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Makima

Makima

Chainsaw Man universe

Makima changes the temperature of Chainsaw Man whenever she is present. Her appeal is not built on easy likability. It comes from the uneasy gap between how calm she seems and how much attention the viewer gives her. As a devil hunter affiliated with Public Safety, she belongs naturally in a dangerous setting, yet she often feels unimpressed by that danger. I find her fascinating because the show lets restraint do the work. Tomori Kusunoki's Japanese performance gives that restraint a precise, quietly disarming shape.

By Mika Tanabe

Appearance

Makima is 168 cm tall, but that number does not explain her screen presence. She rarely feels imposing because of physical scale alone. The stronger impression comes from how completely she seems to own her space among people whose work involves confronting Devils. An ordinary pause can make her feel larger than an elaborate entrance, and the effect is controlled rather than showy.

Personality

Makima's manner is composed and difficult to read cleanly. Kindness around her can feel comforting, then oddly transactional once you have time to sit with it. I would not call her cold in the simple sense, because coldness is easy to identify and dismiss. She makes warmth feel like a source of uncertainty. Her position within Public Safety gives every soft exchange extra pressure, turning basic conversation into tension. Suzie Yeung preserves that quality in English without making Makima sound theatrical. Both voice performances refuse to announce what the audience should feel.

Makima’s Story

Early story, spoiler free

Early in Chainsaw Man, Makima is presented through her work with the Public Safety Devil Hunters. That is enough context for a new viewer. The pleasure of watching her at this stage comes from uncertainty rather than explanation. Her scenes invite you to decide whether her calm is reassuring or alarming, then keep that judgment slightly out of reach. Start without reading ahead if you can. Her first impression becomes richer when you are allowed to distrust your own reaction in real time.

Spoilers beyond the early story

Later character information identifies Makima as a Devil and places her among the Four Horsemen. Her Public Safety affiliations include leadership of the Tokyo Special Division 4 and the Tokyo Special Division 5. Those facts sharpen the discomfort of her early presence, where personal attention and official power occupy the same space. Famine Devil and Yoru are her sisters, while Death Devil is her older sister. Nayuta is connected to Makima as a reincarnation. She also has pets named Tiramisu and Custard/Cream Puff. These details apply new pressure to earlier scenes, making familiar pauses feel deliberate without reducing Makima to a single explanation.

Abilities

A catalogue of Makima's abilities would be a poor introduction. The spoiler-safe facts are enough: she is a Devil who works as a devil hunter. That combination creates immediate tension because the labels pull in different directions. Her most memorable effect is often psychological. She can make conversation feel as threatening as action, giving the louder material around her a useful contrast. Let the story reveal the practical side of her abilities in its own order.

Watch Makima’s Story

Use the availability section for the legal services attached to Makima's appearances. Begin with the entry marked Start Here, then continue to the later supporting appearance. Availability can differ by location, so the rendered service links are more reliable than a platform name buried in prose. Makima rewards watching rather than summary reading because timing, vocal control and silence carry much of her appeal.

Start here: Chainsaw Man (2022) — on Crunchyroll, Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix

Questions

How tall is Makima?
Makima is 168 cm tall. Her height matters less to her presence than the calm authority she brings into a scene, so physical scale never has to carry the effect.
Who voices Makima in English?
Suzie Yeung is Makima's English voice actor. Her performance keeps the character measured and approachable on the surface, which suits Makima's unsettling uncertainty.
Where can I legally watch Makima's story?
Check the availability section for the legal streaming services connected to each appearance. Start with the title carrying the Start Here marker, since the other entry is a later supporting appearance.
Is Makima worth watching Chainsaw Man for?
Yes, especially if you enjoy characters built around tension rather than constant explanation. Makima is not the only reason to watch, but her scenes give the series much of its unsettling flavor.