seeing Denji storm off to see the penguins exhibit and stand up for himself after Asa tried to take full control of how the date was going to go felt so rewarding to see
let this be a lesson to all my people struggling with anxiety and overthinking: the freedom to do whatever you want and experience new things without worrying is always better.
this is straight up one of your best videos Morj and it’s not even on the main channel! if I expect to see more video like this on Manga Morj than this might turn out to be one my favorite channels on youtube period.
I have forever been wondering about Fujimoto's artistic choice for hell and I think your interpretation at around 20:29 finally scratched the itch that have been trying to scratch. Thanks
I need to re-read Chainsaw Man afte watching this. Just like Denji & Makima sat through those 9 shitty movies, Ive sat through plenty of mediocre anime analysis, and now Ive found one which finally has a touch of gold. Thanks Morj. I've not enjoyed an anime analysis this much in a long time. Masterpiece.
i reread the first 100 chapters in preparation for part 2, then reread them again during a two week break. one of the only manga series ive gone out of my way to buy volumes of. absolute masterwork. def read firepunch too, its not as good but it really gets close sometimes
Wow I'm seriously mind-blown by how good this video is. This world needs 2 kinds of people: the writers like Fujimoto sensei who write beautiful stories, and the analysts like Morj who break it down for us and allow us to appreciate it in all its details. Excellent stuff, wish I could like this video much more than just once.
Im amazed. This analysis was so concise and easily understandable yet immensely thought provoking. You've brought light to themes and messages in this story that Ive never thought to unpack. It makes my appreciation for Chainsaw Man that much greater. You've outdone yourself Morj
this video is SO Good. You pointed out so many things i never thought about. The comparison between dogs not opening doors and "curiosity killed the cat" was genius
I’ve been dying to hear your thoughts on other series & this video did not disappoint. I legit haven’t seen anyone else explore this idea. I’ve heard brief bits of similar arguments but never to this same depth.
This was amazing. I have watched many essays about the philosophy of Chainsawman but this is the first one to tie it all together so well. I really wish I could show it to an anime only watcher but I guess I'll bookmark it for 2026?
This is probably the best CSM analysis video I’ve seen. I’ve really been waiting for someone to tackle all of the themes and symbolism of CSM in a fully thought out and put together way. Great job this is amazing :)
I think it's also worth noting the person to bring Denji to his epiphany about the dangers/futility of fantasies, the messy realities of life, and the lasting value of sincere relationships is Kobeni. Not someone with a grandiose dream, but just a person trying to earn money to support her family. Thanks Morj. This is easily one of your best videos. You're a blessing to the anime/manga community.
Holy fucking shit, I’ve never seen someone spit this much in my LIFE! Absolutely phenomenal video and easily the best breakdown of Chainsaw Man I’ve watched thus far. You hit everything on the nose, I can’t believe it
Ironically, I think this is the ideal version of the Morj Chainsaw Man video in my head, that plays to your strengths perfectly, and captures why I still like CSM so much despite all its annoying issues. You laid out the story of Part 1 really well, and some of the observations were stuff I hadn't noticed - how Denji's escalating desires are built into the early arcs, and the use of doors in hell (can't believe I didn't notice that one). I was a little afraid of how you tackling CSM would turn out, since it's definitely a bit of a double-edged sword for you, but this was an excellent video. P.S. read Kaguya-sama, would be cool to see a video on that (since it should meet the popularity benchmark too)
Impressive. Really really impressed... The other day I was watching your one piece videos, and I was wondering what would happen when one piece ends... I feel silly "worrying", your skills are transferrable and you will always have an audience. I loved this video because there are so many points that can applied to real life right now. Its impactful and meaningful. Some of the stuff you mentioned reminds me of lectures that Dr. K shares (harvard psychiatrist that founded healthygamer). Anyways subscribed, liked and now commented! I look forward to your future videos Mr. Morj!
I almost never comment on UA-cam Videos but I have to say, Morj you are my favorite Anime/Manga Analysis channel on UA-cam. I love your mature and thoughtful commentary that suits a personality like myself. I also love that someone notices that Power & Denji’s relationship is more than Platonic but not quite Romantic. Somewhere in between. A lot of people write it off as just “Siblings” when it’s more of if they recognized and accepted their feelings it would have been more. Ultimately this is my favorite Chainsaw Man Analysis video (I’ve watched countless) and you killed it. Glad you made another UA-cam channel to talk about other series. Looking forward to more videos.
Hey Morj, thanks for making this analysis. I think Chainsaw Man is something different and gives a lot of inspiration to other artists who want to make other thought provoking works. Your analyses are exactly what people who want to do that "making" are looking for. Good luck with the new channel, and thanks again!
Great analysis! Totally agree that most people don't give CSM the credit it deserves in story telling/theming. Can't believe I didn't make the connection between the sky of doors in Hell and the association with Denji's internal door and fear of knowledge. I think you also hit the nail on the head with the hedonic treadmill throughline. Looking forward to more videos on this channel!
To be fair it's not his first video, not even close. This is just a new channel he made to talk about other things. He has a movie channel and his main one for One Piece (also analysis videos like this one).
Hey morj, while I usually find manga analysis in UA-cam superficial and shallow, your analysis always make me feel like I gained a new way to appreciate a work of art I liked. I really liked how you connected it into the real world with politics, the whole fantasy as a means to manipulate reminds me of a lot of people I know who were swept into extremist ideologies. Love your work and I am gonna subscribe
You know, I've always considered Chainsawman oddly misplaced in Weekly Shonen Jump. It's by all means a seinen manga. Its first chapter was almost comically dark (I read it as it came out and was about to drop it for how hard it tried to sell Denji's misery), and rather than the usual "fuck yeah" kind of hopeful resolution a typical first chapter has by the end, this one felt like Denji's situation had become just barely less painful. And then, rather than going through the usual cycle of powering up and gathering friends, Denji just kept being abused, manipulated, and forced into being a glorified bait for dangerous devils. Definitely not the kind of hopeful try-hard protag the usual WSJ audience comes for. And at the same time, it gradually transformed into something even more weird: a melodrama about this miserable dude and his found family. Both the thematic payload and narrative style were far more subtle and mature than even most of its seinen contemporaries from Young Jump. By chapter 40 I'd become convinced I was reading a masterpiece in the making, and I had _no idea whatsoever_ what the movie date chapter (still one of the three best chapters in the entire manga thus far) was doing in WSJ. This couldn't just be a mistake on the editorial department's part; it had to be a purposeful experiment. I brought this up with some other reviewers, and they agreed CSM would be more accurately characterized as a seinen because it sticks out like a sore thumb no matter how you twist it. I'm thinking the decision to publish it in WSJ specifically was made to recapture the Attack on Titan audience, which was a big loss for Shueisha as Isayama's first pick for its publication was WSJ (they turned him down at the time because AoT wasn't a "good fit", although when it became a money-printing machine for Kodansha, the content policies for WSJ were very noticeably rethought). Some of the older big series were on their last acts and Demon Slayer and JJK weren't yet the powerhouses they've become since, so something dark and mature was needed to expand the appeal of the magazine. At least that's how it looks like to me. Not sure if it helped long-term as CSM has since moved to Jump Plus where it happily resides next to Monster #8 and Spy x Family, neither of which needed to be published in the regular Jump to go into tens of millions of volume copies sold. I think at this point J+ slowly but clearly becomes the better magazine (in large part thanks to its more flexible publishing schedule allowing authors to pace both themselves and their works more healthily), and when JJK and MHA end, WSJ will once again suffer from the lack of pillar support. But enough rambling. Thank you for the wonderful thematic analysis, this is probably the best CSM dive I've seen to date. Looking forward to you diving into Kaguya, Goodnight Punpun, Dungeon Meshi, or Medalist! Any of these would be lovely to have, especially Medalist which has quickly become my favorite sports manga of all time and needs a lot more love.
