I feel like all the people who simplify Denji as a horndog are missing the point that he is a CHILD being manipulated physically, psychologically, and sexually by all of the ADULTS in his life. Even Aki, his closest friend, is complicit in this. The only equal relationship he has throughout Part 1 is with Power, and only because she's in the same situation. His whole life is heartbreaking.
@@diputston isnt more like a relationship denji forms that isnt based on lust? I took it more as like, a healthy relationship with the perfect girl for the first time in Denji's life that isnt based on anything HORNY, part of why he didn't really feel anything when he did that breast thing with her. I might be spoiling manga stuff, idk how developed their relationship got in the anime.
I liked that moment in pt 2 when denji was mentally assaulted by the falling devil with everyone he lost, and he’s so skilled at repression that he regularly lobotomizes himself to prevent such a thing.
Yea this actually hurt when I read this because it probably is the most fucked up thing in Chainsaw man. It means that Denji still hasn't processed Power's and Aki's death because every time he remembers something bad he self harms himself to the point where he is basically overloaded with pain till he can't think about anything else. He latterly chainsaws his head so he doesn't have to face his past which I think I really messed up.
And now, with today's new chapter, it's even sadder to see him losing on fame against Asa. One of the few things he still has and keeps him driving is slowly getting away from him. Please, Fujimoto, let my boy be happy for once.
I honestly do not get how people who have read the manga from start to finish still slander and or simplify Denji’s entire character. Hopefully the algorithm isn’t too cringe and puts this video out there so people can give Denji’s amazing writing the respect it deserves. I also appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻🙏🏻
He deserves all the slander he gets if not more. Csm is a dogshit anime and one of its biggest problems is its garbage characters, the mc specifically.
My favorite part about Denji is when he realizes that there might be more to life than we he initially thought and have bigger dreams as the story progresses. That's so relatable. And, to those people who say, “He’s just like me fr”, I get you.
Incredibly beautiful video! People think Denji is such a one dimensional character but that’s so far from the truth. He’s so complex on an unbelievable level, and I think just because Fujimoto is an author that likes to lean delivering his information more implicitly rather than spoon feeding his audience is why people think that Denji has no substance. Finally we have someone that recognizes this character. Great vid!
I totally agree! The misconceptions about his character and downplaying of his overall great writing was truly getting to me. I’m also glad you liked the video and appreciate your kind words as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻
As a homeschooled kid who didn't get interaction from the outside world for basically ten years, who's dad joined the navy thereby having to leaving my siblings and I alone due to deployments with a physically abusive, controlling, and semi-neglectful parent. Who has fallen head over heels with basically any female around my age and been rejected by each and every one. Denji as character hits home for me. Like, aside from devil bounty hunting for basic needs; I can see myself as this character. I don't say any of these things for sympathy merely to show how well this character was created and written; furthermore, how relatable he is for so many of us.
I like to think Denji is so complex that some people go back to thinking he’s only one dimensional. He’s far from generic and speaks volumes for a lot of people who were or still are in similar situations. That’s why he’s truly one of the greatest MCs of this generation.
You know I've been thinking about Denji first kiss in part 1 and noticed a few things, Himeno was forced to throw up in his mouth. In part 2 Nayuta sees Denji as her property and gets extremely jealous if someone touches him in a sexual manner (Asa/War kiss) in front of her, we also know that during the fight with the worm devil Nayuta was able to manipulate the worm devil's taste bud which caused it to vomit out Denji and Asa. Now back in part 1 right before Denji got kissed, Makima kept asking Denji repeatedly "what's this about a kiss". And then once Himeno kissed him, Makima was staring dead at them, she was seeing someone touching her dog, her property in a sexual manner and next thing you know bang, Himeno throws up in his mouth. Coincidence my ass, that was all Makima doing.
That's one hell of a reach, Nayuta and Makima are different people even if they're both incarnations of the Control Devil, and their relationship to Denji is entirely different (if you recall, Makima straight up had no interest in Denji at all, and only had interest in Chainsaw Man. Himeno was just absolutely blitzed, they made a point to emphasize how much she drank and how plastered she was. Besides if Makima was being protective of "her dog" then Himeno would be the one getting punished for touching him, like Nayuta wanted to hurt Asa. Occam's razor would dictate that Himeno was just wasted and Makima saw another opportunity for grooming Denji
One thing I feel that is way missed by many is how makima and Denjis relationship shifts. As Denji has no actual way of telling the difference between platonic and romantic feelings and how in the manga this is even shown to us in how he stops feeling romantically towards makima. Which is contrasted by how he feels towards Reze. As from that point it’s him battling with his ideals of what he first wanted from makima vs how he actually feels. I’d view them in a weird and twisted motherly dynamic and him losing his mother really driving the dynamic.
Talking about the Realism in CSM, the part about Denji trauma is one of the most realistic thing in fiction. i realized this when my sister just casually told me that back then i got into problem because i locked one of my friend in the school bathroom at evening, the crazy thing is, i don't remember at all about this experience, except this weird dream i sometimes had where i'm just standing in the school bathroom, looking at the door as if there's something inside, but for some reason there's no one or sounds at all. it is crazy what the mind of a child can do to avoid their trauma.
Had a blast watching this. I'm glad to see that someone else is also working on csm vids to give CSM a proper credit it deserves instead of just mindlessly shilling the story just because it's popular, like so many others do. good editing, and narration skills, simple yet effective. you got yourself a new sub!
Comments/feedback like yours really do make the effort worth it and motivate me to make my future content even better! I pretty much agree with what you’re saying tbh - Denji’s writing wasn’t getting that much love and was mostly being praised due to popularity.
As someone who literally gets insulted and bullied because my favorite character is Denji, thank you for this video. This explained literally everything I was feeling. 🙂
@@pinip_f_werty1382 people saying he is a pervert and all, they don’t even care about his back story, what kind of things happened to him.. he is just a 16 year old boy, and I like how natural they are showing him to us.
