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Chainsaw Man Ending Songs
1. Chainsaw Blood
The first Chainsaw Man ending song is titled Chainsaw Blood now that Denji is a hybrid between a human and a devil by the end of the episode. As such, he will be able to restore himself by drinking blood, making this a fitting song for right after his first transformation. You can also watch the video clip for Chainsaw Blood on studio MAPPA’s official YouTube Channel. Here are some of the lyrics of this dynamic song that fits Denji’s new life as the titular Chainsaw Man:
2. Time Left
The second Chainsaw Man ending theme is titled Time Left. For those who’ve only followed the story up to Episode 2, this title might seem perfectly innocent. However, for those who know more, there’s the potential for interesting foreshadowing. After all, devil hunters aren’t the most long-lived people. Here are some of the song’s lyrics:
3. Hawatari 2-Oku Centi
For the third ending, we have a dynamic but slightly creepy song that fits really well with the scary Bat Devil, as well as the episode’s ambiguous ending. The song is more vibes than lyrics, but here’s an approximate translation of the most interesting ones: The lyrics above epitomize Denji and Power’s ambiguous position in the rankings of Public Safety. They are both connected to the world of the devils in a real way; Denji is a hybrid, and Power is a fiend, but neither is a full devil, nor a full human. Yet, they are employed to hunt devils, that is, their own kind. And if they stop doing so, they literally have “nowhere to live” as Makima has promised to exterminate them if they stop following her orders.
4. Jouzai
Chainsaw Man’s fourth ending theme song is called Jouzai, which roughly translates to Tablet in English. As was the case with the episode itself, Power was at the forefront, with some amazing pop art. So far, the ending songs of Chainsaw Man have shown not only nice music but also the opportunity for fans to see the characters drawn in a different style. Here are some of the translated lyrics: Given how Denji and Power have already come to learn new things about each other and even have each other’s backs, we’d say that the song fits them.
5. In the Back Room
The fifth ending song of Chainsaw Man is titled In the Back Room. Its video clip features all the members of Aki’s team, including recent recruits Denji and Power, and supporting characters Himeno, Kobeni, and Arai. Here are some of the song’s lyrics: In the Back Room epitomizes the life of a devil hunter in the universe of Chainsaw Man. It also likely reflects the relationship between Himeno and Aki. Devil hunters are in constant danger of dying but their lives can also become a living hell. Many of them lost loved ones prior to becoming hunters, and, if not, they experience loss soon enough. In Episode 5, it’s revealed that Himeno lost five other partners before Aki, which only strengthened her determination to at least keep him safe. Moreover, as the lines “By the time I awoke, I had become a poisonous insect” indicate, many devil hunters are expected to sacrifice parts of their body or selfhood in order to form contracts with devils and share their powers. For devil hunters, this is a controlled process that doesn’t look like other, more desperate, and often illegal contracts in Chainsaw Man but it’s still an indication of constant sacrifice and loss of individuality.
6. Rendezvous
The ending song featured in Episode 6 of Chainsaw Man is called Cerebral Rendezvous or simply Rendezvous. It embodies the group’s fight with the Eternity Devil, one of the scariest we’ve seen so far. Here are some of the song’s lyrics: The lyrics succinctly illustrate the extremely scary situation Aki’s team found themselves in while trapped on a hotel floor by the Eternity Devil. What worked so well in the episode is the vast range of emotions we saw: intense panic, determination, and loss of sanity, but there was also humor as some of the characters attempted to make light of the situation while they still could. Moreover, the lyrics seem to reference the inherently messed-up lifestyle that devil hunters lead until they die, often prematurely and violently.
7. All Kinds of Kisses
The seventh Chainsaw Man ending song is titled Chu,Tayousei. or All Kinds of Kisses. This title doesn’t surprise us, given that Episode 7’s highlight was Himeno and Denji’s kiss, which went very, very wrong. The video clip retains the other endings’ vintage quality – fitting as the series takes place in an alternate world in the 1990s. Here are some of the lyrics for All Kinds of Kisses: The lyrics are likely implied to be from Himeno’s point of view. In the latest episode, Himeno kisses Denji while drunk, and it goes very wrong. Later, she takes him home and tries to seduce him, presumably because she feels lonely and struggles with the trauma of having lost so many devil-hunting partners. However, the lyrics suggest that it is Aki she actually cares about, and she expresses frustration that Aki and Denji both seem infatuated with Makima instead.
8. First Death
The closing song of Chainsaw Man Episode 8 is titled First Death, and fittingly so, given the amount of gore and truly unexpected scenes. But whose death is the song referring to? Makima was shot presumably to death in Episode 8, while Himeno, who was also injured badly, gave up her body to the Ghost Devil and most likely died in the process. Himeno’s death is the first loss of a major character. While Himeno did some wrong and messed up things, her backstory was pretty heartbreaking. She watched all her partners die and placed all her hopes on Aki, her latest and more long-lived colleague. The lyrics seem connected to her when viewed in this light: In what was most likely her last moments, Himeno, who was clearly in love with Aki, expressed her will for him to keep on living. Moved by the way Aki secretly becomes emotional when his friends died, Himeno is happy to die saving him, knowing that someone will mourn her.
9. Deep Down
Chainsaw Man’s ninth ending song is titled Deep Down. On its own, the title doesn’t explain very much about the song’s meaning for the series, but the lyrics might help: While the lyrics have different meanings for different listeners, they likely allude to Makima’s massacre in Episode 9. The screams and the blood might refer to Makima’s victims, as she used human sacrifices to make Katana Man’s subordinates combust in an explosion of blood. At this point, Makima’s subordinates (and even most main characters) seem unaware of Makima’s cruel powers. The repetition of “I don’t understand” could therefore allude to that.