Chainsaw man feels like a mix between seinen and shoujo (due to the amount of emphasis that has on the emotions of the characters, intimacy and the connection between the characters, things that usually aren't given major focus on shonen and seinen)
I think somehow as I was reading Chainsawman, I got stuck in the idea that Ignorance was bliss and wanted to look away from what the series was trying to tell me. I was afraid that looking too deeply into this series would ultimately make it worse in my mind, because no interpretation that I could come up with would compare to that fuzzy feeling of "hee hee Denji wants gurls again." But boy did this video open my mind. Morj always has a way of analyzing these incredible ideas that I didn't really think much about, such as the hedonistic treadmill. Of course I realized it was happening on a subconscious level, but I never truly gave it any thought and just dismissed it as "That's just life isn't it?" But to have it be actually connected to the answer that Chainsawman wanted to give about happiness was something that just never occurred to me, even though it seems blatantly obvious now. I really do enjoy your videos, and I look forward to your thoughts on so many more manga in the future. And hopefully one day I'll be able to come to these conclusions myself.
While the philosophy works on a personal level, in that we can never truly appreciate what we have until everything is stripped away and that there is no real happiness/joy without first experiencing tragedy. Isn't it kind of fucked up when the same philosophy is applied on a macro/geopolitical level? "We cannot appreciate peace without first going through war, we cannot be happy in times of plenty without first having experienced famine and pestilence." i.e. a good movie is only life-changing because there are 8 other movies that are meaningless and vapid. I think that isn't actually the case. Historically, the world as a whole is happier than say in the feudal age where war and famine is commonplace despite a whole generation of adults (at least in the western sphere) not having experienced major conflict or famine on their soil
Damn I've seen some reviews on csm with some of these themes but nobody really managed to tie them together like that! Awesome video, probably one of my favourite for sure. Also I'm really glad you're bringing your way of analyzing stories to other mangas. Keep it up
I love this so much! You've opened up so many ideas that I never even thought of and even made me think about my own life in a different way. Thank you for making me appreciate Chainsaw Man even more. Amazing video and cant wait to see your takes and analysis on other series. I really hope theres more to come on this channel
I can’t believe this is the first video on this channel, that was by far the most eye opening video on CSM I have ever watched. Amazing job and you’ve earned a like and subscriber!
Your "philosophy of anime" vids are among the best on youtube, up there with Aleczandxr. I'd say you are even better at hitting on the thesis consistently and maintaining a cohesive narrative.
Wow, that's the best chainsaw man analysis I've seen yet and I've watched many. Made me appreciate my favorite story a bit more. The relation between doors and hell wasn't something I caught onto at all. Fujimoto is such a great visual storyteller. Amazing start to your new channel🔥🔥🔥
Great analysis. These type of videos you make are unmatched. Super happy you are starting Manga Morj and expanding out to other series. CSM being one of my favs too, i truly hope this channel and video gets the success it deserves!! Well done Morj 😁
Man, glad to find this vid, it's one of the best analysis of csm i've seen so far [PART 2 spoiler, I guess] 22:28 i find interesting how Makima (The Conquest, control devil) gave hints of her intentions of erasing the other apocalypse harbingers that later were revealed on part 2: Yoru (War devil) and Kiga/Fami (Famine, hunger devil) The only one remaining to reveal is Death And also, now the control devil is that tiny girl Nayuta wich is beign raised by Denji, I wonder how it will end That might be the biggest conflict of the whole story and the reason of all the events
I’m more and more starting to think that Pochita isn’t a cute doggy, but a character like Kyubey. I wouldn’t be surprised if we and everyone with a Pochita plushy will have to adjust our view on him sometime in the future
Morj, that was an amazing experience. ill go watch and read the series again while thinking about what you said. I dod try to get some of the concepts beforhand by myself, but you did a really good job. better than I did. Thank you for that! I enjoyed every second.
Noway this is your first video holy shet. I always wondered why hell had so many doors and I assumed it was to show that there were many ways to end up in hell, but your interpretation makes so much more sense. Keep it up man!
Morj, you really outdid yourself with this one. I’m a long time viewer of your one piece vids, but I was taken aback by how many things I have never realized about chainsaw man you talked about (also things about the series that I have never seen other channels tackle). I love your videos, and sometimes while watching them this thought came to my mind “I wonder what morj is going to do when one piece ends”. I believe you’ve found it. You are one of the greatest anime essayists I’ve found on this platform, and you’re going to get very far with your thoughtful, analitic videos. This vid has even made me reflect on my own life a bit. Thank you
One thing that I realized is that the first horseman of the apocalypse is (by some Christians) also represented by the antichrist, a false messiah or a deceiver who is overtaken by Satan/lucifer himself. Fujimoto keeps putting Makima in this weird antichrist role by showing the fall of lucifer to be her painting on the wall (and the first thing you see in the opening of the anime) AND that she even has her own version of "fallen angels" She has the Angel-devil (most obvious), Beam = Cherubim, Power = Powers (a form of angel in the biblical hierarchy), Princi = Principalities, violence = Galgalim = Ophanim (another form of angel) and from chapter 83 you see three more: Seraphim, Virtue and Dominion These are all types of Angels from the Bible or other Christian sources.
I could tell while reading it that there was so much depth and other analyst channels really didn't do it fully justice but this video is amazing. I really think this is exactly what Fujimoto was thinking when writing this story and its characters. There also was so much symmetry between scenes that I didn't realize, like Power/Pochita in the dumpster with Denji. All around stellar video, keep it up.
