| Denji | |
|---|---|
| Chainsaw Man character | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Denjichainsawman.png) Denji's human form as illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto | |
| First appearance | Chainsaw Man chapter 1: Dog & Chainsaw (December 3, 2018) |
| Created by | Tatsuki Fujimoto |
| Voiced by | Japanese
English
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| In-universe information | |
| Species | Devil-human hybrid |
Denji (Japanese: デンジ) is the protagonist of the manga series Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. He is a human teenager with the ability to transform into the Devil-human hybrid known as Chainsaw Man (チェンソーマン, Chensō Man) by pulling a cord on his chest, thanks to a near-death experience in which his companion, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil Pochita, fused with him and became his heart. As a Public Safety Devil Hunter, Denji is hired by Tokyo Special Division 4 leader Makima to fight alongside its members in their battle to kill the Gun Devil, all the while pursuing his own personal interests.
Denji is the main protagonist of the series' first part, the Public Safety arc, and has a major supporting role in its second part. The character was largely praised by critics, many taking note of how his character's simple goals contrasted with other shōnen protagonists' lofty ideals. His backstory and the relationships Denji forms with other characters, particularly Pochita and Power, had a positive reception. Denji is voiced by Kikunosuke Toya in Japanese and Ryan Colt Levy in English.