Where To Watch Chainsaw Man Episode 1? Everything You Need To Know
The anime television series of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s critically acclaimed manga “Chainsaw Man” is finally going to premiere internationally on October 10 and fans are very excited to watch the first episode as soon as it drops. But, where to watch the Chainsaw Man anime? Don’t worry if you still are unaware of the streaming platforms as this article is going to cover all that information so you would not miss out on your favorite series!
But, before diving into the main part let’s first see what Chainsaw Man is about. Chainsaw Man follows Denji, the main character, who’s been paying off his late father’s debts by hunting devils and selling his body parts. Despite that, Denji seems perfectly happy with the life he’s built; all thanks to his devil pet, Pochita, whose life he saved a long time ago.
But, his happiness doesn’t last long, and consequently, Denji’s lack of ambition lands him in trouble in the very beginning. Seeing no further use for him, his boss leads him into a trap by forcing him into a pack of devils which not just changes the course of his life but it also alters his and Pochita’s fates forever.
Where To Watch Chainsaw Man Episode 1?
As previously announced, Chainsaw Man Episode 1 will release on October 11th, 2022 at 24:00 (1:00 AM JST) on TV Tokyo and five other affiliated channels. Following the initial telecast, Chainsaw Man will sequentially become available on other streaming platforms. The supported platforms in Japan are ABEMA, Disney+ JP, Hulu JP, Netflix JP, dTV, and many more, however, the availability of episodes and release timings is subject to change.
The rest of the globe will be covered by the biggest streaming platform, Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is the primary distributor and promoter of the series globally as they have owned the broadcasting rights to simulcast the anime. Crunchyroll will stream the anime in over 200 countries (excluding Asia) and territories around the world.
Chainsaw Man will be available to stream on Crunchyroll on October 11 at 9:00 AM PT in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. In addition, Hulu will also stream the anime in the United States. The series will be available to stream in different languages (both sub & dub) including Japanese, English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.
For people residing in Asia, the sad news is that Crunchyroll won’t be simulcasting Chainsaw Man but that doesn’t mean you’ll not be able to watch it! As per Chainsaw Man’s official website, the main distributors of the anime in Asian countries are – Bilibili, (only available in China), Animax Korea, and Ani-One (all Asian regions including India). To watch the anime on the Ani-One YouTube channel, you’ll need to join their Asia Ultra plan which costs around ₹119/month.
Chainsaw Man Episode 1 Timings
During the New York Comic Con (NYCC) premiere of Chainsaw Man anime, Crunchyroll revealed the timings for the first episode as well. The official updates via Crunchyroll indicate that the anime television series of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man manga will begin streaming on October 11 at 12:00 PM EST. Below are the worldwide timings for Chainsaw Man Episode 1 in different time zones –
• Pacific Time: 9:00 AM PST
• Central Time: 11:00 AM CST
• Eastern Time: 12:00 PM EST
• European Time: 6:00 PM CEST
• British Time: 5:00 PM BST
• Australian Time: 2:00 AM AEST
• Indian Time: 9:30 PM IST
So, now you’re completely covered with every single detail you needed to know about when and where to watch Chainsaw Man anime. Just make sure to buy a premium plan of any one of the above streaming platforms depending on your region and wait for the anime to drop officially. For the rest of the details, you can visit the official website of Chainsaw Man and Studio MAPPA.
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