You did well in this video. I’ve been thinking about chainsaw man for a year. Subconsciously it hit me in some untangeable that I couldn’t grasp. I felt that there must be more beneath the surface than just break neck pacing, plot twists, awesome characters and emotional damage. I read this story when I was in a dark place. Depression, loss of purpose and emptiness. Chainsaw man helped me cope with the things I can’t change and taking back control about the things I can change. I was in the same place Denji was in when Power died and he submitted to Makima. I was too not opening the doors with scary reality behind it. The more I worked on myself I understand the metaphors and message until I opened all the doors and realized that I am the same as Denji. My mind broke after my 2 best friends died in short succession. But just like Denji I broke my personal chains from the control devil. Chainsaw man helped me take the power back. This story will forever have a special place in my heart and I am greatful that Fujimoto wrote it. Your video was able to convey the message of this story and I hope many people will see it, so they can appreciate chainsaw man to its fullest potential. Vrooom vrooom
Funny how stories can affect us. I went through a period of my life where I felt so alone and like nobody really understood me. It was like I couldn't trust anybody to stay and be there for me. It was during that period that I started watching One Piece. The relationships and bonds that the characters had with each other were what I wanted for myself. It's terrifying to open yourself up to relationships, whether they be friendships or romantic in nature, if you have already been burned. The most lasting joys in life come from the bonds and friendships that we form and not from material things. The possibility always exists that we can get burned again. But we learn to appreciate every bond and friendship that we form all the more.
Great video Morj! Clearly the best Chainsaw Man analysis out there for sure. Made me realize some stuff i didn't notice at all on my first read of the manga. I personally don't understand why this story needs a part 2 other than selling more copies. End of part 1 is one of the best endings for a manga out there for me, but well i hope it does surprise me.
I kinda agree with it feeling like it didn’t need a part 2 other than to sell more copies but there’s an argument to be made that there was still plenty of stuff to explore. For instance Denji having to find the Blood Devil and befriend it. I also think that for the series lasting message of how close, loving relationships are the most important thing in life that to end Denji’s journey without getting to see him rebuild those connections with people and truly live a life of happiness would be a shame. Now that he is out of the control of Makima he is on his own on creating relationships and living his life and I like how Part 2 has shown that so far. There was also a lot of potential in the world that had yet to be explored, such as the primal devils or how different people in different sectors of life live in a world of devils. Part 1 showed us the public safety side of the world and now Part 2 is showing the world through the perspective of school life. So yeah I don’t think part 2 was made JUST to sell more copies but more because there was so much more to be explored.
I would disagree, Fujimoto was given a long break before he started Part 2 meaning he meticulously planned the story. As far as Part 2 is concerned, the tone has shifted from being hype and chaotic befitting the hedonistic mindset of Denji to a slower, more introspective befitting the new protagonist/major focus "Asa" The series is currently a slow burn but that's what I'm excited about because dialogues and relationships might become more established and clear as Denji himself is becoming more mature.
Part 1's message wasn't made entirely clear until the very end. Similarly, I don't expect to understand the message of Part 2 until it's actually over. So maybe it will be disappointing, maybe not, but I don't have a way to know yet. I'm just enjoying the ride for now.
This is the best CSM's depth analysis video with psychology references in it. Ikr CSM is more than just regular shounen manga that I've been used to read, the way of the storytelling direction to understand what Fujimoto's vision for his manga makes me amazed by his work.
Just finished Chainsaw Man recently mainly because of your stream recommendations. So glad I can enjoy this amazing series as it comes out. Great video as always, looking forward to your takes on other series.
Bravo. This is one of your best put together analysis videos to date. I hope that you'll consider covering Fujimoto's other works, such as 'Fire Punch' or 'Goodbye, Eri', in future videos. I genuinely believe that he might be the strongest writer among the mangaka of his generation.
This is my favorite video you've ever made. I've watched probably every video on your main channel and there is no lack of quality videos there, so that's saying alot.
I honestly did not realize the deeper message chainsaw man had until I watched this video. I was already mindblown by the story itself but you have just tripled my love for it. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I love Chainsaw Man and though I picked up on the message of it through multiple rereads there are things I missed like the symbolism of the doors representing knowledge and why they fill the ceiling of hell. Absolutely phenomenal video Morj you knocked it out of the park with this one.
By far the best analysis you have made on a series up until now. You have an ability which very few other creators have, and that is to articulate in such a pristine and eloquent manner what it is exactly that makes a series so great. SUPER EXCITED TO SEE YOU DO MORE, GOOD LUCK!
When I first clicked on this video, I thought this was gonna be another one of those typical over-analyzations of simple scenes. I am happy to say that I liked this so much that I am writing this comment (which I normally never do). This was great and confirmed some of my own theories while also getting mind-blown by things I overlooked. This was amazing.
@shinken6636 Mate. Fujimoto is mocking YOU, anti intellectualism head ass. There's nothing in this video that is reaching beyond the core themes of Chainsaw Man unlike the ppl in Listen to the Song did. By wrongly interpreting the oneshot's message, you confirm your own preconceived bias and attack someone who genuinely but thought and work into his video. You alone do not understand Fujimoto.
holy shit Morj, you've outdone yourself. this video was crazy good, you've successfully put into words the feelings and thoughts I had after reading CSM, like I know the manga was trying to say something but I just couldn't put my finger on it. Really looking forward to your future videos, the mangas you listed out on your promotion video are literally my one for one exactly my favorite mangas. Your videos make reading One Piece and now other mangas that much better of an experience. Keep up the great work!
I learned a lot with this one, also both times denji finde a new purpose while in trash, if trash symbolizes the lowest time of his life it means in those times you understand having a purpose is really important.
The irony of people loving the CSM manga so much that they become enamoured of the dream/idealized version of what the CSM anime should be and inevitably become disappointed of the actual/real CSM anime when it comes out... their comments and tweets sound almost like Makima in the final showdown "chainsawman doesn't use CGI", "bad VA choices their voice don't sound like that"... etc etc. To love a story so much you actually miss the point of what the story is trying to tell is just mind-blowing.
I’m so excited for this channel. I know Morj wants to discuss other shit without messing with the algorithm of the main channel. This is exactly what we need !
The door analogy kind of reminds me of a quote by Friedrich Nietzsche. "Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed". Denji actively seeks all forms of pleasure whether the sandwiches or more notably, the girls. He inherently believes that the very idea of possessing such forms of pleasures will make him fulfilled and happy, yet deep inside, he himself knows that the very achievement of obtaining them will not be enough to satisfy him.
