Denji’s chainsaw heart keeps pulling him into fresh chaos as the Academy Saga ramps up toward what looks like a brutal close. With devils scheming on a global scale and old promises hanging over his head, fans wonder if Tatsuki Fujimoto has one more twist ready. The manga’s second chapter has already outlasted the first, dropping hints of an apocalypse that could force Denji to pick sides in a world gone mad. Recent chapters show the Death Devil pulling strings from the shadows, setting up a showdown that might not wrap everything up neatly. As Asa Mitaka and her War Devil partner Yoru tangle deeper with Denji, the story digs into what it costs to chase normalcy when devils feed on fear itself.
Denji’s School Days Turn Deadly
Denji thought high school meant dodging homework and chasing dates, but devils crashed the party fast. After the Public Safety Saga left him raising Nayuta, the reincarnated Control Devil, he enrolled in class to blend in. Life felt almost ordinary—jamming with friends, dodging bullies, and dreaming of simple joys like a warm meal or a girl’s smile. That changed when Asa showed up, a classmate haunted by Yoru, the War Devil out for revenge on Chainsaw Man.
Their paths crossed during a school trip gone wrong, with the Justice Devil turning classmates into puppets. Asa‘s awkward push to build weapons from everyday objects clashed with Denji‘s raw survival style, sparking a rivalry that felt more like a messy first crush. Fujimoto packs these early beats with teen struggles: fitting in, hiding secrets, and fumbling feelings amid exploding threats. By late 2024, the duo faced the Falling Devil, a horror that dragged them into a nightmarish void where regrets played out in brutal loops.
War Devil’s Revenge Fuels the Fire
Yoru‘s grudge stems from old wounds—Chainsaw Man once chomped her body, leaving her weak and furious. Possessing Asa after a tragic accident, she pushes the girl to hunt Denji‘s heart, believing it holds the key to her power. But Asa resists, her own pains from a lonely past making her question blind revenge. Their internal tug-of-war mirrors Denji‘s split between human dreams and devil rage.
The Chainsaw Man Church arc exposed how fame twists everything. Fake Chainsaw Men pop up, some preaching salvation through terror, others just cashing in on the hype. One imposter saved Asa from a mob, blurring lines between hero and monster. Fujimoto uses this to poke at celebrity’s dark side—Denji‘s legend inspires cults and copycats, turning his fights into public spectacles. By mid-2025, the church’s collapse unleashed primal fears, with the Famine Devil (Fami) stepping in as a shadowy ally. Her plan? Use Denji to dodge an end-times prophecy, but her motives scream trouble.
“The Chainsaw Man erases devils from existence. That’s why we need him—to rewrite the future before it swallows us whole.”
Fujimoto dropped that line through Fami in a 2025 interview clip, hinting at deeper lore. Primal devils like Famine, War, and the looming Death Devil form a twisted family, each embodying humanity’s worst nightmares. Fami‘s starvation motif ties into control—starve the world of hope, and fear blooms unchecked.
Primal Devils Push Toward Apocalypse
The Academy Saga shines in its devil designs, each one a warped take on human dread. The Falling Devil forced victims to relive falls from grace, literally dropping them into pits of despair. Then came the Aging Devil, a grotesque elder whose touch withered flesh and spirit alike. These fights aren’t just gore fests; they peel back layers on Denji and Asa‘s traumas. Denji revs up to protect his fragile peace, while Asa learns to weaponize guilt.
By September 2025, the manga hit volume 22, with chapters teasing the Death Devil’s arrival. Nostradamus’ old prophecy—plagues, fires, and a false savior—looms large, but Fujimoto flips it: the end isn’t coming; it’s already here, woven into everyday fears. Death reveals herself as the puppet master, commanding Fami and even Fake Chainsaw Man to spark global panic. Her goal? Erase death itself, but at what price? Immortality for all sounds noble until you picture endless suffering without release.
