When I first heard about this show I wasn’t fully convinced I’d like it. I haven’t watched a whole lot of gory shows so I wasn’t sure. However, the power of the ‘Popular Anime’ pressure finally got to me…and I’m glad it did! This was a really good show. The animation seems to be true to what MAPPA has been doing lately, and it’s a cool style to the world of anime. This first season, though only 12 episodes, feels like so much happened..but then also like not a lot happened at all. I enjoy our main trio of Denji, Aki and Power. Though poor Aki must feel like a tired dad sometimes looking out for the other two. As someone who hasn’t read the manga, I’m concerned for Aki’s future for a few reasons. (Not just cause the curse devil told him he’s got only two years left) He seems to have a lot of background trauma that I feel we’ve only begun to see. Makima is a character I am not completely sure of. She seems overall fine, but something about her just puts me off. I’m sure a lot more is to come with the next season, and I’m excited to see Denji grow more. Overall, this was a very good show, and I’m both excited and scared for what’s to come.
Chainsaw Man