Great stuff, man! It's hard to look for chainsawman content that isn't too horny or sentimental, so this is a breath of fresh air. A few additional points about Makima: - In the same way that humans specifically long for the exact things that we do not currently have (the grass is always greener on the other side), Makima as the perfect manifestation of order also longs for the one thing she cannot have: Chainsaw Man, whom she views as the perfect manifestation of chaos. She wants to be with the one being that she can never control: chaos itself.That's why she insists all throughout her final battle with Denji that Chainsaw Man doesn't wear clothes, speak, etc. She sees him as a fully chaotic being. But as she discovers, the real chainsawman isn't like that. Instead, the real hero of hell is Pochita, who just wants lots of hugs. - My headcanon about Makima's defeat is that Denji didn't break her contract due to attacking her with "love", but rather she allows herself to die. Upon discovering that the "denji" she has been fighting has been the real chainsawman all along, she becomes disillusioned. Suddenly, everything she knew about her beloved hero is called into question. She also probably realized the padadox behind her wanting to be with chainsawman precisely because of how chaotic he is, all the while wanting to control him in order to chain him down to her. Once she exerts control over Pochita, then he is no longer chaotic, thus nullifying everything she worked for. I think this realization caused her to simply accept her fate and allowed herself to be defeated. - Most CSM fans believe that Makima's end goal is really to "erase" all bad things with pochita's power, but I think that's just another layer of manipulation. Throughout the story, we see Makima employing different styles of manipulation depending on whay suits her target. She used sexual favors on denji, terror on the yakuza members, the promise of revenge for Aki, etc. I think her altruistic dream world is the manipulation she used for the prime minister. Politicians are susceptible to this more philosophical approach, possibly thinking that the lives of a few Japanese people would be worth it for a world that is free of all suffering. But I really don't think this was Makima's end goal, this is just trappings for her. This is more of a bonus for her rather than a legitimate dream. All she really wants is Chainsawman. That's it. In the same way that Denji doesn't have grand dreams, Makima is also incredibly simple: she just wants genuine connection. This is supported by how when she finally extracts Pochita, she immediately lowers her guard and talks to him about how they would eat together, sleep together, etc, basically live a normal life together. She doesn't mention making thr world a better place. She doesn't mention ending suffering. She instead was focused on just living with Chainsaw. Makima is such a good villain because her manipulation extends out of the page and into the readers. So many misunderstand her.
"But I really don't think this was Makima's end goal" I think it is one of her end goal, yes. She is an individual, but she is also the Control Devil and this is genuinely the way she wants to bring control to humanity. Sure Pochita is more important to her, that's her "main" goal, but I don't think she lied about her other goal. Hell I don't think she even told the prime minister about Pochita and his power to eat away entire concepts. That's too personal and I don't think she shared that.
Definitely one of my new favorite videos on UA-cam, you've really outdone yourself Morj. Chainsaw Man absolutely blows me away in the density and complexity of its thematic messaging. These are difficult and unconventional ideas to effectively communicate as a storyteller, and Fujimoto somehow manages to weave it all together with a moving plot and excellent moment-to-moment entertainment. Definitely one of my new favorite pieces of media.
Tied all the loose threads I had with the manga/show into one beautiful tapestry I believe you are a philosophical composer and that you have transfigured what I thought was a beautiful and funny mess, into a beautiful and funny masterpiece. I bow before your greatness, may I one day buy you dinner sir! :)
One of the things I hate is that Twitter ruined this series by being a simp If you ask most of them why this series is good, their answer is definitely action and makima But what I think makes Chainsaw Man very special (at least for me) is the spicial writing Fujimoto's writing style is similer to Alfred Hitchcock's films (The Birds), and this is valuable to me, and I must say that your analysis was excellent. I hope you will also check series like Monster and Pun Pun. Great video
Then God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper suitable for him" OOH I was also wondering...about Pochita... SPOILERS: could he be a representation of a nihilist? I'm just thinking about why the story is called "chainsaw man" and how his ability is to get rid of the existence and concept of things. To make them nil. Chainsaws invoke images of slasher type horror films and even the manga plays on the seeming mindlessness/pure chaos of the genre. Perhaps his existence is spawned by the fear humans have of pure nihilsm but then him returning to a small dog form indicates how humanity simply ignores such ideas. They still fear it if confronted by it but don't acknowledge it. I think that fits very well into Morj's interpretation.
started reading the manga on a whim last night, then read the whole thing in one sitting, and now here i am watching videos about it. i think we can all agree that i'm being very normal about my new interest 😀👍 anyway jokey comment aside, this was a really great watch!! fantastic work :)
This is actually a comprehensive essay that I watched the whole thing. The part Pochita and Power hits a bit harder than I thought because I shared a similar bond with my cat (who is now in heaven). And you delve into more than just a brainless loving boobs depressive backstory protagonist but an actual human development and relatable sentiments from the current societal situations. I fully enjoyed this and may use your channel for more anime understanding guidelines. Thank you ❤
That was. Incredible. As someone who is sort of going through a similar existential trap at this very moment, I feel like freaking crying after watching this. Maybe it was what I needed to hear.
Thanks for the kind words everyone, starting with some chainsaw man content and will continue to add new series each week so stay tuned!
Hunter Hunter and Jojo Part 7 would be fantastic whenever you get a chance. Much love Morj 💙video is great
You should examine xenoblade series.
It would be phenomenal if you analyze Berserk.
Dont feel pressured to have one every week! It's much better to have top quality content like this video than to feel like you need to force anything.
I needed to hear this, really resonated. Thank you Morj!
seeing Denji storm off to see the penguins exhibit and stand up for himself after Asa tried to take full control of how the date was going to go felt so rewarding to see
let this be a lesson to all my people struggling with anxiety and overthinking: the freedom to do whatever you want and experience new things without worrying is always better.
That moment gave me the same feeling that Denji had when watching that movie fr.
this is straight up one of your best videos Morj and it’s not even on the main channel! if I expect to see more video like this on Manga Morj than this might turn out to be one my favorite channels on youtube period.
I have forever been wondering about Fujimoto's artistic choice for hell and I think your interpretation at around 20:29 finally scratched the itch that have been trying to scratch.
Thanks
Yeah, it's legit not an Interpretation, it's just the answer.
I need to re-read Chainsaw Man afte watching this. Just like Denji & Makima sat through those 9 shitty movies, Ive sat through plenty of mediocre anime analysis, and now Ive found one which finally has a touch of gold.
Thanks Morj. I've not enjoyed an anime analysis this much in a long time. Masterpiece.
i reread the first 100 chapters in preparation for part 2, then reread them again during a two week break. one of the only manga series ive gone out of my way to buy volumes of. absolute masterwork. def read firepunch too, its not as good but it really gets close sometimes
Agreed.
Wow I'm seriously mind-blown by how good this video is. This world needs 2 kinds of people: the writers like Fujimoto sensei who write beautiful stories, and the analysts like Morj who break it down for us and allow us to appreciate it in all its details. Excellent stuff, wish I could like this video much more than just once.
Im amazed. This analysis was so concise and easily understandable yet immensely thought provoking. You've brought light to themes and messages in this story that Ive never thought to unpack. It makes my appreciation for Chainsaw Man that much greater. You've outdone yourself Morj
this video is SO Good. You pointed out so many things i never thought about. The comparison between dogs not opening doors and "curiosity killed the cat" was genius
This is hands down the best manga philosophy of CSM I've seen yet
How does this doesn't have a 1 million views yet is crazy
The reason is it got age restricted. Once it got hit with age restriction, it stopped getting recommended to people.
