Makima is recognized as one of the most formidable beings within the Chainsaw Man universe, boasting a combination of physical prowess, supernatural capabilities as a Devil, and a deeply manipulative nature. Her fearsome reputation precedes her, instilling dread in humans, Fiends, and Devils alike, which in turn amplifies her own power. The President of the United States has remarked that other nations have resigned themselves to the futility of opposing her.

Devil Capabilities
As a Devil, Makima wields all the conventional abilities associated with her kind, including the capacity to forge contracts with humans. Her unique ability to exert control over others allows her to compel individuals into making contracts with her, exemplified by her pact with the Prime Minister of Japan. This contract grants her a remarkable defensive mechanism: any lethal damage inflicted upon her is redirected to an illness affecting a random citizen of Japan. For instance, after being shot in the head, Makima appeared unharmed, claiming to have merely been grazed. Despite enduring fatal attacks—including one from the Gun Devil—she demonstrated an uncanny ability to survive, having been killed twenty-six times prior to the Gun Devil’s assault. During their climactic battle, she faced repeated deaths at the hands of Pochita.

Ultimately, Denji discovered a means to circumvent the conditions of her contract by ending her life, perceiving it as an act of love rather than aggression. Upon being consumed by him, she was transported back to Hell and subsequently reincarnated as Nayuta in China, thanks to the revival capabilities inherent to Devils.

Physical Abilities

• Immense Strength: Makima possesses extraordinary physical strength, enabling her to engage effectively in hand-to-hand combat without the need for assistance from her subordinates. Her power was substantial enough to overpower Pochita in his weakened state, even shattering his chainsaws with her strikes.
• Enhanced Smell: She has an acute sense of smell, allowing her to identify individuals based on their scent. This was evident when she discerned Pochita’s lingering presence within Denji during their first encounter. However, she struggles to visually distinguish between humans, similar to how humans may find it difficult to tell dogs apart.

Supernatural Abilities

• Control (支配 Shihai): Makima embodies the fear of control and domination, a reflection of her nature. Her core ability allows her to manipulate those she deems inferior, encapsulated in her assertion that she can control any being she perceives as lesser. This brainwashing power extends to humans, animals, Devils, Fiends, and Hybrids, with no apparent limit to how many she can control simultaneously. Victims under her influence lose memories of their actions both prior to and during their subjugation.
• Chain Summoning: She can summon and channel the powers of those she controls via chains linked to her body. This ability enables her to harness the skills of individuals such as the Angel Devil, Future Devil, Snake Devil, Punishment Devil, Spider Devil, and Zombie Devil—even those who have passed away can be summoned in this manner. This level of control suggests she can not only exert dominance but subtly alter the personalities of her subjects.
• Remote Hearing: Makima can utilize the senses of small animals she controls to eavesdrop on conversations from virtually anywhere, even potentially extending to Hell itself. She exploited this ability to spy on Denji’s discussions with Reze and Kishibe’s talks with Quanxi.
• Animal Travel: By controlling large groups of rats, Makima can traverse distances instantaneously, allowing them to coalesce into a human shape for her transport. She can also use the Spider Devil’s zippers to travel between Earth and Hell or other locations.
• Voice Command: She can compel others to hear her voice by placing her hand on their head, even reaching those who have died. This enables her to exert influence over the Devils with whom the deceased held contracts.

Force Manipulation
Makima exhibits the capability to manipulate an unseen force, akin to the Darkness Devil. This power can be utilized offensively, such as inflicting internal damage on her weaker opponents simply by gazing at them. Some notable applications include:

• Crushing Attacks: By using a combination of altitude, the name of her target, and a human sacrifice, she can crush opponents from a distance. This technique obliterates the target’s body while leaving nearby objects and individuals unharmed, though those involved are blindfolded during the ritual. She once used this from Kyoto to eliminate members of Sawatari’s gang.
• Direct Force Projection: Makima can project invisible force onto specific targets, demonstrated by her ability to heavily damage the Darkness Devil, kill Power instantly, and launch an empowered Chainsaw Man into the atmosphere through repeated use of this technique, typically accompanied by her signature declaration, “Bang!” (バン！).
• Decapitation: She has also displayed the capability to remove the heads of targets within her vicinity using a sword, reminiscent of her ability to crush targets from afar, with witnesses around her covered to prevent seeing the attack.

Other Abilities

• High Alcohol Tolerance: Makima possesses an extraordinary tolerance for alcohol, able to outdrink both Aki Hayakawa and Himeno without exhibiting signs of impairment. However, it is likely that the consequences of her drinking are mitigated by her contract with the Japanese Prime Minister, redirecting any adverse effects to a random citizen.
• Hand-to-Hand Combat: Though not frequently depicted in combat, Makima is a highly skilled fighter, capable of defeating a weakened Pochita using only her martial prowess. She was even able to extract Pochita’s heart after restraining him.
• High Intelligence: Makima is characterized by her sharp intellect and cunning, allowing her to manipulate situations to her advantage. She demonstrates an acute understanding of human desires, leveraging this knowledge to control Denji throughout much of Part 1. By making him feel loved and valued, she simultaneously orchestrates events to isolate him emotionally, instilling guilt over the losses he endures.