Chainsaw Man - Dealing with LOSS

#chainsawman #manga Thanks to my supporters over on Patreon, I hit my first goal!! Which, as a reward, led to a video on the infamous Chainsaw Man by Fujimoto Tatsuki! It'd be an underesitmation to say CSM has exploded in popularity, and Fujimoto's other works too as a result, and I can completely understand why.
In my video I talk about loss in Chainsaw Man. As some people know who have been following me for a while now, I haven't ever really covered a mainstream manga. At least, nothing to this extent. With that said, I hope this video is bringing something new to the table of discussion! Let me know what you guys think!
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SOURCES: docs.google.com/document/d/1Q...
MUSIC: music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
✌️ TIMESTAMPS ✌️
00:00 - 00:30 Intro
00:31 - 02:27 Cinema’s influence
02:28 - 04:49 Obedience or Loss of Control?
04:50 - 07:35 Losing a piece of yourself
07:36 - 11:19 Different reactions to death
11:20 - 14:08 Turning point of Loss
14:09 - 14:30 Outro

[@linesinmotion]

Also, just want to say thank you so much for 50k subscribers, that's a mind-blowing number to me and it's all down to your guys' support 💗

[@AaronDanarajF]

The amount of time that must have gone into the first 30 seconds alone is absolutely astounding. Incredible work as always!!!

[@linesinmotion]

haha, I think it took about 2 weeks of solid work, but it was *sooo* much fun! 😄

[@AaronDanarajF]

@@linesinmotion I remember seeing your tweets about it and the time definitely shows, Glad you enjoyed the process xD

[@linesinmotion]

oh god, that was a while ago now I even forgot I tweeted about the intro 😂😂

[@enzoaraya4796]

So in a nutshell, chainsawman’s story and characters are so impactful because they’re developed as if they were movies.

[@linesinmotion]

That's one way to see it yeah! You can certainly see where Fujimoto has picked and pulled from cinema to make his own twist on the csm narrative

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

I don't think the world is ready for the Back to back devastation of Denji losing everything

[@linesinmotion]

given the anime is only 12 episodes, looks like when might end on an arc before everything starts imploding and people start dying left and right 😅😅

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

@@linesinmotion That's a little sad because the end of the Assassination arc is the only thing I'd go out of my way to watch (besides a few moments here and there) *The horror imagery is awe inspiring*

[@notationmusical]

Spoilers for Part 2: Denji is forced to choose whether to save a car full of elderly or a student with a bright future. This is the classic trolley problem, and many people would fear choosing one life over another. Instead, Denji chooses to save a cat. And I think that shows how much he has grown, as Power was someone who liked cats and Denji started to care for her.

[@madaraslm1734]

Also it's "save the cat moment" for Denjis character and what's hilarious it's literally save the cat

[@remember8118]

What happen to Nyanko in part 2? Will Denji try to bring back Power?

[@linesinmotion]

Couldn't have put it better myself! I didn't really want to go into part 2 as that could be a seperate video when that ends, but you're right on the money!

[@xhi4xhi432]

Actually, I believe Denji didn't actively decide to save the cat, but rather kill the cockroach devil before he caused even more carnage, and then saved the cat since he had the opportunity to do so, whereas the people were already dead.

[@jakirachan]

@@madaraslm1734 cant belive fujimoto just did that haha

[@beechboiii]

The editing here is amazing. You did not have to go this hard lol. Also, imo the best portrayal of loss in Fugimoto’s work is Goodbye Eri, I love how the feeling of forgetting all of the bad parts of a relationship/person after a tragedy was shown in that chapter.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, and it's Chainsaw Man - you either go all in, or don't bother 😂😂 And I couldn't agree more! I had debated talking about Goodbye Eri in the video but it kept floating away from the discussion of CSM that I couldn't quite figure out how to balance, annoyingly. But that manga is a perfect demonstration too, like you said!

