A promising start to a new manga series
Chainsaw Man is an up and coming Shonen Jump manga comic, filled with both brutal action and tear jerking moments. I am a huge fan of Manga especially Shonen Jump, so naturally I had been hearing a lot about Chainsaw Man from the community and I knew I had to try it out.
Chainsaw man takes place in a devil infested world where no one is safe, throughout the first volume we follow young Denji through struggle and triumph. His struggle is immense and I found myself very connected to most of the characters despite my short time with them. This shows that Fujimoto can introduce characters very quickly and make them feel more real to the reader, which is a very difficult thing to do. I was so immersed I couldn't help punching the air in happiness occasionally.
Moreover Chainsaw man boasts an emotional roller coaster as the reader goes through the first half of the book, I believe the sadder, more somber moments of this brutal manga are portrayed beautifully, and excellently contrast the brutal action. Fujimoto Does this by altering his art style to fit the current vibe, with the vicious devil killing action drawn with thick black lines and shaded faces whereas the more tragic scenes having a lighter outline and more minimalist look, this really portrays emotion and makes the reader feel more absorbed in the book. Like most things, this manga doesn't come without flaws and although I'm sure they will all be fixed later down the line, as this is only the first volume, I have to address them in my review. So if you look forward to reading the second, third or fourth volume, take this section with a grain of salt. During the last few chapters of the book, it appeared to me that Fujimoto created a bit of a fodder content to give him time to think through and get ready for the next big story arc. It feels like this because there are a few characters introduced very quickly. Although, this is understandable, all Mangaka do it, even the most successful ones. However, having it right at the end of the first volume takes away the satisfying feeling when you put the book down after the first read through, a feeling that I thoroughly enjoy. However this is still the first volume and I shouldn't really expect an incredible ending after reading through the amazing opening arc. In conclusion of this review of Chainsaw Man 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto - I will say that the author has created a brilliant and compelling piece of storytelling, complete with characters that feel tangible and panels of incredibly detailed art that portray the vibe of the scene. This manga has both savage battle and heartbreaking moments that contrast seamlessly and make the reader more invested in the story. Nonetheless like everything in the world there are a few more or less minor shortcomings such as towards the end of the book a lack of a goal and the fodder content towards the ending. After reading through the first volume, I think this book is more suitable for readers of age 13 to 16. On that note, I give my rating of 3.75/5.
Review by Kabir Mishra, a keen Manga enthusiast, intern and blogger at Browzly.

First volum in the series introduces us to the main character, gives us a bit of back story and then pushes us straight into the core of what this manga seems to be about. Reminds me a bit of another manga series, "Ajin: Demi - Human" A young man who becomes more than himself and is forced to work for the government to help rid the world of full devils.
Still an interesting concept and Chainsas Man puts an interesting tale on the genre. Gore, mixed with wit and crass humor.

I really really enjoyed this. There were times were it was a little weird, but overall I loved it! The gore and the characters are amazing! I can't wait to see where the next volume goes.

I kinda liked the downtrodden kid but this one becomes too... calculated, too quickly. Like, suddenly this kid is introduced to a new cast and it's immediately like any number of mangas aiming for an anime. The worldly partner who doesn't get along with the dorky lead, the love interest, even the demon-hunting felt like an afterthought, just another thing that happens in mangas. I feel like the whole Chainsaw-transformation thing wasn't explained well, a lot of the story was rushed, and it gets too caught up in introducing characters rather than telling an interesting story - the cliffhanger didn't entice me at all. Another also-ran manga, unfortunately.

Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, Denji is revived by his pet devil-dog Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!

Denji’s a poor young man who’ll do anything for money, even hunting down devils with his pet devil-dog Pochita. He’s a simple man with simple dreams, drowning under a mountain of debt. But his sad life gets turned upside down one day when he’s betrayed by someone he trusts. Now with the power of a devil inside him, Denji’s become a whole new man—Chainsaw Man!- Goodreads

I picked up this manga for two reasons. 1: It is being hyped as the next big thing 2: the cover looks fantastic 

I am glad I picked this up because it is a good start to the series. Normally, I will read a few volumes before writing a review but I was gifted this copy from Viz Media via Netgalley. So my review is based off this first volume. 

I find the right word to describe this but it was sad-ish. Denji has it bad right now, so I felt for him was empathy. He didn't deserve the life he was living nor did he deserve what happened to him. However, just as fast as you feel this sadness for him, you feel something else as his life shifts. 

The pace of the novel is like a roller coaster but a very good one. You hit highs in the plots and then lows to prep you for another high. I really enjoyed reading this. 

But the breakout star was the art work. If you don't like gore, do not read this but you get a lot of it. Also the monsters are pretty grotesque.  I like horror in my manga so the details of each monster worked out well for me. The art work moves seamlessly with the words of the book, so when one part ends another begins. Its like a roller coaster. 

Overall, volume one made me want to read the next volumes. 

3.5 Pickles

My initial thoughts on Chainsaw Man were that it was unlike any other manga I'd read. It is definitely unique, but after thinking about it a little bit more, Chainsaw man is actually a pretty standard shonen manga. You have your down-on-his-luck male protagonist, who is quickly thrown under the bus by someone he thought he could trust and is then saved by a mentor figure who gives him a new lease on life. It is incredibly violent (I mean...chainsaws.), but still enjoyable. I don't know that I suggest this for all libraries, but those with larger collection will find it to be a good addition.