10. Dogland
The 10th ending song of Chainsaw Man is titled Dogland, and it might have something to do with Denji’s feelings in the said episode. It all starts with Denji seeing Aki in the hospital, witnessing his grief, and realizing that he’s unable to do the same, which makes him wonder if he’s even human anymore. The only time he really experienced grief was when Pochita – whom Denji cared for like a pet dog – died and merged with him. Moreover, Makima has, on many occasions, treated Denji like a dog. She expects him to obey blindly in exchange for having his material needs for food and shelter met. Denji had been happy enough with this arrangement, but after Kishibe’s brutal training, he starts to worry that his life might once again dissolve into pure misery if he’s going to be beaten almost to death daily. The lyrics allude to Denji’s position in Public Safety as less than human, focusing on the expectation to follow orders. Moreover, the song alludes to Denji’s relationship with Pochita, who is now his heart. Here are some of the song’s lyrics:
11. Violence
Chainsaw Man Episode 11’s ending song is titled Violence. The title is pretty much self-explanatory, given the endless amount of gore and violence we encounter in the anime, which raises Chainsaw Man’s age rating quite a bit. Here are some of the song’s lyrics: This time, the lyrics are a bit more ambiguous so it’s hard to associate them with a single character. However, this is a dynamic ending song that fits Chainsaw Man’s vibe really well. The anime features transgressive scenes, both the erotic kind and the violent kind, and many relationships between characters follow unhealthy patterns as a result. Moreover, Episode 11 features characters from Public Safety as they fearlessly brace themselves for battle, making this song an excellent prelude to Chainsaw Man’s finale.
12. Fight Song
The last Chainsaw Man ending song is titled Fight Song, and it continues the anime’s tradition of cool and dynamic closing themes. The lyrics most likely refer to Denji, his struggles, and the new life that he’ll do anything to protect: Remember that the anime started with an impoverished Denji sharing his dreams with Pochita. After Pochita’s death – and his own rebirth as Chainsaw Man – Denji met Makima who offered to make all his dreams come true. But this doesn’t negate the fact that Denji has been forced to be part of a violent world where survival is not certain and all devil hunters live one day at a time, knowing each moment could be their last. The song also subtly alludes to Denji’s traumatic past, which we’ve only begun to explore, making this the perfect conclusion to Act 1 of the anime.
Chainsaw Man Ending Songs’ Artists
- The first Chainsaw Man ending song titled Chainsaw Blood is performed by Vaundy, a J-pop singer and songwriter, composer, producer, and designer. At the age of 22, Vaundy already has a great list of singles, including other recent anime music works such as the second opening theme song of Ranking of Kings:
- For the second theme song, the artist is ZUTOMAYO, a Japanese rock group that has also performed the theme song of Drifting Home.
- The third theme song is written, composed, and performed by Maximum the Hormone, a Japanese heavy metal group whose members are known as Daisuke-han, Nao, Maximum the Ryo-kun, and Ue-chan. They have also performed for the anime, Record of Ragnarok.
- Jouzai is performed by TOOBOE. Not much is available yet about the Japanese group but they do have other songs in their credentials including Akai Yoru, Bokudan, and others.
- In the Back Room is performed by syudou, a Japanese artist who has been active since 2012. He is a Vocaloid producer who has often worked with the popular Vocaloid character, Hatsune Miku. For the uninitiated, Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer software that’s quite popular in Japan. One of syudou’s most popular works is entitled Bitter Choco Decoration:
- For Rendezvous, the artist is Kanaria, a Vocaloid producer who uses the voice of Hatsune Miku. There seems to be a pattern here, as the previous song’s creator was also working with the Vocaloid system. One of Kanaria’s most popular songs is titled KING.
- All Kinds of Kisses is performed by Ano. The Japanese J-Pop artist’s other works have been used in other anime too. Her first major single, AIDA, is featured as an ending song for Tiger & Bunny Season 2. You can check out the music video here:
- The eighth Chainsaw Man ending song, First Death, is performed by Toru Kitajima, also known as TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. The Japanese musician, singer, and songwriter first rose to fame as part of the said band, which is a post-hardcore and indie rock group. In many of his singles, the artist is still known as TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. Another prominent work of his is Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul.
- The ninth ending song of Chainsaw Man, titled Deep Down, is performed by Aimer. The Japanese singer and lyricist takes her stage name from the French verb “Aimer” which means “to love.” Aimer has released eight studio albums and performed openings and endings for many anime series other than Chainsaw Man, including the dystopian anime No. 6.
- For Dogland, the song featured as the ending theme of Episode 10, we have PEOPLE 1, a Japanese music group. One of their most popular songs is Mahou no Uta.
- The eleventh song, Violence, is performed by the Japanese rock band Queen Bee. The group of four has released studio albums and they’ve also worked with other anime like Tokyo Ghoul and Dororo.
- The twelfth and last Chainsaw Man ending song is performed by Eve (also stylized as E ve), a Japanese singer who mostly works within the J-Pop and Rock genres and was formerly known as Keitora. This isn’t Eve’s first collaboration with studio MAPPA as he has also performed songs for other MAPPA anime such as Dororo and Jujutsu Kaisen.
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Chainsaw Man Ending Songs List
While it’s common for many anime to have two or more opening and ending songs depending on their length, it’s not every season that an anime gets 12 different ending songs. This season, Chainsaw Man aired 12 episodes, which means there are also 12 songs in total! As the season progressed, we’ve gotten nearly an album’s worth of songs from the Chainsaw Man anime. So, here are all of the ending theme songs featured in Chainsaw Man: Want the latest on all things anime? Make sure you follow us on Twitter! READ NEXT: Things That Inspired Chainsaw Man, According to Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto
