Since its very first episode aired last October 2022, “Chainsaw Man” has swiftly catapulted itself to fame.
This anime revolves around the story of an impoverished teenage boy named Denji, who enters into a deal that merges his body with that of a dog-like Devil named Pochita. Weird as it may sound, this grants Denji the ability to transform some of his body parts into chainsaws. Hence, the title of “Chainsaw Man.”
“Chainsaw Man” fans usually turn their attention to the main protagonist. But appreciating the anime fully won’t be possible without also learning about the supporting characters, such as Aki Hayakawa. In this story, you will get to know some exciting trivia about Hayakawa.
But First, Who Is Aki Hayakawa?
Hayakawa was the deuteragonist of “Chainsaw Man’s” Public Safety Saga. As you may well know right now, “Chainsaw Man” is also one of those animes that are divided into sagas.
This deuteragonist was a Public Safety Devil Hunter who was working under the special squad of Makima, the main antagonist of that same saga. This special squad had contracts with the Future Devil and Curse Devil, and a contract with the Fox Devil, formerly.
During “Chainsaw Man’s” Gun Devil arc, Hayakawa was murdered and possessed by 20 percent of the Gun Devil, thereby turning himself into the Gun Fiend’s host.
Those are all the things you need to know about his profile. Now, let’s head to the interesting facts.
Interesting Trivia About Aki Hayakawa
1. Hokkaido, Japan Is Hayakawa’s Birthplace
The character of Hayakawa first appeared in the third chapter of the manga series and the second episode of the anime version.
He was born in the Japanese region of Hokkaido, which is famous as a skiing and snowboarding destination for many tourists from around the globe. There, he joined the Public Safety Devil Hunters under the command of Makima.
But he also joined other divisions, such as the Second Tokyo Division and the Fourth Tokyo Special Division.
2. He Possesses A Strong But Quiet Personality
A man of a few words, indeed. Though he is actually just a supporting character to Denji, the “Chainsaw Man” protagonist, his role in the story is very significant, not to be shoved away.
Notably, without his presence beside Denji, Denji wouldn’t be able to give justice to his actions.
Hayakawa is known for his firm but quiet personality, having a heart of gold, and a master at controlling his emotions.
3. He Hates The Devils For A Meaningful, Touching Reason
Like the reasons of others who decided to sign up for the Public Safety Devil Hunters, Hayakawa’s motivation for being part of this group stemmed from his harbored grudges and hatred against the demons while he was still in Hokkaido.
Specifically, all of his family, his loved ones, died at the hands of the Gun Devil. He witnessed with his own eyes how this devil hit their house where his mom, dad, and younger brother were.
4. Thus, He Became Obsessed With Killing The Gun Devil
The saying “revenge is best served cold” has become the mantra of Hayakawa, especially after the Gun Devil massacred his entire family. Thus, he became very determined to avenge the death of his kin.
Because of this desire, he migrated from Hokkaido to a bigger city. As a member of the Devil Hunters, he tried to find the Gun Devil’s whereabouts with the aim of killing the demon and extracting its blood with his own hands.
5. He Tends To Be A Perfectionist
A shoutout to all perfectionists out there, Hayakawa is also one. You can see this from how he moves and speaks as you watch the anime.
He is a perfectionist member of the Demon Hunters as he really hates people who are not serious about their work. For example, during the time he discovered the trivial and ridiculous rationale behind Denji signing up for the Devil Hunters group. Hayakawa also doesn’t like people who do things half-baked.
6. He Has A Crush On Makima
Yup, Hayakawa has got a crush on Makima, his commander. It’s very sweet to know how he would be loyal to Makima despite her showing superiority over him, and he would, at the same time, have hidden feelings for Makima.
Also, interestingly, Makima could feel but does not know the reason why she also likes him. Or maybe it’s just because Hayakawa is under her influence?
7. He Acts As A Babysitter For Denji And Power
Also, one of Makima’s major orders is to take care of Denji and Power. Aki found himself bearing this responsibility as he lives in the same place where Denji and Power are.
Aside from this, he also tends to prepare food for Denji and Power while managing other household duties. He was something like a parent figure for the two (and he could channel inspiration from his family’s demise). But it’s not forced or something. He is actually serious about stepping up and becoming a caretaker for Denji and Power. Somehow, he has become a true brother to Denji, too.
8. His Name Has A Dark Meaning – As Dark As His Past
The meaning of his name is as dark as his past. Apparently, “Aki” comes from the abbreviation “AK,” which refers to the AK-47 weapon and shows how his destiny is tied to the Gun Demon and his regime.
Meanwhile, the etymology of “Hayakawa” comes from two words, “Haya” – which means “ready,” “now,” “quickly,” or “early” – and “kawa,” meaning “stream” or “water.” You get the picture.
Spotlight On Aki Hayakawa
Previously, here on PVP Live, we talked about some interesting facts about your favorite anime characters, such as Yoichi Isagi of “Blue Lock.” This time, it’s all about Hayakawa. We hope those knowledge and insights made you appreciate “Chainsaw Man” even more.
