The Yakuza eventually betray Denji by leading him into an ambush at an abandoned warehouse, where they are revealed to be controlled by the . Denji and Pochita are brutally dismembered and thrown into a dumpster. As they die, Pochita offers his heart to Denji, fusing with him to save his life. This transformation allows Denji to sprout chainsaws from his head and arms, becoming the hybrid Chainsaw Man , who then slaughters the Zombie Devil and its horde. The episode concludes with Denji being recruited by Makima , a high-ranking officer from the Public Safety Devil Hunters. Production and Technical Details
The first episode of the anime, titled " Dog & Chainsaw ," premiered on October 11, 2022. It serves as a gritty introduction to a world where supernatural Devils are born from human fears, following the life of an impoverished teenager named Denji. Plot Summary The Yakuza eventually betray Denji by leading him
Denji lives in extreme poverty, working as an illegal Devil Hunter for the Yakuza to pay off his deceased father's massive debt. Accompanied by his "Chainsaw Devil" pet dog, , Denji even sells his organs—including a kidney and his right eye—just to survive. This transformation allows Denji to sprout chainsaws from