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{{Short description|Japanese manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto}}
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| image        = Chainsawman.jpg
| caption      = First {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volume cover, featuring [[Denji (Chainsaw Man)|Denji]] in his Devil-human hybrid form, Chainsaw Man
| ja_kanji     = チェンソーマン
| ja_romaji    = Chensō Man
| genre        = {{ubl|[[Action fiction|Action]]<ref name="vizpreview"/>|[[Comedy horror]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Part 2 Revs Up in Shueisha's Jump+ in July|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2022/6/20/chainsaw-man-manga-part-2-revs-up-in-shueishas-jump-in-july|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=December 10, 2024|date=June 19, 2022|archive-date=June 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620121859/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/06/20/chainsaw-man-manga-part-2-revs-up-in-shueishas-jump-in-july|url-status=live}}</ref>|[[Dark fantasy]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』TVアニメ化、制作はMAPPA 「ジャンプ＋」で第2部連載も決定|url=https://kai-you.net/article/79075|website={{ill|Kai-You|ja|KAI-YOU}}|access-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301012827/https://kai-you.net/article/79075|archive-date=March 1, 2021|language=ja|date=December 14, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Masuda|first=Hiromichi|script-title=ja:『鬼滅』『呪術』の次は『チェンソーマン』だ！ ジャンプ史上最もアブないダーク・ファンタジーをアニメ化する＜MAPPA＞とは？|url=https://www.banger.jp/anime/52734/|website=Banger!!|publisher={{ill|Movie Plus|ja|ムービープラス}}|access-date=July 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227024921/https://www.banger.jp/anime/52734/|archive-date=February 27, 2021|language=ja|date=February 25, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<!--Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genres, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->
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| type         = manga
| author       = [[Tatsuki Fujimoto]]
| publisher    = [[Shueisha]]
| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|NA=[[Viz Media]]}}
| demographic  = {{Transliteration|ja|[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]}}
| imprint      = [[Jump Comics]]
| magazine     = {{ubl|[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]|{{noitalic|(December 3, 2018 – December 14, 2020)}}|[[Shōnen Jump+]]|{{noitalic|(July 13, 2022 – present)}}}}
| magazine_en     = {{English manga magazines
| NA  = [[Weekly Shonen Jump (American magazine)|Weekly Shonen Jump]]
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| first        = December 3, 2018
| last         = 
| volumes      = 19
| volume_list  = List of Chainsaw Man chapters
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| type            = TV series
| director        = {{ubl|Ryū Nakayama|Makoto Nakazono{{efn|{{nihongo|Chief Director / Chief Episode Director|チーフ演出}}}}}}
| producer        = 
| writer          = [[Hiroshi Seko]]
| music           = [[Kensuke Ushio]]
| studio          = [[MAPPA]]
| licensee        = [[Crunchyroll LLC|Crunchyroll]] {{English anime licensee|[[South Asia|SA]]/[[Southeast Asia|SEA]]|[[Medialink]]}}
| network         = [[TX Network|TXN]] ([[TV Tokyo]])
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| first           = October 12, 2022
| last            = December 28, 2022
| episodes       = 12<!-- This parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable source]] can confirm a specific number of episodes. -->
| episode_list    = List of Chainsaw Man episodes
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| title            = Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
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| studio          = MAPPA
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{{nihongo|'''''Chainsaw Man'''''|チェンソーマン|Chensō Man|lead=yes}} is a Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by [[Tatsuki Fujimoto]]. Its first [[Story arc|arc]] was serialized in [[Shueisha]]'s [[Shōnen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga]] magazine ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' from December 2018 to December 2020; its second arc began serialization in Shueisha's ''[[Shōnen Jump+]]'' app and website in July 2022. Its chapters have been collected in 19 {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes as of December 2024.

''Chainsaw Man'' follows the story of [[Denji (Chainsaw Man)|Denji]], an impoverished teenager who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of a dog-like [[Devil]] named Pochita, granting him the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws. Denji eventually joins the Public Safety Devil Hunters, a government agency focused on fighting against Devils whenever they become a threat to Japan. The second arc of the story focuses on Asa Mitaka, a high school student who enters into a contract with Yoru, the War Devil, who forces her to hunt down Chainsaw Man in order to reclaim what he had stolen from her.

In North America, the manga is licensed in English by [[Viz Media]], for both print and digital release, and it is also published by Shueisha on the ''[[Manga Plus]]'' online platform. An [[anime]] television series adaptation produced by [[MAPPA]] was broadcast from October to December 2022. An anime film, titled ''Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'', has been announced.

By November 2024, the manga had over 29 million copies in circulation, making it one of the [[List of best-selling manga|best-selling manga series]] of all time. In 2021, it won the 66th [[Shogakukan Manga Award]] in the {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} category and won the [[Harvey Awards]] in the Best Manga category from 2021 to 2023. ''Chainsaw Man'' has been overall well received by critics, who have commended its storytelling, characters, dark humor, and have particularly highlighted its violent scenes within the context of the story.

== Synopsis ==
=== Setting ===
The series is set in 1997, in an [[Alternate history|alternate timeline]] where the [[Soviet Union]] still exists. {{nihongo4|Devils|悪魔|Akuma}} are born from human fears. {{nihongo4|Devil Hunters|デビルハンター|Debiru Hantā}} specialize in hunting them and often make contracts with them in exchange for power. Devils possess the ability to reincarnate; when Devils die in Earth, they reincarnate in hell, and vice versa. However, when a Devil is eaten by the Chainsaw Devil, the fear associated with it is erased from human memory, and is permanently killed; [[the Holocaust]], [[AIDS]], and [[nuclear weapons]] were collectively forgotten.

=== Plot ===
{{Further|List of Chainsaw Man characters{{!}}List of ''Chainsaw Man'' characters}}

==== Part 1: Public Safety Arc ====
[[Denji (Chainsaw Man)|Denji]] is a teenager trapped in poverty, working off his deceased father's debt to the [[yakuza]] by working as a Devil Hunter, aided by Pochita, his canine companion and the Chainsaw Devil. Denji is betrayed by the yakuza, who kill him for a contract with the Zombie Devil. Pochita makes a contract with Denji, merging with him as a Devil-human hybrid, under the condition that Denji live out his modest dreams of living a basic life such as having bread with jam, or falling in love with a woman and being intimate with one. By pulling on a cord in his chest, Denji then becomes Chainsaw Man and massacres the yakuza.

In the aftermath, Denji joins a team of governmental Devil Hunters, the Public Safety Division, led by Makima, who assigns him to kill the Gun Devil. After being paired with a more experienced Devil Hunter named Aki Hayakawa, Denji begins training with his partner, [[Power (Chainsaw Man)|Power]] the Blood Fiend, under the veteran Devil Hunter Kishibe. Together, they fight several enemies who seek Denji's power, including the yakuza, other Devils, and assassins sent by various countries.

Makima is later revealed to be the Control Devil, who is ultimately seeking to control Pochita, as he has the power to erase concepts from existence by consuming their Devils. The Gun Devil—whose body had secretly been divided among several countries as a [[Weapon of mass destruction|superweapon]]—is sent by the United States to kill Makima, but she defeats it, forcing it to enter Aki's body as the Gun Fiend, whom Denji kills in self-defense. Makima later kills Power in front of Denji, rendering him catatonic and forcing Pochita to take over his body.

Kishibe organizes a raid to rescue Denji alongside cowardly Public Safety operative Kobeni Higashiyama. With their help and the last of Power's blood, Denji kills Makima. Some time later, Kishibe places the reborn Control Devil—a little girl named Nayuta—in Denji's care. In a dream, Pochita thanks Denji for showing him his dreams, and encourages him to live his life to the fullest. Denji begins attending high school while also fighting Devils as a vigilante.

==== Part 2: School Arc ====
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Asa Mitaka, an introverted high school student who has trouble finding her place in society following her mother's death at the hands of the Typhoon Devil, makes a contract with the War Devil, Yoru, in order to save her life. Yoru inhabits Asa's body under the condition that they kill Chainsaw Man. After defeating the Typhoon Devil, Asa seeks to end her contract with Yoru, while Yoru seeks to use Asa's body to resurrect the Nuclear Weapons Devil.

Meanwhile, Denji is attending the same school as Asa, while trying to raise Nayuta and use his newfound fame as Chainsaw Man to attract women. However, his classmate, Devil Hunter Hirofumi Yoshida, blocks Denji's attempts to reveal his alter-ego while keeping tabs on him for the government. Yoshida introduces Asa to Denji, who admits to being Chainsaw Man, but Asa does not believe him. Meanwhile, a mysterious impostor Chainsaw Man stalks the streets, killing Asa's friend Yuko. 

After surviving a trap set for them by the Famine Devil, Fami, at an aquarium, Yoru tries to transform Denji into a weapon through Asa's body, but fails. As Asa feels rejected by different boys she trusted, the Falling Devil appears, trying to cook her into a meal. Denji, as Chainsaw Man, along with the impostor, appears and helps her escape, with Fami and Nayuta manipulating events in the background. Asa becomes attracted to Chainsaw Man after realizing he has saved her life multiple times. Fami wants Yoru to survive for the sake of changing the Prophecy of [[Nostradamus]] and protecting humanity from the appearance of Death Devil, but Nayuta is more concerned with childish things like wanting to attend school and eat snacks. During the aftermath of Falling Devil's attack, Denji, Nayuta and their dogs are captured by Yoshida's organization, as the supporters of Chainsaw Man form the Chainsaw Man Society for World Peace (also dubbed the Church of Chainsaw Man) led by Haruka Iseumi of the Devil Hunter Club. Yoshida threatens to kill Nayuta if Denji ever transforms into Chainsaw Man again, since the conflict between the supporters and critics of Chainsaw Man is escalating. 

A conflicted Denji chooses to protect the normal life he has and decides to quit being Chainsaw Man. The Chainsaw Man Society for World Peace are revealed to be working for Fami and debut an imposter Chainsaw Man, much to Denji's dismay. Fami reveals that Yoru's goal of killing Chainsaw Man and Asa's desire to save him are both achievable, as there are two Chainsaw Men- the "red" (Denji), and the "black" (the former form of Pochita). Meanwhile, Denji encounters Miri Sugo, the Longsword hybrid who had previously fought Denji/Pochita under Makima's control, who fails to convince Denji to join the Chainsaw Man Church. Later, when the Church attempts a public attack, they are intercepted by Quanxi and Katana Man. Barem Bridge, an operative of the Church, reveals that Church members had been mass-contracted with the Fire Devil, allowing them to become Devils in the likeness of Chainsaw Man. This would cause a war that would greatly increase public fear of both Chainsaw Man and Yoru, strengthening them enough to fight the Death Devil. 

Quanxi saves Denji, Nayuta, and fellow student Fumiko Mifune from the Church, taking them to Public Safety Officials who state that the Church Devils can be killed via cremation. Asa and Yoru, meanwhile, are confronted by Yoshida. Yoshida hesitates in killing them, allowing their escape. At the same time, Asa and Yoru learn that due to the increasing fear of wars, their power has now increased and they can now make weapons without touching the original object. Denji attempts to return to his normal life, but Barem, who had escaped Public Safety, burns down his apartment and kills Denji and Nayuta's pets. Shattered, Denji transforms into Chainsaw Man, and attacks Barem and Miri. Nayuta apparently sacrifices herself to save Denji, who is taken by Yoshida and Fumiko. 

With no use left for Denji, Public Safety imprisons him at the Tokyo Devil Detention center, and uses his body for amputations. A week later, Asa, Yoru, and Fami free Denji and are joined by Haruka, Seigi Akoku and Nobana Higashiyama (Church followers who are now considered international terrorists), as well as Katana Man and the Nail Fiend. Denji joins the group on the condition that the group shall first attempt to find Nayuta. At a restaurant, the group encounters Barem, who shows Denji what appears to be Nayuta's severed head. As Pochita takes over and goes on a rampage against both his allies and Public Safety, Pochita erases the concepts of Snow, Octopus, Bitterness, and Mouth by eating their respective Devils. With the help of the newly introduced Aging Devil and Yoshida's abilities, Public Safety confirms that they can restore erased concepts by making Chainsaw Man vomit consumed Devils. 

Public Safety and the Japanese Government decide to go into a contract with the Aging Devil where in exchange for killing 10,000 children, the Aging Devil would voluntarily let itself be consumed by Chainsaw Man, erasing the concept of Aging. Yoru, Katana Man, and the Aging Devil attack Pochita, but are defeated and lose their arms. Yoru then turns her "children", the Tank and Gun Devils, into weapons, unleashing a "Gun Goddess" in New York City. After being blown apart by Yoru, Pochita retreats in search of blood to heal himself, but rejects help from the Aging Devil. The Aging Devil, considering the fighting Yoru and Pochita "too immature", send them to a pocket dimension to "grow up". Yoru attempts to use her new Gun Devil Arm to kill an unconscious Denji upon arrival, but the arm proves useless in the Aging Devil's domain, where a trapped citizen informs them that many have gone mad and only one has ever escaped.

