Tomato Devil

Tomato Devil appears in Chapter 1 of the manga and Episode 1 of the anime.

It serves as the very first "job monster" that showcases Denji’s life as a low-paid devil hunter.

It has the body of a gigantic tomato fruit, with a vertically split mouth and numerous eyes embedded in its surface.

Each eye has what looks like tomato stems acting as eyelashes, giving it a bizarre and slightly comedic appearance.

On the rear side of its tomato body, Tomato Devil has eight human-like arms radiating outward.

These arms support its weight and allow it to move, almost like a grotesque spider made of human limbs and tomato flesh.

Tomato Devil is contracted to be hunted by Denji through the yakuza-affiliated debt collectors he works for.

After Denji kills it, its corpse is bought for 400,000 yen, but various deductions for debt repayment and fees leave Denji with only 70,000 yen.

Its exact combat abilities are not explained.

However, it is stated that even when killed, it can revive from its seeds, making it surprisingly persistent despite being a low-tier devil.

To prevent Tomato Devil from coming back, its body must be burned after extermination.

This detail shows how devils in the "Chainsaw Man" world can have specific conditions for permanent death, even when they seem weak or disposable.

Although Tomato Devil is a minor, early-game enemy, it leaves a memorable impression due to its design and its role in setting the tone of Denji’s desperate life.

It also helps establish the worldbuilding around devils and how devil hunters earn their living.

In the anime adaptation of "Chainsaw Man," Tomato Devil is voiced by Hyuga Tadokoro.

The devil appears only briefly but is significant as the first on-screen devil kill for Denji.

Tomato Devil’s appearance introduces Denji’s job as a freelance devil hunter working under exploitative conditions.

Its defeat serves more as character and world introduction than a dramatic battle.

The payment for Tomato Devil’s body emphasizes Denji’s crushing debt and poverty.

Even a seemingly profitable hunt results in a tiny net income after the yakuza and other intermediaries take their cut.

By being a simple, disposable enemy, Tomato Devil allows the narrative to focus on Denji’s situation rather than on a complex fight.

It also foreshadows that even minor devils can have odd, dangerous quirks like resurrection from seeds.

Tomato Devil’s primary notable trait is its resurrection ability.

When killed, it can revive from its seeds, implying that any leftover seeds could potentially regrow a new body.

To fully neutralize the threat, the corpse must be burned after extermination.

This makes incineration a practical method of permanent disposal for this particular devil.

No specific offensive powers are detailed on-page, such as ranged attacks or special techniques.

From what is shown, Tomato Devil relies mostly on its monstrous body and multiple arms for movement and physical presence.

Its design combines everyday food imagery with horror elements, fitting the series’ style of turning common fears or concepts into devils.

As the embodiment of the concept of "tomato," it is relatively low-ranking and treated as a small-time job.

Tomato Devil’s gigantic tomato body gives it an instantly recognizable silhouette.

The many eyes scattered across its surface make it unsettling, even though it is not portrayed as a major threat.

The vertically split mouth gives it a monstrous, plant-like feel rather than a human one.

The tomato stems as eyelashes add a quirky, almost darkly humorous touch.

The eight human arms sprouting from the back section make the design even more uncanny.

They give the impression that some human element has been absorbed or twisted into the devil’s form.

Despite being an early throwaway enemy, this unique and slightly absurd appearance makes Tomato Devil easy to remember.

It fits perfectly with the series’ tendency to blend horror, surreal imagery, and dark comedy.

Tomato Devil is the very first devil to be defeated in "Chainsaw Man."

Because of this, it holds a small but iconic place in the series for fans who remember the opening chapter.

The fact that its corpse is worth 400,000 yen, but leaves only 70,000 yen to Denji, highlights how exploitative his life is.

This financial detail quickly communicates the bleakness and unfairness of his circumstances without lengthy exposition.

In the same anime season that "Chainsaw Man" aired, the series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury" also featured tomatoes as a key item connected to its main characters.

Because of this coincidence, some fans created crossover fan art combining Tomato Devil with the tomato motifs from that Gundam series.

Tomato Devil is a good example of how even background devils in "Chainsaw Man" can inspire fan creativity.

Its mix of absurdity, horror, and comedic elements matches the overall tone that makes the series stand out.