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10 Facts About Denji Chainsaw Man that You Should Know

As we know, initially Denji was an ordinary human before he merged with Pochita.
Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man. Source: ComicBook

Anime Chainsaw Man succeeded in getting a lot of positive responses from anime lovers. As usual, the main character is always interesting to learn about. Therefore, in this article we will discuss facts about Denji.

As the main shop of this series, since the first episode Denji has managed to steal the attention. However, until now there is still little information that we can discuss about it.

Well, for you fans anime Chainsaw Man who is curious about him, here are some facts you should know about the chainsaw man!

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Not Using Last Name

Denji
Denji's last name is not yet known. Source: Imperial Manga

As we know, almost all anime characters always have a last name that explains their family or clan background.

However, as we know, Denji only uses his first name, and no last name. 

Given his tough childhood, it's no surprise that he doesn't have time to keep track of “trivial” things like surnames.

Even just remembering his age is already a miracle.

The possibility behind the incident where he forgot his surname was to set up a big reveal at the end of the series. 

Never Received Formal Education

Denji
Denji School. Source: CBR

Because Denji has lived in poverty, neglect and loneliness since birth. 

As well as the huge debt left by his father and the death of his mother, he has no real family or friends and spends all his time just looking for ways to pay off his father's debt to the Yakuza.

In all of this it is not too surprising that he had never been to school before. 

Luckily, he was able to realize a little of his dream of school life with Reze, even if only for a short time.

He is a Devil Hybrid

Denji
Hybrid Form. Source: Figurine Manga France

As we know, initially Denji was an ordinary human before he merged with Pochita.

But until now there are still many fans who know where he really is; Is he a devilman, devil, or fiend? 

However, what is certain is that Denji is not a devilman, because a devilman is specifically a human corpse which is then taken over by devil

Although Denji is often seen in human form, he can also unleash his chainsaw, giving him a chainsaw body that emerges from his forehead and arms. 

However, this is not his demon form, but rather a hybrid form, as he still retains many of his human characteristics.

Denji's full demon form was only shown in the manga. At that time, none of his human physical characteristics remained, not even his human consciousness fully existed.

He was born in 1980

Born in 1980
Born in 1980. Source: CBR

At the beginning of the story Denji is said to be around sixteen years old. It happened in the first part of this series.

In a scene where the chainsaw demon appears, the date and time of appearance reveals that the Chainsaw Man series takes place in 1997. 

Denji does not have an official birth date, but his birth year is listed as 1980, making him around seventeen years old at the time of the incident.

He Got All His Lost Organs Because of Pochita

Pochita
Denji and Pochita. Source: CBR

A small detail that many people might miss the first time they watch Chainsaw Man is the fact that Denji no longer wears an eye patch because he no longer needs it. 

After being killed and then fused with little Pochita, Denji got back all the body organs he had sold to pay off his father's debt.

Additionally, he also appears to have recovered from the heart problem he inherited from his mother, as he is never seen coughing up blood again. 

This is likely due to Pochita's regeneration ability which he has as devil, which was passed down to Denji.

Denji Has Appeared in Boku no Hero

Denji Has Appeared in Boku no H
Source: YouTube Resumindo Animes

Another interesting fact, Denji once appeared in chapter 259 of the My Hero Academia anime. In one of the scenes in the chapter, Denji was seen standing near Fat Gum who was walking with a group of other heroes.

At that moment, Denji appeared to be transforming into the Saw Devil form. This kind of thing is common in the dynamics of the anime industry.

Basically, manga artists are artists who know each other and support each other's work.

MC Who Has No High Aspirations

Lazy Denji
Source: YouTube Dep Ice Cream

Generally, the MC or main character of an anime has a prominent personality. They always have a strong desire to achieve a certain goal. Like Luffy who wants to be a pirate and Naruto who wants to bring Sasuke home.

However, the MC of Chainsaw Man is not like that, his dreams are not lofty. Denji only dreams of getting the woman of his dreams and being able to eat well.

Denji ESTP Personality

16 MBTI Personalities
Source: Workmate

ESTP is one type of extrovert character that is determined based on MBTI. Denji's cheerful and slightly frivolous personality somewhat reflects this type of personality.

ESTP personality traits are always bold and creative. They live in the moment and appreciate joy without worrying about their surroundings.

Well, Denji has such an attitude, you can find such characteristics throughout the chapter. MC Chainsaw Man never seems anxious about the future.

Instead of regretting and being sad about the past that has happened, MC Chainsaw Man prefers to enjoy what is happening today.

Denji Has Good Battle IQ 

Have High IQ Batte
Source: YouTube

The fact that Denji never had a formal education is already evident. This can be seen from the MC Chainsaw Man's poor reading ability.

However, know that Denji is not a stupid character because he has a good battle IQ. His intelligence in fighting is proven by his ability to defeat Makima, a very strong villain.

Then he was able to defeat several other opponents with just physical strength, Pochita, and the help of his fighting intelligence.

Denji is an Animal Lover

Denji Animal Lover
Source: YouTube

MC Chainsaw Man's love for animals can be seen throughout the storyline.

The first evidence that Denji is an animal lover can be seen from his efforts to save Nyako. Then Denji's closeness to dogs Makima is further proof that he is a lover and is loved by animals.

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So, those are some interesting facts about Denji from the Anime Chainsaw Man.

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