This might be bc I'm asexual, so I can't relate to the experience of being a horny teen, but I've never seen this aspect of Denji's character/motivations as just that and nothing more. The way I interpret it, at least part of the reason why he's so fixated on sex and things related to it is that he craves inimacy, but isn't mature enough to understand that it's not really (just) physical intimacy he wants, but emotional. The first chapter of Chainsawman feels just so gutwrenchingly lonely, you know. Pochita is an important companion to Denji, but he's still a pet. The moment Denji's curled up in his dirty claustrophobic home and talks about wanting to have a girlfrient, I just couldn't help but feel that it's about a need for a human connection. And from then on this theme of physical vs emtional ntimacy unfolds throughout the whole manga and anime; i.e. how at first Power is a sexual object to him, but then becomes like a little sister, Makima's grooming and dangling sexual favors over his head while not caring about him as a person at all....
@@fgkuv5232 Oh please, it stopped being classified as such over 10 years ago. I'd advice you to seek medical help yourself instead, but I believe there's no treatment yet for being a nosy jerk
Honestly Denji is more of a 3 dimensional character than Yuji Itadori. I mean Yuji is alright protagonist and I respect him but Denji just feels way more interesting and entertaining to watch. Same with the cast of Chainsaw Man
Yuji and denji shouldnt be compared. Denji is a study of relationships and intamacy vs Itadori who is about dealing with mortality as well as the meddling of the past generations in the present.
I disagree. Denji and Yuji are both very fleshed out, 3 dimensional Characters with very solid characterization and some amazing character development. That’s abt where the comparisons stop, though since CSM and JJK are very very different series trying to tell very different stories. The biggest similarity is the dark nature of the world they live i and the fact that they are not technically the be all end all of a series like a more traditional shonen. JJK also has a more broad perspective the story is told through so despite the growth of the MC, there are long stretches we don’t even see him at all. Makes people assume he’s been forgotten or has stopped development when in reality the author simply made him core to the narrative but not the plot.
18:10 also unlike many horny anime characters, Denji never touched a single woman without their consent, despite him being raised with a proper education and relationship This a very well done analysis of his character and the series itself, i hope the algorithm helps you dude
I feel like the hot takes of there being something wrong with Denji being horny and the take that Denji and Powers relationship is sexual is very telling of people's mind set. For starters Denji is a boy, a literal child hitting puberty. For 2 it's obvious that he's not just a hornball, he wants connection, that's why he clings to Pochita so much. Let the boy be horny, unlike most protagonists atleast he has a valid reason to be like that lol. It's not like he doesn't get more mature as the story goes on, but in the beginning of the story he's embracing being in a semi safe space and getting a change to even think about potential dreams.
Not to mention in part one the hormonal side of him is being reinforced and exploited by all but 2 of the women in his life, like he is literally being groomed.
I think part of the reason people hate Denji being horny is that there is now a pretty sizable number of people in fandom who oppose sexuality of any sort. Of course, entertainment can be kind of awkward about how it presents sex (especially anime), which might turn people off, but such types seemingly want it off the table entirely. They see any display of it as being gratuitous. I'd hate to be simplistic here, but I think it comes mostly from more radical feminist/queer circles as well as right-wing/'anti-degeneracy types'--at least the most outspoken people I've seen belonged to either of these camps (I've seen left-wing types deride anime with notable ecchi as 'horny anime for the heteros' meanwhile right-wing types call you a 'degenerate' and start talking about NoFap or whatever.) It's seemingly part of a wider trend in the West of questioning sexual revolution ideals. You also see it in things like the apparent decline of hookup culture and people losing their virginity later and such. I've heard it called the 'Asexual Revolution'.
THIS!!! As someone who was a victim of manipulation and abuse as a teenager, i cant put into words just how relatable denji is. Every piece of his character works because it perfectly reflects what he didn't have in his life. Im sick of people portraying him as someone who only gives a shit about sex. thank you for your service, great video
I’m reminded of Al Ewing’s Immortal Hulk and it’s focus on how the trauma has built up Bruce banner over time and how each personality has formed in response to something. Like how the Devil Hulk, the personality that he believed was unbridled evil, turned out to be his benevolence. It was based on his belief of what a father *should be*: a force that is meant to protect you from the horrors of the world. Bruce’s father was an abusive monster, though, so he could only view the personality as a reptilian monster until the day he learned that he couldn’t die, and took a chance to confront that aspect of himself. This version of Bruce was utterly broken and was trying to build himself up into a complete human like denji is.
Holy fuck finally a Chainsaw Man video essay by someone that knows what they're talking about The mischaracterization that Denji gets is actually insane, I'm glad you get it and I hope more people see this video
Im so glad your taking part 2 into account even tho its not done yet. I feel like almost no one is taking it into consideration in these types of videos even after it was ongoing for a while.
Thank you for this in-depth video about this character! I've found chainsawman back when it's not as popular as to now where fan edits of the manga mostly can only be seen in CZcams but right now since the anime is released people easily slander Denji and not talk about how much of a well written character he really is. I enjoy and can easily watch this kind of videos where people points and highlights the beauty and dept within he's character. Specially now in part 2 where things isn't getting better with he's mental state I really wish he could have a break, I genuinely really wish the best for him.
Thank you for your kind words! I totally agree when it comes to the crazy amounts of people mischaracterising him and I too hope my guy Denji catches a break.
The first thing I thought of during the first two episodes was Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. Through that lens a lot of his monologues and actions make sense. Doesn't cover the whole story but when combined with his trauma conditioning his character becomes a lot more understandable. Good video!
Great video. Denji has to be one of the most mischaracterized characters I've ever seen, so seeing people giving him the exploration and time his character deserves is incredibly satisfing! I'm holding out hope that the manga ends with the theme coming back to Pochita's desire to see Denji's dreams come to fruition. May this troubled traumatized guy finally find himself in an environment of genuine care and independence... (fingers crossed!)
