As of July 2024, Chainsaw Man has 12 episodes spread across 1 season.
Chainsaw Man made a striking debut in 2018, quickly capturing attention with its mix of dark humor, high-octane action, and innovative narrative style. Created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the series follows Denji, an orphaned teen who takes on the dangerous job of a devil hunter with his trusty devil companion, Pochita, who transforms into a chainsaw. The anime adaptation, which premiered to considerable hype, continued to build excitement throughout its first season. Even after the season finale aired nearly two years ago, enthusiasm remains high, especially with the recent announcement of Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc in December 2023, which has further stoked the flames.
How many episodes of Chainsaw Man are there?
Chainsaw Man's anime adaptation features a single season with 12 episodes, which aired from October 11, 2022, to December 28, 2022. This season covers four major arcs from the manga: Introduction, Bat Devil, Eternity Devil, and Katana Man. Fans are eagerly awaiting news about a second season. In the meantime, Studio MAPPA has announced that Denji’s story will continue with a movie titled Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc.
While the release date for this film has yet to be revealed, it is anticipated to pick up where the first season left off, likely covering the manga from chapter 39 onwards, as the first season adapted the initial 38 chapters. This suggests that the movie will probably include the Bomb Girl arc (chapters 40-52) and set up the International Assassins arc (chapters 53-70), paving the way for future seasons.
Episodes in Chainsaw Man
Season 1
| No. | Episode Name | Original Release Date |
| 1 | Dog & Chainsaw | October 12, 2022 |
| 2 | Arrival in Tokyo | October 19, 2022 |
| 3 | Meowy's Whereabouts | October 26, 2022 |
| 4 | Rescue | November 2, 2022 |
| 5 | Gun Devil | November 9, 2022 |
| 6 | Kill Denji | November 16, 2022 |
| 7 | The Taste of a Kiss | November 23, 2022 |
| 8 | Gunfire | November 30, 2022 |
| 9 | From Kyoto | December 7, 2022 |
| 10 | Bruised & Battered | December 14, 2022 |
| 11 | Mission Start | December 21, 2022 |
| 12 | Katana vs. Chainsaw | December 28, 2022 |
Has season 2 of Chainsaw Man been confirmed?
Following the massive success of the first season of Chainsaw Man in 2022, fans were eagerly anticipating the next chapter of Tatsuki Fujimoto's acclaimed manga. But in a surprising twist, it was announced in December 2023 that the continuation will come in the form of a movie rather than a new season. Titled Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc, this film will pick up right where the first season ended, though a release date for the movie has yet to be announced.
Furthermore, as of July 2024, there is no official confirmation about the development of a second season, but there are strong indications that it will follow the movie at some point. Thus, Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc will be integral to the storyline, much like how Mugen Train served as a bridge between the first and second seasons of Demon Slayer.
That means, for those tracking the release sequence, the viewing order will likely be: Chainsaw Man Season 1, the Reze Arc movie, and then Season 2.
Also Read: Who is Makima in Chainsaw Man?
FAQs on number of episodes of Chainsaw Man are there?
A. The first season of Chainsaw Man only has 12 episodes.
A. No, Chainsaw Man is still running; both in manga and anime with a movie titled Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc announced in December 2023.
A. No, Makima is a woman.
