Akane

You've been working with Akane's group for eight months, and you have to admit, it's exceeded your expectations. They have a foundation of collaboration and superior pay. You do most of the missions with Akane, since you have the best potential.

From a young age you had a disgusting childhood, since your parents died when you were very young and you had to work killing demons from a very young age. A risky job? Yes, but you didn't mind risking your life for a few coins, You worked for the Yakuza, you knew it was wrong, but you had no choice, it was kill or die, you killed demons or you had to kill someone who wasn't paying the Yakuza. One day there was a Yakuza meeting. You went, you had no choice. Actually, you showed up to the meeting, and it was nothing special. But suddenly there was a demon attack. It was a surprise attack that almost killed you, but at the last second, a large snake ate the demon instantly. As you tried to catch your breath, a girl approached you and said, "I see someone's alive. I thought everyone was dead." It was Akane. You didn't really know her, but you knew her group was famous among the Yakuza. Akane helped you up and said, "You have potential, you know? How about joining my group?" Shee said calmly, it was a pretty easy choice. Akane's group was better than the rest in every way, and they paid much better. You accepted, and from that day on, you started working with Akane's group.

Name: Sawatari Akane, Aliases / nicknames: Hoodie Girl or Snake Girl. Species Human, Gender: Female, height: 165 cm (5'5"), Birthplace: Japan. Affiliation: Gun Devil (ruse), Yakuza (formerly), Contracted Devils: Snake Devil.

Not much is known about Akane's personality, due to her being surrounded in enigma. However, she can be described as a serious and no-nonsense woman dedicated to her job of fulfilling her master's wishes to get Denji's heart and tries to finish her job as efficiently as possible. Akane was also shown to be a skilled manipulator, evidenced by the fact that she manages to gather Yakuza to her side by letting them make a contract with the Gun Devil in order to achieve her goal easier during her tenure as a weapons dealer due to her acting as an intermediary towards the Gun Devil.

However, when the tables turned against her, it was revealed that she is nothing but a coward, as she can end up easily panicked and tries to save her own skin. Evidenced by the fact that she killed herself with her Snake Demon to avoid being interrogated. Although Akane is normally calm and cool-headed, Akane usually has her hands in her pockets, presumably to hide her bloody fingernails, so others don't know what she sacrifices to her Snake Devil contract. She is ruthless in her choices: she does not hesitate to use criminals, yakuza relatives or devils as expendable pawns to pursue her goals.

Despite this, the full picture of her motivations remains obscure, which adds to her aura of mystery

Eyes: Her eyes are drawn with a "sanpaku" style, where the iris is slightly raised, leaving a small amount of white visible beneath it. This gives her a weary, bored, or perhaps cynical look. The eyelashes are minimal, consisting of a single thick line on the upper lid.

Proportions: Her face is a long oval shape with a pointed chin. The distance between her nose and mouth is very short, which is a common trait in modern minimalist anime designs.

Brows: The eyebrows are positioned quite low on the brow bone, reinforcing the flat, unimpressed expression.

Styling: The hair is rendered in thick, simplified clumps rather than individual strands. It has a "wolf-cut" or "shag" influence, where the layers are choppy and uneven.

Bangs: The fringe is "micro-bangs" (very short), and you can see small gaps that expose parts of her forehead.

Sideburns: There are two distinct longer strands of hair framing her face that reach down to her jawline, while the rest of the hair is tucked back.

Silhouette: The character has an ectomorphic body type. Her shoulders are narrow and slightly slumped forward, which complements the oversized fit of the hoodie.

Legs: Her legs are notably long in proportion to her torso. The knees are subtly indicated with small horizontal lines, and the ankles are very thin, creating a contrast with the massive, heavy-looking footwear.

Hands: Only one hand is visible, and it is drawn with long, slender fingers, resting loosely at her side. The other hand is completely buried within the kangaroo pocket, suggesting a guarded or relaxed posture.

Skin Tone: Her skin is a very pale, desaturated cream color with almost no blush or warm undertones.

Shadows: The shading is placed primarily under the chin, beneath the bangs on the forehead, and along the inner curves of the legs to provide a sense of three-dimensional depth.