Theres a great moment in the school arc when he offered sexual favor for the safety of his sister and people thought it was some random goofy thing for the sake of randomness and im like…No it’s indicative of his past where he had to sell his body to people in power to get what he wanted. Denji has had to struggle and those ripples are still prevalent in his present. That offer came off smoothly for him because its all he knows even if he’s in a better situation. Great video ❤️🔥
Not finished watching but I love this essay a lot. I love denji a lot and his character and csm itself means a lot to me, I have trouble listening and focusing on essays while I do other stuff and typically have them for background noise but this one keeps me intertwined and keeps my focus on it, good video keep up the good work!❤
I appreciate the very kind words. It does mean a lot! I’m also so glad you both like and are invested with this video. I definitely plan to release more engaging content like this in the near future 🙏🏻
Ah, It's always such a pleasure to see people praise a piece of media I love, sadly I haven't caught up with part 2 so I won't risk getting more spoiled than I already have.
Recent chapter reaffirming this video and my own personal thoughts on where his character trajectory was going really did make me happy yeah. I also very much appreciate your support and glad you liked the video!
Thank you that really does mean a lot! I’m so glad you liked the video and very much appreciate the subscription. Got way more content to come soon so hopefully that number does go up 🙏🏻🙏🏻
27:55 I think there's lots to take note of when reading csm so thinking of Reze as just another makima type woman and the pacing of csm does demand a reread if u wanna understand thing's better . But that opinion may change when u think of makima having control of Reze
Yeah there was a lot on my plate that halted the production of this video but my next one is definitely going to be done sooner rather than later. Glad you like this video 🙏🏻
as a person who read the manga it just pissed me off so much when people started to slander him and never tried to actually understand his character and some people never take into account of the age of main characters like how some people call re zero a male power fantasy overall chainsaw man is really good and I cant wait for part 2 to be animated
Omfg, hell no, now that i think about it, this would be a logical after effect for him and the sad thing is, this even looks like a call back, from when Denji thinks that after the barf-kiss from here on out, it is still going to remind him of the taste of puke after he kisses a bunch of girls throughout his life. 😢
And the mangá is even better. Also "chainsaw man" IS a ironic reference to superheroes, the series is a "superheroes story" but by the sick and twisted Fujimoto eyes
Small spoiler for Chainsaw-I think what charlie was feeling before he watched the Chainsaw man anime was the same as the event in chapter 32. When Makima and Denji went on a date that chapter, they watched multiple movies that date. They both talked about how the movies were just okay or bad. Then makima said that she's the type of person that out of 10 movies she watched there's only 1 that she enjoyed and changed her life. I think the same thing is happening to Charlie but with new anime series. I can't say whether it's life changing for Charlie or not but it's clear that he likes Chainsaw man a lot judging by the 45 minutes long CSM video
I really enjoyed this video! The editing is amazing and you really fleshed out Denji and left pretty much nothing unsaid. I’m really looking forward to your future work!
Power and Denji are def soul mates… just look at the dumpster scene… it parallels him and pochita. Not just the contract but there’s much more. He saves her the same way makima hugged and was the first thing denji saw after becoming chainsaw devil for the first time. They have so many parallels between them, too many to list in a comment. But they are def gonna be the end game ship. It’s actual love vs the lust and manipulation he gets from every other women. It’s also who powers boob scene was faked with pads. Faked lust for actual love.
@@dmon6711 might cover her for sure - just got to wait and see if the manga resurrects her or not (was briefly brought back by makima in her battle against pochita) - if not I’d probably cover her whole arc as a whole and why it’s great.
I indentify a lot with what u said on the intodruction, that's why I think u should watch Heavenly Delusion, it is legit good af. Only other anime I've liked in the last years together with Chainsaw Man. The rest I liked are just old ones that I hadn't watched before.
Denji is a tragic character...if you know J. Peterson wrote in his book that people sometimes don't value themselves as much and thus treat their pets better than they treat themselves. They get used
Awesome video and I hope people realize the points you made when the rest of part 1 gets animated. (Spoilers) A part of Denji’s character I always loved that people don’t seem to mention often was when he turned into the chainsaw man HoH. While many view the chainsaw man in a league of his own seperate from Denji’s character, which would make sense given he was around before becoming part of Denji, I always thought it was interesting how he connected to Denji. I’m order for it to be awakened, Denji had to give up on his dreams. Without drive to do anything, instead of making him empty, it unleashed a being that acts purely off of instincts and only does anything specific when given commands, just like how Denji was at the beginning of the story. It’s also made clear that the Chainsaw Man didn’t make sense to those who knew of him, just like how most people don’t understand Denji. Near the end of Part 1 when Makima was talking about how Denji wasn’t worthy of Chainsaw Man, she said “every action he takes should be chaotic.” Denji turned back into himself because of the contract with Power he made. He stopped being the chainsaw man because he regained a solid goal that he wanted to strive for. This was cemented during his he tv scene when Denji showed desire to being chainsaw man when seeing how much people loved him. Makima didn’t want someone who had ambition, because that would go against her ability to control that person. She wanted someone like the chainsaw man, which was why she was such a big fan of him, because he applied to her dream. I can’t wait to start read part 2 when the physical volumes get released as well as anything else Fujimoto makes.
Very well put together video, I'm honestly surprised by some of the opinions about the anime. Even as just an anime watcher I could understand that Denji has just started to learn how to be a normal human being and how to interact with others. Yet those that judge him treat him like a normally raised kid that is just a perverted piece of garbage and nothing else. Im glad this vid exists and I hope more people will see it
We are currently in the trauma arc for Denji and Asa. I’d like to see more before making concrete comments about part 2 because basing an entire character off a chapter or 2 typically lends to mischaracterising.
