# Where to Watch Chainsaw Man

**Chainsaw Man streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+, with extra coverage on Bilibili TV and YouTube — so wherever you already keep your subscriptions, Denji's rampage is probably one click away. MAPPA's twelve-episode adaptation arrived in fall 2022 and moves at a sprint, making it an easy single-weekend binge.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://crunchyroll.com/series/GVDHX8QNW)
- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/series/chainsaw-man/2gMK1kC3JIEh)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/chainsaw-man-7b71b5a4-560b-4d8b-98c4-c5dee6004c21)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81215627)

Exact availability depends on your region. Crunchyroll is the title's most reliable global home, while in the U.S. the same episodes often surface on Hulu and Disney+; Netflix and Bilibili TV serve other territories, and there's an official YouTube listing as well. An English dub exists alongside the original Japanese audio, so subtitle-averse viewers are covered too. The catalogs overlap heavily, so start with whatever service you already pay for before adding a new one.

## Synopsis

Denji has nothing: no money, no future, just a crushing debt inherited from his dead father and a pint-sized Chainsaw Devil named Pochita riding shotgun. To stay alive, the two scrape by at the absolute bottom of society, hunting and selling devil carcasses for pocket change. When a betrayal leaves Denji at death's door, his bond with Pochita becomes his lifeline — a contract fuses boy and devil, and he tears his way back as Chainsaw Man, a half-human, half-devil hybrid with chainsaws erupting from his body. What makes the series sing is how it turns that bleak setup into pitch-black comedy and raw feeling at once; Denji's wants are almost heartbreakingly simple, which only makes the savage world around him land harder.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2022
- **Studio:** mappa co., ltd.
- **Score:** 8.3

## Watch Order

Chainsaw Man is refreshingly easy to jump into. Begin with this twelve-episode first season, which adapts the manga from the start and stands completely on its own. From there the story carries forward into the Reze Arc film, with an official side-story entry rounding out the world — but the TV series is the front door, and you don't need anything else to enjoy it.

- [Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc) — sequel
- Chainsaw Biyori — side\_story

## If You Liked This

- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)** — The direct continuation of Denji's story, this film adapts the Reze Arc. If the first season left you craving more of MAPPA's kinetic action and gut-punch tonal whiplash, this is exactly where to go next.
- **[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://hozuna.com/anime/frieren-beyond-journey-s-end)** — 
- **[Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Steins;Gate](https://hozuna.com/anime/steins-gate)** — 
- **[Hunter x Hunter](https://hozuna.com/anime/hunter-x-hunter)** — 
- **[Monster](https://hozuna.com/anime/monster)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Chainsaw Man legally?

It streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+, with additional listings on Bilibili TV and YouTube. Coverage shifts by region, so Crunchyroll tends to be the safest first stop.

### How many episodes is Chainsaw Man?

The first season is twelve episodes, produced by MAPPA and premiered in fall 2022. It's a quick, self-contained binge you can finish in a weekend.

### Do I need to read the manga before watching?

No. The anime adapts the story from the very beginning, so it works perfectly as a starting point. The manga is a great follow-up if you get hooked, but it isn't required.

### Is there more Chainsaw Man after the first season?

Yes — the story continues in the Reze Arc film, and there's an official side-story entry as well. The twelve-episode TV season is the place to start.