[@beechboiii]

@@linesinmotion I haven’t stopped thinking about Goodbye Eri since I read it. It hurts my brain how good everything about that one shot is, the art, the fucking panelling, the multiple layers of the movies. Aaaaaaaaaa The only other recent pieces of media that have made me feel this way are Sonny Boy, Ping Pong and the new bcnr album lol. They all make me sit back and just feel grateful that they exist and that I can experience them.

[@sklow2985]

​@@beechboiii a fellow sonnyboy and ping-pong the animation watcher? I can die happy

[@frierennacht]

another great portrayal of loss imo is Look Back, his other one shot

[@Carthicc0]

@@beechboiii hell yeah, ping pong’s the bomb

[@supermr123454321]

I had a friend who LOVED Chainsawman, they got me into the series and i binged it all to talk to them about it. We talked about it all the time and started to reread it together. But then I lost them, and with that, love, time, and friendship. I kept reading and fuck your video just hits so hard and puts to words all those feelings I feel and felt reading it a second time. Great manga, great themes, and even greater youtube video Amazing work as usual

[@ComiskeyProjects]

Easily one of your best intros so far and the rest of the video keeps that same caliber throughout. Chapter 71 might be one of the best isolated sections in the manga and I'm so happy to see someone covering that small yet impactful chapter

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you Marc! And 71 is one of my favourite, feels very down to earth and peels back on the relationship of the trio so sweetly 😭 Looking forward to your csm video too!

[@tsandabernal3305]

Everyone is praising your editing which is absolutely great but the scriptwriting was wonderful too. It’s a sensitive topic and you talked about it with so much care. I ended up crying and it’s probably because yeah I like CSM but also because of your words 💜

[@RLeVeriteArt]

You are one of those few KZbinrs who prioritizes quality over quantity, and let me just say that I love your works because of that. You are documentary-level creative, and it is fantastic to behold.

[@NinjaristicNinja]

Amazing video! The visuals/presentation of everything was great as usual, but that intro segment was especially creative.

[@linesinmotion]

😂😂 I've still got a loooot of ways to go before I get in your level, haha! But ty 😊

[@NinjaristicNinja]

@@linesinmotion If it makes you feel better, I’ve tried commentary/analysis videos before and they sucked, so it balances out 🤣

[@chashuu0]

Amazing intro and CSM breakdown! I found it interesting how Fujimoto managed to foreshadow the losses without giving too much away, often using the the abundance of chaos to casually sprinkle it in. And even when a loss was fully anticipated and predicted by the reader, the manner in which it happens still brought a bit of surprise.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much!! And he does leave crumbs throughout the narrative, there was one death I wasn't expecting at all, being Power's. And that one hit badly 😢

[@somehowaturtle9802]

“Are people more scared of dying or losing people?” Can I pick both? I hate them both, quite a bit actually.

[@linesinmotion]

I'm literally scared of everything, so I'm with you, too on this 😭

[@anaispeyron719]

I am so happy that I decided to watch this video after I read the manga! Oh god! Absolute master piece btw

[@linesinmotion]

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much 🥹🥹🥹

[@_naumi]

QUEEEENNNN!!! What an excellent breakdown! 🎉

[@linesinmotion]

Thank youuu!! 🙇

[@joydeepsarkar3033]

When talking about losses in manga I have immediate flashbacks of many Fire Punch scenes... Dat Manga was lit

[@linesinmotion]

Let's not remind everyone of the trauma that is fire punch 😭😭😂

[@brimmedhathoe4392]

😭😭

[@fan4every1lol89]

This channel I swear is so severely underrated in the anime KZbin sphere. Original animations and clean editing that is one of the best I've found in an anime channel. And that's not mentioning the actual content-the scripting in this channel is easy 10/10. The voiceover is great and sucks you in. Overall one of my favorite analysis Channel in KZbin

[@hakukozi7573]

Your editing is top tier. Was waiting for the video. Also loved the witch atelier video. You deserve the 50k subs and many more.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much! ☺️

[@linesinmotion]

I'm so sorry, looking back on this comment on my PC, the youtube app doesn't show when someone commented *with* a super thanks, so i didn't see you did! Thank you so much - you didn't have to do that but I appreciate it so much

[@hakukozi7573]

@@linesinmotion No need to be sorry. Just wanted to thank you a little for your work, you deserve it. Not that our currency is worth that much lol

[@Zachary_L]

Truly just peak work. Cannot fathom being on this level. Incredible video

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, and anyone can get to where they want to be with practise!

