The PVP Live team has a lot of stories here about the world-famous manga and anime “Chainsaw Man,” but none of them tells about Pochita yet. There will be no “Chainsaw Man” without Pochita, as this cute, adorable Chainsaw Devil is the titular overarching protagonist of the popular franchise. But who really is Pochita? Let’s find out.
Who Is Pochita? (Spoilers Alert!)
Pochita is the embodiment of every essence of “Chainsaw Man.” You see him in the official trailers, featured clips, and merchandise. Pity is what you’ll feel when you see him because, in spite of the cuteness overload, he has a chainsaw cutting his head apart, and that must be painful. But, is it really, for him?
Nonetheless, he isn’t officially “the Chainsaw Man” but rather the Chainsaw Devil in the story. He is a devil who embodies the fear of chainsaws, hence his fearless bearing of a chainsaw between his head. In Chapter 87 of the manga, he was battling with the Four Horsemen Group of Devils before facing a near-death situation.
In his weakened state, he looks like a cute dog who is always found together with Denji, the series’ protagonist. Their friendship and bond even flourished when the latter worked as a devil hunter to pay off his father’s debts to the yakuza. Their bond is unwavering as Pochita even takes things further by taking over his friend’s heart and saving his life, “giving birth” to the Chainsaw Man. In exchange for this relentless power under the devil’s contract, Denji must share his dreams with his friend.
His Forms
To give spice to the story, Pochita is known not only for his Devil form but also for his Weakened or Near-Death form, and Hybrid Form, or the Chainsaw Man itself.
So, Is Pochita Dead Or Alive?
In the real world, just seeing somebody with a chainsaw cutting through their head is also gruesome. So, with this in mind, is Pochita dead or alive? Well, in the first episode of the anime adaptation, Pochita sacrifices himself to save his friend’s life. Nevertheless, Pochita is very much alive. Again, he is alive. He only appears dead since his changed state and now acts as the heart of Denji.
Interesting Facts About Pochita
Before capping off this story, here is some interesting trivia about this adorable creature:
- Pochita is kind of taking advantage of Denji’s love for him as a friend, as the former demands so much from the latter.
- Going back, his Devil form is touted as the most terrifying.
- Pochita’s name comes from “pochi,” a Japanese term for “tiny objects” and dogs.
- Pochita can erase the existence of demons.
- Interestingly enough, his popularity is his weakness.
- He has this sole wish, and that’s to be hugged. Awww.
You can catch the previous episodes of “Chainsaw Man” now on streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu. Or, you might want to check out the manga for the complete experience.