== Production ==
Despite the series' violence and dark humor, [[Tatsuki Fujimoto]] always wanted to serialize in ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', but he had the feeling that his work would be "buried" if he had made a "''Jump''-like manga", so he tried to retain much of his individuality as a creator while making only the structure and characters ''Jump''-like. Fujimoto also said that, despite its success in the magazine, he wanted to write the second part of the series on ''[[Shōnen Jump+]]'', because he wanted to do a completely different series from the first part. According to him, there is not much of a difference in working between ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and ''Shōnen Jump+'', explaining that there were a few depictions that got stopped during the rough draft stage, but he was allowed to do anything he wanted regarding the logic of the story.<ref name="ANN-Fujimoto-Interview">{{cite web|last=Dupree|first=Nicholas|title=Interview: Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-04-21/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto/.171315|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=April 21, 2021|date=April 21, 2021|archive-date=April 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421130053/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-04-21/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto/.171315|url-status=live}}</ref>

Fujimoto said that he took inspiration from various works. During the serialization of ''Chainsaw Man'', Fujimoto said that he was too busy, but he watched as many new things as he could and borrowed various elements from what he saw.<ref name="ANN-Fujimoto-Interview"/> On Twitter, he stated that he was a fan of the 2016 film trilogy ''[[Kizumonogatari]]'', and that the trilogy's final battle, shown in ''Part 3: Reiketsu'', inspired the final battle of the first part of ''Chainsaw Man''.<ref>{{Cite Tweet|number= 1338481525839417344|user= nagayama_koharu|date= December 14, 2020|script-title=ja:うわー！超ありがとうございます！こんなにたくさん最高です！傷物語は超好きですけど、女性の感じはフリクリだと思います！最後らへんのマキマとの戦いは傷最終章ですけど！|trans-title= Wow! Thank you very much! So many great ones! I really like ''Kizumonogatari'', but I think the feminine feeling comes from ''FLCL''. The battle near the end with Makima is the final chapter of ''Kizumonogatari'', though!}}</ref> He also described the series as a "wicked ''[[FLCL]]''" and a "pop ''[[Abara]]''."<ref name="3million"/> Fujimoto had various elements from the series planned from the beginning, while other things were added as it progressed. He did not have specific plans to bring payoff to the meaningful-sounding words and things that felt "off", adding that he left various things vague to make the series' second part easier to do.<ref name="ANN-Fujimoto-Interview"/>

Regarding the anime adaptation of the series, Fujimoto stated that he talked to the people handling it and he was comfortable leaving things to them.<ref name="ANN-Fujimoto-Interview"/> When the anime series was officially announced, Fujimoto commented, "''Chainsaw Man'' is like a copycat of ''[[Dorohedoro]]'' and ''[[Jujutsu Kaisen]]'', and the studio of ''Dorohedoro'' and ''Jujutsu Kaisen'' will produce its anime!? I have nothing to say! Please do it!"<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」MAPPA制作でTVアニメ化！ 藤本タツキ「ドロヘドロと呪術廻戦のパクリみたいなチェンソーマンを…」|url=https://animeanime.jp/article/2020/12/14/58238.html|website=AnimeAnime.jp|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150524/https://animeanime.jp/article/2020/12/14/58238.html|archive-date=December 13, 2020|language=ja|date=December 14, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> According to the manga's editor, Shihei Lin, Fujimoto is heavily involved in the production of the anime series, stating, "Fujimoto-san has seen all the ''Chainsaw Man''{{'}}s pitch documents, story structure, scripts, and even the storyboards. He has continued to be in close contact with [[MAPPA]]'s anime team." MAPPA producer, Makoto Kimura, also commented that Fujimoto involvement extended to the casting, planning, and music, because the staff wanted the anime to capture as much of the manga's original vision as possible, including the violence and gore. MAPPA approached Shueisha with the pitch for the project.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morrissy|first=Kim|title=Tatsuki Fujimoto Is Heavily Involved in Chainsaw Man Anime's Production|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-10-19/tatsuki-fujimoto-is-heavily-involved-in-chainsaw-man-anime-production/.190982|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019214406/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-10-19/tatsuki-fujimoto-is-heavily-involved-in-chainsaw-man-anime-production/.190982|archive-date=October 19, 2022|date=October 19, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Media ==
=== Manga ===
{{See also|List of Chainsaw Man chapters{{!}}List of ''Chainsaw Man'' chapters}}
''Chainsaw Man'' is written and illustrated by [[Tatsuki Fujimoto]]. The series' first part, {{nihongo|"Public Safety arc"|公安編|Kōan-hen}}, ran in [[Shueisha]]'s [[Shōnen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga]] anthology ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' from December 3, 2018,<ref>{{cite web|last=Ressler|first=Karen|title=Shonen Jump Magazine Launches 3 New Manga in December|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-11-25/shonen-jump-magazine-launches-3-new-manga-in-december/.139892|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 14, 2019|date=November 25, 2018|archive-date=May 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503160935/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-11-25/shonen-jump-magazine-launches-3-new-manga-in-december/.139892|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「ファイアパンチ」の藤本タツキが描くダークヒーロー譚、ジャンプで始動|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/310548|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=July 8, 2020|language=ja|date=December 3, 2018|archive-date=December 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207214552/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/310548|url-status=live}}</ref> to December 14, 2020;<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Ends on December 14 With 'Important Announcement'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-06/chainsaw-man-manga-ends-on-december-14-with-important-announcement/.167132|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 6, 2020|date=December 6, 2020|archive-date=February 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217192054/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-06/chainsaw-man-manga-ends-on-december-14-with-important-announcement/.167132|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:漫画『チェンソーマン』第1部完結、第2部がジャンプ+に掲載へ TVアニメ化など新情報続々|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2179155/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|access-date=December 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222330/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2179155/full/|archive-date=December 13, 2020|language=ja|date=December 14, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> following the series' conclusion in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', a second part was announced to start on Shueisha's ''[[Shōnen Jump+]]'' online magazine.<ref name="2nd-part">{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Ends '1st Part,' '2nd Part' to Serialize on Shonen Jump+|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-13/chainsaw-man-manga-ends-1st-part-2nd-part-to-serialize-on-shonen-jump/.167381|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 13, 2020|date=December 13, 2020|archive-date=May 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503160917/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-13/chainsaw-man-manga-ends-1st-part-2nd-part-to-serialize-on-shonen-jump/.167381|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 19, 2020, it was announced that the second part, {{nihongo|"School arc"|学校編|Gakkō-hen}}, would feature Denji going to school.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:漫画『チェンソーマン』第2部は"学校編" 作者・藤本タツキ氏「デンジが学校に通います」|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2179702/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|access-date=November 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125213914/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2179702/full/|archive-date=November 25, 2022|language=ja|date=December 19, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga's '2nd Part' to Feature 'School Arc'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-12-19/chainsaw-man-manga-2nd-part-to-feature-school-arc/.167630|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 19, 2020|date=December 19, 2020|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426130812/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-12-19/chainsaw-man-manga-2nd-part-to-feature-school-arc/.167630|url-status=live}}</ref> The second part began serialization on July 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga's 2nd Part Launches on Shonen Jump+ on July 13|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/chainsaw-man-manga-2nd-part-launches-on-shonen-jump-on-july-13/.186863|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=June 20, 2022|date=June 20, 2022|archive-date=June 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620105920/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/chainsaw-man-manga-2nd-part-launches-on-shonen-jump-on-july-13/.186863|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:藤本タツキ「チェンソーマン」第二部の連載がジャンプ＋でスタート|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/485195|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712151327/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/485195|archive-date=July 12, 2022|language=ja|date=July 13, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Shueisha has collected its chapters into individual {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes. The first volume was released on March 4, 2019.<ref name="JPvol1">{{cite web|script-title=ja:チェンソーマン 1|trans-title=''Chainsaw Man'', vol. 1|url=http://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-881780-4|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|access-date=September 14, 2019|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201027025837/https://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-881780-4|archivedate=October 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> As of December 4, 2024, 19 volumes have been released.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:チェンソーマン 19|trans-title=''Chainsaw Man'', vol. 19|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-884313-1|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|access-date=December 3, 2024|language=Japanese|archive-date=December 3, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241203184925/https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-884313-1|url-status=live}}</ref>

In North America, [[Viz Media]] published the series' first two chapters on their ''[[Weekly Shonen Jump (American magazine)|Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' digital magazine for its "Jump Start" initiative.<ref name="vizpreview">{{cite web|last=Ressler|first=Karen|title=Viz's Shonen Jump to Preview Chainsaw Man by Fire Punch's Fujimoto|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-11-26/viz-shonen-jump-to-preview-chainsaw-man-by-fire-punch-fujimoto/.139986|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 14, 2019|date=November 26, 2018|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304002407/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-11-26/viz-shonen-jump-to-preview-chainsaw-man-by-fire-punch-fujimoto/.139986|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="VIZ-SJ-ANN"/> The series was then published on the ''Shonen Jump'' digital platform after the cancellation of ''Weekly Shonen Jump''.<ref name="VIZ-SJ-ANN">{{cite web|last=Ressler|first=Karen|title=Viz's Shonen Jump Adds Haikyu!!, Demon Slayer, More to Simulpublishing Lineup|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-12-10/viz-shonen-jump-adds-haikyu-demon-slayer-more-to-simulpublishing-lineup/.140628|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 14, 2019|date=December 10, 2018|archive-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630105249/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-12-10/viz-shonen-jump-adds-haikyu-demon-slayer-more-to-simulpublishing-lineup/.140628|url-status=live}}</ref> Shueisha also simulpublished the series in English on the app and website ''[[Manga Plus]]'' starting in January 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morrissy|first=Kim|title=Everything You Need to Know about MANGA Plus by Shueisha|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2019-01-27/everything-you-need-to-know-about-manga-plus-by-shueisha/.142401|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 14, 2019|date=January 27, 2019|archive-date=August 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806080607/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2019-01-27/everything-you-need-to-know-about-manga-plus-by-shueisha/.142401|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, Viz Media announced the digital and print release of the manga.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Jennifer|title=Viz Licenses Remina, Moriarty the Patriot, Fly Me to the Moon, More Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-14/viz-licenses-remina-moriarty-the-patriot-fly-me-to-the-moon-more-manga/.156474|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 14, 2020|date=February 14, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028061935/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-14/viz-licenses-remina-moriarty-the-patriot-fly-me-to-the-moon-more-manga/.156474|url-status=live}}</ref> Viz Media posted an official trailer for the manga, featuring a high-octane opera vocals as its soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morrissy|first=Kim|title=Go Behind The Scenes of Chainsaw Man's Manga Trailer Music|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-10-10/go-behind-the-scenes-of-chainsaw-man-manga-trailer-music/.165059|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=October 11, 2020|date=October 10, 2020|archive-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010224308/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-10-10/go-behind-the-scenes-of-chainsaw-man-manga-trailer-music/.165059|url-status=live}}</ref> The first volume was released on October 6, 2020.<ref name="Vizvol1">{{cite web|title=Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1|url=https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-1/product/6419|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|access-date=July 8, 2020|archive-date=December 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226213545/https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-1/product/6419|url-status=live}}</ref> As of September 3, 2024, 16 volumes have been released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chainsaw Man, Vol. 16|url=https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-16/product/7984|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902012701/https://www.viz.com/read/manga/chainsaw-man-volume-16/product/7984|archive-date=September 2, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Anime ===
{{See also|List of Chainsaw Man episodes{{!}}List of ''Chainsaw Man'' episodes}}
On December 14, 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive an [[anime]] television series adaptation produced by [[MAPPA]].<ref name="Natalie-anime">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/408647|script-title=ja:藤本タツキ「チェンソーマン」TVアニメ化決定！制作はMAPPA|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|date=December 14, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2020|language=ja|archive-date=April 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416140126/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/408647|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Gets TV Anime at MAPPA|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-13/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-tv-anime-at-mappa/.167380|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 13, 2020|date=December 13, 2020|archive-date=December 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150038/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-13/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-tv-anime-at-mappa/.167380|url-status=live}}</ref> It had a stage presentation at the [[Jump Festa|Jump Festa '21]], as part of the Jump Studio series of stage presentations that were held online on December 19–20, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Jump Festa Event to Host Stage Presentation for Chainsaw Man Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-16/jump-festa-event-to-host-stage-presentation-for-chainsaw-man-manga/.166336|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=November 16, 2020|date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125194538/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-11-16/jump-festa-event-to-host-stage-presentation-for-chainsaw-man-manga/.166336|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Choo Sum|title=Fully Online Jump Festa 2021 Event Schedule Released|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-14/fully-online-jump-festa-2021-event-schedule-released/.167255|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 14, 2020|date=December 14, 2020|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116113914/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-14/fully-online-jump-festa-2021-event-schedule-released/.167255|url-status=live}}</ref> The first [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] for the anime series was shown at the "MAPPA Stage 2021 – 10th Anniversary" event, held on June 27, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:MAPPA10周年記念イベント、参加作品に「チェンソーマン」が追加決定|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/424749|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=April 16, 2021|language=ja|date=April 16, 2021|archive-date=April 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421101945/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/424749|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Harding|first=Daryl|title=Chainsaw Man TV Anime to Get 1st Trailer at MAPPA Stage Event in June|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/04/15-1/chainsaw-man-tv-anime-to-get-1st-trailer-at-mappa-stage-in-june|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=April 17, 2021|date=April 16, 2021|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420174433/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/04/15-1/chainsaw-man-tv-anime-to-get-1st-trailer-at-mappa-stage-in-june|url-status=live}}</ref> The anime was directed by Ryū Nakayama (director) and Makoto Nakazono (chief episode director), with scripts by [[Hiroshi Seko]], character designs by Kazutaka Sugiyama, and devil designs by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. Tatsuya Yoshihara served as action director and Yūsuke Takeda directed the art. Naomi Nakano was the color key artist and Yohei Miyahara designed the screens.<ref name="ANN-staff">{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man TV Anime's 1st Teaser Unveils Staff|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/chainsaw-man-tv-anime-1st-teaser-unveils-staff/.174479|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=June 27, 2021|date=June 27, 2021|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627112119/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-27/chainsaw-man-tv-anime-1st-teaser-unveils-staff/.174479|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:アニメ「チェンソーマン」ティザーPV解禁、監督の中山竜らメインスタッフも明らかに|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/434407|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 27, 2021|language=ja|date=June 27, 2021|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627113616/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/434407|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CM Polygon">{{cite web|last=Goslin|first=Austen|title=Chainsaw Man's first trailer is as gory as you'd hope|url=https://www.polygon.com/22538805/chainsaw-man-anime-trailer-release-date-mappa|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|access-date=July 24, 2021|date=June 27, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724071522/https://www.polygon.com/22538805/chainsaw-man-anime-trailer-release-date-mappa|url-status=live}}</ref> The series was broadcast on [[TV Tokyo]] and other networks from October 12 to December 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:アニメ「チェンソーマン」10月放送開始！戸谷菊之介、楠木ともりらキャスト発表|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/488448|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805120504/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/488448|archive-date=August 5, 2022|language=ja|date=August 5, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:アニメ「チェンソーマン」10月11日放送開始、Prime Videoで最速配信も決定|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/492801|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=September 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908040525/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/492801|archive-date=September 8, 2022|language=ja|date=September 8, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:チェンソーマン：第12話EDはEve「ファイトソング」 全12話の楽曲を詰め込んだSPムービーも公開|url=https://mantan-web.jp/article/20221228dog00m200001000c.html|website=[[Mantan Web]]|access-date=December 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227181259/https://mantan-web.jp/article/20221228dog00m200001000c.html|archive-date=December 27, 2022|language=ja|date=December 28, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>{{efn|name=airdate|TV Tokyo lists the air dates on Tuesday at 24:00, which is effectively Wednesday at midnight [[Japan Standard Time|JST]].<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:本日10月11日（火）放送開始の2022年秋アニメ|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/496980|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011015200/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/496980|archive-date=October 11, 2022|language=ja|date=October 11, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>}}