[@popstel2286]

Holy crap lines in motion just make a video about Chainsaw Man? This is like my dream coming true rn

[@linesinmotion]

haha, I hope it met expectations! 😂

[@Asuraai]

Easily the best CSM video, hope you come back to it in the future.

[@linesinmotion]

wow, thank you! And I'd love to do a video on part 2 when the wraps up ☺️

[@niello5944]

Lines in Motion and Chainsaw Man. This feels like a video I have been waiting for several years now.

[@linesinmotion]

haha, I hope it meets expectations!

[@niello5944]

It does! It's an interesting perspective. One of the themes I'm most interested in when it comes to part 1 is gaining things and becoming desensitised to them. The bits about loss are something I haven't really consider much before but the two themes compliment quite well as a duality.

[@user-qn4mm2yc3y]

the way the end gave me goosebumps... the manga often left me feeling so empty and star struck just by the sheer amount of characters i loved dying left and right. I noticed myself becoming less impactet as i just though well this new character will just die anyways. But now im just thinking that this is how i chose to cope with the sadness of losing yet another person. Really eye opening video, great job!

[@JohnSmith-us9fv]

Our queen's back! 🙏😃

[@linesinmotion]

🤭🤭

[@max-gn1zj]

Holy shit, this was a brilliant video

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!!

[@Chalky_qk]

intro gave me so many goosebumps

[@linesinmotion]

🤭🤭 ty, ty!!

[@shaekur]

Your videos are always so beautifully produced

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@stayfuckingpathetic]

me trying to pay attention to the amazing commentary whilse being distracted by the also amazing editing. seriously underrated. wow

[@mani3001]

Great video! Everytime I watch a video on CSM I discover something new

[@linesinmotion]

With CSM becoming more mainstream it does mean it gets covered a lot on youtube - which is a great thing!

[@TravenTalks]

Amn't able to watch this at the moment but the intro alone has blown me away - so instead I'll comment to ensure the algorithm gods bless this vid

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate that a lot!

[@JoyceW-Art]

This video is already amazing with all the editing alone! I'm really excited to have this new perspective while watching the anime!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you sm!! 🥺 😊

[@derenzo127]

wow this was fantastic

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!

[@steph-rb1fs]

Amazing work!!! like always ofc :)

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! 🥺

[@phantomflower6749]

It also doesn't help that most Devils go through an endless cycle of death and reincarnation. To die in one plane of existence (Hell or Earth) only to be reborn in the other wiped of your memories of your previous life. So for Devils, death isn't really that big of a deal. It makes sense that devils don't have empathy towards others dying even if it is their own kind. This makes Devils like Power and Angel an anomaly. When someone they cared about is about to face death and/or die they get upset. You see this with Power doing everything in her abilities to save Meowy and eventually Denji. Angel becomes upset when he realizes that Aki's time is short and vengeful when he realizes what Makima made him do. It's only through the mortality of the people close to them that Devils take the foreign concept of Death, seriously.

[@extrashoddy]

You're editing is top notch, but your scripting might be even better. "Denji is a silent harbinger of death, and a sole survivor of loss" is a description for the ages. I wish you touched on the Primal fear devil(s) who have apparently never died, making them even more alien and unnerving in the context of the story, but that's already getting away from the real point of the video. Either way, fantastic work, glad I subscribed.