I’ve been dying to hear your thoughts on other series & this video did not disappoint. I legit haven’t seen anyone else explore this idea. I’ve heard brief bits of similar arguments but never to this same depth.
W vid from Morj
This was amazing. I have watched many essays about the philosophy of Chainsawman but this is the first one to tie it all together so well. I really wish I could show it to an anime only watcher but I guess I'll bookmark it for 2026?
This is probably the best CSM analysis video I’ve seen. I’ve really been waiting for someone to tackle all of the themes and symbolism of CSM in a fully thought out and put together way. Great job this is amazing :)
Tru even tho I just read it
I think it's also worth noting the person to bring Denji to his epiphany about the dangers/futility of fantasies, the messy realities of life, and the lasting value of sincere relationships is Kobeni. Not someone with a grandiose dream, but just a person trying to earn money to support her family.
Thanks Morj. This is easily one of your best videos. You're a blessing to the anime/manga community.
Holy fucking shit, I’ve never seen someone spit this much in my LIFE! Absolutely phenomenal video and easily the best breakdown of Chainsaw Man I’ve watched thus far. You hit everything on the nose, I can’t believe it
All the other 9 not so good chainsawman videos made this 1 amazing chainsawman video all the more better
Ironically, I think this is the ideal version of the Morj Chainsaw Man video in my head, that plays to your strengths perfectly, and captures why I still like CSM so much despite all its annoying issues. You laid out the story of Part 1 really well, and some of the observations were stuff I hadn't noticed - how Denji's escalating desires are built into the early arcs, and the use of doors in hell (can't believe I didn't notice that one). I was a little afraid of how you tackling CSM would turn out, since it's definitely a bit of a double-edged sword for you, but this was an excellent video.
P.S. read Kaguya-sama, would be cool to see a video on that (since it should meet the popularity benchmark too)
Kaguya sama is a top 2 romance manga of all time 🐸
@@behanort4556 What's your other favorite romance manga?
@@ganggangsoolae8161 Bloom into You, tho Kaguya is very close 2nd
what are the annoying issues?
Is Kaguya-sama, Love is War?
Impressive. Really really impressed... The other day I was watching your one piece videos, and I was wondering what would happen when one piece ends... I feel silly "worrying", your skills are transferrable and you will always have an audience.
I loved this video because there are so many points that can applied to real life right now. Its impactful and meaningful. Some of the stuff you mentioned reminds me of lectures that Dr. K shares (harvard psychiatrist that founded healthygamer).
Anyways subscribed, liked and now commented! I look forward to your future videos Mr. Morj!
I luv this comment soo damnnn much.
I almost never comment on UA-cam Videos but I have to say,
Morj you are my favorite Anime/Manga Analysis channel on UA-cam. I love your mature and thoughtful commentary that suits a personality like myself.
I also love that someone notices that Power & Denji’s relationship is more than Platonic but not quite Romantic. Somewhere in between. A lot of people write it off as just “Siblings” when it’s more of if they recognized and accepted their feelings it would have been more.
Ultimately this is my favorite Chainsaw Man Analysis video (I’ve watched countless) and you killed it.
Glad you made another UA-cam channel to talk about other series. Looking forward to more videos.
Hey Morj, thanks for making this analysis. I think Chainsaw Man is something different and gives a lot of inspiration to other artists who want to make other thought provoking works. Your analyses are exactly what people who want to do that "making" are looking for. Good luck with the new channel, and thanks again!
Murphy👀
One of the greatest videos I’ve seen. Incredible analysis and delivery.
Way to start the channel with a banger Morj! You perfectly managed to put into words what makes Chainsawman so poignant
What a banger of a video. Genuinely one of the best videos I’ve watched on UA-cam. Well done
Finally someone managed to not straith up ignore when Makima satated word by word what her goal is...
Great video. I hope it goes mainstream.
Great analysis! Totally agree that most people don't give CSM the credit it deserves in story telling/theming. Can't believe I didn't make the connection between the sky of doors in Hell and the association with Denji's internal door and fear of knowledge. I think you also hit the nail on the head with the hedonic treadmill throughline. Looking forward to more videos on this channel!
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I don't even know where to begin with addressing that mess of a paragraph, so I won't.
@@shinken6636 quite a piece of literature.
@@shinken6636 Mad bozo
There’s just no way a random UA-camr’s first video that I stumbled upon because I was bored thought me how to truly live my life
To be fair it's not his first video, not even close. This is just a new channel he made to talk about other things. He has a movie channel and his main one for One Piece (also analysis videos like this one).
What an absolute masterpiece of an analysis holy devil of hell. Morj always delivering the bread with jam and even cookies with milk.
Hey morj, while I usually find manga analysis in UA-cam superficial and shallow, your analysis always make me feel like I gained a new way to appreciate a work of art I liked. I really liked how you connected it into the real world with politics, the whole fantasy as a means to manipulate reminds me of a lot of people I know who were swept into extremist ideologies. Love your work and I am gonna subscribe
You know, I've always considered Chainsawman oddly misplaced in Weekly Shonen Jump. It's by all means a seinen manga. Its first chapter was almost comically dark (I read it as it came out and was about to drop it for how hard it tried to sell Denji's misery), and rather than the usual "fuck yeah" kind of hopeful resolution a typical first chapter has by the end, this one felt like Denji's situation had become just barely less painful. And then, rather than going through the usual cycle of powering up and gathering friends, Denji just kept being abused, manipulated, and forced into being a glorified bait for dangerous devils. Definitely not the kind of hopeful try-hard protag the usual WSJ audience comes for. And at the same time, it gradually transformed into something even more weird: a melodrama about this miserable dude and his found family. Both the thematic payload and narrative style were far more subtle and mature than even most of its seinen contemporaries from Young Jump. By chapter 40 I'd become convinced I was reading a masterpiece in the making, and I had _no idea whatsoever_ what the movie date chapter (still one of the three best chapters in the entire manga thus far) was doing in WSJ. This couldn't just be a mistake on the editorial department's part; it had to be a purposeful experiment. I brought this up with some other reviewers, and they agreed CSM would be more accurately characterized as a seinen because it sticks out like a sore thumb no matter how you twist it.
I'm thinking the decision to publish it in WSJ specifically was made to recapture the Attack on Titan audience, which was a big loss for Shueisha as Isayama's first pick for its publication was WSJ (they turned him down at the time because AoT wasn't a "good fit", although when it became a money-printing machine for Kodansha, the content policies for WSJ were very noticeably rethought). Some of the older big series were on their last acts and Demon Slayer and JJK weren't yet the powerhouses they've become since, so something dark and mature was needed to expand the appeal of the magazine. At least that's how it looks like to me. Not sure if it helped long-term as CSM has since moved to Jump Plus where it happily resides next to Monster #8 and Spy x Family, neither of which needed to be published in the regular Jump to go into tens of millions of volume copies sold. I think at this point J+ slowly but clearly becomes the better magazine (in large part thanks to its more flexible publishing schedule allowing authors to pace both themselves and their works more healthily), and when JJK and MHA end, WSJ will once again suffer from the lack of pillar support.