[[Crunchyroll LLC|Crunchyroll]] has licensed the series outside of Asia, and began streaming an English [[Dubbing|dub]] on October 25, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Crunchyroll to Stream Chainsaw Man Anime|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-16/crunchyroll-to-stream-chainsaw-man-anime/.185602|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=May 16, 2022|date=May 16, 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516160203/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-16/crunchyroll-to-stream-chainsaw-man-anime/.185602|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Dub">{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man Anime Reveals English Dub's Cast, October 25 Premiere|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-18/chainsaw-man-anime-reveals-english-dub-cast-october-25-premiere/.190974|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=October 18, 2022|date=October 18, 2022|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018163255/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-18/chainsaw-man-anime-reveals-english-dub-cast-october-25-premiere/.190974|url-status=live}}</ref> The series was released on home video in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Osmond|first=Andrew|title=Chainsaw Man U.K. Blu-ray and DVD Released on Monday|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/chainsaw-man-u.k-blu-ray-and-dvd-released-on-monday/.205655|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218111115/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/chainsaw-man-u.k-blu-ray-and-dvd-released-on-monday/.205655|archive-date=December 18, 2023|date=December 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Medialink]] licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/medialink-mappa-announce-partnership-distribution-for-chainsaw-man-anime-in-asia/.185999|title=MediaLink, MAPPA Announce Partnership, Distribution for Chainsaw Man Anime in Asia|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 25, 2022|access-date=May 25, 2022|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525100445/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-25/medialink-mappa-announce-partnership-distribution-for-chainsaw-man-anime-in-asia/.185999|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Film ====
On December 17, 2023, at the [[Jump Festa|Jump Festa '24]] event, an anime film entitled ''Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'' was announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Anime Gets 'Reze Arc' Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-17/chainsaw-man-anime-gets-reze-arc-film/.205606|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217064554/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-17/chainsaw-man-anime-gets-reze-arc-film/.205606|archive-date=December 17, 2023|date=December 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Music ====
The music of the series is composed by [[Kensuke Ushio]].<ref name="ANN-staff"/> The first [[soundtrack]] [[Extended play|EP]] (for episodes 1–3), was released on October 26, 2022; the second EP (for episodes 4–7) was released on November 23; and the third EP (for episodes 8–12) was released on December 28.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」サントラ配信スタート、ジャケットにデンジとポチタ|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/498959|website=[[Natalie (website)|Music Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026035622/https://natalie.mu/music/news/498959|archive-date=October 26, 2022|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> The original soundtrack album, ''Chainsaw Man Original Sound track Complete Edition - chainsaw edge fragments -'', was released on January 23, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」アニメ劇伴を網羅したコンプリートCD発売|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/501839|website=[[Music Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=November 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118074636/https://natalie.mu/music/news/501839|archive-date=November 18, 2022|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> The opening theme song is "[[Kick Back (song)|Kick Back]]" by [[Kenshi Yonezu]], while each episode features a different ending theme song.<ref name="Cast2">{{cite web|last=Cardine|first=Kyle|title=Chainsaw Man Releases New Trailer, Announces Opening, 12 Ending Themes and Additional Cast|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/09/19/chainsaw-man-releases-new-trailer-announces-opening-12-ending-themes-and-additional-cast|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=September 19, 2022|date=September 19, 2022|archive-date=September 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919113422/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/09/19/chainsaw-man-releases-new-trailer-announces-opening-12-ending-themes-and-additional-cast|url-status=live}}</ref>{{efn|The twelve ending theme songs in alphabetical order:<ref name="Cast2"/><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:ポチタ役は井澤詩織！アニメ「チェンソーマン」追加キャスト解禁、OPは米津玄師|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/494341|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=September 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919122817/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/494341|archive-date=September 19, 2022|language=ja|date=September 19, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
*"Chainsaw Blood" by [[Vaundy]]
*{{Nihongo|"[[Chu, Tayōsei]]"|ちゅ、多様性。}} by Ano
*{{Nihongo|"Dainōteki na Rendezvous"|大脳的なランデブー}} by [[Kanaria (musician)|Kanaria]]
*"Deep Down" by [[Aimer]]
*"Dogland" by People 1
*{{Nihongo|"Fight Song"|ファイトソング}} by [[Eve (Japanese singer)|Eve]]
*"First Death" by [[Toru Kitajima|TK from Ling Tosite Sigure]]
*{{Nihongo|"Hawatari 2 Oku Centi"|刃渡り2億センチ}} by [[Maximum the Hormone]] (also an insert song)
*{{Nihongo|"In the Back Room"|インザバックルーム}} by Syudou
*{{Nihongo|"Jōzai"|錠剤}} by Tooboe
*{{Nihongo|"Violence"|バイオレンス}} by [[Queen Bee (band)|Queen Bee]]
*{{Nihongo|"Zanki"|残機}} by [[Zutomayo]]}}

=== Novel ===
A novel, titled {{nihongo|''Chainsaw Man: Buddy Stories''|チェンソーマン　バディ・ストーリーズ|Chensō Man Badi Sutōrīzu}}, written by Sakaku Hishikawa, with illustrations by Tatsuki Fujimoto,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=SHIHEILIN|last=Shihei|first=Rin|number=1434759156787925001|date=September 6, 2021|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』初小説が11月4日発売決定❗️ デンジ&パワー、姫野&アキ、岸辺&クァンシ達の知られざる物語。カバー・作中カットは藤本タツキ描き下ろし✨ 必読の小説オリジナルストーリー‼️『チェンソーマン バディ・ストーリーズ』 （原作:藤本タツキ 小説:菱川さかく）是非に、ご予約を✨📚|language=ja}}</ref> was published on November 4, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:チェンソーマン バディ・ストーリーズ|url=https://j-books.shueisha.co.jp/books/chainsawman_buddystories.html|website=Jump j Books|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|access-date=September 23, 2021|language=ja|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005204323/https://j-books.shueisha.co.jp/books/chainsawman_buddystories.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="22–26&novel">{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」初の小説版発売、「藤本タツキ短編集 22-26」も|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/452063|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=November 13, 2021|language=ja|date=November 4, 2021|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113031136/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/452063|url-status=live}}</ref> It tells three stories focused on a theme of "buddies" about Power and Denji, Kishibe and Quanxi during their partner era, and Himeno and Aki around the time they first met.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Gets Novel on November 4|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-06/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-novel-on-november-4/.177061|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 6, 2021|date=September 6, 2021|archive-date=September 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906083816/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-06/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-novel-on-november-4/.177061|url-status=live}}</ref>

Viz Media licensed the novel and released it on July 25, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Viz Publishes Chainsaw Man: Buddy Stories, Heart Gear, Dark Gathering, Wolf Girl & Black Prince, More|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-07/viz-publishes-chainsaw-man-buddy-stories-heart-gear-dark-gathering-wolf-girl-and-black-prince-more/.190619|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 7, 2022|archive-date=October 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007232613/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-07/viz-publishes-chainsaw-man-buddy-stories-heart-gear-dark-gathering-wolf-girl-and-black-prince-more/.190619|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chainsaw Man: Buddy Stories|url=https://www.viz.com/read/novel/chainsaw-man-buddy-stories/product/7517|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409144756/https://www.viz.com/read/novel/chainsaw-man-buddy-stories/product/7517|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Stage play ===
On December 29, 2022, it was announced that the series would receive a stage play adaptation, directed and written by Fumiya Matsuzaki, music composed by Shunsuke Wada and choreographed by Hidali. Titled ''Chainsaw Man The Stage'', it ran in [[Tokyo]] from September 16 to October 1 at The Galaxy Theatre, and in [[Kyoto]] from October 6–9, 2023, at the Kyoto Theater. The cast includes Naotake Tsuchiya as Denji, Mizuki Umetsu as Aki Hayakawa, Mahiru Coda as Power, [[Minami Tsukui]] as Himeno, [[Haruki Iwata]] as Kobeni Higashiyama, and [[Aya Hirano]] as Makima.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Gets Stage Play Adaptation Next September|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-stage-play-adaptation-next-september/.193456|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 29, 2022|access-date=December 29, 2022|archive-date=December 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229140737/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-29/chainsaw-man-manga-gets-stage-play-adaptation-next-september/.193456|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Chainsaw Man Stage Play's Ad Reveals Cast Led by Aya Hirano|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/chainsaw-man-stage-play-ad-reveals-cast-led-by-aya-hirano/.200119|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 10, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023|archive-date=July 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711042547/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-10/chainsaw-man-stage-play-ad-reveals-cast-led-by-aya-hirano/.200119|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Other media ===
An [[Art exhibition|exhibition]], "Chainsaw Man Manga Exhibition", ran at the Space Hachikai gallery area of [[Tower Records]], [[Shibuya]], from June 12 to July 4, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」展が渋谷タワレコで、リアルチェンソーマンや早川家のリビングも|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/430901|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 3, 2021|language=ja|date=June 3, 2021|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603043518/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/430901|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Good Smile Company]] launched [[Nendoroid]] figures based on characters from the series in October 2021, including Denji, Pochita and Power.<ref>{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Good Smile Teases Chainsaw Man Nendoroids for Denji and Power|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/12/14/good-smile-teases-chainsaw-man-nendoroids-for-denji-and-power|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|date=December 14, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118204202/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/12/14/good-smile-teases-chainsaw-man-nendoroids-for-denji-and-power|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」デンジがねんどろいどに、変身後の頭部や相棒のポチタも付属|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/414102|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=January 28, 2021|language=ja|date=January 28, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128044351/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/414102|url-status=live}}</ref> Denji made a cameo in the superhero manga series ''[[My Hero Academia]]'' in chapter 259, as part of the hero raid in the Paranormal War Liberation arc.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gramuglia|first=Anthony|title=My Hero Academia Features a Cameo from ANOTHER Shonen Manga Hero|url=https://www.cbr.com/my-hero-academia-manga-chainsaw-man-cameo/|website=[[Comic Book Resources]]|access-date=September 3, 2022|date=March 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324154900/https://www.cbr.com/my-hero-academia-manga-chainsaw-man-cameo/|archive-date=March 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

A [[browser game]] commemorating the release of the manga's fifteenth volume was released for free on August 4, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harding|first=Daryl|title=Escape the Devil in Chainsaw Man Web Game Celebrating 15th Manga Volume|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/8/4/escape-the-devil-in-chainsaw-man-web-game-celebrating-15th-manga-volume|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=August 4, 2023|date=August 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805112419/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/8/4/escape-the-devil-in-chainsaw-man-web-game-celebrating-15th-manga-volume|archive-date=August 5, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> From September 6 to November 4, 2024, [[Universal Studios Japan]] hosted the "''Chainsaw Man'' × Hollywood Dream – The Ride (Kick Back)" attraction based on the series, as part of the [[Universal's Halloween Horror Nights|Halloween Horror Night]] event. Other attraction was the reverse-facing roller coaster called "Hollywood Dream – The Ride (Backdrop)".<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」×USJのコラボ内容明らかに、ハリドリに「KICK BACK」搭載|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/585203|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=October 29, 2024|language=ja|date=August 5, 2024|archive-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823013043/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/585203|url-status=live}}</ref>

