Why is Chainsaw Man Only 12 Episodes?
The studio might've wanted to gauge audience interest before committing to a longer series.
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They probably wanted to leave us craving more. Season 2, let's go!
Most anime seasons are 12 episodes. It's just the industry standard for a test run.
Chainsaw Man's first season is 12 episodes to keep production quality high and fit within a typical anime season format!
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