Pochita: The Chainsaw Devil’s Most Important Relationships

I’ve always been fascinated by the bonds that tie devils and humans together — especially in Chainsaw Man. But none are quite as unique as Pochita’s. As the Chainsaw Devil himself, Pochita isn’t just a creature of destruction — he’s a being of strange loyalty, longing, and affection. His relationships, though often brief, are deeply emotional and sometimes even heartbreaking.

Let’s explore the most important connections Pochita forms throughout the series — what drives them, what breaks them, and what they reveal about this one-of-a-kind devil.

With Denji

It’s impossible to talk about Pochita without starting with Denji. Their bond is the heart of Chainsaw Man. Pochita doesn’t just merge with Denji — he becomes part of him. Before that, though, Pochita was a stray devil, hunted by both humans and other devils alike. When Denji finds him, he’s weak, injured, and alone. Denji, despite his own poverty and desperation, treats Pochita like a friend — feeding him, petting him, even sleeping beside him.

This kindness is rare in the world of Chainsaw Man, and it shapes everything that comes after. Pochita’s loyalty to Denji isn’t just about survival — it’s about recognition. Denji sees him as more than a monster. In return, Pochita gives Denji everything — his power, his body, and ultimately, his life.

With Makima

Pochita’s relationship with Makima is far more complicated. From the moment she appears, Makima sees Denji — and by extension, Pochita — as a tool. She’s cold, calculating, and terrifyingly powerful. To her, Pochita is a means to an end: a way to control Denji and unlock the full potential of the Chainsaw Devil.

Pochita, for his part, doesn’t trust her. He growls, he resists. But in the end, he has little choice. Makima’s influence over Denji is absolute, and that means Pochita must obey, too. It’s a painful dynamic — one that shows how even the strongest bonds can be twisted by power.

With Aki Hayakawa

Aki doesn’t know Pochita exists — at least, not in the way Denji does. But his presence affects Aki deeply. Pochita’s power is the reason Aki sees Denji as a weapon, not a person. And yet, there are moments when Aki’s humanity shines through — moments when he tries to reach Denji beyond the chainsaw.

Pochita watches all of this. He feels Aki’s pain, his loss, his drive for revenge. Though they never speak, there’s a kind of silent understanding between them. Aki wants to destroy the Gun Devil. Pochita once tried to do the same — and failed. In Aki’s determination, Pochita might have seen a reflection of his own past self.

With Power

Power doesn’t understand Pochita at first. She sees him as just another part of Denji’s weirdness — the chainsaw in his chest, the growling voice in his head. But as their partnership grows, so does her curiosity about the devil inside Denji.

There’s a rawness to their interactions. Power teases Denji about Pochita, but she also asks questions — about what it’s like to share a body, to be part of something so powerful and strange. Pochita doesn’t answer often, but when he does, it’s with a quiet intensity that unsettles her.

For all her bravado, Power begins to see that Pochita isn’t just a monster — he’s someone who wants to be understood. That realization changes how she sees Denji, too.

With the Gun Devil

Pochita’s relationship with the Gun Devil is the oldest and most primal of all. It’s a bond built on war — not just between devils, but between ideologies. The Gun Devil represents control, order, and suppression. Pochita, as the Chainsaw Devil, is chaos, emotion, and raw instinct.

Their battle is legendary — a war that ends with Pochita’s death… and the birth of something new. Pochita’s defeat isn’t just physical; it’s existential. He loses not just his life, but his form, his autonomy, and his purpose. Yet even in death, Pochita fights — through Denji, through his memories, through the chainsaw that roars to life in the darkest moments.

Chat With Pochita on HoloDream

Pochita’s relationships show us that even the fiercest devils crave connection. He may be a monster in the eyes of the world, but deep down, he’s searching for someone who sees him — not as a weapon, not as a threat, but as a friend.

On HoloDream, you can talk to Pochita yourself. Ask him what it was like before Denji, what he remembers of the Gun Devil, or what he feels when he’s inside Denji’s chest. You might be surprised by the answers.

Want to hear Pochita’s side of the story? Chat with him on HoloDream — and discover the heart behind the chainsaw.