A [[Crossover (fiction)|crossover]] collaboration with the mobile video game ''[[BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!]]'' is set to run from December 15–25, 2024. The collaboration will include five characters from the game in the style of five respective ''Chainsaw Man'' characters, two covers of the anime theme songs "Chainsaw Blood" and "Fighting Song", login gifts, and more. The crossover will also include a limited-time "Chainsaw Ampl'if'ier" event, which is set to last until December 23.<ref>{{cite web|last=Iikura-Gross|first=Ken|title=BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Game Collaborates With Unlikeliest Anime|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-09/bang-dream-girls-band-party-game-collaborates-with-unlikeliest-anime/.218831|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210071245/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-09/bang-dream-girls-band-party-game-collaborates-with-unlikeliest-anime/.218831|archive-date=December 10, 2024|date=December 9, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Popularity ===
[[File:Cosir at Chainsaw Man exhibition area 20221106e.jpg|thumb|Fans cosplaying as Chainsaw Man characters. From left to right: Aki Hayakawa, Power, Makima, Denji, and Himeno]]
''Chainsaw Man'' ranked fourth on [[Takarajimasha]]'s ''[[Kono Manga ga Sugoi!]]'' list of best manga of 2020 for male readers,<ref>{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2020 Rankings|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-11/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2020-rankings/.154203|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 11, 2019|date=December 11, 2019|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324183941/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-11/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2020-rankings/.154203|url-status=live}}</ref> and topped the 2021 list.<ref name="KMS-2021">{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Chainsaw Man, Onna no Sono no Hoshi Manga Top Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 Lists|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-09/chainsaw-man-onna-no-sono-no-hoshi-manga-top-kono-manga-ga-sugoi-2021-lists/.167261|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 10, 2020|date=December 9, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210020728/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-09/chainsaw-man-onna-no-sono-no-hoshi-manga-top-kono-manga-ga-sugoi-2021-lists/.167261|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:【2020.12.10更新】『このマンガがすごい！2021』今年のランキングTOP10を大公開!!【公式発表】|url=https://konomanga.jp/special/144513-2|website=[[Kono Manga ga Sugoi!]]|publisher=[[Takarajimasha]]|access-date=December 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212195828/https://konomanga.jp/special/144513-2|archive-date=December 12, 2020|language=ja|date=December 10, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2021 Rankings|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-17/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2021-rankings/.167435|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|date=December 17, 2020|archive-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217230051/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-17/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2021-rankings/.167435|url-status=live}}</ref> On ''Freestyle'' magazine's ''The Best Manga 2020 Kono Manga wo Yome!'' list, the series ranked twelfth,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:このマンガを読め！は「夢中さ、きみに。」が1位、「気分はもう戦争3」原作も掲載|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/360186|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=November 2, 2020|language=ja|date=December 20, 2019|archive-date=August 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820153206/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/360186|url-status=live}}</ref> and sixteenth along with ''[[Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba]]'', on the 2021 list.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「このマンガを読め！」1位は近藤ようこ「高丘親王航海記」、和山やまは2作ランクイン|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/409190|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=December 20, 2020|language=ja|date=December 17, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118204121/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/409190|url-status=live}}</ref> It ranked second, behind ''[[Spy × Family]]'', on "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2020" by the Honya Club online bookstore.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Japanese Bookstores Recommend 15 Top Manga for 2020|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-01/japanese-bookstores-recommend-15-top-manga-for-2020/.156006|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 7, 2020|date=February 1, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201100249/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-01/japanese-bookstores-recommend-15-top-manga-for-2020/.156006|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, ''Chainsaw Man'' ranked tenth in the "Most Wanted Anime Adaptation" poll conducted by [[AnimeJapan]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|title=180,000 Manga Readers Vote for Their Most Wanted Anime Adaptation|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/180000-manga-readers-vote-for-their-most-wanted-anime-adaptation/.157867|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 25, 2020|date=March 24, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514170325/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/180000-manga-readers-vote-for-their-most-wanted-anime-adaptation/.157867|url-status=live}}</ref> The series ranked 45th on the 2020 "Book of the Year" list by ''[[Da Vinci (magazine)|Da Vinci]]'' magazine;<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Demon Slayer Tops Da Vinci Manga Ranking|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-05/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking/.167101|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 5, 2020|date=December 5, 2020|archive-date=February 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217230911/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-05/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking/.167101|url-status=live}}</ref> it ranked 43rd on the 2021 list.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Demon Slayer Tops Da Vinci Manga Ranking for 2nd Consecutive Year|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-06/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking-for-2nd-consecutive-year/.180340|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 7, 2021|date=December 6, 2021|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208082249/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-06/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking-for-2nd-consecutive-year/.180340|url-status=live}}</ref> On [[TV Asahi]]'s Manga Sōsenkyo 2021 poll, in which 150,000 people voted for their top 100 manga series, ''Chainsaw Man'' ranked 58th.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:テレビ朝日『国民15万人がガチで投票!漫画総選挙』ランキング結果まとめ！ 栄えある1位に輝く漫画は!?|url=https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1609599746&p=3|website=Animate Times|publisher=[[Animate (retailer)|Animate]]|access-date=January 3, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210103110302/https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1609599746&p=3|archive-date=January 3, 2021|language=ja|date=January 3, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The series placed twelfth on the annual [[Twitter]] Japan's Trend Awards in 2021, based on the social network's top [[Twitter trends|trending topics]] of the year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harding|first=Daryl|title=Chainsaw Man Trends Higher Than Evangelion, JUJUTSU KAISEN on Twitter Japan in 2021|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/12/21-1/chainsaw-man-trends-higher-than-evangelion-jujutsu-kaisen-on-twitter-japan-in-2021|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=December 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221101316/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/12/21-1/chainsaw-man-trends-higher-than-evangelion-jujutsu-kaisen-on-twitter-japan-in-2021|archive-date=December 21, 2021|date=December 21, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Manga ===
==== Sales ====
By August 2020, the manga had over 3 million copies in circulation;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」300万部突破、藤本タツキからのコメント＆イラストも|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/390392|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|date=August 4, 2020|access-date=August 3, 2020|language=ja|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420083659/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/390392|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="3million">{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Shreds Through 3 Million Copies in Circulation|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/08/03-1/chainsaw-man-manga-shreds-through-3-million-copies-in-circulation|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|date=August 3, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227192219/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/08/03-1/chainsaw-man-manga-shreds-through-3-million-copies-in-circulation|url-status=live}}</ref> it had over 4.2 million copies in circulation by October 2020;<ref>{{cite tweet|user=SHIHEILIN|last=Shihei|first=Rin|number=1317124701429248003|date=October 16, 2020|script-title=ja:センターカラー告知も出ました❗️ 次号のチェンソーマンは「全巻重版御礼！累計420万部突破！臨界突破激突センターカラー‼︎」で掲載⭐️ 皆様の応援で累計420万部に辿り着きました…。嬉しくて、踊り出したくなります。心から有難う御座います✨ 次回の週刊少年ジャンプは、いつも通り月曜発売です‼️|language=ja}}</ref> over 5 million copies in circulation by December 2020;<ref>{{cite tweet|user=SHIHEILIN|last=Shihei|first=Rin|number=1336838215332814848|date=December 9, 2020|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』がなんと「このマンガがすごい！2021」（宝島社）オトコ編１位ランクイン🏆✨|language=ja}}</ref><ref name="KMS-2021"/> over 6.4 million copies in circulation by January 2021;<ref>{{cite tweet|user=SHIHEILIN|last=Shihei|first=Rin|number=1345235674710982656|date=January 2, 2021|script-title=ja:累計６４０万部突破 ＆「このマンガがすごい！2021オトコ編１位（宝島社）の帯を巻いた『チェンソーマン』最新10巻発売まで、あと２日❗❗|language=ja}}</ref> over 9.3 million copies in circulation by March 2021;<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Has 9.3 Million Copies in Circulation|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-03/chainsaw-man-manga-has-9.3-million-copies-in-circulation/.170182|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=March 3, 2021|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515193021/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-03/chainsaw-man-manga-has-9.3-million-copies-in-circulation/.170182|url-status=live}}</ref> over 11 million copies in circulation by June 2021;<ref>{{cite press release|script-title=ja:TVアニメ『チェンソーマン』MAPPAにて鋭意制作中!!ティザーPV＆メインスタッフを解禁!!監督コメントも到着!!|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000071374.html|publisher=[[MAPPA]]|via=[[PR Times]]|date=June 27, 2021|access-date=June 27, 2021|language=ja|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627112214/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000071374.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man Manga Has 11 Million Copies in Circulation|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-has-11-million-copies-in-circulation/.174510|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=June 28, 2021|access-date=June 28, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628065324/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-06-28/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-has-11-million-copies-in-circulation/.174510|url-status=live}}</ref> over 12 million copies in circulation by December 2021;<ref>{{cite tweet|user=SHIHEILIN|last=Shihei|first=Rin|number=1472154216668237828|date=December 18, 2021|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』スーパーステージEX観て頂けた皆様、有難う御座います❗ チェンソーマン第二部の連載は２０２２年夏（初夏寄り）決定です‼️ アニメ・チェンソーマンの放送も２０２２年放送です📺✨乞うご期待‼️ 放送で伝え忘れましたが、原作コミックス１巻〜１１巻累計1200万部突破しました㊗️|language=ja}}</ref> over 13 million copies in circulation by June 2022;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』マキマ&パワー、『SPUR』に登場 TASAKIとコラボでジュエリー身にまとう|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2239563/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|date=June 22, 2022|access-date=June 22, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622035328/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2239563/full/|url-status=live}}</ref> over 15 million copies in circulation by August 2022;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』10月放送開始 PV&キャスト公開で出演は戸谷菊之介・楠木ともり・坂田将吾・ファイルーズあい|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2244818/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|date=August 5, 2022|access-date=August 5, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805120746/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2244818/full/|url-status=live}}</ref> over 16 million copies in circulation by September 2022;<ref>{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Has Over 16 Million Copies in Circulation|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-manga-has-over-16-million-copies-in-circulation/|website=[[Otaku USA]]|date=October 5, 2022|access-date=October 5, 2022|archive-date=October 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005220553/https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-manga-has-over-16-million-copies-in-circulation/|url-status=live}}</ref> over 18 million copies in circulation by October 2022;<ref name="ED3">{{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』第3話のED映像公開 マキシマム ザ ホルモンが担当 原作漫画が累計1800万部突破|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2254544/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|date=October 26, 2022|access-date=October 25, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=October 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025174806/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2254544/full/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Harding|first=Daryl|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Adds 2 Million Copies to Its Total Run Since Anime Began|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/10/25-1/chainsaw-man-manga-add-2-million-copies-to-its-total-run-since-anime-began|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|date=October 25, 2022|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=October 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026122853/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/10/25-1/chainsaw-man-manga-add-2-million-copies-to-its-total-run-since-anime-began|url-status=live}}</ref> over 20 million copies in circulation by November 2022;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』キスの味…永遠の悪魔に向かっていくデンジ 第7話場面カット公開|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2257814/full/|website=[[Oricon|Oricon News]]|date=November 22, 2022|access-date=November 23, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122094108/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2257814/full/|url-status=live}}</ref> over 23 million copies in circulation by January 2023;<ref>{{cite press release|script-title=ja:東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ×チェンソーマン『最高の思い出ができちまうぜ～』イベント概要やコラボ商品の詳細を一斉大公開！開催期間：2023年1月14日（土）～3月19日（日）|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000077656.html|publisher={{ill|Tokyo Dome Corporation|ja|東京ドーム (企業)}}|via=[[PR Times]]|date=January 6, 2023|access-date=January 6, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106202517/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000077656.html|url-status=live}}</ref> over 24 million copies in circulation by May 2023;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:「チェンソーマン」「呪術廻戦」「地獄楽」ステージや、最新作品3タイトルの情報も！ 「MAPPA STAGE 2023」レポート|url=https://animeanime.jp/article/2023/05/23/77506.html|website=AnimeAnime.jp|date=May 23, 2023|access-date=June 16, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=June 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606070637/https://animeanime.jp/article/2023/05/23/77506.html|url-status=live}}</ref> over 26 million copies in circulation by August 2023;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:チェンソーマン：累計2600万部突破 最新15巻が8ビット風ゲーム「チェン走」に|url=https://mantan-web.jp/article/20230803dog00m200095000c.html|website=[[Mantan Web]]|access-date=December 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829083017/https://mantan-web.jp/article/20230803dog00m200095000c.html|archive-date=August 29, 2023|language=ja|date=August 4, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> over 27 million copies in circulation by May 2024;<ref>{{cite press release|script-title=ja:TVアニメ『チェンソーマン』×『Peace and After』好評につき再販売決定！|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000089106.html|publisher=Brotherhood Corporation|via=[[PR Times]]|access-date=May 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510114029/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000089106.html|archive-date=May 10, 2024|language=ja|date=May 7, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> over 28 million copies in circulation by August 2024;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:祝！『チェンソーマン』累計発行部数2800万部突破！|url=https://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/comics_pr/2408Ct3N4Zx/chainsow2018/|website=[[Shōnen Jump+]]|access-date=August 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802163218/https://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/comics_pr/2408Ct3N4Zx/chainsow2018/|archive-date=August 2, 2024|language=ja|date=July 24, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> and over 29 million copies in circulation by November 2024.<ref>{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Has Over 29 Million Copies in Print|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-manga-has-over-29-million-copies-in-print/|website=[[Otaku USA]]|access-date=November 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130092744/https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-manga-has-over-29-million-copies-in-print/|archive-date=November 30, 2024|date=November 27, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