But enough rambling. Thank you for the wonderful thematic analysis, this is probably the best CSM dive I've seen to date. Looking forward to you diving into Kaguya, Goodnight Punpun, Dungeon Meshi, or Medalist! Any of these would be lovely to have, especially Medalist which has quickly become my favorite sports manga of all time and needs a lot more love.
Chainsaw man feels like a mix between seinen and shoujo (due to the amount of emphasis that has on the emotions of the characters, intimacy and the connection between the characters, things that usually aren't given major focus on shonen and seinen)
Brilliant video, what a ride. Now the doors in hell make sense.
This is it, the best chainsaw man analysis on the platform.
I think somehow as I was reading Chainsawman, I got stuck in the idea that Ignorance was bliss and wanted to look away from what the series was trying to tell me. I was afraid that looking too deeply into this series would ultimately make it worse in my mind, because no interpretation that I could come up with would compare to that fuzzy feeling of "hee hee Denji wants gurls again." But boy did this video open my mind.
Morj always has a way of analyzing these incredible ideas that I didn't really think much about, such as the hedonistic treadmill. Of course I realized it was happening on a subconscious level, but I never truly gave it any thought and just dismissed it as "That's just life isn't it?" But to have it be actually connected to the answer that Chainsawman wanted to give about happiness was something that just never occurred to me, even though it seems blatantly obvious now.
I really do enjoy your videos, and I look forward to your thoughts on so many more manga in the future. And hopefully one day I'll be able to come to these conclusions myself.
While the philosophy works on a personal level, in that we can never truly appreciate what we have until everything is stripped away and that there is no real happiness/joy without first experiencing tragedy. Isn't it kind of fucked up when the same philosophy is applied on a macro/geopolitical level? "We cannot appreciate peace without first going through war, we cannot be happy in times of plenty without first having experienced famine and pestilence." i.e. a good movie is only life-changing because there are 8 other movies that are meaningless and vapid.
I think that isn't actually the case. Historically, the world as a whole is happier than say in the feudal age where war and famine is commonplace despite a whole generation of adults (at least in the western sphere) not having experienced major conflict or famine on their soil
Damn I've seen some reviews on csm with some of these themes but nobody really managed to tie them together like that! Awesome video, probably one of my favourite for sure. Also I'm really glad you're bringing your way of analyzing stories to other mangas. Keep it up
This is it, the perfect Chainsaw Man analysis. Yet another common Morj W.
I love this so much! You've opened up so many ideas that I never even thought of and even made me think about my own life in a different way. Thank you for making me appreciate Chainsaw Man even more. Amazing video and cant wait to see your takes and analysis on other series. I really hope theres more to come on this channel
I can’t believe this is the first video on this channel, that was by far the most eye opening video on CSM I have ever watched. Amazing job and you’ve earned a like and subscriber!
Because he has another youtube channel, this isn't his first go at analysis lol
But still a really good start of this individual channel
@@eren7625 absolutely!
I have a newfound love for already my favorite manga series. Great analysis morj
Never have I been moved to tears by an essay. Until now, I guess. Damn good work
Your "philosophy of anime" vids are among the best on youtube, up there with Aleczandxr. I'd say you are even better at hitting on the thesis consistently and maintaining a cohesive narrative.
It’s the first video
@@nnamdi5611 he has another channel, with a video like this on one piece
So the real reward was the friends he made along the way
Keep scrolling, this is just a comment to boost the video for the alg
I've watched every chainsaw-man analysis video on UA-cam. This one's the best.
The final message gave me a lot to think about with my own life.
Wow, that's the best chainsaw man analysis I've seen yet and I've watched many. Made me appreciate my favorite story a bit more. The relation between doors and hell wasn't something I caught onto at all. Fujimoto is such a great visual storyteller. Amazing start to your new channel🔥🔥🔥
Great analysis. These type of videos you make are unmatched. Super happy you are starting Manga Morj and expanding out to other series. CSM being one of my favs too, i truly hope this channel and video gets the success it deserves!! Well done Morj 😁
Man, glad to find this vid, it's one of the best analysis of csm i've seen so far
[PART 2 spoiler, I guess]
22:28 i find interesting how Makima (The Conquest, control devil) gave hints of her intentions of erasing the other apocalypse harbingers that later were revealed on part 2: Yoru (War devil) and Kiga/Fami (Famine, hunger devil)
The only one remaining to reveal is Death
And also, now the control devil is that tiny girl Nayuta wich is beign raised by Denji, I wonder how it will end
That might be the biggest conflict of the whole story and the reason of all the events
I’m more and more starting to think that Pochita isn’t a cute doggy, but a character like Kyubey. I wouldn’t be surprised if we and everyone with a Pochita plushy will have to adjust our view on him sometime in the future
Waooohhh damn this is for the manga not anime.
Manga in the title I know I'm dumb
Morj, that was an amazing experience. ill go watch and read the series again while thinking about what you said. I dod try to get some of the concepts beforhand by myself, but you did a really good job. better than I did. Thank you for that! I enjoyed every second.
Noway this is your first video holy shet. I always wondered why hell had so many doors and I assumed it was to show that there were many ways to end up in hell, but your interpretation makes so much more sense. Keep it up man!
His main channel is Mr Morj it's one piece related
@@geogeo3733 ah thanks for letting me know
Morj, you really outdid yourself with this one. I’m a long time viewer of your one piece vids, but I was taken aback by how many things I have never realized about chainsaw man you talked about (also things about the series that I have never seen other channels tackle). I love your videos, and sometimes while watching them this thought came to my mind “I wonder what morj is going to do when one piece ends”. I believe you’ve found it. You are one of the greatest anime essayists I’ve found on this platform, and you’re going to get very far with your thoughtful, analitic videos. This vid has even made me reflect on my own life a bit. Thank you
One thing that I realized is that the first horseman of the apocalypse is (by some Christians) also represented by the antichrist, a false messiah or a deceiver who is overtaken by Satan/lucifer himself. Fujimoto keeps putting Makima in this weird antichrist role by showing the fall of lucifer to be her painting on the wall (and the first thing you see in the opening of the anime) AND that she even has her own version of "fallen angels"
She has the Angel-devil (most obvious), Beam = Cherubim, Power = Powers (a form of angel in the biblical hierarchy), Princi = Principalities, violence = Galgalim = Ophanim (another form of angel) and from chapter 83 you see three more: Seraphim, Virtue and Dominion
These are all types of Angels from the Bible or other Christian sources.
Great addition!
