What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedChainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2021
If you loved Chainsaw Man, start with Chainsaw Man (2022) — a series from the same story. Below: 3 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Chainsaw Man across media.
What hooked you in Chainsaw Man is the visceral collision of grotesque body horror with the desperate, nihilistic struggle of an outsider seeking purpose.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Chainsaw Man
Series · 2022
Adaptation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Film · 2025
Films on the same thread
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Tobe Hooper · Film · 1974
Explores: Psychological Horror, Dehumanization, Social Commentary.
Just as Chainsaw Man utilizes the titular weapon for brutal spectacle, this film elevates a common tool into a symbol of primal terror and inescapable, grimy urban dread.
Dogman
Luc Besson · Film · 2023
Explores: Animal Companion, Abuse Survival, Outsider Narrative.
You will recognize the bond between Denji and his devil-dog in this narrative, which mirrors how Chainsaw Man centers on an abused soul finding meaning through animal companionship.
Saw
Film · 2004
Explores: Survival, Moral Dilemma, Retribution.
This film captures the same relentless survival instinct found in Chainsaw Man, forcing characters into grim, high-stakes moral games where every decision leads to further bodily suffering and trauma.
Series on the same thread
Devilman Crybaby
Go Nagai · Series · 2018
Explores: Loss of Humanity, Moral Ambiguity, Existential Horror.
If you appreciated the fusion of human and devil in Chainsaw Man, you will find this exploration of demonic possession and lost humanity to be an essential thematic companion.
One-Punch Man
Series · 2015
Explores: Existential Crisis, Overpowered Protagonist, Satire of Superhero Tropes.
Beyond the action, this series reflects the existential ennui found in Chainsaw Man, highlighting the quiet, depressing absurdity that follows the acquisition of overwhelming and destructive supernatural power.
Dororo
Osamu Tezuka · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Body Horror.
The physical trauma endured by the protagonist here mirrors the brutal body horror of Chainsaw Man, as both stories examine a hero literally carved apart by cruel, supernatural forces.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
Explores: Demon Hunting, Sisterhood, Revenge.
This series shares the core premise of devil hunting seen in Chainsaw Man, focusing on the heavy emotional cost of protecting a loved one amidst a world of monsters.
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.
The raw, unpredictable nature of animal attacks discussed here provides the same biological anxiety that makes the devil-dog dynamic in Chainsaw Man feel so dangerously grounded and real.
Desinteligencia Artificial
Podcast
Explores: Modern Society, Technology, Future.
This podcast explores the same sense of urban nihilism and societal decay that permeates the world of Chainsaw Man, offering a deeper look into our modern, technologically-driven existential dread.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What is the correct viewing order for Chainsaw Man?
You should start with the 2021 book by Tatsuki Fujimoto or the 2022 television series. Once you have finished those, you can continue the story with the 2025 release, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc.
Is Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc a sequel?
Yes, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is a film adaptation that follows the events established in the original 2021 book and the 2022 television series. It serves as a continuation of the narrative involving Denji and his experiences as a devil hunter.
Should I read the Chainsaw Man book before watching the adaptations?
Reading the 2021 Chainsaw Man book by Tatsuki Fujimoto provides the original context for Denji's transformation. While the 2022 television series and the 2025 movie cover the source material, starting with the book allows you to experience the story as it was first written.
What story does the Chainsaw Man movie cover?
The 2025 film, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, adapts a specific story arc from the source material. It continues the journey of Denji, who became a dangerous hybrid after being revived by his pet devil-dog Pochita in the original 2021 book.