: This moment serves as a dark parody of typical "first kiss" tropes in anime, reinforcing that in Denji's world, rewards are often as disgusting as the battles that earn them. Production and Technical Highlights
Produced by , the episode is praised for its fluid animation and meticulous detail, even in its grossest moments. : This moment serves as a dark parody
Chainsaw Man Episode 7: The Brutality and Trauma of "The Taste of a Kiss" : The sheer, unending pain of being torn
The episode's climax is notorious for subverting Denji's long-held romantic goal. : The tension rises with Makima’s arrival
: The sheer, unending pain of being torn apart leads the Eternity Devil to eventually beg for death, exposing its heart to Denji.
: Denji discovers a gruesome loophole: he can stay in his chainsaw form indefinitely by drinking the devil's blood as he cuts it. He famously declares himself a "perpetual motion machine".
: The tension rises with Makima’s arrival. Denji’s loyalty is tested as he desires a kiss from Himeno but fears Makima’s reaction. Makima remains an enigmatic figure, hintedly staying in Tokyo specifically for Denji. "That" Scene: A Traumatic First Kiss