-12
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/kick-back/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **2018**: The Chainsaw Man manga begins
- **2022**: The Chainsaw Man anime premieres

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=kick-back

## Quick facts

- **DD-228-F01**: Tatsuki Fujimoto created Chainsaw Man. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Fujimoto))_
- **DD-228-F02**: MAPPA made the 2022 anime. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (MAPPA))_

## 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. **Fujimoto**: Tatsuki Fujimoto created Chainsaw Man.
2. **MAPPA**: MAPPA made the 2022 anime.
3. **Debt**: Denji is crushed by debt.
4. **Pochita**: He fuses with Pochita.
5. **Kick Back**: Kenshi Yonezu sang the opening.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 52.4 s · Published: 2024-05-12
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C64Z-0NpjWX.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who created Chainsaw Man?**  
A: Manga from 2018. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fujimoto) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man)_

**Q: Which studio made the anime?**  
A: 2022. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (MAPPA) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man)_

**Q: What burdens Denji?**  
A: His father's. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Debt) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man)_

**Q: Who is Pochita?**  
A: His partner. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Pochita) · Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man)_

**Q: Who sang 'Kick Back'?**  
A: The opening. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Kick Back) · Wikipedia: Kick Back (song))_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Chainsaw Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_Man)
- [Wikipedia: Kick Back (song)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick_Back_(song))

## Cite this case file

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