Did Denji Kiss Power in Chainsaw Man? A Deep Dive into Our Favorite Devil Hunter‘s Relationships
No, Denji and Power never lock lips in the hit dark fantasy manga/anime Chainsaw Man. But their connection sparks plenty of chemistry and "will they, won‘t they" moments for fans.
Denji‘s Central Love Interests: Complex Bonds and Betrayals
As a hot-blooded teen, Chainsaw Man‘s protagonist Denji becomes entangled with three tempting ladies. However, his naive affection gets manipulated at every turn:
Makima – The Cruel Control Devil
As a simp, Denji falls head-over-heels for Makima upon first meeting her. He even proclaims "I think I‘ve fallen in love at first sight with you!" This sets up an extremely one-sided dynamic where Makima leverages Denji‘s devotion as Control Devil, treating him like a pet.
Fandom theorists argue Makima may have genuine care for the Chainsaw Devil Pochita residing inside Denji. But feelings for Denji himself? Cold detachment better describes her ruthless actions, including:
- Forcing Denji to serve under her as a government Devil Hunter
- Ordering him to horrifically kill allies like Power
- Admitting "I don‘t care about you" when trying to rip out his heart
In Chapter 81, Makima even states loving something means wanting to "devour them". So any "love" means seeking full control, rather than affection.
Power – The Fiery Blood Devil
Denji‘s first partner shifts from tsundere to little sister vibes. After initial clashing and Denji grabbing Power‘s breasts to confirm boob size (actually padded!), they settle into domestic life together. The Volume 2 extras say:
Living under the same roof, the two became like family. Even so, not a day goes by quietly for this unlikely pair.
As roommates, Power interrupts Denji‘s baths and sleep worrying over devils, while they eat meals and walk home from Devil Hunts together. It‘s a sibling dynamic – constantly bickering but ultimately caring a great deal for one another.
Could deeper feelings eventually arise from this foundation? Fans often ship potential DenJi romance, especially with moments like Power seeming intrigued by Denji‘s request for a kiss. Sadly, we‘ll never see this dynamic unfold…
Table showing key story arcs for DenJi moments:
| Story Arc | DenJi Dynamic | Evidence of Chemistry? |
|---|---|---|
| Bomb Girl Arc | Hostile co-workers | No, dislike each other initially |
| Bat Devil Arc | Roommates/makeshift family | Maybe, grow closer living together |
| Eternity Devil Arc | Allies against Makima | Yes, hold hands and blush |
Reze – The Bomb Devil
Reze, the cute classmate from Denji‘s dream high school life, probably came closest to genuine requited romance. Of course, this "love at first sight" also turned out to be manipulation by the Bomb Devil to get intel on Chainsaw Man.
Still, Reze directly says she‘s "serious" about liking him. And given Denji‘s limited life experience, he falls hard, enjoying an amusement park date and moonlit walk holding hands.
In the end, while using Denji‘s feelings, perhaps Reze herself developed real affection. She apologizes for deceiving him after all, and dies cradling him lovingly.
Tragic Outcomes: Decapitation, Explosions, and Manipulation
Denji suffers repeated betrayals and heartbreaks thanks to letting fantasies of a normal high school romance cloud his judgement:
- Makima orders Power beheaded, shocking Denji with the bloody execution
- Reze self-destructs in a fiery explosion after her identity gets exposed
- His "just wanting to touch some boobs" becomes fuel for exploitation
Still, the Chainsaw Devil remains an undying optimist in Part 2. But will he actually learn relationship lessons? Time will tell…
Steam or Scream? The DenJi Bond and Near-Kisses
Rom-com anime tropes teach even harassment like Denji grabbing Power can shift into love over time. Especially when partners share danger, homecooked meals, and bathroom privacy boundaries!
Power certainly drops hints, like asking Denji directly:
"How about a kiss? Is there someone you wanna kiss? How about me? Wanna kiss me?"
Ultimately though, despite their escalating intimacy, the two never lock lips. In the bomb defusal scene, Denji instead requests a high-five, highlighting the sibling dynamic.
But what if Makima hadn‘t severed Power‘s head when Denji refused her orders? Could warmer feelings between hot-blooded Devils have ignited down the road? Many fans "ship" DenJi as star-crossed lovers torn apart too soon by betrayal.
Summing Up Denji‘s Relationships
While Denji experiences intimacy with Power, Reze, and maybe even Himeno, he never manages to kiss his main crush Makima or receive real requited affection. All relationships end tragically instead, through manipulation, death, or forced execution.
In Part 2, Denji makes a deal with the War Devil for a kiss. But thanks to his history of heartbreak, perhaps now he‘ll guard his feelings more cautiously moving forward!
