The Taste of A Kiss

Episode 7 of Chainsaw Man begins with Denji transforming into Chainsaw Man and ripping the Eternity Devil to shreds. Power informs the others that Denji might be in danger because he’s losing a lot of blood. Losing too much blood will cause his chainsaws to retract. ..

Himeno recalls a meeting with a fellow Public Safety official as she was burying one of her deceased comrades. They discuss how devils fear Devil Hunters with a crazed mindset as the gentleman explain how devils feed off the fear of their victims. He tells Himeno to look after Hayakawa and departs. ..

Later that day, Himeno and Hayakawa attend a restaurant and dine on food. Himeno asks Hayakawa if he’d join the private sector with her. She tries persuading Hayakawa to abandon his urge to track down the Gun Devil and kill it. Hayakawa refuses the offer as Himeno smokes. In her mind, Hayakawa discusses her worries about Hayakawa’s pursuit of the Gun Devil.

In the present, Denji continues tearing the Eternity Devil a new one. During his fight, Denji drinks the Eternity Devi’s blood and realizes it can heal him. Himeno’s amazed by Denji’s tenacity and feels he can stop the Gun Devil.

Three days have passed since the gang was trapped on the eighteenth floor of the hotel. Everyone is safe and sound, but they are all tired. Himeno has been monitoring everyone’s health, and he is now confident that everyone is in good condition. Meanwhile, the Eternity Devil has grown tired of Denji’s attacks and reveals its heart to him. Denji slashes its heart in half, and they all escape the hotel. Himeno carries Denji because he’s lost a lot of energy. They swipe a chunk of the Gun Devil’s flesh that the Eternity Devil consumed.

Later that day, Himeno and Hayakawa discuss holding a welcome party to celebrate their new division’s assembly. Himeno says it’s worth having one to convince Kobeni and Arai to stay and not quit. They’re upset with themselves for fearing devils and wanting to murder Denji. Hayakawa shows Himeno another flesh sample of the Gun Devil.

Hayakawa tells Himeno that Denji is a very talented musician and Makima is very fond of him. He also says that Denji seems to be attracted to Makima in a way that is not just platonic. Himeno asks Hayakawa numerous questions about Denji and Makima’s mysterious fascination for him. ..

Everyone at the party is talking about food and drinks. Kobeni arrives late as someone states that Makima will be stopping by later. While staring at a menu, Denji remembers that Himeno promised to kiss him. Himeno tells him she’ll kiss him after she gets drunker. A man informs Denji that he must introduce himself to everyone at the table.

Denji, a sixteen-year-old, reveals he loves eating and sleeping. Arai, a 22-year-old, has a contract with the Fox Devil and enjoys writing Haiku. Denji is confused as Hayakawa already formed a contract with the Fox Devil. However, Hayakawa explains that the Fox Devil is kind and sets up contracts with many Devil Hunters. Himeno adds that the Fox Devil likes establishing contracts with good-looking people. ..

Kobeni reveals that she is 20 years old and enjoys eating delicious food. She cannot disclose her contract with the company, but she does mention that she is a Devil Hunter named Fushi. Himeno asks a Devil Hunter named Fushi about his rookie’s whereabouts, but unfortunately, his rookie passed away yesterday. Arai and Kobeni grow concerned as one of the Devil Hunters explain that people die easily because they can’t handle their devils.

Himeno makes a joke about her promise of a kiss to Denji. Another member explains that Himeno kissed everyone except the rookies, and Denji can’t wait to receive a kiss from her. Suddenly, Makima arrives and spooks Denji. Denji denies kissing anyone because he doesn’t want to upset Makima. Himeno teases Denji about it, and he fesses up. Makima asks him about kissing, as Denji doesn’t want her to see him kiss Himeno. Makima: Hey! What’s going on? Denji: (Denji nervously looks around before answering) Nothing…I mean…uh…nothing! Makima: You didn’t kiss anyone did you? Cause I saw you do it with Himeno earlier! Denji: (Denji quickly denies any involvement with Himeno) No way! I didn’t even touch her! Honest!
Himeno makes a joke about her promise of a kiss to Denji. Another member explains that Himeno kissed everyone except the rookies, and Denj ..

Denji reverts the discussion and tells Makima he found a Gun Devil piece. Hayakawa notes that more devils with Gun Devil pieces are cropping up and targeting Denji. He asks Makima if she knows something about Denji, but she’ll only tell him what she knows if Hayakawa can out-drink her. Himeno jumps into the challenge as they all have a drink off. Hayakawa: So, Denji…have you been finding any more of those Gun Devil pieces? Denji: Yeah, I’ve been finding them more and more lately. It’s strange, because I don’t know how they got into my possession in the first place. Makima: Do you think it has something to do with that girl we saw earlier? The one who was following you? Hayakawa: It’s possible…I’m not sure yet, but we need to find out what’s going on. We need to find out who these Gun Devils are and why they’re after Denji specifically. ..

Power is asked by a member of the devil hunters what her IQ is. Power responds with banter of lies and truth, which Himeno turns towards Denji. Denji realizes he’s not tasting her tongue but her throwing up, and everyone laughs. ..

Denji, a young scavenger, notices a gang of rats eating someone’s vomit in a flashback. He laughs at them and we transition into the present with him in the restroom throwing up. Arai assists Denji and tells him he used to help his mother when she’d arrive drunk after work. Arai’s envious of Denji’s phenomenal Devil Hunter prowess as he’s upset that his first kiss tasted like barf. ..

Makima questions Denji’s whereabouts. Someone informs her that Himeno took him somewhere. Denji awakens at night, asking for some water. Himeno gets on top of him and gives him a beer via her mouth. Himeno asks Denji why he’s so infatuated with Makima since he can do better than her. Himeno knows that he and Hayakawa fawn over her a lot, annoying her.

In the latest episode of “Denji-kun wa Mada Shiranai”, Himeno lies next to Denji and whispers something into his ear. The episode concludes with Himeno asking Denji to have intercourse with her. ..

The Episode Review

This chapter of Chainsaw Man had some good action and hilarious scenarios that were worth admiring. From Denji’s endless mayhem to the heartwarming energy established at the welcoming party, there were many decent aspects of this episode.

It was interesting to learn about Makima’s status in the Public Safety division, as it left some room for speculation. However, seeing Hayakawa and Himeno discuss Makima’s attachment with Denji will make you wonder what she’s hiding from everyone.

Denji’s fight with the Eternity Devil was a sight to behold. His powerful attacks and blood-spattered screen left me in awe. It reminded me of Doom Slayer’s bone-snapping maneuvers in Doom, especially the soundtrack that plays over the bout.

The main issue with this fight is that it feels too short. The resolution was too quick and there were a lot of unanswered questions. For instance, we didn’t get a flashback to see the rookies killed, which would’ve been interesting.

The discussion between Kobeni and one of the hunters in this chapter was intense. The humor inserted into the conversation was also mixed.

Despite its strange visual humor and rushed boss fight, this episode felt like a solid follow-up to last week’s mind-numbing chapter. Let’s hope the series can introduce some devils that’ll push Denji to his limits and continue building upon Makima’s character. ..