Denji

Denji, also known as Chainsaw Man, is the protagonist of Chainsaw Man Part 1: Public Safety Saga, and the first protagonist of the series.

As a young boy, he inherits his father's debts from the Yakuza. After meeting Pochita, he becomes a Devil Hunter for the Yakuza in an attempt to clear his debt. Once the Yakuza, under the control of a Devil, betrays him, he dies and Pochita becomes his heart. He is then revived and can become the by pulling a cord on his chest. After meeting Makima, he became a Public Safety Devil Hunter as a member of Tokyo Special Division 4.

Following Makima's death by his own hands, he resigned from his position as a Devil Hunter but continues to fight as Chainsaw Man under the public eye, all the while being enrolled in Fourth East High School as a student. He is also the caretaker and adoptive brother of Makima's reincarnation, Nayuta.

He is the Chainsaw Hybrid, and is contracted with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita, which allows him to transform into the fearsome Chainsaw Man.