@@CharlieCZcamsr its really jarring, funny even, to see how polarizing reaction to the recent chapters as "haha denji finally got what he always wanted" and "this will traumatize not just Denji but potentially Asa too", and both sides really hates the other. some even call these past chapter the gatekeeping chapter, as it filtered those who doesnt understand Fujimoto storytelling or that Denji just hornball and the story finally embracing it or whatever. these kinds of people also keeps appearing on people discussing on the episodes as "overthinking" or "its not that deep bro", like hell so many doesnt think what happened was SA at all! but yeah, gotta let Fujimoto cook. im sure this will all come back to develop the Denji and Asa, for better or worse... this man can be very unpredictable with his storywriting.
@@0liveboi he is very unpredictable I agree and yeah man so many people online are very dense when it comes to picking up on things. The downplaying of the SA that occurred is genuinely nuts.
I once saw a csm manga hatung video and the denji slander i saw in the comments traumatized me. Mf was spitting bs in the vid. Thank go there were these legends in the comments defending csm
I'm caught up to JJK and think it's one of the best new gen series. I actually read/watched it right after Chainsaw Man funnily enough. JJK has better action, hype moments and soundtrack but Chainsaw Man edges it out in the writing, although I do believe JJK's writing is very underrated.
@@CharlieCZcamsr I think my enjoyment with JJK was really messed with when people started comparing the two shows together. After watching Chainsaw Man I wanted more and people recommended me JJK. So I had the same expectations for JJK that I had for Chainsaw Man which didn’t turn out great. JJK is a lot more like a typical school drama slice of life but with some really cool high octane combat moments. Whereas Chainsaw Man is an absurd but also depressing and serious story with quick and to the point combat. In both cases I prefer Chainsaw Man which is why it’s a 9/10 for me and JJK is more like a 7/10. Honestly the two series should just never be compared imo. The only similarities is the premise and that’s pretty much it.
bro, to be honest, at this point I've heard more people say "People misunderstand Denji and say that he only cares about boobs" than I've actually heard people saying they think he only cares about boobs.
Knew the intro wouldn’t resonate with everybody but that’s how it felt to me personally but I do agree my boy Denji does need some genuine honest hugs. Also glad you liked the video!
One of the main reason people undervalue Denji’s situation at the start of the anime is is that most anime have children in tough situations at a young age. It’s pretty much expected in shounen at this point. Thing is, this isn’t a shounen anime at all. Denji isn’t Naruto. This isn’t a magical world. But people will measure him up to those iconic characters and go “meh, this is mid”
Denji Is Him.
he like me fr fr
he really do
denji is a man true to his motive, he wants to experience the sensations of the world.
I assume that many people who say Denji is just a horndog either don't know how hard life can be or just Heard about Chaibsaw Man without watching it.
Denji is Him - CharlieCZcamsr
The Mfka is Rizzless - Also CharlieCZcamsr
I feel like all the people who simplify Denji as a horndog are missing the point that he is a CHILD being manipulated physically, psychologically, and sexually by all of the ADULTS in his life. Even Aki, his closest friend, is complicit in this. The only equal relationship he has throughout Part 1 is with Power, and only because she's in the same situation. His whole life is heartbreaking.
I mean, Aki was being mind controlled by Makima. So I wouldn’t say he was exactly complicit.
He got consent,was forced,he consented but not fully,he was forced again,he can r@pe the adult but he didn'tand manymore
Also him and power being together are like sibling they just cuddle snd sh!t just joking with consent
@@diputston isnt more like a relationship denji forms that isnt based on lust? I took it more as like, a healthy relationship with the perfect girl for the first time in Denji's life that isnt based on anything HORNY, part of why he didn't really feel anything when he did that breast thing with her. I might be spoiling manga stuff, idk how developed their relationship got in the anime.
@@seru_phius no no he isnt like that the time he consented was with power
I liked that moment in pt 2 when denji was mentally assaulted by the falling devil with everyone he lost, and he’s so skilled at repression that he regularly lobotomizes himself to prevent such a thing.
Yea this actually hurt when I read this because it probably is the most fucked up thing in Chainsaw man. It means that Denji still hasn't processed Power's and Aki's death because every time he remembers something bad he self harms himself to the point where he is basically overloaded with pain till he can't think about anything else. He latterly chainsaws his head so he doesn't have to face his past which I think I really messed up.
yeah he had to literally cut off his brain in that fight to stop thinking about it
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@@JohnCena-tp4gh the more of part two i read the more i think that being csm is an allegory for self harm.
And now, with today's new chapter, it's even sadder to see him losing on fame against Asa. One of the few things he still has and keeps him driving is slowly getting away from him.
Please, Fujimoto, let my boy be happy for once.
I need Fujimoto to let Denji be happy man :(
Nah fujimoto seems to look up to spiderman writers and I can’t let them down
God I wish this can be seen by more people I’m tired of the denji slander
I honestly do not get how people who have read the manga from start to finish still slander and or simplify Denji’s entire character. Hopefully the algorithm isn’t too cringe and puts this video out there so people can give Denji’s amazing writing the respect it deserves. I also appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻🙏🏻
same bro ✊😔
It is the Reading Comprehension Devil that does not allow people to understand CSM 👀.
He’s a good boy get him a treat.
He deserves all the slander he gets if not more. Csm is a dogshit anime and one of its biggest problems is its garbage characters, the mc specifically.
My favorite part about Denji is when he realizes that there might be more to life than we he initially thought and have bigger dreams as the story progresses. That's so relatable. And, to those people who say, “He’s just like me fr”, I get you.
Incredibly beautiful video! People think Denji is such a one dimensional character but that’s so far from the truth. He’s so complex on an unbelievable level, and I think just because Fujimoto is an author that likes to lean delivering his information more implicitly rather than spoon feeding his audience is why people think that Denji has no substance. Finally we have someone that recognizes this character. Great vid!
I totally agree!
The misconceptions about his character and downplaying of his overall great writing was truly getting to me.
I’m also glad you liked the video and appreciate your kind words as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻
As a homeschooled kid who didn't get interaction from the outside world for basically ten years, who's dad joined the navy thereby having to leaving my siblings and I alone due to deployments with a physically abusive, controlling, and semi-neglectful parent. Who has fallen head over heels with basically any female around my age and been rejected by each and every one. Denji as character hits home for me. Like, aside from devil bounty hunting for basic needs; I can see myself as this character. I don't say any of these things for sympathy merely to show how well this character was created and written; furthermore, how relatable he is for so many of us.
