At the beginning of the series, through chapters 1 to 79, Denji was introduced as a 16 years old teenage boy. In the current timeline, Denji is 17 years old.
Who is Denji?
Denji is the main protagonist of the manga series "Chainsaw Man" by Tatsuki Fujimoto. He is a young man who initially lived a difficult life, working as a devil hunter to pay off his father's debt. However, after a tragic event, Denji merges with his pet devil, Pochita, a Chainsaw Devil, and becomes a powerful hybrid creature with the ability to transform his arms into chainsaws.
Later, he is recruited as a devil hunter by the Public Safety Devil Hunters, an organization that eliminates devils who pose a threat to humanity. Throughout the series, Denji forms close relationships with other devil hunters, including Aki and Power, and becomes embroiled in a complex and dangerous world of devil hunting and politics.
Denji is portrayed as a flawed and complex character who struggles with his identity and desires. Despite his tough exterior and violent tendencies, he has a caring heart and a desire to protect those he loves. His journey throughout the series is one of self-discovery and growth, as he learns to navigate the complexities of the devil-hunting world and his own personal demons.
How did Denji become Chainsaw Man?
Denji did not become a devil, but he merged with a devil to become a powerful hybrid creature, known as a fiend.
Denji was living a difficult life as a devil hunter, working to pay off his father's debt. One day, he was betrayed and killed by his boss, leaving him with no hope for a future. However, his pet devil, a Chainsaw Devil, made a deal with him to merge their bodies together in exchange for fulfilling Denji's wish to experience a normal life.
After merging with the Chainsaw Devil, Denji gained incredible powers, including the ability to transform his arms into chainsaws, heightened senses, and increased strength and durability. As a result, he became a powerful fiend but he also became the target of many powerful enemies who sought to use his powers for their own purposes.
Throughout the series, Denji struggles with the burden of his powers and the responsibility of being a devil hunter, but he also learns to embrace his unique abilities and use them to protect those he cares about.
