Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto is one of the popular modern-shonen anime along with Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell’s Paradise. Together, these manga are branded as the “Dark Trio of Shonen” as they bring more mature themes to the Shonen category. Hence, CSM is incredibly famous among Shonen fans. If you watched the first season and have been waiting for the Reze arc movie release the whole year, I pity you. The Chainsaw Man manga is taking readers on a wild ride with the second part and recent arcs. So, if you are ready to catch up with the story and find out what’s in store for Denji and his friends, check out all the Chainsaw Man arcs in order using our guide.
How Many Arcs Does Chainsaw Man Manga Have?
As the title indicates, the anime follows the life story of Denji who becomes the Chainsaw Man (a human-devil hybrid by consuming Pochita) and joins the Public Safety division to hunt down devils in Japan. Chainsaw Man manga began its serialization in 2018 and is still ongoing. Thus, CSM has a total of two sagas with 13 arcs under its belt
Chainsaw Man received an anime adaptation from MAPPA Studios back in 2022. The first season covered the manga until the Katana Man arc in 12 episodes.
Full List of Chainsaw Man Arcs
Up until now, Chainsaw Man has been divided into two parts (sagas) with the following arcs and chapters:
Part 1: Public Safety Saga
| Arc Title | Anime Episodes No. | Manga Chapters No. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Arc | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Bat Devil Arc | 2-5 | 5-12 |
| Eternity Devil Arc | 5-7 | 13-21 |
| Katana Man Arc | 8-12 | 22-38 |
| Bomb Girl Arc | Chainsaw Man- The Movie: Reze Arc | 39-52 |
| International Assassins Arc | TBD | 53-70 |
| Gun Devil Arc | TBD | 71-79 |
| Control Devil Arc | TBD | 80-97 |
| Total: 8 arcs | TBD | 97 chapters |
Part 2: Academy Saga
| Arc Title | Anime Episodes No. | Manga Chapters No. |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Devil Arc | TBD | 98-111 |
| Dating Denji Arc | TBD | 112-120 |
| Falling Devil Arc | TBD | 121-131 |
| Chainsaw Man Church Arc | TBD | 132-155 |
| Current Arc (Untitled) | TBD | 156-182 |
| Total: 5 arcs and counting | TBD | TBD |
Which Arc Is CSM Anime & Manga Currently In?
The first season of Chainsaw Man anime ended with episode 12, which adapted the manga up to the Katana Man arc. When we were expecting news on season 2, MAPPA surprised fans by announcing a new movie called Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc. It will adapt the next arc of the series, the Bomb Girl arc.
After the movie, we expect the production studio to announce and release the second Chainsaw Man season, which will cover the remainder of the first saga.
On the other hand, the second part “Academy Saga” is currently underway in the manga with 5 arcs released so far. This part sees Denji joined by a second protagonist, or a deuteragonist, called Asa Mitaka. After the Chainsaw Man Church arc, Fujimoto is drawing and releasing a new untitled arc right now.
Where to Watch the Chainsaw Man Anime?
As mentioned earlier, only one season of Chainsaw Man anime has been released so far. So, you can watch Denji’s tragic story, and come up, on anime streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video.
Before you subscribe, please check the availability of the anime in your country as it varies from one region to another.
Where to Read the Chainsaw Man Manga?
The Chainsaw Man manga has been fulfilling my craving for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s bizarre storytelling and artwork ever since the first season ended. Learn where to start reading Chainsaw Man’s manga after the anime if you’re tired of waiting for the sequel.
You can read CSM on top manga reading apps such as Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s Manga Plus. Additionally, you can read the latest chapters for free of cost on these platforms once you are caught up to the current storyline. In the meantime, let us know why you like the Chainsaw Man series in the comments below.
