Basically, This is Chainsaw Man
Introduction
The video introduces the topic of Chainsaw Man and its reception in the anime community.
- The video discusses how Chainsaw Man is one of the most anticipated new anime to come out all year.
- It mentions that after just one episode, experts and scientists poured in thousands of man hours to collectively construct the perfect critique confident that their words would be so severe the Chainsaw Man fandom would be put in their place.
Review of Chainsaw Man
The video provides an overview of Chainsaw Man's plot and themes.
Plot Summary
- The video describes how Chainsaw Man starts off like a pretty standard Shonen with a spunky teenager making a contract for the devil to gain devil powers.
- It mentions that he is picked up by an organization that hunts said Devils under the pretense that they can keep an eye on him and won't kill him as long as he's assisting in hunting other Devils.
- The video explains how there's a super strong devil that they have to hunt by looking for his body parts which is really risky because any devil who's consumed some of those body parts becomes an S-tier devil.
Themes
- The video highlights how Chainsaw Man is brutal, disgusting, raw, and metal as [ __ ].
- It explains how it pushes the edge of what it even means to be a Shonen action show in the first place.
- The video notes that some scenes are not what Goku would do when compared to other Shonen shows.
Denji Character Analysis
This section analyzes Denji, one of the main characters in Chainsaw Man.
- The video describes Denji as a broke ass [ __ ] due to some unfortunate circumstances.
- It mentions that he lives every day just to survive drowned in debt, a bottom dweller of society.
- The video explains how he sold his left eye, a kidney, and one of his nuts just to make ends meet.
Boxu Sponsorship
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- The video introduces Boxu as a subscription service that sends you a new box of goodies every single month right from Japan.
- It highlights how they work with family businesses all over Japan so you know this is the good stuff they're giving you guys.
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The Uniqueness of Chainsaw Man's Characters
The speaker discusses how the characters in Chainsaw Man are different from typical anime characters, and how their quirks and flaws make them more interesting.
Unique Characters
- Tanjaro is mentally stable despite witnessing his family's brutal murder.
- Denji doesn't have grand aspirations and just wants to live comfortably.
- Characters in Chainsaw Man are not cartoonish or quirky for the sake of being different.
- Despite being broken in some way, all characters feel like real people.
The Entertaining Cast of Chainsaw Man
The speaker talks about how the cast of Chainsaw Man is entertaining and works well together.
Entertaining Dynamics
- Devil Hunters trapped in a building react differently to their situation: one has a panic attack, one goes full yandere, Denji falls asleep, etc.
- Watching the cast operate in various situations is hella entertaining.
- Villains are not messing around in this world where life can change in an instant.
Conclusion
The speaker concludes that Chainsaw Man's uniqueness lies in its characters and their dynamics.
Final Thoughts
- Chainsaw Man's true colors show when it shifts from first gear straight to fifth gear within 20 minutes.
- It is a cruel world with no second chances where villains are truly scary.
Chainsaw Man Anime vs Manga: Which is Better?
In this video, the speaker discusses their thoughts on the Chainsaw Man anime and manga. They compare the two mediums and provide insights into what each does well.
The Short Length of the Anime
- The speaker feels that 12 episodes are too short for the story that Chainsaw Man has set up.
- They mention that they may read ahead in the manga but will continue to watch the anime first.
Tatsuki Fujimoto's Mastery of Manga
- The speaker praises Tatsuki Fujimoto's mastery of page layout, paneling, and composition.
- They encourage readers to check out his works to see how masterfully he uses manga to convey ideas and feelings.
Visual Storytelling in the Anime
- The speaker praises how much thought was put into visual storytelling in the anime.
- They mention that there are no lazy camera angles or throwaway shots.
- The team added a two-minute scene of Aki getting ready in the morning, which was not in the manga, to give viewers a glimpse of who Aki is.
- Despite some CG scenes, almost every frame looks breathtaking.
Conclusion
- The speaker concludes by saying both versions have their own separate styles and approaches.
Manga vs Anime and Chainsaw Man Hype
In this section, the speaker talks about how people complain about small differences between the manga and anime versions of a story. They also discuss the hype surrounding the Chainsaw Man anime.
Differences Between Manga and Anime
- People complain about small differences in flavor between chocolate cake and ice cream.
- The speaker discusses how fans compare the manga and anime versions of a story.
Chainsaw Man Hype
- The speaker talks about how the Chainsaw Man anime has lived up to its hype.
- They express excitement for more episodes of Chainsaw Man.
Video Conclusion
In this section, the speaker concludes their video by thanking their supporters on Patreon, discussing their plans for watching anime in 2022, wishing viewers a happy new year, and signing off.
Thanking Supporters on Patreon
- The speaker thanks their supporters on Patreon for making the video possible.
Plans for Watching Anime in 2022
- No bullet points provided.
Wishing Viewers a Happy New Year
- The speaker wishes viewers a happy new year.
Signing Off
- No bullet points provided.