Chainsaw Man - Episode 12 Apr 2026

The episode opens with Aki Hayakawa pinned by the Ghost Devil. In a pivotal moment, the devil stops its attack and hands him a cigarette with "Easy revenge!" written on it—a final message from his late partner, Himeno. Remembering that the Ghost Devil senses fear rather than sight, Aki overcomes his dread and decapitates it.

Denji confronts the Katana Man (Samurai Sword). After a high-speed battle that crashes from a rooftop into a subway train, Denji is momentarily disarmed. He eventually secures victory by manifesting a chainsaw from his leg, catching his opponent off guard and slicing him in half. Chainsaw Man - Episode 12

Following the battle, Aki and Denji hold a "tournament" to see who can make the captured Katana Man scream the loudest by kicking him in the groin, serving as a crude but cathartic tribute to Himeno. The episode opens with Aki Hayakawa pinned by