I like to think Denji is so complex that some people go back to thinking he’s only one dimensional. He’s far from generic and speaks volumes for a lot of people who were or still are in similar situations. That’s why he’s truly one of the greatest MCs of this generation.
Denji is my boi. Hes just a sad kid who needs a legitimately loving relationship
💯% - hopefully my guy gets genuine bonds and some much needed love soon.
You know I've been thinking about Denji first kiss in part 1 and noticed a few things, Himeno was forced to throw up in his mouth. In part 2 Nayuta sees Denji as her property and gets extremely jealous if someone touches him in a sexual manner (Asa/War kiss) in front of her, we also know that during the fight with the worm devil Nayuta was able to manipulate the worm devil's taste bud which caused it to vomit out Denji and Asa. Now back in part 1 right before Denji got kissed, Makima kept asking Denji repeatedly "what's this about a kiss". And then once Himeno kissed him, Makima was staring dead at them, she was seeing someone touching her dog, her property in a sexual manner and next thing you know bang, Himeno throws up in his mouth. Coincidence my ass, that was all Makima doing.
That's one hell of a reach, Nayuta and Makima are different people even if they're both incarnations of the Control Devil, and their relationship to Denji is entirely different (if you recall, Makima straight up had no interest in Denji at all, and only had interest in Chainsaw Man.
Himeno was just absolutely blitzed, they made a point to emphasize how much she drank and how plastered she was. Besides if Makima was being protective of "her dog" then Himeno would be the one getting punished for touching him, like Nayuta wanted to hurt Asa.
Occam's razor would dictate that Himeno was just wasted and Makima saw another opportunity for grooming Denji
One thing I feel that is way missed by many is how makima and Denjis relationship shifts. As Denji has no actual way of telling the difference between platonic and romantic feelings and how in the manga this is even shown to us in how he stops feeling romantically towards makima. Which is contrasted by how he feels towards Reze. As from that point it’s him battling with his ideals of what he first wanted from makima vs how he actually feels. I’d view them in a weird and twisted motherly dynamic and him losing his mother really driving the dynamic.
Like Oedipus sorta
That's a very astute observation, actually
Talking about the Realism in CSM, the part about Denji trauma is one of the most realistic thing in fiction.
i realized this when my sister just casually told me that back then i got into problem because i locked one of my friend in the school bathroom at evening,
the crazy thing is, i don't remember at all about this experience, except this weird dream i sometimes had where i'm just standing in the school bathroom, looking at the door as if there's something inside, but for some reason there's no one or sounds at all.
it is crazy what the mind of a child can do to avoid their trauma.
Had a blast watching this. I'm glad to see that someone else is also working on csm vids to give CSM a proper credit it deserves instead of just mindlessly shilling the story just because it's popular, like so many others do. good editing, and narration skills, simple yet effective. you got yourself a new sub!
Comments/feedback like yours really do make the effort worth it and motivate me to make my future content even better! I pretty much agree with what you’re saying tbh - Denji’s writing wasn’t getting that much love and was mostly being praised due to popularity.
@@CharlieCZcamsr yeah, I hope I too will be albe to bring something interesting for csm discourse
As someone who literally gets insulted and bullied because my favorite character is Denji, thank you for this video. This explained literally everything I was feeling. 🙂
Favorite character for me too, and possibly one of the most relatable and compelling MCs I've seen.
Just so you know: You are way smarter than anyone who has insulted you
@@LiterallyDennis thanks :)
@@pinip_f_werty1382 people saying he is a pervert and all, they don’t even care about his back story, what kind of things happened to him.. he is just a 16 year old boy, and I like how natural they are showing him to us.
This might be bc I'm asexual, so I can't relate to the experience of being a horny teen, but I've never seen this aspect of Denji's character/motivations as just that and nothing more. The way I interpret it, at least part of the reason why he's so fixated on sex and things related to it is that he craves inimacy, but isn't mature enough to understand that it's not really (just) physical intimacy he wants, but emotional. The first chapter of Chainsawman feels just so gutwrenchingly lonely, you know. Pochita is an important companion to Denji, but he's still a pet. The moment Denji's curled up in his dirty claustrophobic home and talks about wanting to have a girlfrient, I just couldn't help but feel that it's about a need for a human connection. And from then on this theme of physical vs emtional ntimacy unfolds throughout the whole manga and anime; i.e. how at first Power is a sexual object to him, but then becomes like a little sister, Makima's grooming and dangling sexual favors over his head while not caring about him as a person at all....
Asexuality is usually a result of a medical issue, I'd advise seeking medical help
@@fgkuv5232 Oh please, it stopped being classified as such over 10 years ago. I'd advice you to seek medical help yourself instead, but I believe there's no treatment yet for being a nosy jerk
Honestly Denji is more of a 3 dimensional character than Yuji Itadori. I mean Yuji is alright protagonist and I respect him
but Denji just feels way more interesting and entertaining to watch. Same with the cast of Chainsaw Man
Yuji and denji shouldnt be compared. Denji is a study of relationships and intamacy vs Itadori who is about dealing with mortality as well as the meddling of the past generations in the present.
I disagree. Denji and Yuji are both very fleshed out, 3 dimensional Characters with very solid characterization and some amazing character development.
That’s abt where the comparisons stop, though since CSM and JJK are very very different series trying to tell very different stories. The biggest similarity is the dark nature of the world they live i and the fact that they are not technically the be all end all of a series like a more traditional shonen. JJK also has a more broad perspective the story is told through so despite the growth of the MC, there are long stretches we don’t even see him at all. Makes people assume he’s been forgotten or has stopped development when in reality the author simply made him core to the narrative but not the plot.
