Chainsaw Man has to be one of the wildest anime I’ve ever seen. It’s bloody, chaotic, darkly funny and somehow, it still manages to hit you in the heart. But the character that really pulled me in is Denji.
He’s not your typical hero. He doesn’t fight for justice. He fights to eat good food, touch boobs, and have a roof over his head. He’s brutally honest about what he wants, and in a world full of lies and monsters, that kind of raw, shameless humanity stands out. Denji is messed up, but real and that’s what makes him powerful.
The first drawing I made was a rough, inky black-and-white sketch raw, jagged, full of movement. I wanted it to reflect Denji’s unstable, explosive energy. That moment when he transforms into Chainsaw Man, it’s not polished or heroic it’s desperate, chaotic, like he’s tearing his way through life just to survive.
Then I created the second version with glowing chainsaws, orange lighting, and a supernatural vibe. That glow represents the hellfire Denji walks through every day. It’s not just about cool effects; it’s about how this kid lights up a dark world with nothing but rage, pain, and that little spark of hope that keeps him going.
Both versions show different sides of the same character. One is raw and grounded. The other is fiery and otherworldly. That’s what Chainsaw Man is to me
gritty reality clashing with insane fantasy. And Denji? He’s the heart of that madness.
Hope y’all like it.