I could tell while reading it that there was so much depth and other analyst channels really didn't do it fully justice but this video is amazing. I really think this is exactly what Fujimoto was thinking when writing this story and its characters. There also was so much symmetry between scenes that I didn't realize, like Power/Pochita in the dumpster with Denji. All around stellar video, keep it up.
What an amazing video. So insightful, unique, and thoughtful. You’ve got a new subscriber and I can’t wait for more!
This is a fantastic video, definitely worth the 40mins which didn't even feel as such. Liked and subbed.
You did well in this video. I’ve been thinking about chainsaw man for a year. Subconsciously it hit me in some untangeable that I couldn’t grasp. I felt that there must be more beneath the surface than just break neck pacing, plot twists, awesome characters and emotional damage. I read this story when I was in a dark place. Depression, loss of purpose and emptiness. Chainsaw man helped me cope with the things I can’t change and taking back control about the things I can change. I was in the same place Denji was in when Power died and he submitted to Makima. I was too not opening the doors with scary reality behind it. The more I worked on myself I understand the metaphors and message until I opened all the doors and realized that I am the same as Denji. My mind broke after my 2 best friends died in short succession. But just like Denji I broke my personal chains from the control devil. Chainsaw man helped me take the power back. This story will forever have a special place in my heart and I am greatful that Fujimoto wrote it. Your video was able to convey the message of this story and I hope many people will see it, so they can appreciate chainsaw man to its fullest potential. Vrooom vrooom
Funny how stories can affect us. I went through a period of my life where I felt so alone and like nobody really understood me. It was like I couldn't trust anybody to stay and be there for me. It was during that period that I started watching One Piece. The relationships and bonds that the characters had with each other were what I wanted for myself. It's terrifying to open yourself up to relationships, whether they be friendships or romantic in nature, if you have already been burned. The most lasting joys in life come from the bonds and friendships that we form and not from material things. The possibility always exists that we can get burned again. But we learn to appreciate every bond and friendship that we form all the more.
Great video Morj! Clearly the best Chainsaw Man analysis out there for sure. Made me realize some stuff i didn't notice at all on my first read of the manga.
I personally don't understand why this story needs a part 2 other than selling more copies. End of part 1 is one of the best endings for a manga out there for me, but well i hope it does surprise me.
I kinda agree with it feeling like it didn’t need a part 2 other than to sell more copies but there’s an argument to be made that there was still plenty of stuff to explore. For instance Denji having to find the Blood Devil and befriend it. I also think that for the series lasting message of how close, loving relationships are the most important thing in life that to end Denji’s journey without getting to see him rebuild those connections with people and truly live a life of happiness would be a shame. Now that he is out of the control of Makima he is on his own on creating relationships and living his life and I like how Part 2 has shown that so far.
There was also a lot of potential in the world that had yet to be explored, such as the primal devils or how different people in different sectors of life live in a world of devils. Part 1 showed us the public safety side of the world and now Part 2 is showing the world through the perspective of school life. So yeah I don’t think part 2 was made JUST to sell more copies but more because there was so much more to be explored.
I would disagree, Fujimoto was given a long break before he started Part 2 meaning he meticulously planned the story.
As far as Part 2 is concerned, the tone has shifted from being hype and chaotic befitting the hedonistic mindset of Denji to a slower, more introspective befitting the new protagonist/major focus "Asa"
The series is currently a slow burn but that's what I'm excited about because dialogues and relationships might become more established and clear as Denji himself is becoming more mature.
Besides the open plot points left in the story, obviously the author can still have more that he wants to say through this story
Part 1's message wasn't made entirely clear until the very end. Similarly, I don't expect to understand the message of Part 2 until it's actually over. So maybe it will be disappointing, maybe not, but I don't have a way to know yet. I'm just enjoying the ride for now.
This is the best CSM's depth analysis video with psychology references in it. Ikr CSM is more than just regular shounen manga that I've been used to read, the way of the storytelling direction to understand what Fujimoto's vision for his manga makes me amazed by his work.
Wow, what an amazing video... I've watched alot of Chainsaw Man analysis videos, but this might actually be the best I've seen.
Just finished Chainsaw Man recently mainly because of your stream recommendations. So glad I can enjoy this amazing series as it comes out. Great video as always, looking forward to your takes on other series.
Bravo. This is one of your best put together analysis videos to date. I hope that you'll consider covering Fujimoto's other works, such as 'Fire Punch' or 'Goodbye, Eri', in future videos. I genuinely believe that he might be the strongest writer among the mangaka of his generation.
This is my favorite video you've ever made. I've watched probably every video on your main channel and there is no lack of quality videos there, so that's saying alot.
I honestly did not realize the deeper message chainsaw man had until I watched this video. I was already mindblown by the story itself but you have just tripled my love for it. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Incredible analysis king, one of your best. Makes me love and appreciate this series even more
I love Chainsaw Man and though I picked up on the message of it through multiple rereads there are things I missed like the symbolism of the doors representing knowledge and why they fill the ceiling of hell. Absolutely phenomenal video Morj you knocked it out of the park with this one.
By far the best analysis you have made on a series up until now. You have an ability which very few other creators have, and that is to articulate in such a pristine and eloquent manner what it is exactly that makes a series so great. SUPER EXCITED TO SEE YOU DO MORE, GOOD LUCK!
Ive really missed this feeling of watching a morj video and realizing how dumb i am. Thank you morj
Incredible video man, absolutely incredible, just perfect how you understood this series so well
When I first clicked on this video, I thought this was gonna be another one of those typical over-analyzations of simple scenes. I am happy to say that I liked this so much that I am writing this comment (which I normally never do). This was great and confirmed some of my own theories while also getting mind-blown by things I overlooked.
This was amazing.
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@shinken6636 Mate. Fujimoto is mocking YOU, anti intellectualism head ass. There's nothing in this video that is reaching beyond the core themes of Chainsaw Man unlike the ppl in Listen to the Song did. By wrongly interpreting the oneshot's message, you confirm your own preconceived bias and attack someone who genuinely but thought and work into his video. You alone do not understand Fujimoto.
Holy shit! I didn't realize all the depths csm had. Fantastic video to start the new channel.
Bro come back your videos are so well thought out and your explanations are amazing
holy shit Morj, you've outdone yourself. this video was crazy good, you've successfully put into words the feelings and thoughts I had after reading CSM, like I know the manga was trying to say something but I just couldn't put my finger on it. Really looking forward to your future videos, the mangas you listed out on your promotion video are literally my one for one exactly my favorite mangas. Your videos make reading One Piece and now other mangas that much better of an experience. Keep up the great work!
I learned a lot with this one, also both times denji finde a new purpose while in trash, if trash symbolizes the lowest time of his life it means in those times you understand having a purpose is really important.
Undoubtedly Worj content, really went in depth with this vid
The irony of people loving the CSM manga so much that they become enamoured of the dream/idealized version of what the CSM anime should be and inevitably become disappointed of the actual/real CSM anime when it comes out...
their comments and tweets sound almost like Makima in the final showdown "chainsawman doesn't use CGI", "bad VA choices their voice don't sound like that"... etc etc.
