Denji and Pochita have enemies as dangerous as these
Chainsaw Man is one of the most controversial mangas today, and there are many times that it has surprised its readers thanks to its unexpected script twistsmany of which have generated divided opinions. On the other hand, its story has no qualms about torturing its main characters, leading them to uncomfortable situations that have directly affected them. to the mood of each of them.
One of the clearest examples of the latter is Denji, the protagonist of this dark shonen. From the first plot arcs we have been able to see him suffer betrayals and go through setbacks that They have completely distanced him from fulfilling his greatest desires.. He and his partner Pochita have also made several enemies throughout the manga, and in this article we will delve into them. the most important.
The following lines include spoilers from the manga and the first season of the Chainsaw Man anime.
Katana Man
Katana Man in a scene from the Chainsaw Man anime
This man was Denji’s biggest rival during the final stretch of the first season. He was the grandson of an important member of the Yakuza who was murdered by Denji, which led him to draw up a revenge plan against the young man. He was willing to sacrifice the lives of his own assistants to defeat Denji and came to seriously injure Himeno. His hybrid form is differentiated from the others by the swords that emerge from his hands and face, which he uses to fight his adversaries.
Katana Man was under Makima’s control in the last arc of the first part of the manga and had a supporting role in the Church of Chainsaw Man arc, revealing himself to be an unexpected ally in the service of Public Security. He still deeply hates everything related to Chainsaw Man and his stubbornness has made him a little comic relief within the story.
Yoru
Yoru on the cover of volume 12 of the manga
The Demon of War and one of the main antagonists of the second part of the manga. Yoru saw Denji as a simply stupid young man, but after discovering his link with the Chainsaw Demon he became interested in have a duel with him that put their own lives at risk, a duel that we saw briefly in the most recent story arc.
As Yoru explained in one of the chapters of the manga, the Chainsaw Demon managed to defeat him and drastically weakened his power by erasing the existence of the Demon of nuclear weapons, causing humanity to forget the existence of these weapons and feel less fear of war. He has been using the body of Asa Mitaka for some time, an introverted student who, ironically, has developed romantic feelings for Denji.
Makima
Makima in an official illustration from the Chainsaw Man manga
Makima appeared to be simply a senior Public Security official, but her true identity was that of the Demon Controlone of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This demon has been directly responsible for many of the worst moments that Denji has experienced in his entire life. It forced him to remember what was behind the door he shouldn’t open, brutally destroyed Power’s body and admitted to having manipulated our protagonist at various points in the story.
Makima influenced Denji to carry out many of her orders unconsciously. His true objective was always the heart of Pochitaand saw Denji as a mere nuisance who did not deserve his interest.
Quanxi
Quanxi is a powerful hybrid who managed to defeat Denji in the International Assassins arc.
Quanxi is a former member of Public Security which debuted in the International Assassins arc, one of the most surprising of the first part of the manga. She accompanied Kishibe on several extermination missions when he was a rookie and is known as The First Demon Slayer. He has no hatred towards Denji, but was ordered to kill him and strived to accomplish his goal.
This woman is considered the most powerful hybrid of all those that have appeared so far. He has incredible agility even in his human form and managed to defeat Denji shortly after the two formed. an alliance to defeat the Doll Demon. In the second part of the manga we were able to see her work again in Public Security and stop the massacre of hybrids organized by the Church of Chainsaw Man, greatly hindering Kiga’s master plan.