''Chainsaw Man'' was the fifth best-selling manga series in the first half of 2021 (period between November 2020 and May 2021), with over 4 million copies sold.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2021 (First Half)|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2021/.173392|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-date=June 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601071910/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2021/.173392|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, it was the seventh best-selling manga with over 5 million copies sold.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top des meilleures ventes manga de 2021 au Japon|url=https://www.manga-news.com/index.php/actus/2021/12/01/Top-des-meilleures-ventes-manga-de-2020-au-Japon|website=manga-news.com|date=December 1, 2021|access-date=March 2, 2022|language=fr|archive-date=December 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225142342/https://www.manga-news.com/index.php/actus/2021/12/01/Top-des-meilleures-ventes-manga-de-2020-au-Japon|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the second best-selling manga series in the first half of 2023 (period between November 2022 and May 2023), with over 4.4 million copies sold,<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2023 (1st Half) — Blue Lock Sells 8 Million After Anime|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2023-blue-lock-sells-8-million-after-anime/.198621|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 30, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531025830/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2023-blue-lock-sells-8-million-after-anime/.198621|url-status=live}}</ref> while volumes 12–14 were among the best-selling manga volumes from the same period.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2023 (1st Half) — One Piece 105 Sells 1.76 Million|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2023-one-piece-105-sells-1.76-million/.198623|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 30, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531030435/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2023-one-piece-105-sells-1.76-million/.198623|url-status=live}}</ref> Volumes 13 and 14 were among the best-selling manga volumes of 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2023 — One Piece Tops Chart for 13th Time|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2023-one-piece-tops-chart-for-13th-time/.204968|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=November 30, 2023|archive-date=November 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130063153/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-30/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2023-one-piece-tops-chart-for-13th-time/.204968|url-status=live}}</ref> Volume 14 was [[Shueisha]]'s sixth highest first print run manga volume of 2023–2024 (period from April 2023–March 2024), with 800,000 copies printed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Manga With Biggest 1st Printings from Kodansha, Shogakukan, Shueisha: 2023–2024|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-07/manga-with-biggest-1st-printings-from-kodansha-shogakukan-shueisha-2023-2024/.209605|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 7, 2024|access-date=April 7, 2024|archive-date=April 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407173159/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-07/manga-with-biggest-1st-printings-from-kodansha-shogakukan-shueisha-2023-2024/.209605|url-status=live}}</ref>

In North America, the volumes of ''Chainsaw Man'' were ranked on [[Circana]] (formerly NPD) [[BookScan]]'s monthly top 20 adult graphic novels list since October 2020.<ref>BookScan's ranking for each month:
* October 2020: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks at #1 on U.S. Monthly BookScan October List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-07/my-hero-academia-ranks-at-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.166071|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 7, 2020|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=October 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031003140/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-07/my-hero-academia-ranks-at-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.166071|url-status=live}}
* February 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #2 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan February List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-11/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.170374|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 11, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514174938/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-11/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.170374|url-status=live}}
* March 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan March List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-11/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.171613|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=August 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819235939/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-11/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.171613|url-status=live}}
* April 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan April List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-05-09/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.172560|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 9, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120052559/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-05-09/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.172560|url-status=live}}
* June 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan June List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-11/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.174995|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 11, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115153000/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-11/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.174995|url-status=live}}
* July 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan July List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-08/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.176007|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 8, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115161111/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-08/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.176007|url-status=live}}
* August 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan August List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-05/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.177005|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 4, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222203156/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-05/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.177005|url-status=live}}
* September 2021: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-14/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.178452|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 14, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222003435/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-14/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.178452|url-status=live}}
* October 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan October List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-07/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.179295|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 7, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202025250/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-07/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.179295|url-status=live}}
* November 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Demon Slayer Complete Box Set Ranks #3 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan November List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-05/demon-slayer-complete-box-set-ranks-no.3-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.180273|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 5, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209033658/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-05/demon-slayer-complete-box-set-ranks-no.3-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.180273|url-status=live}}
* December 2021: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.181386|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 10, 2022|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=January 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110203813/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-01-10/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.181386|url-status=live}}
* January 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Demon Slayer Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan January List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-06/demon-slayer-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.182267|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 6, 2022|access-date=February 6, 2022|archive-date=February 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206203913/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-06/demon-slayer-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.182267|url-status=live}}
* February 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan February List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-15/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.183627|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 15, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022|archive-date=March 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315191439/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-15/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.183627|url-status=live}}
* March 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan March List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-10/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.184491|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 10, 2022|access-date=April 10, 2022|archive-date=April 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410101243/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-10/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.184491|url-status=live}}
* April 2022: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan April List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.185600|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 12, 2022|access-date=May 12, 2022|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512195935/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.185600|url-status=live}}
* May 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Spy×Family Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan May List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/spy-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.186319|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=June 5, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2022|archive-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606071723/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/spy-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.186319|url-status=live}}
* June 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan June List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-07-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.187608|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=July 14, 2022|archive-date=July 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712231352/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-07-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.187608|url-status=live}}
* August 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan August List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.189515|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 10, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911083334/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-10/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.189515|url-status=live}}
* September 2022: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Spy×Family Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-11/spy-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.190717|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 11, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011163208/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-11/spy-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.190717|url-status=live}}
* October 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #2 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan October List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.191583|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 4, 2022|access-date=November 4, 2022|archive-date=November 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105020119/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-04/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.191583|url-status=live}}
* November 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan November List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.192628|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=December 6, 2022|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206222042/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-06/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.192628|url-status=live}}
* December 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-01-10/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.193668|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 10, 2023|access-date=January 12, 2023|archive-date=January 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111051830/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-01-10/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.193668|url-status=live}}
* January 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Takes 11 Spots on U.S. Monthly Bookscan January List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-05/chainsaw-man-takes-11-spots-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.194532|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 5, 2023|access-date=February 5, 2023|archive-date=February 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205150435/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-05/chainsaw-man-takes-11-spots-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.194532|url-status=live}}
* February 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan February List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.195828|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 12, 2023|access-date=March 12, 2023|archive-date=March 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312055938/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-12/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.195828|url-status=live}}
* March 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Spy x Family Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan March List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-15/spy-x-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.197113|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 15, 2023|access-date=April 16, 2023|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416041706/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-15/spy-x-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.197113|url-status=live}}
* April 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=One Piece Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan April List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-12/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.198026|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513101431/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-12/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.198026|url-status=live}}
* May 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan May List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.199307|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=June 16, 2023|access-date=June 16, 2023|archive-date=June 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616231200/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-16/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.199307|url-status=live}}
* June 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Demon Slayer Ranks #2 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan June List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-17/demon-slayer-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.200338|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 17, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023|archive-date=July 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717225209/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-17/demon-slayer-ranks-no.2-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.200338|url-status=live}}
* July 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=One Piece Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan July List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.201065|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 7, 2023|access-date=August 7, 2023|archive-date=August 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807150941/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-07/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.201065|url-status=live}}
* August 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan August List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-14/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.202274|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 14, 2023|access-date=September 14, 2023|archive-date=September 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914115224/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-14/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.202274|url-status=live}}
* September 2023: {{cite web|last=Tai|first=Anita|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.203258|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 10, 2023|access-date=October 10, 2023|archive-date=October 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010174011/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-10/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.203258|url-status=live}}
* October 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan October List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.204198|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 7, 2023|access-date=November 7, 2023|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107213110/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-07/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.204198|url-status=live}}
* November 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=One Piece Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan November List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.205031|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 3, 2023|access-date=December 3, 2023|archive-date=December 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203190320/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-03/one-piece-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.205031|url-status=live}}
* December 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.206423|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 13, 2024|access-date=January 13, 2024|archive-date=January 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113130102/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-13/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-december-list/.206423|url-status=live}}
* Annual 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=ICv2 Lists Top-Selling Manga Volumes for 2023 According to Circana BookScan Sales Reports|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-03/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2023-according-to-circana-bookscan-sales-reports/.207146|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 3, 2024|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203154607/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-03/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2023-according-to-circana-bookscan-sales-reports/.207146|url-status=live}}
* January 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan January List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-19/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.207723|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 19, 2024|access-date=February 19, 2024|archive-date=February 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219164810/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-19/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-january-list/.207723|url-status=live}}
* February 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan February List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-11/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.208585|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 11, 2024|access-date=March 12, 2024|archive-date=March 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312011731/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-11/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-february-list/.208585|url-status=live}}
* March 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan March List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-23/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.210126|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024|archive-date=April 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423225055/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-23/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.210126|url-status=live}}
* April 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 in U.S. Monthly Bookscan April List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-26/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.211029|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 26, 2024|access-date=May 26, 2024|archive-date=May 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526223850/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-26/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-april-list/.211029|url-status=live}}
* May 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 in U.S. Monthly Bookscan May List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.211977|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=June 16, 2024|access-date=June 16, 2024|archive-date=June 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616215335/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-16/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.211977|url-status=live}}
* June 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 in U.S. Monthly Bookscan June List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-16/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.213238|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 16, 2024|access-date=July 16, 2024|archive-date=July 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716201203/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-16/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-june-list/.213238|url-status=live}}
* July 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Berserk Deluxe Ranks #2 in U.S. Monthly Bookscan July List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-25/berserk-deluxe-ranks-no.2-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.214668|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024|archive-date=August 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825194541/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-25/berserk-deluxe-ranks-no.2-in-u.s-monthly-bookscan-july-list/.214668|url-status=live}}
* August 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan August List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-15/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.215519|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 15, 2024|access-date=September 15, 2024|archive-date=September 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915145233/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-15/jujutsu-kaisen-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-august-list/.215519|url-status=live}}
* September 2024: {{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan September List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.216661|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 12, 2024|access-date=October 12, 2024|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106081354/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-12/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-september-list/.216661|url-status=live}}
* October 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan October List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-18/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.218003|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 18, 2024|access-date=November 18, 2024|archive-date=November 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118201620/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-18/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-october-list/.218003|url-status=live}}
* November 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Kagurabachi Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan November List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/kagurabachi-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.218791|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 10, 2024|access-date=December 10, 2024|archive-date=December 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211153743/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/kagurabachi-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-november-list/.218791|url-status=live}}</ref> They were also ranked on ''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}} Graphic Books and Manga bestseller monthly list since April 2021.<ref>Graphic Books and Manga Bestseller Monthly List:
* April 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer Rank on NYT April Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-11/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.171615|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509175421/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-04-11/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.171615|url-status=live}}
* May 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, 3 More Manga Rank on NYT May Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-05-09/my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-3-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-may-bestseller-list/.172561|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 9, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120052539/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-05-09/my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-3-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-may-bestseller-list/.172561|url-status=live}}
* July 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man 3 More Manga Rank on NYT July Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-09/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-3-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-july-bestseller-list/.174970|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 9, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120052639/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-07-09/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-3-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-july-bestseller-list/.174970|url-status=live}}
* August 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan Rank on NYT August Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-08/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-attack-on-titan-rank-on-nyt-august-bestseller-list/.176019|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 8, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208185328/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-08-08/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-attack-on-titan-rank-on-nyt-august-bestseller-list/.176019|url-status=live}}
* September 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, More Rank on NYT September Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-09-05/jujutsu-kaisen-demon-slayer-chainsaw-man-more-rank-on-nyt-september-bestseller-list/.177008|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222203153/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-09-05/jujutsu-kaisen-demon-slayer-chainsaw-man-more-rank-on-nyt-september-bestseller-list/.177008|url-status=live}}
* November 2021: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, More Rank on NYT November Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-06/chainsaw-man-attack-on-titan-more-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.179243|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122111213/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-11-06/chainsaw-man-attack-on-titan-more-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.179243|url-status=live}}
* January 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, More Rank on NYT January Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-09/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-more-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.181342|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 9, 2022|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=January 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110020444/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-01-09/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-more-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.181342|url-status=live}}
* February 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Manga Takes 10 of 15 Spots on NYT February Bestseller List for Graphic Novels, Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-02-06/manga-takes-10-of-15-spots-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list-for-graphic-novels-manga/.182234|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 6, 2022|access-date=February 6, 2022|archive-date=February 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206203553/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-02-06/manga-takes-10-of-15-spots-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list-for-graphic-novels-manga/.182234|url-status=live}}
* March 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer Rank on NYT March Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-13/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-demon-slayer-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.183515|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 13, 2022|access-date=March 13, 2022|archive-date=March 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313183811/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-03-13/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-demon-slayer-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.183515|url-status=live}}
* April 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man Rank on NYT April Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-10/my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.184492|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 10, 2022|access-date=April 10, 2022|archive-date=April 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410100932/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-10/my-hero-academia-demon-slayer-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.184492|url-status=live}}
* May 2022: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy×Family Rank on NYT May Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-05-05/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-spy-family-rank-on-nyt-may-bestseller-list/.185363|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 5, 2022|access-date=May 5, 2022|archive-date=May 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505200052/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-05-05/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-spy-family-rank-on-nyt-may-bestseller-list/.185363|url-status=live}}
* July 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Spy×Family, More Rank on NYT June Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-07-12/chainsaw-man-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-june-bestseller-list/.187610|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=July 14, 2022|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714025506/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-07-12/chainsaw-man-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-june-bestseller-list/.187610|url-status=live}}
* August 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Spy×Family, More Rank on NYT August Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-08-12/my-hero-academia-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-august-bestseller-list/.188613|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 12, 2022|access-date=August 14, 2022|archive-date=August 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812224014/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-08-12/my-hero-academia-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-august-bestseller-list/.188613|url-status=live}}
* September 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy×Family, More Rank on NYT September Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-11/jujutsu-kaisen-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-september-bestseller-list/.189516|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 11, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911143617/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-09-11/jujutsu-kaisen-spy-family-more-rank-on-nyt-september-bestseller-list/.189516|url-status=live}}
* October 2022: {{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Spy×Family, Chainsaw Man Rank on NYT October Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-10-11/spy-family-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-october-bestseller-list/.190718|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 11, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011163222/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-10-11/spy-family-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-october-bestseller-list/.190718|url-status=live}}
* November 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man Rank on NYT November Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-11-04/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.191586|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 4, 2022|access-date=November 4, 2022|archive-date=November 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104231452/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-11-04/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.191586|url-status=live}}
* December 2022: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Shuna's Journey Rank on NYT December Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-09/chainsaw-man-shuna-journey-rank-on-nyt-december-bestseller-list/.192775|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 9, 2022|access-date=December 9, 2022|archive-date=December 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209232022/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-12-09/chainsaw-man-shuna-journey-rank-on-nyt-december-bestseller-list/.192775|url-status=live}}
* January 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen Rank on NYT January Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-01-08/chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-jujutsu-kaisen-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.193625|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 8, 2023|access-date=January 9, 2023|archive-date=January 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109022640/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-01-08/chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-jujutsu-kaisen-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.193625|url-status=live}}
* February 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, Jujutsu Kaisen Rank on NYT February Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-05/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-jujutsu-kaisen-rank-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list/.194548|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 5, 2023|access-date=February 6, 2023|archive-date=February 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206031441/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-02-05/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-jujutsu-kaisen-rank-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list/.194548|url-status=live}}
* March 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, More Rank on NYT March Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-03-04/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-more-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.195601|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304151143/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-03-04/my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man-more-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.195601|url-status=live}}
* April 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen, More Rank on NYT April Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-04-09/spy-x-family-jujutsu-kaisen-more-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.196916|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 9, 2023|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409142146/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-04-09/spy-x-family-jujutsu-kaisen-more-rank-on-nyt-april-bestseller-list/.196916|url-status=live}}
* November 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, 2 More Manga Rank on NYT November Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-06/chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-2-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.204136|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 6, 2023|access-date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=November 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106205138/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-11-06/chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-2-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.204136|url-status=live}}
* December 2023: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, One Piece, Spy x Family Manga Rank on NYT December Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-10/jujutsu-kaisen-chainsaw-man-one-piece-spy-x-family-manga-rank-on-nyt-december-bestseller-list/.205312|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 10, 2023|access-date=December 10, 2023|archive-date=December 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210202020/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-10/jujutsu-kaisen-chainsaw-man-one-piece-spy-x-family-manga-rank-on-nyt-december-bestseller-list/.205312|url-status=live}}
* January 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia Manga Rank on NYT January Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-09/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-manga-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.206278|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 9, 2024|access-date=January 9, 2024|archive-date=January 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109223255/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-01-09/chainsaw-man-my-hero-academia-manga-rank-on-nyt-january-bestseller-list/.206278|url-status=live}}
* February 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, More Manga Rank on NYT February Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-02-19/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list/.207727|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 19, 2024|access-date=February 19, 2024|archive-date=February 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219164309/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-02-19/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-february-bestseller-list/.207727|url-status=live}}
* March 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Dragon Ball Super, More Manga Rank on NYT March Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-03-11/chainsaw-man-dragon-ball-super-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.208548|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 11, 2024|access-date=March 11, 2024|archive-date=March 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311155722/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-03-11/chainsaw-man-dragon-ball-super-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-march-bestseller-list/.208548|url-status=live}}
* June 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk Manga Rank on NYT June Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-06-16/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-berserk-manga-rank-on-nyt-june-bestseller-list/.211981|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=June 16, 2024|access-date=June 16, 2024|archive-date=June 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616222306/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-06-16/chainsaw-man-jujutsu-kaisen-berserk-manga-rank-on-nyt-june-bestseller-list/.211981|url-status=live}}
* July 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Kaiju No. 8, Berserk Manga Rank on NYT July Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-07-16/my-hero-academia-kaiju-no-8-berserk-manga-rank-on-nyt-july-bestseller-list/.213191|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 16, 2024|access-date=July 16, 2024|archive-date=July 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716204325/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-07-16/my-hero-academia-kaiju-no-8-berserk-manga-rank-on-nyt-july-bestseller-list/.213191|url-status=live}}
* October 2024: {{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crytalyn|title=Chainsaw Man, Trigun, More Manga Rank on NYT October Bestseller List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-12/chainsaw-man-trigun-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-october-bestseller-list/.216662|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 12, 2024|access-date=October 12, 2024|archive-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117042103/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-12/chainsaw-man-trigun-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-october-bestseller-list/.216662|url-status=live}}
* November 2024: {{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=My Hero Academia, Berserk, More Manga Rank on NYT November Bestseller List (Updated)|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-11-16/my-hero-academia-berserk-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.217938|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 16, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117041626/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-11-16/my-hero-academia-berserk-more-manga-rank-on-nyt-november-bestseller-list/.217938|url-status=live}}</ref> According to ''[[ICv2]]'', ''Chainsaw Man'' was the tenth best-selling manga franchise for Q4 2021 (September–December) in the United States, and it was also the third "most efficient manga franchise" for retailer bookshelves, based on the website's calculations of which manga franchises had the highest sales per volume.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=ICv2 Lists Top-Selling Manga Franchises for Fall 2021 According to NPD Bookscan Sales Reports|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-02/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-franchises-for-fall-2021-according-to-npd-bookscan-sales-reports/.183180|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 2, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022|archive-date=March 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302220919/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-02/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-franchises-for-fall-2021-according-to-npd-bookscan-sales-reports/.183180|url-status=live}}</ref> According to NPD BookScan, the first three volumes of ''Chainsaw Man'' were ranked among the top 20 highest-selling manga volumes in 2021;<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=ICv2 Lists Top-Selling Manga Volumes for 2021 According to NPD Bookscan Sales Reports|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-04/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2021-according-to-npd-bookscan-sales-reports/.183258|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 4, 2022|access-date=March 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305013608/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-04/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2021-according-to-npd-bookscan-sales-reports/.183258|archive-date=March 5, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> it was the best-selling manga series in 2022, with eight volumes featured on the top 20 highest-selling manga volumes;<ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on NPD Bookscan's Top-Selling Manga of 2022 List|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-05/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-npd-bookscan-top-selling-manga-of-2022-list/.195600|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 5, 2023|access-date=March 5, 2023|archive-date=March 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305211845/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-05/chainsaw-man-ranks-no.1-on-npd-bookscan-top-selling-manga-of-2022-list/.195600|url-status=live}}</ref> four volumes were among the top 20 highest-selling manga volumes in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=ICv2 Lists Top-Selling Manga Volumes for 2023 According to Circana BookScan Sales Reports|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-03/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2023-according-to-circana-bookscan-sales-reports/.207146|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=February 3, 2024|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203154607/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-03/icv2-lists-top-selling-manga-volumes-for-2023-according-to-circana-bookscan-sales-reports/.207146|url-status=live}}</ref> The first volume sold 18,000 copies in the United States in 2020, and the eight volumes collectively sold 623,000 copies in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|author=Beat Staff|title=Tilting at Windmills #289: Looking at NPD BookScan: 2021 – and it's a doozy|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/looking-at-npd-bookscan-2021-and-its-a-doozy/|website=The Beat|date=April 6, 2022|access-date=April 14, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413054321/https://www.comicsbeat.com/looking-at-npd-bookscan-2021-and-its-a-doozy/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Critical reception ====
''Chainsaw Man'' has been overall well received by critics. James Beckett of ''[[Anime News Network]]'' ranked the first volume as a B+. Beckett commented, "[''Chainsaw Man'' is] goofy, kinky, dark, and bizarre, which is already the kind of tonal mishmash I'm generally down for in my art," praising as well its compelling [[world-building]] and character development, adding that the volume "earns plenty of goodwill by committing to its surprisingly earnest and charming brand of ferocious bloodletting."<ref name="ANN-vol1-Review">{{cite web|last=Beckett|first=James|title=Chainsaw Man GN 1 - Review|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/chainsaw-man-gn-1/.163451|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 8, 2020|date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909203424/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/chainsaw-man-gn-1/.163451|url-status=live}}</ref> Nicholas Dupree from the same website commented, "[i]t's a bizarre, unpredictable, and undeniably unique thrill ride, and love it or hate it, there's nothing else quite like it."<ref name="ANN-Dupree-Review"/> Hannah Collins of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' gave the series a positive review, stating, "''Chainsaw Man'' bears all the hallmarks of a standard supernatural action series, but its quieter moments are where its dark heart beats fastest."<ref name="CBR-vol1-Review">{{cite web|last=Collins|first=Hannah|title=Review: Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 Begins a Future Shonen Jump Classic|url=https://www.cbr.com/chainsaw-man-vol-1-review/|website=[[Comic Book Resources]]|access-date=October 12, 2020|date=October 6, 2020|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181808/https://www.cbr.com/chainsaw-man-vol-1-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]''{{'}}s Julia Lee gave the series a positive review, commenting, "''Chainsaw Man'' is considered one of ''Shonen Jump''{{’}}s best new series, and for good reason. The graphic rip-and-tear fights, paired with a unique and funny story about devils makes for one great manga."<ref name="Polygon-Review">{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Julia|title=Chainsaw Man is Shonen Jump's new gore-filled success|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/6/21499378/chainsaw-man-review-shonen-jump|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|access-date=October 12, 2020|date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009110249/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/6/21499378/chainsaw-man-review-shonen-jump|archive-date=October 9, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Sheena McNeil of ''Sequential Tart'' gave the first volume a 9/10. McNeil stated, "I did not think I was going to enjoy this manga. I'm glad I was wrong!" She noted that the series has similar elements from ''[[Army of Darkness]]'', ''[[Devilman]]'', ''[[Dorohedoro]]'' and inspiration from various devil-hunting series, recommending it to fans of those works.<ref name="ST-vol1-Review">{{cite web|last=McNeil|first=Sheena|title=Chainsaw Man Vol. 1|url=http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12078|website=Sequential Tart|access-date=March 28, 2022|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210701213341/http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12078|archive-date=July 1, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