[@WattSCar7597]

Thanks for the video. Editing, script, voice, everything was perfect

[@noampresnete8677]

All your videos are so good, i hope this one is popular because it looks like you worked on it a lot

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! 🥺🥺

[@allensb2005]

Thanks for the video ☺️

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@lovelaced]

lines in motion my beloved ty for linking your channel bc its awesome and you always have good takes

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, based suguru pfp 👏

[@killerqueen4558]

Goddamn every video you make is such a treat. Thanks for this.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you, that means a lot!!

[@ivemadeahugemistake712]

This video was really well done and touching, love the editing as always

[@linesinmotion]

Always trust a tetia pfp to make my day! Ty very much!

[@blueegg4198]

Commenting for the algorithm! Amazing manga animation and analysis that gets right to the heart of Chainsaw Man's themes. Looking at Tatsuki Fujimoto's works with loss in mind, I can see it everywhere. Great video!

[@rebecaclairevii8619]

yoooo this was amazing A great video as always!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you, appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@quietpandora4855]

Omg, what a great analisys you have made! I very much agreed with all you have said, and also add that, that fear of lonliness is just, something that we are getting more and more on the second part, truly amazing, I keep an eye on your next videos!

[@mohamedrawadali7938]

This was a great viddd😊 tbh I think of both devils, the loss devil would be stronger. In his works, I feel like Fujimoto shows that life itself only has value in human connection, its anticipation or the medium through wich that connection happens (ie cinema, art?). That's my personnal contribution to your video that was excellent

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you, and ty for your thoughts too, I get where you're coming from!

[@mightyatom464]

I waited for this for so long!!! what an incredible work appreciate it so much!!!!💞💞 So the effort you put it in.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much 🥺 I hope it was worth the wait!!

[@coffeeeeaddict]

Amazing video ❤ so well done 🙌

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you, your username is pretty on point 😂

[@hime9267]

AMAZING work!!! thank you for your time and dedication to this 😭 it's definitely my favorite one you've done

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lazarsaurus]

Wow, this is stupendous. Great intro and great script. Feel proud.

[@linesinmotion]

haha, thank you very much!

[@jarzard]

well worth the wait. great video.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much!

[@noahsolomon1550]

I love the edit in the intro you got there.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@saotiago]

incredible script and sharp, sharp editing. loved this!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kitteqq]

ohhh how i deeply miss watching your videos for the first time, absolutely mesmerized at the editing just like those first few scenes, i’m so glad to see another new video from you :]

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tamrakar9509]

Another banger, always waiting for your uploads🙏

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!!

[@kundubodhisatwa8547]

Man, this editing 👌 How is this not more popular?

[@linesinmotion]

tbf, it's only been out a few hours hahah 😂 but ty!!!!

[@marcodragneel8035]

Thank you for the wonderful discussion about these themes and aspects of chainsaw man

[@linesinmotion]

Thank *you* for watching and supporting

[@Reavoi]

Oh wow I need this editing Great video

[@linesinmotion]

haha, thank you!

[@shubhnitbajaj4144]

Your editing skills never disappoint.....keep up the good work👍

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! And I hope to do so!

[@Shan_Troker]

This is the video this series deserves. Thank you for making it 🙏💚

[@linesinmotion]

😭😭 thank you so much!

[@terriermonisgod]

your editing is next level

[@iriskogira6411]

It was a great video. Thanks you so much!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank *you* for watching!

[@deeozful]

Great vid!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you 🥺

[@TheFangirlMixtape]

Always in awe of your editing! ♥

[@GinZura]

Your content is truly amazing. The editing, the way you present it, its inspirational

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!!

[@diegocruz8018]

Damn first time ever seeing your videos and the amount of depth you went into that my smooth brain could never reflect on is amazing

[@linesinmotion]

Smooth brain 😂😂😂 But thank you very much, appreciate it!

[@prronce]

It's always a great day when you upload!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! 🥺

[@Ali-ir3ho]

Thank you for making my day every single time that you post.

