Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1 introduces Denji, a broke teenager who hunts devils to pay off his dead father’s debts, armed only with a chainsaw‑dog devil named Pochita. After a betrayal and a brutal fight, Denji is reborn as something new: a hybrid who can transform parts of his body into chainsaws. Fujimoto’s series opener is fast, gory, and surprisingly tender, mixing slapstick violence with sharp character work and a streak of dark humor.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it has become one of the defining shonen series of the past few years, with a tone that swings from absurd to genuinely affecting. Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1 is a great pick for manga readers who like their action series weird, emotional, and a little unhinged.

DETAILS
• Author: Tatsuki Fujimoto
• Publisher: VIZ Media
• Publication Date: October 6, 2020
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781974709939
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