Chainsaw Man striking a pose in front of a shot of Naruto.
Shōnen manga has followed a relatively strict formula throughout its long and storied history. The well-natured and heroic protagonist sets off on a journey in hopes of achieving some grand dream or goal, making friends along the way. Characters like Naruto, Goku, and Luffy all fit the archetypal mold, sticking close to a set of core values and beliefs, and acting on their innately good instincts.
✕ Remove Ads Denji Doesn't Just Have a Tragic Backstory, He Has a Tragic Life The Audience Suffers Alongside Denji Close One of shōnen's most common tropes is the protagonist with a tragic backstory. Naruto's past and the circumstances surrounding his birth, as well as the difficulties he faced throughout life make his heroism all the more impressive.
✕ Remove Ads When a little girl was in need of help in just the series' second chapter, he was ready to risk running away from Public Safety with her, knowing it would mean his death. When Santa Claus sent human dolls to kill Denji, he hesitated to fight back, not wanting to hurt anyone. When Aki was possessed by the Gun Devil, Denji killed his own brother figure to protect the innocent lives around him.
✕ Remove Ads Related I Thought Chainsaw Man's Denji Was A Terrible Protagonist But I Was Wrong, & Here Is Why Many anime fans believe Denji is a terrible protagonist, but they are missing a lot from Chainsaw Man.
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