New anime "Censorman" to start airing in October! Denji is played by Kikunosuke Toya and Makima by Tomori Kusunoki! 4 cast members and new PV revealed!

The TV anime "Chainsaw Man" will begin airing in October 2022. The cast and the latest video were revealed.

The main character, Denji, has a chainsaw demon in his heart and becomes a "chainsaw man" and fights as a public safety devil hunter in this dark hero action series by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Part I: Public Safety Arc" was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from the first issue of 2019 to the second issue of 2021, and the sequel is currently serialized in "Shonen Jump +".

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MAPPA's TV anime "Censorman," which is currently in production, will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and other TV networks from October 2022, it was announced today during a special live broadcast of a major information release.

The latest PV and the main cast were also revealed. Denji, the "Chainsaw Man" with the heart of a demon, will be played by Kikunosuke Toya. The role of Makima, a Devil Hunter who reports directly to the Cabinet Secretary, will be played by Tomori Kusunoki.

Shogo Sakata will play Aki Hayakawa, Denji's senior Devil Hunter, and Ai Fayrouz will play Power, the Blood Fiend. Comments expressing their love and enthusiasm for the work have also arrived.

Latest PV and scene cuts

The latest PV depicts Denji, who lives a poor life as a devil hunter with the chainsaw demon Pochita, transforming into a "chainsaw man" and confronting demons.
Makima, who forces Denji to make the ultimate choice between two demons, Aki Hayakawa, who later becomes Denji's colleague, and Power, a demon who "hates both humans and demons," are also portrayed.

Latest PV

Character Visuals and Cast Comments

Kikunosuke Toya as Denji
My name is Kikunosuke Toya, and I play the role of Denji. I'm shaking with excitement as the long-awaited Censorman finally begins to move. I am grateful to be able to be a part of this production as a cast member, and I will stand in front of the microphone with all my heart and soul. I will bring you the best of this one-of-a-kind worldview, so please wait patiently for the start of the anime broadcast. I will do my very best!

Tomori Kusunoki (Makima)
I got hooked on the original work and fell in love with the charm of Makima, and I was so happy to see the anime adaptation that I spent every day praying to the picture of Makima that hung in my house until I was accepted for the audition. I am truly, truly honored.
I will play the role with all my love so that everyone can feel the same Makima that I have fallen in love with. I look forward to working with you!

Shogo Sakata (Aki Hayakawa)
My name is Shogo Sakata, and I will be playing the role of Aki Hayakawa.
I have been reading "Chainsaw Man" since before I auditioned for the role.
I love the realistic depiction of a world where demons exist, and the moments when I feel the vividness of the people living in it.
I think it is the happiest thing in the world to be able to perform in a work that I like.
However, it is in such moments that I will do my utmost to keep my feet on the ground and tread hard, so that I can deliver the best "Aki Hayakawa" to all "Chainsaw Man" fans. Thank you very much for your support.

Ai ▲Files (Power)
I have been fascinated by and loved Power ever since I read the original story, so I am very, very happy to be able to play the role!
I will do my best to express such a worldview by playing the role of 888 Power!

*Original text.

300 people will be invited by drawing to the world premiere on September 19, 2022!

The world premiere will be held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills on September 19, 2022 (Monday, national holiday).
A follow and retweet campaign is currently underway on the official Twitter page to invite 300 people by drawing lots for free, so be sure to check it out.

＜How to apply
Deadline: August 31 (Wed.) 23:59
Follow the official Twitter ( @CHAINSAWMAN_PR )
2) RT the fixed tweets of the latest PV and the world premiere announcement to complete the application!

<Outline of the event
Date & Time: September 19 (Mon., holiday) Doors open at 19:00 / Movie starts at 19:30
Place: TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills
Event Details: TV anime "Censorman" Episode 1 screening + post-screening greetings from the stage
Scheduled to appear: Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki), Ai Fayreuse (Power), etc.
Honorifics omitted.

Work Information
TV animation "Censorman
Broadcasting will begin in October 2022 on TV Tokyo, etc.
＜Staff
Original story by Tatsuki Fujimoto (serialized in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump +")
Director: Ryu Nakayama
Script by Koji Seko
Character Design Kazutaka Sugiyama
Action Director Tatsuya Yoshihara
Chief Director Masato Nakazono
Demon Designer Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Art Director Yusuke Takeda
Color Designer Naomi Nakano
Screen Design Yohei Miyahara
Music by Kensuke Ushio
Animation Producer Keisuke Seshimo
Production MAPPA

＜Cast
Denji: Totani Kikunosuke
Makima: Kusunoki Tomori
Aki Hayakawa: Shogo Sakata
Power: Fayreuse Ai

<Introduction
Denji is a boy who lives as a devil hunter with Pochita, the "chainsaw demon.
While leading a life of poverty to pay off the debt left by his parents, he is betrayed and killed. In his fading consciousness, Denji makes a contract with Pochita and revives as "Chainsaw Man," the one with the heart of a demon.

Original story information
Part 2 is currently serialized in Shonen Jump +.
Part I Comics 1-11 are now on sale.

© Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha, MAPPA