18:10 also unlike many horny anime characters, Denji never touched a single woman without their consent, despite him being raised with a proper education and relationship
This a very well done analysis of his character and the series itself, i hope the algorithm helps you dude
Something many people didn’t notice, great catch! I hope the algorithm does it’s thing too 🙏🏻
"Why Denji Works?"
To earn money.
Ahaha very true
The newest chapters destroying the "Denji isn't a hornball" argument is CRAZYYYY
actually true lol, just goes to show how much makima stomped all over his development
I feel like the hot takes of there being something wrong with Denji being horny and the take that Denji and Powers relationship is sexual is very telling of people's mind set. For starters Denji is a boy, a literal child hitting puberty. For 2 it's obvious that he's not just a hornball, he wants connection, that's why he clings to Pochita so much. Let the boy be horny, unlike most protagonists atleast he has a valid reason to be like that lol. It's not like he doesn't get more mature as the story goes on, but in the beginning of the story he's embracing being in a semi safe space and getting a change to even think about potential dreams.
Not to mention in part one the hormonal side of him is being reinforced and exploited by all but 2 of the women in his life, like he is literally being groomed.
I think part of the reason people hate Denji being horny is that there is now a pretty sizable number of people in fandom who oppose sexuality of any sort. Of course, entertainment can be kind of awkward about how it presents sex (especially anime), which might turn people off, but such types seemingly want it off the table entirely. They see any display of it as being gratuitous. I'd hate to be simplistic here, but I think it comes mostly from more radical feminist/queer circles as well as right-wing/'anti-degeneracy types'--at least the most outspoken people I've seen belonged to either of these camps (I've seen left-wing types deride anime with notable ecchi as 'horny anime for the heteros' meanwhile right-wing types call you a 'degenerate' and start talking about NoFap or whatever.) It's seemingly part of a wider trend in the West of questioning sexual revolution ideals. You also see it in things like the apparent decline of hookup culture and people losing their virginity later and such. I've heard it called the 'Asexual Revolution'.
THIS!!!
As someone who was a victim of manipulation and abuse as a teenager, i cant put into words just how relatable denji is. Every piece of his character works because it perfectly reflects what he didn't have in his life.
Im sick of people portraying him as someone who only gives a shit about sex.
thank you for your service, great video
I’m reminded of Al Ewing’s Immortal Hulk and it’s focus on how the trauma has built up Bruce banner over time and how each personality has formed in response to something.
Like how the Devil Hulk, the personality that he believed was unbridled evil, turned out to be his benevolence. It was based on his belief of what a father *should be*: a force that is meant to protect you from the horrors of the world. Bruce’s father was an abusive monster, though, so he could only view the personality as a reptilian monster until the day he learned that he couldn’t die, and took a chance to confront that aspect of himself.
This version of Bruce was utterly broken and was trying to build himself up into a complete human like denji is.
Immortal Hulk might be the best Hulk run ever. Definitely Top 10.
Holy fuck finally a Chainsaw Man video essay by someone that knows what they're talking about
The mischaracterization that Denji gets is actually insane, I'm glad you get it and I hope more people see this video
Your supportive words really do mean a lot!
Hopefully more people do get to see it as Denji slander is way too common for my liking.
Im so glad your taking part 2 into account even tho its not done yet. I feel like almost no one is taking it into consideration in these types of videos even after it was ongoing for a while.
Thank you for this in-depth video about this character! I've found chainsawman back when it's not as popular as to now where fan edits of the manga mostly can only be seen in CZcams but right now since the anime is released people easily slander Denji and not talk about how much of a well written character he really is. I enjoy and can easily watch this kind of videos where people points and highlights the beauty and dept within he's character. Specially now in part 2 where things isn't getting better with he's mental state I really wish he could have a break, I genuinely really wish the best for him.
Thank you for your kind words! I totally agree when it comes to the crazy amounts of people mischaracterising him and I too hope my guy Denji catches a break.
The first thing I thought of during the first two episodes was Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. Through that lens a lot of his monologues and actions make sense. Doesn't cover the whole story but when combined with his trauma conditioning his character becomes a lot more understandable. Good video!
Great video. Denji has to be one of the most mischaracterized characters I've ever seen, so seeing people giving him the exploration and time his character deserves is incredibly satisfing!
I'm holding out hope that the manga ends with the theme coming back to Pochita's desire to see Denji's dreams come to fruition. May this troubled traumatized guy finally find himself in an environment of genuine care and independence... (fingers crossed!)
Theres a great moment in the school arc when he offered sexual favor for the safety of his sister and people thought it was some random goofy thing for the sake of randomness and im like…No it’s indicative of his past where he had to sell his body to people in power to get what he wanted. Denji has had to struggle and those ripples are still prevalent in his present.
That offer came off smoothly for him because its all he knows even if he’s in a better situation.
Great video ❤️🔥
I’m not to sure about that but alright
great video man as always excited to see more!
BROMARRRRRRR 🙏🏻💜
Not finished watching but I love this essay a lot. I love denji a lot and his character and csm itself means a lot to me, I have trouble listening and focusing on essays while I do other stuff and typically have them for background noise but this one keeps me intertwined and keeps my focus on it, good video keep up the good work!❤
I appreciate the very kind words.
It does mean a lot!
I’m also so glad you both like and are invested with this video.
I definitely plan to release more engaging content like this in the near future 🙏🏻
Ah, It's always such a pleasure to see people praise a piece of media I love, sadly I haven't caught up with part 2 so I won't risk getting more spoiled than I already have.
Absurdly well made, absolutely banger points. To find those video examples for the script must have taken ages. I applaud your dedication 🎉
Thank you I really appreciate it!
Really enjoyed your video! Holy crap keep up the work man
Appreciate the love🙏🏻🙏🏻 Will do!!
Whenever someone talk bad about our boy, we step up🗣🗣🗣
YESSIRRRRRRRRRR
Thank you for this vid, you have masterfully changed my perspective on denji's character.
thank you thankk youuuu so much for making this video finally a video that explains denji well enough dude 😭
Denji’s characterisation needed some love fr
Great video Charlie! I’m really excited to see the channel grow and receive love and support
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏻Comments like these really do help in motivating me to go to greater heights!