Anna Neatrour of ''Manga Report'' gave a positive review to the first volume, calling its monster fighting, "buckets of gore", and humor "plenty amusing," and calling Denji an "incredibly damaged but potentially powerful hero."<ref name="MR-vol1-Review">{{cite web|last=Neatrour|first=Anna|title=Chainsaw Man, Vol 1|url=http://mangareport.mangabookshelf.com/2020/09/15/chainsaw-man-vol-1/|website=Manga Report|access-date=March 29, 2022|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220329044743/http://mangareport.mangabookshelf.com/2020/09/15/chainsaw-man-vol-1/|archive-date=March 29, 2022|date=September 15, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Reviewing the first volume, Danica Davidson of ''[[Otaku USA]]'' called the series "a little creepy" and "downright bizarre," adding however, that it is "a bloody, action-packed {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} with some heart showing through the weirdness, and it's been very successful in Japan."<ref name="Otaku USA-Review">{{cite web|last=Davidson|first=Danica|title=Chainsaw Man Has Hacking, Slashing — and Some Heart|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-has-hacking-slashing-and-some-heart/|website=[[Otaku USA]]|access-date=December 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127182246/https://otakuusamagazine.com/chainsaw-man-has-hacking-slashing-and-some-heart/|archive-date=November 27, 2020|date=November 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Following her "read-a-thoning" of the series, Katherine Dacey of ''The Manga Critic'' commented that she finished it with a "grudging respect for Fujimoto's excessive, ridiculous creation, which entertained and repelled me in equal measure. Your mileage will vary."<ref name="MangaCritic-Review">{{cite web|last=Dacey|first=Katherine|title=Chainsaw Man|url=http://mangacritic.mangabookshelf.com/2020/01/13/chainsaw-man/|website=The Manga Critic|access-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215214013/http://mangacritic.mangabookshelf.com/2020/01/13/chainsaw-man/|archivedate=February 15, 2020|date=January 3, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Ian Wolf of ''Anime UK News'' gave the first volume a 6/10. Wolf wrote that the main feature of the series is the action sequences, but criticized the lack of depth in writing, concluding, "''Chainsaw Man'' has some things going for it and hopefully may well build up from a promising start."<ref name="AnimeUK-review">{{cite web|last=Wolf|first=Ian|title=Chainsaw Man Volume 1 Review|url=https://animeuknews.net/2020/10/chainsaw-man-volume-1-review/|website=Anime UK News|access-date=October 12, 2020|date=October 4, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017224347/https://animeuknews.net/2020/10/chainsaw-man-volume-1-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Fujimoto's art style has also been commended. Collins praised Fujimoto's penmanship, stating that the "thickly-sketched lines on individual characters and still moments convey the rough edges of [its] world."<ref name="CBR-vol1-Review"/> Dupree lauded the series' art style, stating, "as the Devil enemies of the story grow more powerful, his imagination for bizarre, abstract, and genuinely unsettling visual storytelling reaches heights I've never seen in a ''Jump'' series before."<ref name="ANN-Dupree-Review"/> Beckett called the character designs and general linework "a bit generic at first glance," but that when "the carnage comes flooding in," the series "has a clarity of style and consistency of vision that can be wondrous to behold."<ref name="ANN-vol1-Review"/> McNeil said that the character designs, other than Pochita and Chainsaw Man, are "not memorable," but that the art "really shines for the creepy Devils, the action, and especially the gore."<ref name="ST-vol1-Review"/> Regarding the devils' designs, Dacey wrote that some are "uninspired" and that the most memorable ones are "clearly designed to elicit an appreciative 'ewww{{' "}}.<ref name="MangaCritic-Review"/> Wolf stated that the art of the series "feels better than its writing," adding that visually, the action and fighting make the manga appealing.<ref name="AnimeUK-review"/>