To love a story so much you actually miss the point of what the story is trying to tell is just mind-blowing.
I listened to this in the background and didn’t even realize there wasn’t all that many views. That’s surprising. Great video
It was age restricted unfortunately, so UA-cam stopped recommending it.
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I’m so excited for this channel. I know Morj wants to discuss other shit without messing with the algorithm of the main channel. This is exactly what we need !
This was fucking amazing. I can’t wait to see more of what you do
Awesome!
Cant wait for Hunter x Hunter analysis
Thank you for making this video. I have had questions that I wanted to be answered in life and you answered them for me! Again, thank you! :)
Started reading chainsaw man just so I could watch this :)
The door analogy kind of reminds me of a quote by Friedrich Nietzsche.
"Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed".
Denji actively seeks all forms of pleasure whether the sandwiches or more notably, the girls. He inherently believes that the very idea of possessing such forms of pleasures will make him fulfilled and happy, yet deep inside, he himself knows that the very achievement of obtaining them will not be enough to satisfy him.
Great stuff, man! It's hard to look for chainsawman content that isn't too horny or sentimental, so this is a breath of fresh air.
A few additional points about Makima:
- In the same way that humans specifically long for the exact things that we do not currently have (the grass is always greener on the other side), Makima as the perfect manifestation of order also longs for the one thing she cannot have: Chainsaw Man, whom she views as the perfect manifestation of chaos. She wants to be with the one being that she can never control: chaos itself.That's why she insists all throughout her final battle with Denji that Chainsaw Man doesn't wear clothes, speak, etc. She sees him as a fully chaotic being. But as she discovers, the real chainsawman isn't like that. Instead, the real hero of hell is Pochita, who just wants lots of hugs.
- My headcanon about Makima's defeat is that Denji didn't break her contract due to attacking her with "love", but rather she allows herself to die. Upon discovering that the "denji" she has been fighting has been the real chainsawman all along, she becomes disillusioned. Suddenly, everything she knew about her beloved hero is called into question. She also probably realized the padadox behind her wanting to be with chainsawman precisely because of how chaotic he is, all the while wanting to control him in order to chain him down to her. Once she exerts control over Pochita, then he is no longer chaotic, thus nullifying everything she worked for. I think this realization caused her to simply accept her fate and allowed herself to be defeated.
- Most CSM fans believe that Makima's end goal is really to "erase" all bad things with pochita's power, but I think that's just another layer of manipulation. Throughout the story, we see Makima employing different styles of manipulation depending on whay suits her target. She used sexual favors on denji, terror on the yakuza members, the promise of revenge for Aki, etc. I think her altruistic dream world is the manipulation she used for the prime minister. Politicians are susceptible to this more philosophical approach, possibly thinking that the lives of a few Japanese people would be worth it for a world that is free of all suffering. But I really don't think this was Makima's end goal, this is just trappings for her. This is more of a bonus for her rather than a legitimate dream. All she really wants is Chainsawman. That's it. In the same way that Denji doesn't have grand dreams, Makima is also incredibly simple: she just wants genuine connection. This is supported by how when she finally extracts Pochita, she immediately lowers her guard and talks to him about how they would eat together, sleep together, etc, basically live a normal life together. She doesn't mention making thr world a better place. She doesn't mention ending suffering. She instead was focused on just living with Chainsaw. Makima is such a good villain because her manipulation extends out of the page and into the readers. So many misunderstand her.
holy shit
"But I really don't think this was Makima's end goal"
I think it is one of her end goal, yes. She is an individual, but she is also the Control Devil and this is genuinely the way she wants to bring control to humanity. Sure Pochita is more important to her, that's her "main" goal, but I don't think she lied about her other goal. Hell I don't think she even told the prime minister about Pochita and his power to eat away entire concepts. That's too personal and I don't think she shared that.
Definitely one of my new favorite videos on UA-cam, you've really outdone yourself Morj. Chainsaw Man absolutely blows me away in the density and complexity of its thematic messaging. These are difficult and unconventional ideas to effectively communicate as a storyteller, and Fujimoto somehow manages to weave it all together with a moving plot and excellent moment-to-moment entertainment. Definitely one of my new favorite pieces of media.
Tied all the loose threads I had with the manga/show into one beautiful tapestry I believe you are a philosophical composer and that you have transfigured what I thought was a beautiful and funny mess, into a beautiful and funny masterpiece. I bow before your greatness, may I one day buy you dinner sir! :)
I swear chainsaw man learned me a lesson... I have goose bumps
10 out of 10 loved the video from start to finish, I look forward to any and all content you put out In the future
Oh god! This is perfection!
Best thematic analysis of Chainsaw Man I've seen, amazing video
One of the things I hate is that Twitter ruined this series by being a simp If you ask most of them why this series is good, their answer is definitely action and makima But what I think makes Chainsaw Man very special (at least for me) is the spicial writing
Fujimoto's writing style is similer to Alfred Hitchcock's films (The Birds), and this is valuable to me, and I must say that your analysis was excellent. I hope you will also check series like Monster and Pun Pun. Great video
Okay, who said that CSM was good because of the action?
Then God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper suitable for him"
OOH I was also wondering...about Pochita...
SPOILERS:
could he be a representation of a nihilist? I'm just thinking about why the story is called "chainsaw man" and how his ability is to get rid of the existence and concept of things. To make them nil.
Chainsaws invoke images of slasher type horror films and even the manga plays on the seeming mindlessness/pure chaos of the genre. Perhaps his existence is spawned by the fear humans have of pure nihilsm but then him returning to a small dog form indicates how humanity simply ignores such ideas. They still fear it if confronted by it but don't acknowledge it.
I think that fits very well into Morj's interpretation.
started reading the manga on a whim last night, then read the whole thing in one sitting, and now here i am watching videos about it. i think we can all agree that i'm being very normal about my new interest 😀👍 anyway jokey comment aside, this was a really great watch!! fantastic work :)
This is actually a comprehensive essay that I watched the whole thing. The part Pochita and Power hits a bit harder than I thought because I shared a similar bond with my cat (who is now in heaven). And you delve into more than just a brainless loving boobs depressive backstory protagonist but an actual human development and relatable sentiments from the current societal situations. I fully enjoyed this and may use your channel for more anime understanding guidelines. Thank you ❤
This is literally the best analysis I’ve watched of any manga .What and when will be your next one ?
Greatest chainsaw man analysis. Thankyou MORJ
This video blew my mind. Good job once again Worj.
That was. Incredible.
As someone who is sort of going through a similar existential trap at this very moment, I feel like freaking crying after watching this.
Maybe it was what I needed to hear.
This is a mind-blowing video Jesus truly a masterpiece
Best Morj video. not downplaying previous ones, this one is just that good