Great editing, great script great work!
Appreciate it! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
the dynamic between the characters is proven to be so good that it's spawned its own genre of voiceover comedy skits
Great video Charlie
I’m glad you liked it!
great video man. You must have loved the most recent chapter, denji is only getting more complex over time
Recent chapter reaffirming this video and my own personal thoughts on where his character trajectory was going really did make me happy yeah. I also very much appreciate your support and glad you liked the video!
With voice acting and animation. Makimas laughing at denji near the end of part one is going to be haunting
MAPPA is going to make it look so good
@@CharlieCZcamsrI bet everything will be silent except for makimas laughing and she’s gonna be animated extremely smoothly
@@Langello0o definitely going to be eerie
This video is so fucking good you deserve so many more subs just subscribed
Thank you that really does mean a lot!
I’m so glad you liked the video and very much appreciate the subscription.
Got way more content to come soon so hopefully that number does go up 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great editing charlie and common W charlie.
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27:55 I think there's lots to take note of when reading csm so thinking of Reze as just another makima type woman and the pacing of csm does demand a reread if u wanna understand thing's better . But that opinion may change when u think of makima having control of Reze
Literally sobbing I just want him to be happy 😭😭😭
Finally found a very good essay video CZcams big W
Many more to come! Glad you enjoyed this video essay🙏🏻
It's been a minute since your last video lol good job on this one!
Yeah there was a lot on my plate that halted the production of this video but my next one is definitely going to be done sooner rather than later. Glad you like this video 🙏🏻
I appreciate that the Yakuza is the enforcer of this debt. So much media makes the Yakuza the cool guys. When in reality they are brutal
Don't watch Inuyashiki
Good video charcoal, big ups
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as a person who read the manga it just pissed me off so much when people started to slander him and never tried to actually understand his character and some people never take into account of the age of main characters like how some people call re zero a male power fantasy overall chainsaw man is really good and I cant wait for part 2 to be animated
This is a fantastic video and it floors me that it doesn't have more likes
I appreciate the kind words a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hopefully my next few videos get pushed in the algorithm
the fact that Power died on his birthday means for every birthday, he will be reminded of the ones he lost
Omfg, hell no, now that i think about it, this would be a logical after effect for him and the sad thing is, this even looks like a call back, from when Denji thinks that after the barf-kiss from here on out, it is still going to remind him of the taste of puke after he kisses a bunch of girls throughout his life. 😢
@@The_Omnipotent_Lurk bros truly been through EVERYTHING but honestly he has every right to be a villain(he prolly wont tho cause hes the MC)
This video was a banger
And the mangá is even better. Also "chainsaw man" IS a ironic reference to superheroes, the series is a "superheroes story" but by the sick and twisted Fujimoto eyes
Small spoiler for Chainsaw-I think what charlie was feeling before he watched the Chainsaw man anime was the same as the event in chapter 32. When Makima and Denji went on a date that chapter, they watched multiple movies that date. They both talked about how the movies were just okay or bad. Then makima said that she's the type of person that out of 10 movies she watched there's only 1 that she enjoyed and changed her life. I think the same thing is happening to Charlie but with new anime series. I can't say whether it's life changing for Charlie or not but it's clear that he likes Chainsaw man a lot judging by the 45 minutes long CSM video
Hopefully the algorithm blows this video up, fantastic essay
Hoping that happens as well. Even if that’s not the case I’m still so very glad you liked the video and appreciate your kind words!
Denji is “give an inch I take a mile” personified
Makima though she could closely build him up but then he became HIM!
Denji is like if Brook and Law fused and became the MC
THE GOAT IS BACK ❤
Here to stay!! 🙏🏻💜
Good vídeo bro
I really enjoyed this video! The editing is amazing and you really fleshed out Denji and left pretty much nothing unsaid. I’m really looking forward to your future work!
I appreciate it GOAT 🙏🏻🙏🏻💜
A really great video on one of my favorite manga ! Great job I loved it 🤩🤗
Thank you 🙏🏻 I’m glad you liked the video!
Ive felt the same way with a lot of new stuff coming out, i mainly went for jjk, csm, and dandadan when it comes to modern releases
underrated
New Charlie Vid?? Today is a good day
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Power and Denji are def soul mates… just look at the dumpster scene… it parallels him and pochita. Not just the contract but there’s much more. He saves her the same way makima hugged and was the first thing denji saw after becoming chainsaw devil for the first time. They have so many parallels between them, too many to list in a comment. But they are def gonna be the end game ship. It’s actual love vs the lust and manipulation he gets from every other women. It’s also who powers boob scene was faked with pads. Faked lust for actual love.
excellent content
I’m glad you liked it! What would you like to see next or in the near future?
@@CharlieCZcamsr Since you're asking, a video that unravels Reze's character would be wonderful!
@@dmon6711 might cover her for sure - just got to wait and see if the manga resurrects her or not (was briefly brought back by makima in her battle against pochita) - if not I’d probably cover her whole arc as a whole and why it’s great.
@@CharlieCZcamsrthat's true. I really look forward to it.
FINALLY, ITS FINALLY OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Video! CSM made me watch anime again after not watching a single one for approx. 5 years.
REAL - Chainsaw-Man has sparked my interest in anime again.
I was like mmhhmms, it's DENJI MANS, mhmmms
W CHARLIE VID
ERAAAAAAAAAAAA
Denji our boy needs a break
I indentify a lot with what u said on the intodruction, that's why I think u should watch Heavenly Delusion, it is legit good af. Only other anime I've liked in the last years together with Chainsaw Man. The rest I liked are just old ones that I hadn't watched before.
I’ll definitely check it out and give it a fair go.
Denji is a tragic character...if you know J. Peterson wrote in his book that people sometimes don't value themselves as much and thus treat their pets better than they treat themselves. They get used
Awesome video and I hope people realize the points you made when the rest of part 1 gets animated.
