10 Most Powerful Devil Hunters in Chainsaw Man, Ranked

Delve into the world of Chainsaw Man and explore the top 10 Devil Hunters, their strengths, and combat styles.

The first manga cover of Chainsaw Man
The first manga cover of Chainsaw Man (Image via Shueisha)

Chainsaw Man is a grim world where the most robust Devil Hunters are the only survivors. They could hold Mighty Devil contracts, or be great combat fighters, or have only sheer will power; all these are the best hopes for humanity against ghastly horror.

It doesn’t leave any margin for ranking the strongest Devil Hunters. While some are physically strong enough to overpower others, none survive using intelligence and strategy, so this ranking studies the top 10 strongest Devil Hunters in Chainsaw Man in detail about their abilities, contracts, and achievements in battle.

NOTE: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinion.

10. Kobeni Higashiyama

Kobeni from Chainsaw Man
Higashiyama from Chainsaw Man (Image via MAPPA)

Kobeni seems like a nervous, unfit-to-fight girl at first sight. But her raw survival instinct and unmatched reflexes prove otherwise. She has no known Devil contracts, but somehow, she keeps escaping situations that would instantly kill others, becoming one of the most elusive fighters during combat.

Her ability to evade some of the Devils implies that she probably possesses a hidden, unexplained ability. Her inhuman reflexes in certain situations, especially against Makima’s controlled forces, and unassumingly dangerous hunter type form.

9. Beam (Shark Fiend)

Shark Fiend’s first appearance
Shark Fiend’s first appearance (Image via MAPPA)

All of our other hunters are brilliant tacticians except Beam, whose raw power and agility prove to be quite an asset. As the Shark Fiend, he boasts fast healing, great durability, and the ability to swim through objects just as a shark swims through water.

Another thing that makes him special is his great loyalty to Chainsaw Man, as he fights side by side with Denji. Also, he lacks strategic thought on the battlefield, but his brute force, in conjunction with his near-monstrous transformation, makes him right up there among the most powerful non-human Devil Hunters.

8. Aki Hayakawa

Aki using Kon
Aki using Kon (Image via MAPPA)

Hayawaka, who in the beginning was a perfect Public Safety Devil Hunter proficient in swordsmanship and tactical intelligence, initially held contracts with the Fox Devil and Curse Devil, enabling him to summon powerful attacks. Later, he formed a contract with the Future Devil to see just a few seconds ahead in battle, greatly enhancing his reflexes and strategy.

Aki was undeniably powerful, but fate dealt him a tragic hand that showed the limitations of Human Devil Hunters. His end, disposed of by Makima, illustrates the cruelty of this world, but his might and unbreakable will earn him a spot on this list.

7. Angel Devil

Angel Devil from Chainsaw Man
Angel Devil from Chainsaw Man (Image via MAPPA)

The Angel Devil is a strange case since he is both a Devil and a Devil Hunter. He can suck away lifespan with his touch, and, despite being slow and lazy, he is one of the scariest of foes. As for life-span-wielding abilities, he ranks as one of the best. The stronger the Devil Hunter, the better for him.

Though he loathes to fight, his sheer might points that he is among the strongest in Chainsaw Man, only because of Makima’s own acknowledgment.

6. Hirofumi Yoshida

Hirofumi as seen in the Manga
Hirofumi as seen in the Manga (Image via MAPPA)

Yoshida is one of the most mysterious and powerful hunters in Chainsaw Man. He has a contract with the Octopus Devil, allowing him to summon tentacles for offensive and defensive purposes. His style is smooth, blending hand-to-hand combat with deadly precision.

What is unique about Yoshida is his ability to stand up against Quanxi, one of the most fearsome Devil Hunters. His true power remains obscure, but flexibility and agility put him on top of Public Safety’s hit list.

5. Kishibe

Fight against Denji and Power
Fight against Denji and Power (Image via MAPPA)

Kishibe is an aged Devil Hunter relying on experience rather than brute strength. He has multiple contracts with unknown Devils, but his true power resides in unparalleled combat skills and intellect. He trains Denji and Power, exposing them to the cruel reality of Devil Hunting through his no-nonsense training.

Kishibe may be a human, yet his sheer combat skills allow him to put several high-level threats down in mere minutes, if not seconds. His ability to survive in such a dangerous line of work also proves his skills, making him one of the deadliest humans in Chainsaw Man.

4. Power

Blood Fiend from Chainsaw Man
Blood Fiend from Chainsaw Man (Image via MAPPA)

Power, the Blood Fiend, is one of the most unpredictable and dangerous Devil Hunters. She also has Blood Manipulation, where she can create weapons from her blood. Her regenerating ability is practically immortality.

Power’s cold blood and melee capabilities are another reason to be scared of her. Even though her overconfidence usually lands her in trouble, the monumental bursts of sheer power she demonstrates whenever she surprises Makima serve as a testament to how lethal she is.

3. Quanxi

The first devil hunter
The first Devil Hunter (Image via MAPPA)

Quanxi, also referred to as the First Devil Hunter, is a legendary warrior with extraordinary swordsmanship and reflexes. She can fight with numerous weapons with maddening speed, slashing down enemies even before they can know that they’ve been hit.

Her contract with several Fiends allows her to command an army of powerful allies. She is one of the few fighters who can go toe-to-toe with Chainsaw Man himself, proving that she is among the most powerful Devil Hunters in history.

2. Makima

Death of Makima
Death of Makima (Image via MAPPA)

Makima, the Control Devil, is the ultimate manipulator. While she technically works as a Devil Hunter, her true nature makes her an entity beyond human comprehension. She controls beings as powerful as the Gun Devil, bending them to her will with just a glance.

Her nearly immortal nature and overwhelming power allow her to reshape the battlefield effortlessly. Very few characters can even challenge her, making her one of the most powerful figures in the entire series.

1. Denji (Chainsaw Man)

Denji and Pochita
Denji and Pochita (Image via MAPPA)

Chainsaw Devil Hybrid, Denji, is the one on top. After all, his regeneration, mutation, and increasing strength with each fight define him as the deadliest Devil Hunter in the world. And as a personification of the fear of chainsaws, he has the unique ability to erase Devils from the world forever.

The strongest Devils against which Denji would go testify to his great potential. From being an underdog at one point, he transcended into a force to be reckoned with against the supernatural. His undying nature and limitless possibilities make him the Devil Hunter, number one in all Chainsaw Man history.

Conclusion

Chainsaw Man is a brutal hierarchy with only the strongest Devil Hunters surviving; for some, contracts have the upper hand, while others think in terms of raw power, speed, or intelligence. Denji’s rapid training in combat skills, control by Makima over her prey, and perfect aim demonstrated by Quanxi present all sorts of advantages in battle. As the story unfolds, one cannot help but be entertained by how the newcomers will disrupt and change the existing power structure in this chaotic world.


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