What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedChainsaw Man
Series · 2022
If you loved Chainsaw Man, start with Chainsaw Man (Tatsuki Fujimoto, 2021) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Chainsaw Man across media.
If Chainsaw Man hooked you, it is because you crave stories where high-stakes supernatural combat exists alongside raw, deeply personal human motivations.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Film · 2025
Books on the same thread
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, Vol. 1
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book
Explores: revenge, sibling bond, tragic loss.
Just as Chainsaw Man explores the burden of debt and survival, this series captures the same visceral drive to protect loved ones while facing an unforgiving supernatural world.
Demon Slayer
Koyoharu Gotoge · Book · 2018
Explores: Sibling Bond, Grief, Moral Duty.
Fans of Chainsaw Man will recognize the brutal cost of tragedy and the desperate struggle to maintain one's humanity while navigating a world dominated by monstrous threats.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Koyoharu Gotouge · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Dark fantasy.
Like Denji in Chainsaw Man, Tanjiro faces a harsh reality where family bonds serve as the primary catalyst for entering a dangerous life of relentless demon hunting.
Look Back
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2022
Explores: Artistic obsession, Creative collaboration, Grief and moving forward.
Created by the same author as Chainsaw Man, this story offers a more intimate look at the obsessive creative drive that defines the intensity of his character writing.
Films on the same thread
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Haruo Sotozaki · Film · 2025
Explores: Good vs Evil, Demon Hunting, Overcoming Trauma.
If the chaotic, large-scale battles of Chainsaw Man resonated with you, this cinematic escalation of the demon-slaying conflict provides a similar sense of overwhelming, high-stakes kinetic action.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Film · 2020
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Dark Fantasy.
Much like the team dynamics in Chainsaw Man, this mission highlights how disparate personalities must unite and sacrifice their own well-being to survive against supernatural, otherworldly horrors.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Film · 2021
Shares a thread with Chainsaw Man: Dark Fantasy.
This story mirrors the premise of Chainsaw Man by focusing on a reluctant protagonist thrust into a hidden, lethal world where they must manage a dangerous internal curse.
KPop Demon Hunters
Film · 2025
Explores: Secret Identities, Supernatural Defense, Fame and Celebrity.
While lighter in tone, this film shares the core Chainsaw Man appeal of balancing everyday life with the secret, high-octane responsibility of defending society from supernatural threats.
Podcasts on the same thread
Anime Grind
Podcast
Explores: Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Positive Mindset.
If the relentless drive of Chainsaw Man inspired you, this podcast channels that same gritty determination into real-world personal growth and the pursuit of your own daily goals.
Wake Up and Win
Podcast
Explores: anime inspiration, personal growth, goal achievement.
This podcast connects the fighting spirit found in Chainsaw Man to your own life, helping you translate the perseverance of fictional characters into overcoming your personal obstacles.
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Common questions
Is Chainsaw Man based on a book?
Yes, the 2022 television series is an adaptation of the source material titled Chainsaw Man, which was released as a book in 2021. The narrative follows Denji as he works to pay off his debts by killing devils alongside his pet devil, Pochita.
What order should I watch Chainsaw Man in?
You should begin with the 2022 Chainsaw Man television series. Following the series, the narrative continues with the upcoming 2025 release titled Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. These entries cover the story of Denji and his attempts to live a peaceful life while hunting devils.
Does the Chainsaw Man TV series cover the whole book?
The 2022 Chainsaw Man television series covers a portion of the original 2021 book. The story of Denji and his quest for a peaceful life continues beyond the initial television season, with the upcoming 2025 release, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, adapting further segments of the source material.
Is Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc a sequel?
Yes, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is a 2025 movie that follows the events of the 2022 Chainsaw Man television series. It continues the story of Denji, who uses his pet devil Pochita as a weapon to hunt devils in order to pay off his crushing financial debts.