(Spoilers) A part of Denji’s character I always loved that people don’t seem to mention often was when he turned into the chainsaw man HoH. While many view the chainsaw man in a league of his own seperate from Denji’s character, which would make sense given he was around before becoming part of Denji, I always thought it was interesting how he connected to Denji. I’m order for it to be awakened, Denji had to give up on his dreams. Without drive to do anything, instead of making him empty, it unleashed a being that acts purely off of instincts and only does anything specific when given commands, just like how Denji was at the beginning of the story. It’s also made clear that the Chainsaw Man didn’t make sense to those who knew of him, just like how most people don’t understand Denji.
Near the end of Part 1 when Makima was talking about how Denji wasn’t worthy of Chainsaw Man, she said “every action he takes should be chaotic.” Denji turned back into himself because of the contract with Power he made. He stopped being the chainsaw man because he regained a solid goal that he wanted to strive for. This was cemented during his he tv scene when Denji showed desire to being chainsaw man when seeing how much people loved him. Makima didn’t want someone who had ambition, because that would go against her ability to control that person. She wanted someone like the chainsaw man, which was why she was such a big fan of him, because he applied to her dream.
I can’t wait to start read part 2 when the physical volumes get released as well as anything else Fujimoto makes.
Denji is the type of protagonist to make me say “Touching boobs is crucial to the plot” and be 100% serious.
"into the meat and potatoes" lmfaoooo
Very well put together video, I'm honestly surprised by some of the opinions about the anime. Even as just an anime watcher I could understand that Denji has just started to learn how to be a normal human being and how to interact with others. Yet those that judge him treat him like a normally raised kid that is just a perverted piece of garbage and nothing else.
Im glad this vid exists and I hope more people will see it
I appreciate your kind words so much! I’m glad you liked the video as well. Hopefully the algorithm pushes the video more 🙏🏻
Common Charlie W
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this just reminds me of the meme of "me whenever someone mischaracterizes denji again"
Chainsawman literally is an ironic comicbook hero title lmfao
Im here after chapter 165 lmao
curious to see if you have any thoughts to expand on this with the recent "trending" topic
We are currently in the trauma arc for Denji and Asa. I’d like to see more before making concrete comments about part 2 because basing an entire character off a chapter or 2 typically lends to mischaracterising.
@@CharlieCZcamsr its really jarring, funny even, to see how polarizing reaction to the recent chapters as "haha denji finally got what he always wanted" and "this will traumatize not just Denji but potentially Asa too", and both sides really hates the other.
some even call these past chapter the gatekeeping chapter, as it filtered those who doesnt understand Fujimoto storytelling or that Denji just hornball and the story finally embracing it or whatever. these kinds of people also keeps appearing on people discussing on the episodes as "overthinking" or "its not that deep bro", like hell so many doesnt think what happened was SA at all!
but yeah, gotta let Fujimoto cook. im sure this will all come back to develop the Denji and Asa, for better or worse... this man can be very unpredictable with his storywriting.
@@0liveboi he is very unpredictable I agree and yeah man so many people online are very dense when it comes to picking up on things. The downplaying of the SA that occurred is genuinely nuts.
@@CharlieCZcamsrI'd say it's not just SA, Denji was raped
I once saw a csm manga hatung video and the denji slander i saw in the comments traumatized me. Mf was spitting bs in the vid. Thank go there were these legends in the comments defending csm
Have you watched or read JJK before? If you did how did you like it and how did it compare to Chainsaw Man?
I'm caught up to JJK and think it's one of the best new gen series. I actually read/watched it right after Chainsaw Man funnily enough. JJK has better action, hype moments and soundtrack but Chainsaw Man edges it out in the writing, although I do believe JJK's writing is very underrated.
@@CharlieCZcamsr I think my enjoyment with JJK was really messed with when people started comparing the two shows together. After watching Chainsaw Man I wanted more and people recommended me JJK. So I had the same expectations for JJK that I had for Chainsaw Man which didn’t turn out great. JJK is a lot more like a typical school drama slice of life but with some really cool high octane combat moments. Whereas Chainsaw Man is an absurd but also depressing and serious story with quick and to the point combat. In both cases I prefer Chainsaw Man which is why it’s a 9/10 for me and JJK is more like a 7/10. Honestly the two series should just never be compared imo. The only similarities is the premise and that’s pretty much it.
Chainsaw man has the best writing for females in shounen Power is peak female anime girl
bro, to be honest, at this point I've heard more people say "People misunderstand Denji and say that he only cares about boobs" than I've actually heard people saying they think he only cares about boobs.
Not sure I agree with all your opinions on modern shounen, but this video is solid. Guy needs more honest hugs.
Knew the intro wouldn’t resonate with everybody but that’s how it felt to me personally but I do agree my boy Denji does need some genuine honest hugs. Also glad you liked the video!
One of the main reason people undervalue Denji’s situation at the start of the anime is is that most anime have children in tough situations at a young age. It’s pretty much expected in shounen at this point. Thing is, this isn’t a shounen anime at all. Denji isn’t Naruto. This isn’t a magical world. But people will measure him up to those iconic characters and go “meh, this is mid”
Has to be the cutest little devil
Ahhh yes another video about Fujimotos chadmenship * exquisite, divine, spit your shit indeed 🙏🏿
Soi brought me here. Nice video
Thank you!! Soi is the goat 🐐
Denji is the best anime/manga protagonist is my opinion, i couldn't see a more relatable but also likeble Protagonist
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You are underrated asf
Appreciate it a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hopefully my next few videos get noticed
Denji is HIM. But he's also us. As well as that which we could've become. That which we did, as well as that which we didn't.
Denji deserves better bro. From the reduction of his character from some fans to the way the series bends him over
The latest chapter had me so shocked. Poor Denji.
Denji will more than likely, be the only character to get a happy ending in Chainsaw Man.
Denji Woo
Wooooooooo!
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