Who is Pochita in Chainsaw Man?

Chainsaw Man is a work of gigantic success, and one of the standout characters is Pochita. Who is this Kawaii and Assassin character really?

Pochita is a mysterious demon who merged with Denji early in the story. A unique and complex character that will certainly entertain the readers of the Chainsaw Manga series.

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Who is Pochita?

Pochita was created by the devil to be a walking, talking, chainsaw destruction weapon. However, Pochita is not completely under the devil’s control and often gets agitated, much to the dismay of those around him.

Pochita is a powerful and destructive force, but he is not completely evil. He has a strong sense of justice and often helps those in need.

His title is Chensō no akuma [チェンソーの悪魔] which literally means Chainsaw Devil. It is worth noting that despite the name Akuma, the Japanese view of demons differs from the West.

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What is Pochita’s true form?

Pochita is often depicted as a small orange canine devil with a chainsaw-like appendage protruding from the center of his head, with a handle allowing it to be used as a weapon.

This kawaii appearance depicted when searching for images of the anime is actually his near-death state. His true form is that of a large humanoid devil with four arms and a chainsaw protruding from each arm and from his head.

Pochita lost his form after disappearing in battle with the Four Horsemen, transforming only into a barking canine mascot.

Did Pochita die in Chainsaw Man?

Denji is killed while trying to kill a Demon at the request of the Yakuza. Pochita is also severely injured, but the two had made a pact that allows Pochita to merge with Denji, reviving him as a human-demon hybrid with Pochita’s chainsaw ability.

Pochita supposedly died after merging with Denji. However, at the end of the Public Safety arc, Pochita manages to connect with Denji subconsciously.

Basically, Pochita is alive, just changed form and remains the heart of our protagonist. His dog form remains without the chainsaws.