If you loved
Chainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2021
You were drawn to Chainsaw Man because it blends visceral, grotesque body horror with the internal struggle of finding purpose within a chaotic, indifferent world.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Chainsaw Man
Series · 2022
Adaptation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Film · 2025
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Tobe Hooper · Film · 1974
Explores: Psychological Horror, Dehumanization, Social Commentary.
If the kinetic, chainsaw-wielding carnage of Chainsaw Man kept you glued to the page, this slasher classic provides the foundational dread and raw, industrial violence that clearly inspired its creation.
Dogman
Luc Besson · Film · 2023
Explores: Animal Companion, Abuse Survival, Outsider Narrative.
The bond between Denji and his devil-dog in Chainsaw Man finds a grounded, emotional reflection here, as this story explores how an outsider survives systemic abuse through animal companionship.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Film · 2020
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Supernatural Action.
Fans of the high-stakes supernatural combat in Chainsaw Man will recognize the same intensity and focus on duty as these demon slayers face their own harrowing, life-altering battles.
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One-Punch Man
Series · 2015
Explores: Existential Crisis, Overpowered Protagonist, Satire of Superhero Tropes.
Much like the existential ennui Denji battles between fights in Chainsaw Man, this series centers on an overpowered protagonist struggling to find meaning in a world he has already conquered.
Dororo
Osamu Tezuka · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Body Horror.
This story mirrors the body horror and tragic transformation found in Chainsaw Man, following a protagonist who must weaponize his own mutilated body to survive a world of demons.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
Explores: Demon Hunting, Sisterhood, Revenge.
The relentless, high-stakes hunt for demons that defines Chainsaw Man is central here, offering a similar blend of dark fantasy action and the personal cost of seeking vengeance.
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Supernatural Action.
Those who enjoyed the body-sharing and supernatural curses of Chainsaw Man will find a kindred spirit in Yuji, a boy who takes a dangerous entity into himself to save others.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
If the predatory, animalistic nature of the devils in Chainsaw Man fascinated you, these true stories of apex predators provide a chillingly real look at the dangers of nature.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold narratives, institutional corruption, societal taboos.
The urban nihilism and critique of societal corruption woven into the background of Chainsaw Man are echoed in this deep dive into the dark, hidden truths of our collective history.
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Common questions
What is the correct viewing order for the Chainsaw Man franchise?
You should start with the 2021 book by Tatsuki Fujimoto for the original story. After that, you can watch the 2022 Chainsaw Man television series. The upcoming 2025 movie, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, will continue the narrative following the events of the earlier adaptations.
Is Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc a sequel to the 2022 show?
Yes, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is a 2025 film that follows the events established in the 2022 Chainsaw Man television series. It continues the story of Denji, the devil hunter who was revived by his pet devil-dog Pochita to become a dangerous hybrid.
Should I read the 2021 Chainsaw Man book before watching the 2022 television series?
Reading the 2021 Chainsaw Man book by Tatsuki Fujimoto first provides the foundational story of Denji and his transformation into a devil hunter. While the 2022 television series and the 2025 movie adapt this source material, the book offers the complete original context for these subsequent visual releases.
Does the 2025 Chainsaw Man movie cover new plot points from the book?
Yes, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc adapts specific sections of the 2021 Chainsaw Man book written by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The film continues the narrative arc of Denji after his initial battles as Chainsaw Man, expanding on the story originally presented in the source material.