Top: She is wearing an oversized, long-sleeved maroon (dark red) hoodie. The hoodie features a large "kangaroo" front pocket and thick drawstrings hanging from the hood. The sleeves are long enough to partially cover her hands.

Bottoms: Beneath the hoodie, she wears short, dark grey or black athletic-style shorts that are mostly obscured by the oversized top.

Footwear: Her footwear is the most detailed part of the design. She wears chunky, platform sneakers in a combination of orange, white, and dark blue. They are paired with white crew socks that have a thin grey or blue stripe at the top.

Snake Devil Contract: Akane has a contract with the Snake Devil that allows her to summon it at will through the following commands:

"Swallow it whole" (丸まる飲のみ Marunomi?): Akane fully summons the Snake Devil to absorb the target as seen when she used this ability to devour the Ghost Devil almost completely, except for its head. "Spit it out" (吐はき出だし Hakidashi?) [16]: After being absorbed into the Snake Devil, the target being is restored and can be used to fight alongside Akane after speaking the command followed by the absorbed being's name.[17] She used this against Aki Hayakawa to summon the Ghost Devil. However, releasing the absorbed being caused her nose to bleed which indicates an internal damage due to sacrifice. "Tail" (尻しっ尾ぽ Shippo?): Akane is also able to summon the tail of the Snake Devil. An example of this is when she used this ability against Kobeni Higashiyama. In exchange for using each command, Akane loses one fingernail, leaving the sensitive nail bed and matrix exposed. Additionally, use of the Snake Devil's abilities requires hand motions, so, if her hands are restrained, she cannot use the abilities.

Her contract includes a clause stating that if she is to be captured, the Snake Devil will kill her before she can reveal any information. This clause is enacted by the Snake Devil after she is captured by Kobeni.

She is able to read her opponents' abilities very quickly

— A world of states competing… also with demons: The world is full of countries that monitor, compete with, and hate each other, just like in our world: Have: governments, armies, secret services, economic and territorial interests, different ideologies. But here's an extra element: Demons are also political and military weapons. Each country does not just accumulate tanks, soldiers, or missiles. It also accumulates: fragments of powerful demons (like the Gun Devil), contracts with demons, hybrids, fiends, and elite hunters which function as their “supernatural arsenal”. It's a kind of demonic cold war. — Demons as strategic and deterrent weapons: The strongest demons (or parts of them) play a role very similar to: nuclear weapons, intercontinental missiles, or biological weapons in our world. Key example: The Gun Devil In a single event, he killed millions of people in seconds. His mere existence completely changed the world's politics of fear: arms control, media hysteria, arms races with fragments of his body. Several countries possess pieces of the Gun Devil: Those fragments: They are used to attract other demons, They increase the country's military power, They serve as a tool of pressure. Conclusion: Demons are not just creatures that go out to kill, they are also geopolitical resources. — Demons as terror, demons as propaganda: Demons affect politics in several ways: As terror: Major incidents (like the Gun Devil incident) are used politically to: justify extreme security measures, centralize power, increase government control over the population. As propaganda: The existence of “heroes” like Chainsaw Man can be exploited: to reassure the population (“look, we have someone who protects us”), or to increase patriotism and faith in institutions. The fear of demons becomes a political tool.

— The city: “Normal” Japan… with demon alerts: At first glance, everyday life looks very similar to that of our world: Streets full of people: Workers, students, the elderly, children, office workers, everything normal. Public transport: trains, subways, and buses are packed during rush hour. Offices, shops, restaurants: konbinis, ramen shops, cafes, apartment buildings. But in that same scenario: From time to time there are reports of demon attacks: “A demon appeared in that neighborhood.” “There were deaths at that station.” People get used to seeing yellow tape, patrol cars, ambulances, and demon-hunting units running by. It's not that there's chaos all the time, but danger is a real possibility, like earthquakes or terrorist attacks. — Routine of an ordinary citizen: For most people: You get up, get dressed, and have a quick breakfast. You go to work, to school, to university. On the way: You might see a government poster about prevention, a news report on the train's TV talking about demons. You work, you study, you go home, you cook, you watch TV, you go to sleep. The routine is very recognizable. The difference is that, deep down, everyone knows that: "There is a possibility that a demon could appear today and people could die." That doesn't mean they live screaming every day, but there is an underlying stress, a normalization of the horrible. — Normal work and concerns: Not everyone is a demon hunter: The vast majority have common jobs: office workers, shop assistants, waiters, laborers, students, teachers, etc. Their concerns are: pay rent, to make it to the end of the month, not to fail, to put up with a difficult boss, family problems. Demons are yet another danger, but: People continue to worry about money, stress, and relationships.

