Summary
Chainsaw Mantook the world by storm when it ran inWeekly Shonen Jump, and fans around the world arewaiting anxiously for the anime adaptation to come out. Its all-out violence and non-stop action stood out from the usual shonen series that normally run in the magazine.
The plot ofChainsaw Mangenerally revolves around Devils, supernatural beasts that are more powerful depending on how much humans fear them. Devils can contract with humans to lend them their powers, possess corpses to become Fiends, or merge with living humans to become Hybrids. Whether Devil, Fiend, or Hybrid, here are the strongest Devils in theChainsaw Manseries.
Updated August 06, 2025, by Oluwatokiloba Folami:The brutal world ofChainsaw Manrelies on fear as the source of power through which devils manifest as humanity’s deepest and darkest fears. They embody what humans fear consciously or subconsciously in their daily lives in the world of Chainsaw Man. Despite the diverse strategies different devils implement to destroy the world, a number of them exceed others in power due to their extensive strength, manipulative skills, or disturbing abilities that pose a challenge to the strongest Devil Hunters. From the Octopus Devil with its cloud of ink to the terror of the Darkness Devil, devils remain symbols of the worst things humanity can imagine.
Anime-only fans should be aware thatspoilerswill be included for future seasons, presuming they are eventually created.
31Future Devil
The Devil Who Dances With Fate
This devil’s contracts remain one of the many out there that cost a lot; known to make contracts that have hunters giving up their lives or body parts, the Future Devil collects based on how much it has foreseen. It’s easy to recognize this devil with its usual chant, “The future rules!”, playful demeanor, and gaping hole in its chest.
The Future Devil’s main ability involves the contractors having to insert their head into the hole in its chest for the Devil to see into their futures. While its abilities are not for the battlefield, it does grant a large advantage to its contractors, giving them an upper hand during battle.
30Punishment Devil
The Judgment That Cannot Be Escaped
Summoned only through expensive contracts and ceremonial rites is the Punishment Devil, known for its fearful execution of justice and punishment inChainsaw Man. During the Gun Devil arc, Makima, together with other contracted devils and the Punishment Devil, engages in a violent off-screen confrontation against the Gun Devil, forcing it to take the form of a fiend.
This devil’s current contractorsremain Public Safety Devil HuntersYutaro Kurose and Michiko Tendo, with the price they paid still unknown. With an appearance of what may be several conjoined humanoid bodies with distorted faces, each carrying a different weapon, the presence of this devil is overwhelming and ominous. Despite its full powers also being unknown, its mere appearance is a sign that punishment will be inevitable.
29Pain Devil
The Embodiment Of Suffering
This devil took up human form just so she could satisfy her pain-inflicting obsession without having anyone suspect a thing. Known to be a total nutcase, the Pain Devil became one of the most terrifying devils feared by mankind before having a new divisionmade of both hunters and fiendsjust to defeat her.
Still, this devil’s abilities remain brutal, as she would go to any lengths to inflict as much pain as she can on her victims, refusing to kill them but torturing them to her satisfaction. Her strength, intelligence, and ability to manipulate and torture people still make her feared, so that other devils avoid crossing paths with her.
28Human Devil
The Devil Who Mirrors Mankind
Considered one of the most intelligent and unpredictable devils, the Human Devil known as Eri takes the role of a Public Safety Devil Hunter for the purpose of her mission to eliminate the Four Horsemen and the Great King of Terror.
Rather than employing brute force to exert power, the Human Devil uses her genius-level reasoning ability to exploit emotions, trust, and sway minds, creating conflicts effortlessly. She strikes by confronting her opponents with the awful side of humanity reflected in them, so they start to question their own very nature. Eri’s view of humanity remains in how she sees humans as the most abominable form of existence, who must be cleansed of their nature.
27Nail Devil
The Devil-May-Care Companion
The Nail Devil’s main incarnation in the series is that of the mysterious, unnamedNail Fiend, whose flippant and volatile personality quickly made them stand out as a character. Initially appearing as a partner to Katana Man during his work for Public Safety, they both switch sides to help Asa get Denji out of Public Safety containment.
As with all fiends, the Nail Fiend has enhanced strength and durability, with their speed being especially impressive.Their main weapon is a hammer, which they often use to strike nails into walls or even simply as a blunt weapon. While not every aspect of Nail Fiend’s abilities has been seen, it’s clear that they are a capable, strong devil.
26Octopus Devil
Yoshida’s Simple Yet Effective Contractor
TheOctopus Devilis one of many devils offering contracts to Public Safety, with Hirofumi Yoshida being the only contractor known in theChainsaw Manseries. Its full form has never been seen in the main series, but it is shown to have several massive tentacles whenever Yoshida invokes its powers.
The Octopus Devil has only shown its abilities rarely, and only through the contract between it and Yoshida. Yoshida has used the devil’s power tosummon tentacles to either attack or defend, as well as fire off a blast of ink to blind his foes. While the Octopus Devil has yet to prove itself as a powerful devil, it also has yet to truly show its full power.
25Shark Devil
The Hyperactive Fish-Man
The Shark Devil appears in theChainsaw Manseries as theShark Fiend, Beam, a Public Safety Devil Hunter from Division 4. A fan of Chainsaw Man, Beam is a reliable ally to Denjiduring the events of the Public Safety Saga, acting as his partner while Power was out of action.
As the Shark Fiend, Beam’s main poweris to transform parts of his body into those of a shark. He can even completely turn into a shark, as well as various shark-based powers, such as the ability to swim through solid objects and an enhanced sense of smell.
24Violence Devil
The Paragon Of Unleashed Power
The Violence Devil appears as theViolence FiendGalgali, a member of Public Safety’s Division 4. Due to his extreme power, Galgali is forced to wear a mask that constantly emits poison, which weakens him slightly. Though he is the embodiment of violence, he is a surprisingly kind and amicable fellow who gets along with others easily.
As the Violence Fiend, Galgali’sphysical combat abilities are incredibly powerful, matching the power of true Devils even though he incarnates as a weaker Fiend. His specialty is hand-to-hand combat, and he can transform parts of his body into his true form for even more power.
23Zombie Devil
The Infectious Plague
TheZombie Devilgains the distinction of being the first devil that Denji defeated as Chainsaw Man. Having made a contract with the yakuza that employed Denji to kill devils, the Zombie Devil has an extreme hatred for Devil Hunters and hopes to kill any he finds.
The Zombie Devilturns humans into zombies, even those who are contracted to receive his power. Humans who are bitten by zombies become zombies themselves, which can turn even one zombie into a deathly situation. While the Zombie Devil himself can do little in battle, his power to turn humans into zombies is incredibly potent.
22Spider Devil
The Silent Slaughterer
Though Princi appears to be a Fiend due to her human-like appearance, her spider legs reveal her true identity as theSpider Devil. Princi is a member of the Public Safety Division and is a Devil that is surprisingly loyal to Makima. While her role in the story is fairly small overall, her capabilities in combat cannot be underestimated.
Princi’s powers are related to spiders, allowing her toclimb walls and submerge and emerge from the ground. Her main mode of attack is her spider legs, which can easily impale a foe with a single attack. She can also use her zipper to summon Makima to wherever she is, though whether she can do the same for anyone else isn’t currently known.