Fans on platforms like Reddit buzz about loose ends: Where’s Kishibe, the grizzled hunter who trained Denji? And Kobeni, the panic-prone rookie whose freakouts stole scenes? Sightings place Kishibe underground, plotting against devil overlords, while Kobeni might resurface as an unlikely ally. The Blood Devil’s return hangs heaviest—Denji swore to Power he’d find her next form in Hell and bring her back. That vow, sealed with her blood, could crack open the underworld, blending 2025 chapters with hellish flashbacks.
Fan Buzz and Creator Teases Heat Up
Online chatter exploded after Jump Festa 2025, where Fujimoto shared sketches of Denji facing shadowy horsemen. One post from a fan account racked up thousands of likes: “Part 3 incoming? Denji vs. Death in a ruined Tokyo—bet on it.” Another thread dissected Nayuta‘s role, her budding powers echoing Makima‘s control but twisted toward protection. Fujimoto’s rare comments fuel the fire—he told Oricon News in June 2024 that anger drives his one-shots, but Chainsaw Man pulls from real pains like debt and isolation.
The Reze Arc movie, hitting theaters on September 19, 2025, in Japan, amps the wait. Adapting chapters 39-52, it spotlights Reze‘s heartbreaking betrayal, her bomb blasts lighting up Denji‘s first real shot at love. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, it promises MAPPA’s signature flair—fluid gore and emotional gut-punches. U.S. fans catch it October 24, 2025, via Sony, with global rollout following. Box office whispers suggest it could top Demon Slayer hauls, pushing for quicker anime returns.
Yet Fujimoto stays coy. In a September 2025 chat with Kenshi Yonezu, the singer behind “Kick Back,” he mused on inspiration: “Denji and Reze echo old films like Jin-Roh—disposable kids in a machine that chews them up.” That nod to alternate histories hints at bolder swings ahead, maybe even time-warped devils.
Loose Threads Demand More Bloodshed
Unresolved bits keep readers hooked. Quanxi, the crossbow-wielding hybrid, vanished after a brutal rematch—her queer crew and unkillable edge scream comeback potential. The Gun Devil’s fragments still scatter worldwide, tying back to Aki‘s ghost. And Hell? Pochita‘s origins there, as Chainsaw Devil, beg exploration—why do fiends like Beam worship him as a fallen angel?
2025 volumes ramp the stakes: Public Safety splinters into global squads, with U.S. agents eyeing Denji as a weapon. Asa‘s growth shines—she forges swords from regrets, turning pain into power. But her bond with Yoru frays as revenge blinds the devil, forcing Asa to choose: fight for humanity or let rage consume her.
Denji‘s arc hits hardest. Fatherhood to Nayuta grounds him, her horned grins a reminder of lost innocence. Yet devils won’t quit—his heart’s a prize, pulling assassins from shadows. Fights evolve too: less brute force, more psychological rips, like the Aging Devil aging Denji‘s regrets into weapons.
MAPPA’s Next Swing Looms Large
Anime eyes stay glued to MAPPA. The Reze film tests waters for Season 2, likely tackling International Assassins next—chapters 53-70, with Santa Claus’ doll army and Quanxi’s squad. Manabu Otsuka, MAPPA’s head, told Screen Rant at Anime Expo 2025: “We map arcs for impact—Reze fit the screen like a bomb.” Hints point to 2027 for episodes, blending TV and film.
Fujimoto’s side gigs add flavor. His 17-26 anthology anime dropped on Prime Video November 7, 2025, adapting early shorts with six studios. Stories like ghostly romances and revenge tales echo Chainsaw Man’s raw edge, showing his range before diving back.
As November 2025 chapters roll out, the Academy Saga barrels toward a fracture point. Devils unite under Death’s banner, prophecies twist into traps, and Denji‘s family hangs by a thread. Whether Part 3 dawns in a scorched world or Fujimoto seals the saga here, one thing’s clear: Chainsaw Man’s roar won’t fade quiet.
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