===== Themes =====
Various reviewers have commented on the use of violence and [[wikt:gory|gory]] scenes within the context of the story. Dupree wrote that the "irreverent tone and deliciously gory violence" are elements that make the series "really stand out from the get-go."<ref name="ANN-Dupree-Review">{{cite web|last=Dupree|first=Nicholas|title=The Blood-Soaked Manic Appeal of Chainsaw Man|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-11-02/the-blood-soaked-manic-appeal-of-chainsaw-man/.165783|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=November 3, 2020|date=November 3, 2020|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102180116/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-11-02/the-blood-soaked-manic-appeal-of-chainsaw-man/.165783|url-status=live}}</ref> Collins wrote that the gory scenes, instead of being gratuitous, make the story feel "refreshingly unfiltered."<ref name="CBR-vol1-Review"/> McNeil commented that the series is "wonderfully absurd. It's funny, {{sic|gorey}}, and violent, but also has an interesting bit of humanity at its core."<ref name="ST-vol1-Review"/> Davinson called it "casually gruesome and violent," but that it fits with its theme.<ref name="Otaku USA-Review"/> Lee wrote, "''Chainsaw Man'' is gory. Extremely gory," adding that these scenes make the series different from other {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} series, calling them "pretty gross," but "fitting for a dark manga about slashing devils down with a chainsaw."<ref name="Polygon-Review"/> Dacey called the series a "blood-and-testosterone-soaked battle manga," commenting that its main appeal is the "outrageous displays of gore and violence," adding as well that Fujimoto "does his utmost to push the boundaries of good taste."<ref name="MangaCritic-Review"/> Beckett wrote that the "delightfully ridiculous and bloody" premise runs with it in "all sorts of fascinating directions," adding however, that its reveling in crude humor and violence could be off-putting to some readers.<ref name="ANN-vol1-Review"/>

Regarding the characters, Adi Tantimedh of ''[[Bleeding Cool]]'' called them "sad, broken people who live outside the norms of society and haven't learned basic social skills," adding as well that the series' subtext is about "people getting abused, degraded, dehumanized, objectified, literally becoming objects." He concluded, "Society is to blame for degrading people into tools and objects; these {{sic|mangas}} seem to be saying, though they never outright blame Capitalism or the alienating repressiveness of Japanese society. The result is one of the more unique manga out there."<ref name="BC-Review">{{cite web|last=Tantimedh|first=Adi|title=Chainsaw Man: Violent, Gory, Darkly Funny Manga Lives Up to its Title|url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chainsaw-man-violent-gory-darkly-funny-manga-lives-up-to-its-title/|website=[[Bleeding Cool]]|access-date=October 12, 2020|date=October 9, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017072803/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chainsaw-man-violent-gory-darkly-funny-manga-lives-up-to-its-title/|url-status=live}}</ref> Collins commented that the series has a premise "loosely" comparable to ''[[Jujutsu Kaisen]]'', adding, however, that Denji might fit the mold of a {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} protagonist on paper, but that the mold is "only there to be broken," comparing his "life on the fringes of society" to a "[[Charles Dickens|Dickensian parable]] about the plight of the working class."<ref name="CBR-vol1-Review"/> Dacey called Denji "a more honest {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} hero than the typical ''Jump'' lead; he thinks and acts like a real teenage boy, right down to his self-absorption and total objectification of women," adding that she could not say she "ever warmed to Denji as a lead character."<ref name="MangaCritic-Review"/> Lee commented that the series has an "interestingly goofy contrast between the characters and what's going on," adding that Denji's simple mind and "kind-of-horny instincts" can get tiring at times, but it does not make the series bad, and with the introduction of the "extremely interesting side characters," like Power and Makima, the story "takes a turn for the better."<ref name="Polygon-Review"/>

Its way of handling comedy has also been commented. Tantimedh stated that the series has a "unique sense of deadpan comic timing" that "makes the series unique," adding as well that the series distinguishes itself for its slapstick comedy and that a "deadly earnest" tone might have made the series unreadable.<ref name="BC-Review"/> Beckett said that when he read the premise, he took the series at face value as a "goofy nonsense comic, a parody of {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga that primarily exists to push out page-after-page of gross-out gags and gory action," also calling it "a mishmash of raunchy teen sex comedies, ''[[Hellboy]]'', and ''[[The Evil Dead]]''."<ref name="ANN-vol1-Review"/> Dupree stated that the "crass, crude, and purposefully lowbrow" humor is one of its defining characteristics, adding that there are multiple jokes where it feels like half the punchline is that the series, "in all its gleefully [[Nihilism|nihilistic]] indulgence," was published in the same magazine as other "bleedingly sincere and family-friendly" titles like ''[[One Piece]]'' or ''[[My Hero Academia]]''.<ref name="ANN-Dupree-Review"/> Neatrour said, "[t]here's a level of off-kilter humor in ''Chainsaw Man'' that I find endearing," and that it also has "plenty of juvenile humor."<ref name="MR-vol1-Review"/> Davinson commented that the humor of the series mainly revolves around Denji trying to get a girlfriend.<ref name="Otaku USA-Review"/> Wolf wrote that "the ridiculousness of the story helps to add comedy to the whole thing," although, he called the humor "rather base at best."<ref name="AnimeUK-review"/>

