Who is the Blood Devil in Chainsaw Man? Explained

Modified Oct 25, 2024 16:30 GMT

Chainsaw Man's universe of the weird and the terrifying faces, no lack of odd beings. The concept of fears materializing into creatures known as Devils is unique and leaves for serious creativity. In this regard, the series boasts the existence of the Blood Devil, a Devil embodying the fear of blood. But even though we are 180 chapters in, we have never really seen the actual Blood Devil.

Instead, the Blood Devil exists as Power, the Blood Fiend in the Chainsaw Man universe. The Blood Devil possessed a human corpose, giving it a unique character and consciousness, which became Power. She is quite eccentric, her core attributes centering around aggression, unpredictability, and her complex personality.

However, her role in the story and relationship with Denji is something to marvel at. Her impact overall is profound and plays a vital part in molding Denji's character and his outlook on his chaotic life.

Power's abilities as the Blood Devil

Chainsaw Man's Power was quite boastful about her strength. She claimed that her scent was enough to strike fear into other Devils and cause them to flee (likely an exaggeration!). Being a Devil, Power can do what Devils usually do - forge contracts with humans for a price, self-restoration through blood consumption, control a dead human body and its consciousness, and revive in Hell when killed.

Presently, Power entered into a contract with Denji before she passed. The contract terms - Denji gets Power's blood and must seek out and befriend the reincarnated Blood Devil. With that, she possesses incredible strength (stronger than a regular human, able to easily swing her massive blood hammer and crush the Sea Cucumber Devil) and speed (quick as ever, she could evade Katana Man's bullets and uppercut him instantly). She also has a keen sense of smell.

Power's Devil Abilities allow her to manipulate blood to form weapons. She can also manipulate others' blood, which she claims is substantially tougher. Her blood mixed in with her target's distorts their regeneration. She can fashion weapons like a hammer, knife, spear, and scythe from blood. Whilst in Full Devil Form, she can rain thousands of blood spears and swords on her targets and control them at will.

Moreover, through a contract, she can also transfer her blood and life force. Power is also affected by the blood she consumes, i.e., consuming too much blood or the blood of a stronger Devil enhances her. As seen in the manga, doing either spouts more pronounced horns from her head, and her physical and regenerative abilities receive a major boost.

Power's role in Chainsaw Man, explained

Power is vital as one of Chainsaw Man's most dynamic and adored characters in Denji’s life. Initially, she was a devil-possessed corpse, also termed a Fiend, who came to be when the Blood Devil possessed a human body. This granted her intriguing abilities and a tumultuous personality. Power’s ability to manipulate blood reflects her Fiend-ish nature and love for battle.

Despite being tough to control, she serves as a valuable Public Safety member. But her relationship with Denji makes her all the more special, even impacting the story meaningfully. She started seeing Denji as a mere individual she was ordered to tag along with. As the story shows, she displayed unpredictable, self-absorbed, somewhat childish, and violent tendencies.

But as the story progressed, Denji and Power spent more time and experienced a lot together, which changed this dynamic. They became closer and formed a genuine bond, a sibling-like relationship. Power's loyalty and sacrifice to save Denji left a considerable emotional effect on the boy, shaping his character and perception of brotherhood, family, and loss.

Power and Denji’s relationship adds emotional depth to Chainsaw Man, underscoring themes like companionship, loyalty, and sacrifice. Along with comic relief, she served as a powerful Devil Hunter and, more crucially, a person highly important to Denji.