Start point
Episode 1 starts the full story. There is no prequel OVA or earlier continuity requirement before beginning the anime.
How Many Episodes Does Chainsaw Man Have?
12 TV episodes, then the Reze Arc movie and the announced Assassins Arc
The TV episode count is still 12, but that is no longer the whole animated route. This page separates the TV count from the movie continuation and the next officially announced anime chapter so you know exactly what to watch next.
Total Episodes
12
Estimated Runtime
~5h
Last Episode
12
Fast answer
Chainsaw Man Season 1 has 12 TV episodes. Watch episodes 1-12 in order, then watch Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. After the movie, the officially announced Assassins Arc is the next anime chapter. There is no filler or optional detour between those steps.
Official route check
The official anime site lists all 12 TV episodes and identifies the Assassins Arc as the continuation after the Reze Arc movie. This page keeps the TV episode count separate from movies and future installments.
What the current anime covers
Season 1 runs from Denji's introduction through the Katana Man material. That means the current anime is short, direct, and easy to plan as a weekend binge.
Stop point
Episode 12, “KATANA VS. CHAINSAW”, is the end of Season 1, not the end of the animated story.
After Season 1
Watch Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc after Season 1. The officially announced Assassins Arc follows the movie, so that is the current three-step anime route.
Episode list at a glance
Season 1 is a single 12-episode run. The list below confirms the complete TV order before the Reze Arc movie.
Episode 1
DOG & CHAINSAW
8.4
Episode 2
ARRIVAL IN TOKYO
8.6
Episode 3
MEOWY'S WHEREABOUTS
8.4
Episode 4
RESCUE
8.5
Episode 5
GUN DEVIL
8.7
Episode 6
KILL DENJI
8.7
Episode 7
THE TASTE OF A KISS
8.5
Episode 8
GUNFIRE
8.9
Episode 9
FROM KYOTO
8.9
Episode 10
BRUISED & BATTERED
8.6
Episode 11
MISSION START
8.5
Episode 12
KATANA VS. CHAINSAW
8.9
Highest-rated episodes
A quick way to see where the current anime lands hardest once you get through the full 12-episode run.
Episode 9
FROM KYOTO
TMDB user score: 8.9
Episode 8
GUNFIRE
TMDB user score: 8.9
Episode 12
KATANA VS. CHAINSAW
TMDB user score: 8.9
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Full guide with episode order, adaptation notes, and what to watch after the current anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Chainsaw Man have right now?
Chainsaw Man currently has 12 TV episodes in Season 1. That count does not include the Reze Arc movie or the announced Assassins Arc continuation.
How many episodes are in Chainsaw Man Season 1?
Chainsaw Man Season 1 has 12 episodes. The season runs from episode 1 through episode 12, so there is no hidden second cour or separate side route you need before finishing it.
Does Chainsaw Man have filler episodes?
Chainsaw Man does not need a filler strategy. The current anime route is a straight watch from episode 1 through episode 12.
What should I watch after Chainsaw Man Season 1?
After Chainsaw Man Season 1, watch Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. It directly follows episode 12.
What comes after the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movie?
The officially announced Assassins Arc follows the Reze Arc movie. Its final release format and episode count should be checked against the official anime site when those details are published.
How long are Chainsaw Man episodes?
Most Chainsaw Man TV episodes run for about 24 minutes including opening and ending credits. Season 1 takes roughly 5 hours to watch from episode 1 through episode 12.
How many episodes will Chainsaw Man Season 2 have?
No official episode count has been announced. The Assassins Arc is confirmed as the next anime chapter, but the official site has not confirmed its final format, a Season 2 label, or an episode total.