7 Strongest Chainsaw Man Characters (Right Now)

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Since its beginning, Chainsaw Man has evolved significantly, and the power rankings of its characters have changed a lot. Characters who were once considered the strongest, like Makima, Santa Claus, and Quanxi, have either been defeated or are no longer as powerful compared to newer additions to the series.

As the Academy Saga of Chainsaw Man progresses, the most powerful characters have become clear, even as Denji continues to grapple with his role as the half-devil Chainsaw Man. The series is now showcasing impressive new abilities and frightening new devils, who currently represent the strongest members of the cast. Aside from Denji, who’s mostly human, the most powerful characters are now devils, highlighting just how much the power levels have increased throughout the story.

Quanxi Remains One of the Most Dangerous Assassins in Chainsaw Man

Quanxi Only Sporadically Appears Nowadays

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Quanxi, a Chinese assassin featured in Chainsaw Man, might not be the strongest character currently, but she’s a formidable opponent. From her introduction in the International Assassins Arc, she’s established herself as an incredibly skilled fighter, whether she’s working with her devil allies or fighting on her own. She’s consistently raised the standard for human combatants in the series.

Quanxi is an incredibly powerful fighter, even surpassing experienced devil hunters like Kishibe with her strength and skill. She can also transform into a formidable, spiky being by using her own devilish abilities. What’s especially impressive is her longevity – in the dangerous world of Chainsaw Man, where many characters don’t survive long, Quanxi has remained a key player for over 226 chapters and continues to fight.

Denji/Chainsaw Man Keeps Fighting Like a Maniac Against All Devil Foes

Denji is Still the Underdog, But Never Gives Up For Long

Denji, the main character, isn’t likely to become the strongest fighter in the series. While heroes like Naruto and Deku eventually reach that peak, Denji, despite his abilities, isn’t following the same path. However, he’s still a powerful and incredibly determined fighter.

Denji’s ability to think on his feet and his fearless nature often catch enemies off guard, giving him a significant advantage in battle. He can also enhance his power by transforming into stronger forms with additional chainsaws when necessary. While he struggles against particularly powerful opponents like the Four Horsemen and primordial devils, his persistence keeps him in the fight, which is a major strength.

Fami is Like a Puppetmaster For the Starved

She is Also the Death Devil is Disguise

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Fami, one of the Four Horsemen representing famine, shares some similarities with the Death Devil. Currently, the Death Devil is defeated, making Fami one of the strongest fighters in the Chainsaw Man manga. She initially appeared harmless as a high school student, but Chainsaw Man has shown that appearances can be deceiving – characters like Reze have also hidden deadly power behind an innocent facade.

Fami is a formidable opponent thanks to several key abilities. She can teleport at incredible speeds, allowing her to quickly escape threats or close in on enemies. Most impressively, Fami can control others by enslaving those who are starving, turning them into soldiers she commands in battle. This even extends to powerful primordial devils, though those she controls are somewhat weaker than usual.

The Aging Devil Seems Impossible to Kill

Primordial Fears Are Permanently Linked to Humanity

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Primordial devils are among the most powerful and terrifying creatures from Hell. Unlike devils that embody specific fears like spiders or the ocean, these beings represent humanity’s deepest, most universal anxieties. The Aging Devil is a prime example of this type of primordial devil – they are either immortal or incredibly long-lived.

The Aging Devil is one of the strongest characters in Chainsaw Man because it’s incredibly difficult to defeat – it quickly recovers from almost any attack. Even Pochita, with all his power, struggles to harm it. To illustrate its strength, the Aging Devil can knock Denji back with just one punch.

The Darkness Devil Remains One of the Scariest Beings in Hell

Denji Won’t Soon Forget the Horrors of The Primordial Darkness Devil

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The Darkness Devil is one of the very first powerful devils introduced in the Chainsaw Man manga. Despite being quiet and not outwardly threatening, it’s incredibly dangerous. It can instantly disarm anyone, quickly taking control of a fight – even in a place like Hell. This brutal method is surprisingly effective at dominating opponents.

The Darkness Devil is quick to attack anyone nearby, and very few characters can withstand its power. It fights in many ways, using telekinesis, a blade made of darkness, and direct physical attacks. Luckily for Denji, this Devil doesn’t show up often, but it recently reappeared in the manga, meaning he needs to be constantly vigilant.

The Gun Devil is Like a Force of Nature

It Seems Nothing Can Stop the Gun Devil

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The Gun Devil isn’t one of the original, most powerful devils, but it’s just as strong, if not stronger, than they are. While fear of guns is relatively new compared to older fears like aging or the dark, the widespread availability of weapons has made the Gun Devil a terrifying threat. Earlier parts of the Chainsaw Man manga showed just how destructive its power can be.

The Gun Devil is incredibly destructive, able to rapidly move across vast areas and kill thousands with gunfire – something even powerful Devils like the Aging, Falling, and Darkness Devils would struggle to do. This explains why even small pieces of its body are significant to the story, as seen when Makima tasked Denji with collecting some.

Yoru Has Managed to Surpass Death as the Most Lethal Devil on the Battlefield

Yoru’s State-Sized Weapons Are the Bane of Denji’s Existence at the Moment

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Even though Yoru, the War Devil, initially seemed frightening but not unbeatable, she’s now established herself as the strongest fighter in the Chainsaw Man manga. She’s recently demonstrated incredible, previously unseen power. Currently battling Chainsaw Man, Yoru is fighting without restraint, and her power is so immense she’s even turned entire US states into weapons.

Chainsaw Man continues to raise the stakes with its incredible devil powers, and Yoru is at the forefront, wielding her Michigan Blade. She’s always been able to transform objects – even people – into weapons, but creating a blade from an entire state is on another level. The creation of the Michigan Blade displaced millions and destroyed countless buildings, and Yoru’s full potential remains unknown. It remains to be seen if Denji can overcome such a powerful enemy.

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2026-01-17 00:06