Notes on Santa Claus from Chainsaw Man

Overview:

• Santa Claus is a global hive mind of doll assassins with a contract with the Doll Devil.
• The main body is assumed to be a mysterious woman with ties to the Doll Devil.
• Serves as the main antagonist in the International Assassins arc.

Appearance:

• Main body: Dark blue-haired, green-eyed woman, mole under eye, dark skirt, orange sweater.
• Post-transformation: Gains doll arms, appendages, and devilish features including horns and sharp teeth.
• Night form: Becomes larger, more monstrous with additional arms and a devilish appearance.

Personality:

• Strategic, hides identity while controlling dolls.
• Uses manipulation, sacrifice, and puppetry to achieve goals.
• Displays arrogance after gaining Darkness Devil's power.
• Ultimately driven mad by Cosmo's universe knowledge.

Plot Summary:

History:

• Contract with Doll Devil allows creation of dolls worldwide.
• Maintains bases in Germany and Soviet Union.
• Trains disciples to become perfect dolls.

International Assassins Arc:

• Santa Claus and disciples hunt Denji, make use of multiple bodies.
• Uses Curse Devil and Hell Devil contracts to attack Denji and others.
• Gains Darkness Devil's power, further enhancing abilities.
• Defeated by Denji through creative tactics and Cosmo's intervention.

Abilities:

Devil Contracts:

• Doll Devil Contract: Allows creation of controllable dolls and perfect dolls.
• Curse Devil Contract: Uses a nail to stab targets multiple times, invoking the Curse Devil.
• Hell Devil Contract: Sacrifices required to transport beings to Hell.
• Darkness Devil Contract: Enhances regeneration, strength, speed, intelligence, and allows pain distribution across dolls.

Trivia:

• Santa Claus appeared in multiple chapters during International Assassins arc.
• Ranked 16th and 24th in the first and second popularity polls.
• Known for having a devil transformation and continued existence across dolls despite main body destruction.