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Tatsuki Fujimoto is undoubtedly one of the most unique and unconventional creators in the manga world. His personality is almost as peculiar as his hugely influential series,Chainsaw Man. This groundbreaking new shonen manga has exploded in popularity, earning recognition as a modern classic.
Its wildly successful anime adaptation in 2022 only boostedChainsaw Man‘s enormous fanbase even further. What makesChainsaw Manso unforgettable and impactful is its quirky, one-of-a-kind feel. The series blends surreal comedy, violent dark fantasy in a grim world overrun by evil Devils, and genuinely touching drama that brings readers to tears again and again.
The outlandish nature ofChainsaw Mandirectly reflects Tatsuki Fujimoto’s unconventional personality, making it fascinating to learn about the person behind this modern masterpiece of dark shonen manga.
What Inspired Tatsuki Fujimoto To FillChainsaw ManWith Demons?
InChainsaw Man, the villains are complex characters. The devils are basically forces of nature that exist outside of human morality. Devils represent humanity’s villains or adversaries. The story’smajor villainous devilsreally make you question morality and wonder who the true “devils” really are.
もう悪魔以外もめっちゃ描いてる。（デンジはギリセーフ？）#チェンソーマンpic.twitter.com/UiyE7VtjPt
— チェンソーマン情報局 (@chainsawmanjoho)June 20, 2025
Not all devils fight for evil causes though. Some havecontracts with humansworking for the greater good of society, making those particular devils seem almost heroic, even if that was never their intent.
Tatsuki Fujimoto Reveals His True Inspiration Behind Creating Denji and Reze in Chainsaw Man
Then you have devil hybrids who have human intelligence and reasoning but still choose to commit heinous evil acts.
When anintervieweraskedTatsuki Fujimotoabout hisinspirationfor fillingChainsaw Man‘s world with demonic villains, the manga creator gave a surprisingly simple explanation.
“Because if the opponent isn’t human, I can draw their internal organs. That’s really the only reason.”
That’s quite an interesting choice of art and words, to say the least!
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Cinematic Inspiration
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s works are full of film references, and he often writes main characters who are huge cinephiles themselves, like Togata fromFire Punch, the leads inGoodbye, Eri, and of course Denji fromChainsaw Man.
The core concept forChainsaw Manwas directly inspired by the classic American horror filmThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
But that infamous slasher flick is far from the only movie or show that influenced Tatsuki Fujimoto’s bizarre, genre-blending storytelling.
Chainsaw Man Movie Promises Fans Dedication to the Source Material with Uncanny Similarity to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Magnum Opus
He’s cited the overblown disaster parodySharknado,Quentin Tarantino‘s crime thrillerReservoir Dogs, the wacky horror comedyAttack of the Killer Tomatoes!, and even the somber Japanese dramaTyphoon Clubas sources of inspiration.
In conclusion, Fujimoto’s choice to populate his story with demons and devils was motivated more by artistic freedom than any deeper symbolism about morality or human nature.
Sometimes a creator’s inspirations are much simpler than fans imagine.
Mudassir Kamran
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Mudassir Kamran works as an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire. He’s deeply passionate about anime and enjoys sharing his thoughts and reviews. One Piece holds a special place in his heart, and he often indulges in binge-watching sessions. Mudassir stays updated with the latest in the anime world and strives to provide insightful context to current happenings.
