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Looking back at Chainsaw Man’s theme and insert songs: from buzzworthy tracks to hidden gems

Looking back at Chainsaw Man’s theme and insert songs: from buzzworthy tracks to hidden gems
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From the very first episode’s opening, Chainsaw Man has taken social media by storm and captivated a passionate fanbase.

Its theme songs and insert tracks, which vividly color the series’ world, have drawn attention as music that brings out the work’s appeal to the fullest.

The many songs that match its distinctive mood and worldview leave a lasting impression as the story unfolds.

To savor the series’ charm even more deeply, let’s dive into the world of Chainsaw Man from a musical perspective.

Looking back at Chainsaw Man's theme and insert songs: from buzzworthy tracks to hidden gems (1–10)

Fight SongNEW!EVE

Fight Song – Eve Music Video
Fight Song NEW! EVE

An emotional rock number by Eve, featured as the ending theme for episode 12 of the anime.

Released digitally in December 2022, it debuted at No.

26 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100.

The lyrics, depicting the conflicts and hopes found in everyday life, resonate deeply with listeners through Eve’s distinctive poetic expression.

Marked by driving guitar sounds and powerful vocals, the track meshes perfectly with the world of Chainsaw Man.

A fitting piece to cap off the final episode, it’s a song that fills you with the courage to look ahead and move forward.

CHAINSAW BLOODNEW!Vaundy

CHAINSAW BLOOD / Vaundy:MUSIC VIDEO
CHAINSAW BLOODNEW!Vaundy

This piece, chosen as the ending theme for Episode 1 of Chainsaw Man, is a song that Vaundy—who has read the original manga many times—created with deep respect for its world.

Upon its release in October 2022, it became a hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

Its sound—featuring a weighty rhythm section, compressed bass, and a pop-leaning melody coexisting within a dark atmosphere—brilliantly captures the work’s themes of destruction and impulse.

The sonic impact that unfolds from the spoken-like phrases in the interlude is overwhelming.

It’s a track I’d recommend not only to anime fans but also to anyone who enjoys modern rock sounds.

lives remainingNEW!I wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO - “Time Left” Music Video (‘Zanki’)
Lives NEW! ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.)

This is the song used as the ending theme for episode 2 of Chainsaw Man.

It’s a work by ZUTOMAYO (ZUTOMAYO: Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), released in October 2022 as their 17th digital single.

The aggressive bassline explodes relentlessly, and the acceleration toward the latter half is breathtaking.

It meshes perfectly with the series’ intense storytelling.

Highly recommended when you want to immerse yourself in a tense, gripping sound.

Chu, diversity.NEW!ano

ano “Chu, Diversity.” Music Video
Chu, diversity. NEW! ano

Featured as the ending theme of Episode 7, this work captivates with its unique sound that incorporates a Chinese-style pop aesthetic.

The arrangement interweaves rhythmic guitars and synthesizers, highlighted by a catchy, rhyme-driven melody line.

Released by TOY’S FACTORY in November 2022, it held the No.

1 spot on Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs chart for four consecutive weeks.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to enjoy a fast-paced number or are looking for something poppy and upbeat.

Deep downNEW!Aimer

Aimer “Deep down” MUSIC VIDEO (TV Anime “Chainsaw Man” Ending Theme)
Deep downNEW!Aimer

Set against a heavy soundscape that captures the sensation of sinking into darkness, this track was featured as the ending theme for Episode 9 of Chainsaw Man.

Its deep introspection, which seems to symbolize the story’s serious turn, is especially compelling.

The lyrics were written by Aimer herself under the name aimerrhythm, with composition by Kazuma Nagasawa and arrangement by Kenji Tamai and Rui Momota.

Released in December 2022 as the title track of the mini-album Deep down, it blends a dreamy arrangement of strings and synthesizers with her husky, resonant vocals that truly strike a chord.

It’s a song that speaks to the depths of your emotions—one to listen to when you want to confront life and death, and the conflicts within.

DOGLANDNEW!PEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 “DOGLAND” (Official Video)
DOGLANDNEW!PEOPLE 1

The ending theme for Chainsaw Man Episode 10 produced by PEOPLE 1 is this song, released in December 2022.

As the band’s 13th release, it received high acclaim, including reaching No.

1 on Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs.

The track blends a dark, decadent worldview with a sense of everyday life and the possibility of happiness.

Member Deu commented, “Within the vessel of Chainsaw Man, I was able to fully express my underground spirit.” Featuring twin vocals by Ito and Deu woven with an electronic sound, the piece was born from deep love and understanding of the original work.

It’s recommended for those who resonate with the anime’s distinctive atmosphere or want to experience a melodious yet dark soundscape.

Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersNEW!Maximum the Hormone

Chainsaw Man Episode 3 Non-Credit Ending / CHAINSAW MAN #3 Ending | Maximum the Hormone “2-Hundred-Million-Centimeter Blade Length”
Blade length 200 million centimeters NEW! Maximum the Hormone

Featured as the ending theme and an insert song for episode 3 of Chainsaw Man, this track delivers an intense, tightly packed experience—despite its brief length of roughly 90 seconds—where ferocious shouts collide with exhilarating melodies.

Released as a digital single in October 2022, it was later reused as an insert song in a new version, including previously unreleased sections, for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, which premiered in September 2025.

Why not lend an ear to their uniquely blended sound, marked by a striking contrast between stillness and motion?