All of Denji’s Love Interests in Chainsaw Man, Ranked From Weakest to Strongest

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Denji’s relationships aren’t romantic; they’re more like a terrifying struggle for survival. In the world of Chainsaw Man, when a girl shows him affection, it almost always turns out she’s actually trying to exploit him—and, given his unique anatomy, that can be painfully literal. He desperately craves love, a result of a lonely childhood spent in poverty with only a chainsaw dog for company. This vulnerability makes him an easy target for the women around him, most of whom see him not as someone to cherish, but as a resource to be used.

The quality of Denji’s connections isn’t about strength in battle, but how real, supportive, and emotionally meaningful they are. Some of his relationships are built on manipulation, while others highlight his teenage awkwardness. He’s been through so many experiences that have hurt him more deeply than any demon ever could. People who know Denji are also aware of his unfortunate history with romantic relationships – it often takes a near-fatal experience before he even gets a kiss.

Power

  • While Power is a hugely important woman in Denji’s life, alongside Makima, she doesn’t rank among his romantic interests. This is largely because their relationship feels more like a sibling bond. After the difficult events with the International Assassins, they shared a moment of closeness, but Denji wasn’t interested in taking it further and was able to connect with Power on an emotional level without it being romantic.

    Denji and Power shared a close bond, even sharing intimate moments like bathing and sleeping together, not out of desire, but because they both felt vulnerable and scared. Denji acknowledges his love for Power is purely platonic – a connection without any physical attraction. This relationship was unique for Denji; he acted selflessly towards Power, and it shaped his understanding of loving someone without expecting anything in return.

Makima

Makima is the ultimate manipulator, seeing people only as tools to get what she wants. Her feelings for Denji weren’t genuine; she was interested in the power of the Chainsaw Man inside him. She used his desire for affection, promised him a normal life, and offered him kindness, all to systematically destroy everything he cared about. Her relationship with him was a carefully constructed form of emotional abuse, designed to break his spirit and control the Chainsaw Man. It was a deeply unhealthy connection built on lies, where Denji was treated like a pet rather than a person, making it the most damaging relationship of his life.

Himeno

Himeno is a complicated figure in Denji’s life. A seasoned devil hunter haunted by the loss of past partners, she craved connection more than she wanted to keep attending funerals. Her attraction to Denji was questionable, given their age gap and the fact that she was actually in love with Aki, who was too focused on revenge to realize what was happening.

Even though there were many warning signs, she was one of the few who treated Denji with genuine kindness. She wasn’t interested in his heart for some grand purpose, but as a friend who could help her move past the all-consuming bitterness of her past. If they had been the same age, she might have been the only woman to offer him a stable, normal kind of love – maybe with a bit of shared pain and a lot of cigarettes, but that’s just part of what makes love real.

Kobeni Higashiyama

Kobeni’s inclusion as a potential love interest happened almost by chance, pushed for by the Pochita form of Chainsaw Man. Their date was a disastrous and bizarre experience, essentially a forced reenactment of a normal outing, with Kobeni terrified the entire time.

Kobeni and Denji are surprisingly similar, though it’s not immediately obvious. She uniquely understands what it’s like to be powerless and manipulated, feeling like a pawn in a larger game. Despite a lack of romantic connection, their time at the burger shop offered a rare moment of shared understanding and simple companionship, a break from the complicated dynamics Denji usually experiences with others.

Fumiko Mifune

Fumiko represents a different kind of problem for Denji – she’s an overly enthusiastic admirer. She’s a dedicated fan of the Public Safety special division and claims to be a huge Chainsaw Man fan, even going to extreme lengths to support Denji in a strange way. While her interest isn’t as powerful as Makima’s, she does enjoy the chaos Denji creates, but it’s a shallow fascination. She’s more interested in the ‘hero’ and the ‘legend’ than in Denji as a struggling teenager trying to care for his dogs and sister. Fumiko highlights that even when people like Denji, it’s often for the wrong reasons.

Asa Mitaka

I’ve been watching Denji, and it seems like he’s finally experiencing something resembling a real high school romance with Asa Mitaka – even if it’s a bit chaotic. They’re both pretty isolated and don’t really know how to act ‘normal.’ Their date to the aquarium was a disaster of awkward moments and social anxiety, but it felt… genuine. It was real, in a way that his other experiences haven’t been.

Unlike Makima or Reze, Asa didn’t approach Denji with a hidden agenda or a desire to control him. She simply wanted a connection because she was lonely. Their bond is built on a shared sense of isolation, making it one of the most genuine and impactful relationships in the story. They’re both learning how to navigate life and connect with someone else, and that’s what makes their connection so strong.

Yoru

Yoru’s feelings for Denji are linked to her connection with Asa, but they’re also uniquely her own. As the War Devil, she’s meant to kill him, yet sharing a brain with Asa means she experiences the same physical and emotional attraction. This creates a compelling and risky situation where Yoru battles between wanting to destroy and genuinely loving Denji. Her emotions are powerful and overwhelming, as this apocalyptic entity is affected by the very human feelings of the girl she controls, making their connection the most intense and perilous relationship in the entire manga.

Reze

Reze had a significant impact on Denji, being the first person to offer him a different kind of connection. While initially sent on a mission, their time together – swimming, learning, and simply enjoying each other’s company – was the first time Denji felt something genuine that wasn’t related to his Chainsaw powers. Reze, who was raised as a child soldier and never had a normal childhood, saw a kindred spirit in Denji.

Everyone’s after my chainsaw heart! What about Denji’s heart? — Denji

Unlike Makima, Reze genuinely fell in love with Denji. This was most clearly shown when she returned to the café, even though she knew it would likely lead to danger. She prioritized Denji over her mission and even her own life, making their broken connection the most heartbreaking part of the story. Reze’s feelings were far stronger, proving that genuine connection is still possible even in a brutal and terrifying world.

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2026-02-23 03:35