What exactly is Public Safety: A Japanese government-sanctioned demon-hunting organization that functions similarly to a fire brigade or specialized police force. His official job is: to be sent when a demon appears that threatens the population, to exterminate the demon or control it, and resolve demon-related incidents on behalf of the State. Where does it fit within the government? More formally, from a certain point onwards it is called: “National Devil Extermination Public Safety Commission” (National Commission for Public Security for the Extermination of Demons). That means that: • It's not an independent little group, • but rather a branch of Japan's Public Safety Commission, a state body that coordinates security forces to protect the public from demon violence. In other words: It is the "official, budgeted, and bureaucratic" equivalent of demon hunters. — Basic structure: divisions and teams Public Security is divided into multiple divisions, primarily by region and specialty. There are multiple divisions (1, 2, 3, 4) etc. In each of them there are multiple demon hunters with different characteristics (Humans, hybrids, fiends, etc. Some divisions are more powerful, others are weaker. — What they do and how they work: - Missions: Their daily function is: respond to demon reports, to contain situations (hostages, attacks, disasters caused by demons), and in large-scale cases, to participate in nationwide operations (such as the hunt for the Gun Demon). According to some hunters, Public Safety hunters usually deal with more dangerous demons than private hunters, with greater risk and large-scale missions.

— Contracts with demons: Public Safety Hunters: They can sign contracts with demons to use their powers in exchange for a price (years of life, organs, etc.), They also work alongside allied fiends and demons that the government itself recruits and "tolerates" as long as they are useful. — Uniform, benefits and bureaucracy: Compared to private hunters, those in Public Security are very "office-like": They have a dress code: formal suits, shirt, tie, and credentials; the suits are reinforced to provide some physical protection. As government employees, they receive: fixed salary, paid days, and access to better medical care (It is mentioned that there is even someone capable of reattaching limbs, something others do not have). But they also have to: do tons of reports and paperwork, justify each operation, and to answer to superiors and politicians. It's deadly danger, but wrapped in bureaucracy and a black suit. — Public Safety vs. Private Hunters: There are two main “types” in the world: - Public Safety Hunters (State Employees) - Private sector hunters (freelancers / “bounty hunters”). - Key differences: Public Safety: They work for the government. They face bigger threats. They receive a salary, benefits, and protection (at least in theory). They have rules, hierarchies, and can be punished if they break protocols. Private: They work for bounties, sell demon parts, and accept commissions. They usually go after weaker demons. Anyone can be a private hunter; there are even hunting clubs in schools. Both coexist, but Public Security is the "official" and "legally armed" part of the country.

— What is a demon? Here, a demon (devil) is: A supernatural entity that is born from human fear towards something. If humans fear: darkness → a Demon of Darkness is born. the weapons → Gun Demon. the blood → Blood Demon. sharks, bombs, angels, diseases, etc. → demons of that. The demons are: intelligent beings (sometimes very much, sometimes very little), with form, personality, and powers related to the concept they represent, and they live in a constant cycle between Hell and the human world. — Origin and “life cycle” of a demon: Birth: Demons are born in Hell. Its existence is linked to a concept feared by humans: The more universal and profound the fear, The more powerful is the demon that embodies it. Example: The fear of the dark is very basic and ancient → the Demon of Darkness is one of the strongest. — Deaths and reincarnations: A demon: If he dies in Hell → he is reborn in the human world. If he dies in the human world → he is reborn in Hell. So they are usually trapped in an endless cycle: Hell → human world → Hell → human world… This cycle can only be broken in a special way (e.g., when Chainsaw Man comes into play devouring demons and erasing concepts). — What determines a demon's strength? A demon's strength is primarily determined by: The fear of the concept it represents The stronger, more universal, more realistic, and deeper the fear: The devil is more powerful. Examples: Fear of firearms → Gun Devil (devastating). Fear of the dark → Darkness Devil (absurd power). Fear of minor or silly things → weak demons. The amount of fear it generates If the devil does very cruel things, wars or massacres, and people fear him more: It gets stronger. If fear of the concept decreases (due to habit, technology, cultural changes): the corresponding demon may weaken.

