Before Chainsaw Man is a series of books compiling the self-contained stories that Fujimoto wrote before the serialization of Chainsaw Man, and they paint a picture of how he has refined his writing style throughout the years.
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Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man: 22-26
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Tatsuki Fujimoto is no stranger to absurdism. Fujimoto’s second anthology, 22-26, has it all: family drama, a gender identity crisis, and awkward teenage romances.


Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man: 17-21
What was Tatsuki Fujimoto doing before Chainsaw Man became a worldwide phenomenon? Well, I’m glad you asked. This anthology continues for short one-shots from when Tatsuki was aged…


Chainsaw Man by Fujimoto Tatsuki
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Ep. 85 – Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week the Mangasplaining gang reads Chainsaw Man, by Tatsuki Fujimoto! They already skipped ahead and read LOOK BACK, so how will they dig this one?


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Debunking The Great Fujimoto Lie | Chainsaw Man
#csm #chainsawman Debunking the great fujimoto lie. The more I talk about the chainsaw man anime and chainsawman manga- the more I see a similar sentiment coming…


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Look Back is described as “a heart-wrenching tale” by the author of Chainsaw Man. However, for my heart to be affected, that would actually require me too LIKE…


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Tatsuki Fujimoto is a well-known name in manga right now. Chainsaw Man is a popular Shonen Jump manga and the anime for the series was one of the…


The Manga Review: Before Chainsaw Man
The January 2023 NPD Bookscan numbers are in, and Tatsuki Fujimoto is king! He claimed twelve of the top twenty spots on last month's Adult Graphic Novel list,…


Fujimoto Tatsuki and Samura Hiroaki Interview
A two-part interview published in June 2017, the same time as Volume 5 of Fire Punch. One part was published in Jump+ (here), and the other part was…


What Tatsuki Fujimoto wants us to understand
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Ep. 105: Goodbye, Eri, by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week, the Mangasplainers go back for a TRIPLE Chip-Dip into the oeuvre of one Mr. Tatsuki Fujimoto, creator of Chainsaw Man and Look Back


Sayonara, Eri / Goodbye, Eri by Fujimoto Tatsuki
From the maker of Chainsaw Man comes this odd little one-shot, “Sayonara, Eri / Goodbye, Eri.” SPOILERS . . . . It’s funny that I should come across…


Ep. 105: Goodbye, Eri, by Tatsuki Fujimoto
A triple-Chip-dip of Tatsuki Fujimoto!


Some nuggets from Fujimoto Tatsuki, enthusiast creator
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Ep. 39: Look Back, by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week the team takes on Look Back, by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto! It's a sensitive story and Chip Zdarsky and crew unpack this Shonen Jump manga!


The Manga Before Chainsaw Man - Talkōbon EP8: Fire Punch
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Spoilers Every great once in a while a manga comes along that upends the community. I am talking about heavy hitters that define seasons, instantly becoming classic sometimes…
Chainsaw Man #03 — Man Bat
Why do we keep showing people cowering from harm? Impressions: It's very weird how the show casually explodes entire city blocks and is happy to show the…
Chainsaw Man – 08
「銃声」 (Juusei) "Gunfire" Himeno's isolation and fear of being alone. A character study.


Chainsaw Man – 03
Eyes on the prize, Denji. Read more
Chainsaw Man – 07
「キスの味」 (Kiss no Aji) "The Taste of a Kiss" One glass of barf, please.


Chainsaw Man – 09
It's a spectacle, I'll say that much. Read more


Chainsaw Man – 08
This would be a good time to reiterate that I'm completely anime-original. Read more


Chainsaw Man – 04
I'm in the "pics or it didn't happen" camp. Read more
Chainsaw Man – 02
「東京到着」 (Tokyo Touchaku) "Arrival in Tokyo" A great set-up.
Chainsaw Man – 03
「ニャーコの行方」 (Nyaako no Yukue) "Meowy's Whereabouts" I feel like I am the gremlin of this blog.


Chainsaw Man – 05
Fujimoto taking the more dangerous path is part of the draw with Chainsaw Man, and I'm happy to have my preconceptions challenged. Read more


Chainsaw Man – 11
A little powdered sugar would have been nice. Read more
Chainsaw Man – 01
「犬とチェンソー」 (Inu to Chainsaw) "Dog & Chainsaw" A blind review.


Chainsaw Man – 10
Kiss that security deposit goodbye, Aki. Read more


Chainsaw Man – 06
It's pretty clear that Fujimoto isn't about reinvention so much as riffing on his many influences. Read more


Chainsaw Man – 07
Well, I really didn't need to see that. Read more
Chainsaw Man – 04
「救出」 (Kyuushutsu) "Rescue" What is the purpose of a dream? And what is the purpose of a value?


Chainsaw Man (Volume 11) – Go Get ’em, Chainsaw Man
Denji’s strength weakens as the masses celebrate his triumphs. Without fear, a devil has no power. However, Pochita appeals to what’s left of Power to save Denji, but…
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Chainsaw Man – 1 [Dog and Chainsaw]
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Chainsaw Man – 12 [Katana vs Chainsaw]
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Chainsaw Man (Episode 1) – Dog & Chainsaw
Denji’s deadbeat father left him with a massive debt to the Yakuza. It’s so big, he’s pretty much given up on life. That was until he met a…


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What inspired Chainsaw Man?
In an interview, Tatsuki Fujimoto said that Chainsaw man was inspired by the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (which was in turn inspired by the real story of Ed Gein). Source:…


Chainsaw Man – Volume Two
The second volume of Chainsaw Man is a good deal like the first: irreverent, incendiary, and too preoccupied with the base necessity of things like food and shelter…
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Chainsaw Man – 8 [Gunfire]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Chainsaw Man tuesdays and let me begin by saying this. Yes, that did actually happen and we are only getting started. Looking…


First Impression: Chainsaw Man
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Manga Review: Chainsaw Man
Title: Chainsaw Man Mangaka: Tatsuki Fujimoto US Publisher: Viz Media / Shonen Jump Status: Ongoing- Now in Part II Age Relevance: Upper High School and Up How Essential Is…