[@linesinmotion]

😭😭😭 that's so sweet, thank you!

[@memelordess2141]

Babe wake up, new lines in motion video

[@NovaLance]

I always learn something from your videos. Great work

[@linesinmotion]

Happy to be of service haha, ty for watching!

[@ivooderso]

Happy to see you cover CSM, probably my favorite manga that came out the last few years. I can only imagine the amount of hours you put into animating the manga panels (especially in that amazing intro) and writing the script for this video. Beautifully done, can't wait to see more :D

[@yuki5619]

Truly magnificent video! It was so good that I don't really mind that I spoiled myself a little by watching it but I was 100% ready to do it and I don't regret watching it right away! Thank you so much for your work, you did excellent!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!! Even so much as to spoil yourself just to watch the video 🥺🥺

[@lucthelazysquid20]

Fantastic video. I hope this one gets the recognition it deserves. Also that no one gives you flak for how subtle the spoiler warning is. I think it's fine the way it is, specially with how the intro is such a banger.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, and hopefully not 😬 haven't had any complaints yet tho!

[@Myc0lle]

Great dedication! Glad you analyzed again CSM, hope it can help your channel grow, you deserved it

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much, and just people like you are what make my channel grow, so I appreciate it a lot!

[@jaidoru]

Thanks for another excellent video! Amazing editing as always, and I really enjoyed that this was a topic I haven't seen discussed before. Thank you very much, keep up the great work.

[@linesinmotion]

Sorry for the late reply, but thank *you* very much!! 😊

[@Otaku_Reaper]

I'll watch this later got class now, but finally, my dream has come true.

[@linesinmotion]

Hope class goes quick for you 🙏🙏 But thanks for showing up!

[@Otaku_Reaper]

Finally ready watch

[@Otaku_Reaper]

I'm going to be honest was not expecting this theme, but this video was worth waiting for. If another is ever done on part 2, I wonder if the theme would change.

[@nofromirobot6320]

Thanks!

[@Khalid-xc3di]

Yeah! It's finally here! Looks so good!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!

[@ourlazer]

i don't know, but i drop a slight tear watching your videos. such a great visual that im seeing.

[@charlesosafo2668]

Beautiful video

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!

[@eserey]

I just wanted to say that this video was beautifully created and I enjoyed it very much.

[@Katerina-kqkq]

I was thinking about reading CSM for a long time and was about to because my favorite musician was making an ED(E ve). Seeing you make a video about it made me binge it in December, and I’m grateful.

[@Negurasis]

AMAZING WORK! Ur voice is perfect for this!!!!!!!!!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@tatsuykari]

Amazing!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!

[@adham20v]

What a great video!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@dig1taltoaster]

Incredible Editing and great analysis of the themes CSM is fantastic but also makes me depressed whenever I think on it. I don’t cry often when experiencing media but chainsaw man made me ball at multiple points. Aki’s death got me close but I predicted it back when he first used the Curse Devils Nail so I managed to hold it in. Chapter 81 was too shocking for me to process it fully (Denji’s reactions capture my feelings perfectly). Chapter 91 just made me break down emotionally I literally had to take a day to recuperate. Also heavily related to Denji’s struggle with finding his “heart” there are many real world deaths around me where I just don’t feel as sad as I should and I beat myself up for it. Anyway you did a great job summing up my thoughts in a much prettier and precise manner. Side note: Please give us best girl Power back Fujimoto I am more depressed by the day 😭

[@carmineknight9123]

Your work is astounding, thank you for another video.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you for the continued support (and the amazing pfp 😂)

[@carmineknight9123]

@@linesinmotion Aw, thanks.

[@unique4mebiz441]

Nice video dude

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!