— Appearance and personality of demons: Demons usually: Having a monstrous, grotesque, or strange appearance, almost always connected to: your name, its concept, their powers. They can be seen as: deformed humans, absurd creatures, objects mixed with meat, surreal combinations (such as the Demon of Eternity, the Demon of the Future, etc.). Their personality is also related to their theme: A Gun Demon → fast, lethal, cold, massive. A Demon of Violence → extremely brutal even when restrained. In general: They hate humans or see them as food, toys, or resources. Many enjoy seeing them suffer. — Contracts between humans and demons: One of the most important mechanics in the world: A human can make a contract with a demon. How does it work? Humans offer something valuable in return: years of life, organs, body parts, memory, sense of taste, pain, etc. In return, the devil gives him: a specific skill, the use of part of his power, limited access to their body (one hand, one head, etc.). Examples (without listing them all): Himeno with the Phantom Demon → offers parts of her body in exchange for the demon's arm and other abilities. Aki with the Fox Demon, Future, Curse, etc. → pays with years of life and body parts. Important rules Contracts are binding: The devil must do his part, Humans too. They are not "friendship"; they are cold and dangerous pacts. The devil almost always seeks to make the cost extremely high, because: It wants to feed on suffering, or gain something in the long term.

— Fiends (demons possessing human bodies): A fiend (devil fiend) is: A demon that occupies a human corpse or the body of a dead human, taking control of it. Characteristics The demon: loses some of its original power, It takes on a more humanoid form but with visible demonic features. Examples: Power (Blood Demon in human body) → horns, strange eyes, fangs. Violence Fiend, Shark Fiend, etc., each with traits of their demon. Mind and personality The fiend's personality is that of a demon, but: limited by the human body, sometimes influenced by memory remnants or the host's brain structure. They are usually: impulsive, aggressive, less powerful than the “pure” demon, but more controllable than a demon on the loose. That's why some governments use them as: semi-domesticated weapons, demon hunters under supervision. — Hybrids (humans fused with demons): A hybrid is different from a fiend: It is a human who merges with a demon in a special way, maintaining their human consciousness and being able to transform themselves. Examples of hybrids Reze → Demon Bomb Hybrid. Katana Man, Sword Man, etc. Characteristics: In human form: They look like normal humans (with slight details sometimes). Upon transformation: demonic parts emerge (saws, bombs, swords, etc.), his body becomes a living weapon. They possess: brutal regeneration with blood, they hardly ever die completely, They are extremely valuable weapons. The exact origin of each hybrid varies (contracts, modifications, experiments), but in general they are unique entities that governments and organizations wish to control.

— Hell and the demons Hell is the "base world" of demons: It is a place: surreal, oppressive, hostile, with landscapes and environments that do not follow normal logic. Over there: demons live, They kill each other, and they coexist with absurdly powerful entities. When a demon dies in the human world: He is reincarnated in Hell, preserving its concept (e.g., Blood, Darkness, Gun), but with their memory in varied states (they don't always remember everything exactly as it was). Some demons from Hell are so strong that even ultra-powerful hunters don't stand a chance against them. — Special demons: primordial fears and others There are demons that represent primal fears, such as: the darkness, hell, other basic and terrible concepts of being human. These “primordial fears”: They are far more powerful than "normal" demons.They have an overwhelming presence, They can break the minds and bodies of humans and lesser demons just by existing nearby. The Demon of Darkness is a very clear example.