‘Chainsaw Man’ Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

‘Chainsaw Man’ is a fantastic show, which makes minor flaws easy to overlook initially. However, once you spot them, they become noticeable on subsequent viewings. These issues are small details like animation inconsistencies, plot errors, and slight problems with the English subtitles that sometimes appear in the show’s fast-paced episodes.

Below are some interesting details fans have noticed throughout the movie. Each point explains what to watch for and why it probably occurred during filming. These details don’t affect the plot, but they’re fun to spot if you know what to look for.

Power’s horns shift between shots

The shape and placement of a character’s horns aren’t always perfectly consistent when scenes are cut together, even if they’re meant to flow seamlessly. If you look closely in close-up shots, you might notice a slight difference in the curve or length of the horns when the camera switches to show a reaction. These small inconsistencies happen because different artists often draw the frames for each cut, and those differences can become visible during fast editing.

It’s common for character outlines to subtly change during fast-paced scenes. When things like motion blur or hair cover important details, the team creating the intermediate frames might adjust the outline. This means the next frame could have a slightly different shape than before.

Denji’s chainsaw pull cord jumps sides

During moments of high tension in the series, the pull cord on Denji’s chest is a noticeable detail. However, quick cuts between shots often show the cord hanging at a slightly different angle or from a different side, without any clear movement to explain the change. This inconsistency is most obvious immediately after the cord is pulled or the camera quickly rotates around Denji.

Problems with visual consistency often happen when scenes are flipped, like mirroring an image, or when details are changed right before filming to better show the action. If a scene is flipped to maintain where characters are looking, any objects in the scene might also appear flipped unless they’re redrawn to match.

Blood splatter continuity resets mid scene

In ‘Chainsaw Man’, blood isn’t just a visual effect – it’s used to tell a story. During fights, the bloodstains on characters’ clothes don’t always make logical sense. You might see a sleeve that looks newly stained, even after previously appearing completely soaked, or vice versa, with no explanation. This inconsistency isn’t a mistake; it’s a deliberate artistic choice.

Animation effects are usually created on a separate layer that’s adjusted or made simpler to keep the visuals clear. If a scene’s timing changes during editing, the team can switch to a less detailed version of the character for the next shot, effectively restarting any splatter or effect patterns on screen.

Weapon scale changes between cuts

During fast action sequences in the series, props like Denji’s arm and other large items sometimes appear to change size compared to his body. A blade might seem longer in a distant shot, then suddenly shorter in a close-up, even though the action is supposed to flow seamlessly.

This issue occurs when multiple artists create perspective drawings using their own individual guidelines. If the size of the 3D reference or model isn’t kept consistent across all shots, the apparent length of objects can subtly change as the camera’s lens or zoom is adjusted.

Mouth flaps desync with a few subtitles

When characters speak quickly during action scenes, the subtitles might not perfectly match their lip movements. You might see a subtitle line end before the character finishes speaking, or it might cut off slightly early while their voice is still audible.

Audio and subtitles aren’t completed at the same time. Even a small timing change in the audio can cause subtitles to fall out of sync unless they’re updated to match the final audio mix.

Eyeglasses reflections swap directions

When filming conversations, reflections in glasses or other shiny objects can sometimes appear to switch sides if the camera moves. For example, a highlight moving across someone’s glasses might suddenly jump back to the beginning on the next shot, even though the lighting hasn’t changed.

Using a ‘shot reverse shot’ technique can sometimes create lighting problems. When the camera switches back and forth between characters, mirroring the scene to keep things visually consistent can allow for reusing lighting effects or reflections. However, this can result in the lighting appearing to change unnaturally during the conversation.

Background crowds loop a frame or two

If you look closely at blurred backgrounds in crowded areas, you might notice a walking animation that doesn’t quite loop smoothly – it restarts a bit too soon. This short loop is meant to be out of focus, but if your gaze drifts to that area, the repeating movement becomes noticeable.

When making a video, production teams often use repeating background footage to create the illusion of depth. If editors shorten a shot even slightly, the background loop can start at a jarring point, causing a noticeable jump or glitch in the movement.

Knife and scabbard continuity during grabs

In close-up fighting, a knife can appear to instantly be in someone’s hand, skipping the usual drawing motion. One camera angle might show the knife still in its sheath, while the next shows it already out, with no visible transition between the two.

When planning action sequences, storyboards focus on making the action clear, not necessarily showing every single movement. If one camera shot clearly establishes a character preparing to attack, and the next shows the actual impact, the small connecting movement can be skipped to maintain a fast pace. This can create a slight jump in the edit if the timing is tightened further.

Cigarette length changes within a single exchange

In conversations with Aki or other characters who smoke, the cigarette’s length doesn’t always appear to change realistically. Sometimes it looks longer after a scene cuts away, and then shorter again immediately after, even without anyone taking a puff.

Props are monitored by those in charge of scene layout and animation, though cuts are frequently animated at the same time. If a scene needs to be reshot and includes a new insert, the way a cigarette burns in each shot might not match up perfectly, creating a minor continuity error.

Subtitle phrasing shifts a character’s intent

Streaming services sometimes use slightly different wording for the same line of dialogue depending on the region. These small changes in word choice can subtly alter the tone – making it more casual or direct – and viewers who compare different versions will pick up on this, even though the actors’ lip movements remain consistent.

Localization experts work hard to make translated text both clear and true to the original character, all while meeting strict deadlines. If a late revision clarifies something, older versions of the game files might still show the original, unedited line, causing a jarring difference even if the character’s animation stays the same.

Let us know about any small mistakes or inconsistencies you’ve noticed in ‘Chainsaw Man’ in the comments below, so we can all keep an eye out for more!

2025-10-22 15:46