Episode 12: “KATANA VS. CHAINSAW”
- 12 of 12
- December 27, 2022
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Chainsaw Man |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 12 |
| Original air date | December 27, 2022 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | MAPPA |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “MISSION START” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu |
“KATANA VS. CHAINSAW” is episode 12 of the anime Chainsaw Man. It first aired on December 27, 2022.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Akane Sawatari sends the Ghost Devil against Aki Hayakawa, who is nearly killed before the devil gives him a cigarette carrying a message from Himeno. Denji then transforms and begins his rematch with Samurai Sword.
Characters in this episode
Akane SawatariSupporting
Ghost DevilSupporting
Aki HayakawaMain
HimenoSupporting
DenjiMain
Samurai SwordSupportingMusic in this episode
- OP 1“KICK BACK” — Kenshi YonezuAnimeThemes
- ED 12“Fight Song” — EveAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 12 episodes → · 11 of 12 episodes have a summary
About the series
This fantasy action series follows a young devil hunter whose desperate circumstances lead to a transformation that blurs the line between human and devil. Its story begins with a stark struggle for survival and develops around the consequences of a pact with a devil, giving its supernatural conflict a personal…
Read the article →References
- “Chainsaw Man”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Chainsaw Man”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Chainsaw Man”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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