How many days to binge Chainsaw Man
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 13 | 2 |
| 1 hour a day | 5 | <1 |
| 2 hours a day | 3 | <1 |
| 3 hours a day | 2 | <1 |
| 4 hours a day | 2 | <1 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 1 | <1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 4 hours, 49 minutes | |
Chainsaw Man runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | 24 min | 4.8 hours | October 11, 2022 |
About Chainsaw Man
Denji has a simple dream—to live a happy and peaceful life, spending time with a girl he likes. This is a far cry from reality, however, as Denji is forced by the yakuza into killing devils in order to pay off his crushing debts. Using his pet devil Pochita as a weapon, he is ready to do anything for a bit of cash. Unfortunately, he has outlived his usefulness and is murdered by a devil in contract with the yakuza. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Pochita merges…
How to get through Chainsaw Man faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 15 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 3.9 hours; at 1.5× it's 3.2 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
Chainsaw Man FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Chainsaw Man?
4 hours, 49 minutes of screen time. That's 12 episodes at about 24 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 3 days.
How many episodes of Chainsaw Man are there?
12 regular episodes across 1 season (2022–present). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Chainsaw Man?
Episodes average 24 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Chainsaw Man still running?
TVmaze lists Chainsaw Man as “Running”. No next episode date is listed yet. See the release countdown.
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