The Chainsaw Man wrapped up a few weeks ago, but many fans remain divided on the story's conclusion. As with other recent shonen hits, its ending The Chainsaw Man Cut short for many, some fans were left with the hope that the conclusion was a fakeout and that a new chapter, or a new part, would soon begin.
While things don't seem to be moving in that direction, there could still be new content coming in the next few months, so there's one last hope. However, those disappointed with the story may not be satisfied with the potential “extra” content.
Chainsaw Man kills off a fan-favorite character with only 1 chapter left
After weeks of non-stop action, Denji and Pochita are finally defeated as the series sets its final chapter in two weeks.
Chainsaw Man ended at chapter 232 The following section contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man.
when Chainsaw Man Part 2 The final chapter was announced a few weeks ago, many fans thought that maybe Tatsuki Fujimoto would prepare a new saga for the story. After all, the end of part 1 also came suddenly, and soon part 2 was announced. So fans didn't know what to expect when chapter 232 came out.
After chapters 230 and 231, it seems that this time the conclusion will be the real deal. And it really was. In Chapter 232 (“Thanks, Chains Man”), Pochita erases himself, creating a new timeline where the Chainsaw Man never existed. This brings Denji back to Chapter 1, but this time things take a different turn when he fights the Zombie Devil: Shakti saves Denji and shares some of his blood with him. Then, they end up under the watchful eye of Nayuta, the controlling devil. Makima apparently does not exist in this new timeline. However, Pochita's heart is still inside Denji. And that's the end of the story.
Many fans can't believe it's the end
As expected, many fans still can't believe that the series ended this way. This leaves many readers feeling rushed and unsatisfied. Some believe it could be some sort of “joke” and that Chapter 233 will eventually be out. Well, while fans can hate the ending as much as they want, it looks like it's the real deal. There have been no announcements, and Fujimoto hasn't even teased a possible sequel.
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In fact, perhaps a controversial ending has become a pattern for now Shonen Jump Major titles. Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero AcademiaAnd now The Chainsaw Man All are big series which are recently finished and have huge buzz among fans. It's probably too difficult to wrap up a long series, but one might wonder if there's nothing more to it than writers who have trouble finishing a story.
The final volume may have some surprises in store
In any case, let's be clear: There is no chapter 233 coming up. This is now clear. If there were plans for a part 3, It was already announced. Still, that doesn't mean fans aren't looking forward to the new one The Chainsaw Man Content in the near future. But, perhaps, it's not exactly the way they want it.
Th-thanks… Chainsaw Man.
While the final chapter has been released and set the tone for the ending, the remaining chapters remain to be compiled into the final volume. it is It is common to have some additions to the sections compared to the original chaptersAnd this is especially true for the final sections. Therefore, there is a good chance that Fujimoto will draw some new panels, and he may even make small changes to the original events.
Looking at others Shonen Jump It's also common for series to add epilogues to these segments, so that's what fans can expect to see. Chainsaw Man Volume 24It is scheduled to be released in Japan June 4, 2026. However, it is important to remember that adding panels and possible epilogue iAuthor's decision And there are no guarantees. Besides, any potential extra material in the final volume is likely to add a few things to the story. The main events of the ending are unlikely to change.
Will the anime change the ending?
When a manga ends in a way fans don't like, it's very common for them to wonder if the anime adaptation will “fix” things. The answer, once again, is that it is impossible. Since the mainstream anime industry moved to seasonal releases, the focus has been on faithfully adapting the source material. In fact, unless the author approves the changes, doing otherwise can be considered disrespectful.
This means that the The Chainsaw Man The animation will probably stick to the original plot, if/when the animation covers this part of the story. Same goes for series Attack on TitanWhich has caused more controversy The Chainsaw ManThe production didn't make major changes to the events, just making a few additions here and there, as long as they fit the story.
The Chainsaw Man
- Release date
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2022 – 2022
- network
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- directors
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Takeru Sato
- The authors
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Hiroshi Seko
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Tomori Kusunoki
Makima (voice)