[@hugochampier7895]

Top class content as usual

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!! 😊

[@nanucabanu]

ahhh i’ve been anticipating your chainsaw man video for so long! i’m commenting before i watch it bc i know it’s gonna be good 😌 edit: i loved the video and your editing was spectacular! I can’t wait to see what “part 2” of chainsaw man will hold bc i will truly miss the dynamics between denji, power, and aki 😭 i love found family and it was done so well in csm 🥹

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you commenting like that 😭 it helps a lot! As for part 2, I just know I'll get teary when "Power" reappears, I miss then loads too

[@Ingrid-gb9nz]

Can't watch this yet due to spoilers but... algorithm boost!! ✨

[@linesinmotion]

I appreciate that so much honestly 😭

[@jaema8281]

Your content quality is astounding and you're a big inspiration for my want to improve editing. If I could ask, what software do you use to edit? The quality of your editing in conjuction with your script and narration is top notch. Keep up the amazing work! (PS: your witch hat atelier video made me buy 3 volumes only halfway through the video, amazing work seriously!)

[@reezwave]

Saving this for later as I'm still an anime only, but I already knew this is a banger video with amazing edits as always, so thank you.

[@linesinmotion]

I appreciate you saving it and commenting even now anyways! The anime is a blast right now, I hope you're enjoying it?

[@reezwave]

@@linesinmotion Yup, I enjoying it a lot. I love everything in it, the music, the characters, the story, the visuals. Every scenes are also beautiful and wallpaper worthy. I heard that Fujimoto likes putting weird stuff in his manga and I'm all here for it lol (I guess, it's because I sometimes tired of some cliche shonen tropes). Also we need more powerful woman in anime and I heard Chainsaw Man have many of them which is perfect.

[@MoonAnime]

Now that you mentioned it, everyone who gone by the mantra of "I have nothing to lose, I don't care" are only putting up a front to live on. Santa shows the least resistance towards her losses and that's why she creepy. Even Makima, who finally get her hands on Chainsaw Man showed an opening when she finally offers affection. Have to mention the 3 brothers with Skin Devil powers feels like a cut-out to further explore this exact theme as well. We humans are bound and led by emotions after all... Excellent video!

[@NonPlus-duris]

Regarding your food for thought question at the end: I personally think we're more afraid of losing significant others in our lives or how our death will impact them. Death implies a state where we no longer are part of this world and I think that feeling of existentially being apart from everything familiar is for many more fear-inducing than death itself. This also implies the fear of being forgotten after death or in a sense totally vanishing from this plane of existence. As you put it, the act of death itself is instantaneous, but being dead lasts for waaaaaay longer and combined with the fact that we don't really know what's on the other side, it is in my eyes more terrifying to think about what or how one will experience this world after death or the absence of it.

[@sle6423]

Fantastic video as always! Will probably skip this one as that analysis hits a little too raw for me at the moment. May revisit later with time

[@linesinmotion]

Absolutely fine, completely understandable! Thabn you for commenting and supporting as always anyways!

[@semoru]

Intro goes hard as heck girlieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@sunnybear5181]

I NEVER seen someone go so deep and discuss about the DEATH IN CHAINSAW MAN. i liked your perspective in this video! As for the last question, I am 100% more sacred of the idea of losing others... 10/10 video

[@Dogflamingo]

I absolutely love Chainsaw Man, the manga and anime are definitely one of my favourites of all time. I haven't read much manga but Chainsaw Man and Dragon Ball have to be the best panelled mangas I've read (though, after watching your video on it, I do plan to read Witch Hat Atelier). You honestly deserve more subs/views, the thumbnails and editing of your videos are so good. I came across your channel because you were credited in Beyond Ghibli's Vinland Saga video (anime one of my favourite mangas).

[@idk-vr3fs]

Goddamn, this video is absolutely incredible, from the editing to the scriptwriting... amazing work!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Mae_is_gae]

Damn the visuals in this video are spectacular, can't imagine how long they must've taken.

[@linesinmotion]

Quite a while 😅 but worth it in the end! thanks for watching ☺️