Reviewers have also commented the emotional aspects of the series. Dacey discussed its unexpected moments of "genuine pathos," talking about the interactions between Denji and Pochita, noting as well parallels to Denji's relationship with Makima.<ref name="MangaCritic-Review"/> Davidson also stated that the emotional part of the story is about the love between Denji and Pochita.<ref name="Otaku USA-Review"/> Dupree wrote that the series' "bombastic, borderline nihilistic maelstrom of gore and dick jokes" is in part a reaction to the "absurd and illogical world it takes place in," adding that the series has a "proudly beating heart. Perhaps a cynical heart, but one that nonetheless sympathizes with the struggle to find meaning or solace in a cruel and unpredictable world."<ref name="ANN-Dupree-Review"/> Reviewing the series' 97th and last chapter published in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', Reiichi Narima of ''Real Sound'' commented that Denji's growth through loss is a storytelling more related to [[Seinen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|seinen}} manga]] than {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga, adding that he was "deeply moved" by the inclusion of this kind of stories in the magazine, ultimately calling it a masterpiece and concluding, "at the core of bloody violence, there was a boy's sad love story."<ref>{{cite web|last=Narima|first=Reiichi|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』は“愛の物語”だった！？ 意味深だった最終回を考察|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2020/12/post-674623_2.html|website=Real Sound|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|access-date=December 20, 2020|language=ja|date=December 16, 2020|archive-date=December 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218103315/https://realsound.jp/book/2020/12/post-674623_2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Awards and nominations ====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center"| 2019
| 5th [[Next Manga Award]]
| Print
| {{draw|2nd Place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|title=SPY × FAMILY, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Win Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Award 2019|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-08-22/spy-family-kusuriya-no-hitorigoto-win-tsugi-ni-kuru-manga-award-2019/.150311|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 22, 2019|access-date=February 8, 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108001431/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-08-22/spy-family-kusuriya-no-hitorigoto-win-tsugi-ni-kuru-manga-award-2019/.150311|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 3rd annual [[Tsutaya Comic Award]]
| Next Break
| {{draw|9th Place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:みんなが選ぶTSUTAYAコミック大賞2019 結果発表！|url=https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/feature/book/campaign/comic-awards/2019/index|website=Tsutaya|publisher=[[Culture Convenience Club]]|access-date=November 2, 2020|language=ja|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201102070212/https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/feature/book/campaign/comic-awards/2019/index|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| align="center"| 2020
| 13th [[Manga Taishō]]
| Manga Taishō
| {{draw|8th Place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=13th Manga Taisho Awards Nominate 12 Titles|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-01-19/13th-manga-taisho-awards-nominate-12-titles/.155540|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 19, 2020|access-date=January 22, 2020|archive-date=February 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202231120/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-01-19/13th-manga-taisho-awards-nominate-12-titles/.155540|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Tsubasa Yamaguchi's The Blue Period. Manga Wins 13th Manga Taisho Awards|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-16/tsubasa-yamaguchi-the-blue-period-manga-wins-13th-manga-taisho-awards/.157536|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 16, 2020|access-date=November 6, 2020|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111113802/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-16/tsubasa-yamaguchi-the-blue-period-manga-wins-13th-manga-taisho-awards/.157536|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" align="center"| 2021
| 66th [[Shogakukan Manga Award]]
| Best Shōnen Manga
| rowspan="6" {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Duel Masters Nominated for 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-duel-masters-nominated-for-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.166856|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=May 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517170206/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-30/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-duel-masters-nominated-for-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.166856|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:第66回小学館漫画賞に「デデデデ」「チェンソーマン」「ショコラの魔法」など|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/413080|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|date=January 19, 2021|access-date=January 19, 2021|language=ja|archive-date=August 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819174947/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/413080|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, More Win 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-more-win-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.168571|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 19, 2021|access-date=January 19, 2021|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226224901/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-19/chainsaw-man-teasing-master-takagi-san-dead-dead-demon-dededede-destruction-more-win-66th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.168571|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Harvey Award]]
| Best Manga
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Harvey Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man, Remina, 3 More Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-remina-3-more-manga/.175224|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 18, 2021|access-date=July 18, 2021|archive-date=July 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718130559/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-18/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-remina-3-more-manga/.175224|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man Manga Wins Best Manga at Harvey Awards|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-08/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-wins-best-manga-at-harvey-awards/.178297|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=October 9, 2021|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009005810/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-08/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-wins-best-manga-at-harvey-awards/.178297|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 27th [[Manga Barcelona]]
| Best Shōnen Manga
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Ayén|first=Xavi|title=Salón del Manga Barcelona: Premio para 'Urara', un manga ambientado en Badalona|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20211029/7826368/salon-manga-barcelona-premios.html|publisher=[[La Vanguardia]]|date=October 29, 2021|access-date=December 7, 2021|language=es|archive-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110152208/https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20211029/7826368/salon-manga-barcelona-premios.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" align="center"| 2022
| rowspan="3"| [[Japan Expo Awards]]
| Daruma for Best Drawing
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Daruma 2022 : Les Résultats - Japan Expo Paris|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/actualites/daruma-2022-les-resultats_110597.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=July 18, 2022|access-date=September 26, 2022|language=fr|archive-date=September 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926162157/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/actualites/daruma-2022-les-resultats_110597.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Daruma for Best Screenplay
|-
| Daruma for Best Action Manga
|-
| [[Eisner Award]]
| [[Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia|Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia]]
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, Spy×Family, More Manga Nominated for Eisner Awards|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-18/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-spy-family-more-manga-nominated-for-eisner-awards/.185798|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=May 18, 2022|access-date=May 18, 2022|archive-date=May 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518201529/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-18/chainsaw-man-kaiju-no-8-spy-family-more-manga-nominated-for-eisner-awards/.185798|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Harvey Award
| Best Manga
| rowspan="3" {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Harvey Awards Nominate Blood on The Tracks, Blue Lock, Cat + Gamer, Chainsaw Man, Red Flowers, Spy x Family|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-14/harvey-awards-nominate-blood-on-the-tracks-blue-lock-cat-gamer-chainsaw-man-red-flowers-spy-x-family/.188634|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 14, 2022|access-date=October 2, 2022|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002084404/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-14/harvey-awards-nominate-blood-on-the-tracks-blue-lock-cat-gamer-chainsaw-man-red-flowers-spy-x-family/.188634|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man Manga Wins Harvey Award for Best Manga for 2nd Straight Year|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-08/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-wins-harvey-award-for-best-manga-for-2nd-straight-year/.190630|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 8, 2022|access-date=October 8, 2022|archive-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008053141/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-10-08/tatsuki-fujimoto-chainsaw-man-manga-wins-harvey-award-for-best-manga-for-2nd-straight-year/.190630|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center"| 2023
| Japan Expo Awards
| Daruma for Best Manga
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="japan-expo-awards">{{cite web|title=Les vainqueurs des Daruma 2023|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/actualites/les-vainqueurs-des-daruma-2023_112267.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=July 14, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023|language=fr|archive-date=July 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717130734/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/actualites/les-vainqueurs-des-daruma-2023_112267.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Harvey Award
| Best Manga
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Harvey Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Shuna's Journey, Cat + Gamer, Goodbye, Eri Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-shuna-journey-cat-gamer-goodbye-eri-manga/.201198|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 11, 2023|access-date=August 11, 2023|archive-date=August 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811145812/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-11/harvey-awards-nominate-chainsaw-man-spy-x-family-shuna-journey-cat-gamer-goodbye-eri-manga/.201198|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Chainsaw Man Manga Wins Best Manga Harvey Award for 3rd Straight Year|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/chainsaw-man-manga-wins-best-manga-harvey-award-for-3rd-straight-year/.203412|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=October 14, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023|archive-date=October 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014083529/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-14/chainsaw-man-manga-wins-best-manga-harvey-award-for-3rd-straight-year/.203412|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| align="center"| 2024
| 51st [[Angoulême International Comics Festival]]
| Official Selection
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Blue Giant Explorer, Chainsaw Man, The Fable, More Manga Nominated for Angoulême|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-29/blue-giant-explorer-chainsaw-man-the-fable-more-manga-nominated-for-angouleme/.206054|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 29, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-date=December 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230042146/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-29/blue-giant-explorer-chainsaw-man-the-fable-more-manga-nominated-for-angouleme/.206054|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== Anime ===
==== Critical response ====
On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 97% based on 89 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Distinguished by its rip-roaring animation and serrated sense of humor, ''Chainsaw Man'' is an action anime with teeth."<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Chainsaw Man|id=chainsaw_man|type=tv|season=1|access-date=January 4, 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104142117/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/chainsaw_man/s01|url-status=live}}</ref> Mónica Marie Zorrilla of ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]'' described ''Chainsaw Man'' as the standout of "demon-fighting anime" in 2022. She also praised Denji's contrast to other {{Transliteration|ja|[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]}} protagonists in his simpler motivations for "girls and food".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zorrilla|first=Mónica Marie|date=November 1, 2022|title=You Need to Watch the Bloodiest Demonic Thriller of the Year on Hulu ASAP|url=https://www.inverse.com/culture/chainsaw-man-streaming|access-date=January 4, 2023|website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104033537/https://www.inverse.com/culture/chainsaw-man-streaming|url-status=live}}</ref> Rafael Motamayor of ''[[IGN]]'' praised ''Chainsaw Man''{{'}}s cinematography, character dynamics and approach to its emotional moments. He also described it as a successful mix of "workplace comedy, horror, and action series", in contrast to most {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}}. ''IGN'' and ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' praised the action scenes and its sudden tonal shifts from emotional scenes to "juvenile, 2000s sex comedy humor", while ''Polygon'' also praised its twelve different ending scenes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Motamayor|first=Rafael|date=December 30, 2022|title=Chainsaw Man: Season 1 Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/chainsaw-man-season-1-review|access-date=January 4, 2023|website=[[IGN]]|archive-date=January 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103225117/https://www.ign.com/articles/chainsaw-man-season-1-review|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Kambole|date=December 28, 2022|title=Chainsaw Man's episode endings tell the whole story of the anime adaptation|url=https://www.polygon.com/23528252/chainsaw-man-endings-songs-anime-finale|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|archive-date=December 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228183110/https://www.polygon.com/23528252/chainsaw-man-endings-songs-anime-finale|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Accolades ====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Recipient
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="6" align="center"| 2022
| align="center"| [[Billboard Japan Music Awards|''Billboard Japan'' Music Awards]]
| Hot Animation
| rowspan="3"| "[[Kick Back (song)|Kick Back]]" {{small|by [[Kenshi Yonezu]]}}
| {{draw|9th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Japan Hot Animation Year-End 2022|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=anime_year&year=2022|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|access-date=December 9, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110041323/https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=anime_year&year=2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" align="center"| [[:ja:令和アニソン大賞|Reiwa Anisong Awards]]
| Best Work Award
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:令和4年アニソン大賞|url=https://www.anisong-taisho.jp/reiwa04/|website=Anisong Awards|access-date=January 11, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=November 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121201024/https://www.anisong-taisho.jp/reiwa04/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Best Anime Song Award
| {{won}}
|-
| Lyrics Award
| Ano and Shuichi Mabe {{small|for "[[Chu, Tayōsei]]" by Ano}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Composition Award
| Kenshi Yonezu {{small|for "Kick Back" by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Arrangement Award
| Kenshi Yonezu and Daiki Tsuneta {{small|for "Kick Back" by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="15" align="center"| 2023
| align="center"| [[Annecy International Animation Film Festival]]
| Best TV Films Production
| ''Chainsaw Man'' – Episode 1: "[[List of Chainsaw Man episodes#ep1|Dog & Chainsaw]]"
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Chainsaw Man Anime, Oni: Thunder Gods Tale Animated Series Compete at Annecy|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-30/chainsaw-man-anime-oni-thunder-gods-tale-animated-series-compete-at-annecy/.196608|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 30, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330191741/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-30/chainsaw-man-anime-oni-thunder-gods-tale-animated-series-compete-at-annecy/.196608|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" align="center"| [[Japan Expo Awards]]
| Daruma for Best Anime
| rowspan="4"| ''Chainsaw Man''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Meilleur Anime|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-anime_13408.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224183039/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-anime_13408.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Daruma for Best Director
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Meilleure Réalisation|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleure-realisation_13405.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224183042/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleure-realisation_13405.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Daruma for Best Action Anime
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Meilleur Anime d'Action|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-anime-daction_13378.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224183039/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-anime-daction_13378.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Daruma for Best Original Soundtrack
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Meilleure Bande Originale|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleure-bande-originale_13390.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224183040/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleure-bande-originale_13390.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Daruma for Best Opening
| "Kick Back" {{small|by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="japan-expo-awards"/>
|-
| Daruma for Best Ending
| "Hawatari Nioku Centi" {{small|by [[Maximum the Hormone]]}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Meilleur Ending|url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-ending_13396.htm|website=[[Japan Expo]]|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224183042/https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/menu/daruma_101865/info/meilleur-ending_13396.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| align="center"| 45th [[Anime Grand Prix]]
| Best Theme Song
| "Kick Back" {{small|by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{draw|5th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:第45回アニメＧＰ|url=http://www.chikimato.net/maniacs/gp/gp45.htm|website=chikimato.net|access-date=November 22, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=October 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005072740/http://www.chikimato.net/maniacs/gp/gp45.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center"| 13th [[Newtype#Newtype Anime Awards|Newtype Anime Awards]]
| Best Character (Male)
| [[List of Chainsaw Man characters#Aki Hayakawa|Aki Hayakawa]]
| {{draw|6th place}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:ニュータイプアニメアワード2021-2022結果発表、作品賞は「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！」＆「劇場版ソードアート・オンライン」|url=https://gigazine.net/news/20231028-anime-award-ceremony-machiasobi27/|website=Gigazine|date=October 28, 2023|access-date=November 22, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=December 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230042237/https://gigazine.net/news/20231028-anime-award-ceremony-machiasobi27/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Best Mascot Character
| [[List of Chainsaw Man characters#Pochita|Pochita]]
| {{draw|5th place}}
|-
| rowspan="5" align="center"| ''Billboard Japan'' Music Awards
| Hot 100
| rowspan="5"| "Kick Back" {{small|by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{draw|4th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|title=Billboard JAPAN Year End – 2023|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/year_end?year=2023|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|access-date=December 8, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110014951/https://billboard-japan.com/charts/year_end?year=2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Most Streaming Songs
| {{draw|4th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Japan Streaming Songs – 2023|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=stsongs_year&year=2023|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|access-date=December 8, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110022129/https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=stsongs_year&year=2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Most Downloaded Songs
| {{draw|8th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Japan Download Songs – 2023|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=dlsongs_year&year=2023|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|access-date=December 8, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110022128/https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=dlsongs_year&year=2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Hot Animation
| {{draw|2nd place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Billboard"/>
|-
| Top User Generated Songs
| {{draw|12th place}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Japan Top User Generated Songs – 2023|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=ugc_year&year=2023|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|access-date=December 8, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110022129/https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=ugc_year&year=2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="26" align="center"| 2024
| align="center"| [[51st Saturn Awards]]
| [[Saturn Award for Best Animated Series on Television|Best Animated Television Series or Special]]
| rowspan="5"| ''Chainsaw Man''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=2023 Saturn Awards Nominate The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Suzume, Chainsaw Man Anime (Updated)|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/2023-saturn-awards-nominate-the-super-mario-bros-movie-suzume-chainsaw-man-anime/.205174|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 6, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=October 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007035147/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/2023-saturn-awards-nominate-the-super-mario-bros-movie-suzume-chainsaw-man-anime/.205174|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="25" align="center"| [[8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards]]
| [[Crunchyroll Anime Award for Anime of the Year|Anime of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="25" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-03-02/all-the-winners-of-the-crunchyroll-anime-awards-2024/.208219|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 2, 2024|access-date=March 2, 2024|archive-date=March 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302162325/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-03-02/all-the-winners-of-the-crunchyroll-anime-awards-2024/.208219|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Best Action
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Animation
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best New Series
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Character Design
| Kazutaka Sugiyama
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| Teppei Ito
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Art Direction
| Yusuke Takeda
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Score
| [[Kensuke Ushio]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Main Character
| [[Denji (Chainsaw Man)|Denji]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Supporting Character
| [[Power (Chainsaw Man)|Power]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| "Must Protect At All Costs" Character
| Pochita
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Director
| Ryu Nakayama
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Opening Sequence
| "Kick Back" {{small|by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Ending Sequence
| "Hawatari Nioku Centi" {{small|by Maximum the Hormone}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Anime Song
| "Kick Back" {{small|by Kenshi Yonezu}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (Japanese)
| [[Kikunosuke Toya]] {{small|as Denji}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (English)
| Ryan Colt Levy {{small|as Denji}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (Spanish)
| Emilio Trevino {{small|as Denji}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (French)
| Zina Khakhoulia {{small|as Power}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (German)
| Franziska Trunte {{small|as Power}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best VA Performance (Portuguese)
| Luisa Viotti {{small|as [[Makima]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Best VA Performance (Castilian)
| Joel Gomez Jimenez {{small|as Denji}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Maria Luisa Marciel {{small|as Power}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Best VA Performance (Italian)
| Benedetta Ponticelli {{small|as Makima}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Mosè Singh {{small|as Denji}}
| {{won}}
|}

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* {{cite web|script-title=ja:【第66回】担当作家 藤本タツキ先生Q&A！|trans-title=[66] Writer Tatsuki Fujimoto Q&A|url=https://rookie.shonenjump.com/info/entry/202007_blog|website=Jump Rookie!|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702020818/https://rookie.shonenjump.com/info/entry/202007_blog|archive-date=July 2, 2020|language=ja|date=July 2, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|last=Brown|first=Urian|title=Chainsaw Man Popularity Results 2020|url=https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/chainsaw-man-popularity-results-2020|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013011335/https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/chainsaw-man-popularity-results-2020|archive-date=October 13, 2020|date=June 1, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』と現代のヒーロー像 「少年ジャンプ＋」編集者・林士平 Vo.1|url=https://premium.kai-you.net/article/281|url-access=subscription|website={{ill|Kai-You|ja|KAI-YOU}}|language=ja|date=October 12, 2020}}
* {{cite web|author=Narima, Reiichi|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』5巻、壮絶な戦闘描写で捧げる“B級ホラー映画”へのオマージュ|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2020/01/post-482120.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326165039/https://realsound.jp/book/2020/01/post-482120.html|archive-date=March 26, 2020|language=ja|date=January 8, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|author=Anais|script-title=ja:『呪術廻戦』『チェンソーマン』 映画好き作者が産むヒット作が提示する“引用”の重要性|url=https://realsound.jp/movie/2021/01/post-688513.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118134658/https://realsound.jp/movie/2021/01/post-688513.html|archive-date=January 18, 2021|language=ja|date=January 9, 2021|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|last=Shimada|first=Kazushi|script-title=ja:いま最もぶっ飛んだ漫画『チェンソーマン』 「わかりやすさ」から逸脱する、前衛的な表現を考察|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2020/09/post-611377.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|language=ja|date=September 1, 2020}}
* {{cite web|last=Kobayashi|first=Jun|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』はなにが衝撃的だったのか？ ジャンプ大好き評論家3名が徹底考察|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2020/12/post-672380.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|language=ja|date=December 13, 2020}}
* {{cite web|last=Hosoya|first=Masamitsu|script-title=ja:『チェンソーマン』にはロマンと恐怖が詰まっている 一気読み必至の面白さを考察|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2020/12/post-676345.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|language=ja|date=December 19, 2020}}
* {{cite web|last=Kirsch|first=Alexis|title=When Life Gives You Chainsaws…|url=https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/when-life-gives-you-chainsaws|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013011100/https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/when-life-gives-you-chainsaws|archive-date=October 13, 2020|date=October 6, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|title=Yuji Kaku breaks down the maniac characters from ''Chainsaw Man''!|url=https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/379/|website=[[Manga Plus]]|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921073701/https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/379/|archive-date=September 21, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|title=INTERVIEW: Chainsaw Man with Alexis Kirsch, Deputy Editor in Chief of Weekly Shonen Jump|url=https://butwhythopodcast.com/2020/10/01/interview-chainsaw-man-with-alexis-kirsch-deputy-editor-in-chief-of-weekly-shonen-jump/|website=But Why Tho? the podcast|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201021200948/https://butwhythopodcast.com/2020/10/01/interview-chainsaw-man-with-alexis-kirsch-deputy-editor-in-chief-of-weekly-shonen-jump/|archive-date=October 21, 2020|date=October 1, 2020|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|last=Price|first=Austin|title=I Like Crap|url=http://www.tcj.com/i-like-crap/|website=[[The Comics Journal]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210527032252/http://www.tcj.com/i-like-crap/|archive-date=May 27, 2021|date=April 29, 2021|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|last=Basile|first=Michael|title=The Silent Darkness of Chainsaw Man|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-06-10/the-silent-darkness-of-chainsaw-man/.186481|website=[[Anime News Network]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610171031/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-06-10/the-silent-darkness-of-chainsaw-man/.186481|archive-date=June 10, 2022|date=June 10, 2022|url-status=live}}

== External links ==
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* {{Official website|http://www.shonenjump.com/j/rensai/chainsaw.html|''Chainsaw Man'' official manga website at ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{Official website|https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270375685341574016|''Chainsaw Man'' official manga website at ''Shōnen Jump+''}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{Official website|https://chainsawman.dog|''Chainsaw Man'' official anime website}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{Official website|http://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/chainsaw-man|''Chainsaw Man'' official manga website at Viz Media}}
* {{Official website|http://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100037|''Chainsaw Man'' official manga website at ''Manga Plus''}}
* {{Anime News Network|manga|22369}}

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