Chainsaw Man Chapter 166: Release Date and Time, Countdown, What to Expect, and More

Chainsaw Man fans can expect chapter 166 to be released on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12AM JST, as stated on the official MANGAPlus website. After the detailed revelation of Famine Devil Fami and Asa Mitaka’s plan to “save”Denji, many are eagerly anticipating whether Denji will comply or speak up about his true desire to become Chainsaw Man.

Regrettably, there is currently no reliable information available for fans about the upcoming events in Chainsaw Man chapter 166 and beyond at the time of writing this article. However, fans can take comfort in the fact that the issue will be released in a matter of days, rather than weeks, as confirmed by the release schedule.

Join us as we delve into a comprehensive analysis of the most recent updates on Chainsaw Man chapter 166 and make predictions on what lies ahead.

When is the release date and time for Chainsaw Man chapter 166?

Chainsaw Man chapter 166 will see Denji get the opportunity to achieve one of his oldest dreams (Image via MAPPA Studios)

The highly anticipated release of Chainsaw Man chapter 166 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12AM JST. This corresponds to a daytime release on Tuesday, May 224, 2024 for most international audiences. However, a few lucky international audiences will have the opportunity to read the issue in the early hours of Wednesday, May 22, 2024, just like Japanese readers.

The release of Chainsaw Man chapter 166 is scheduled at the designated times for each respective time zone, as listed below.

Timezone	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	8AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
British Summer Time	4PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:30PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Where to Find Chainsaw Man Chapter 166

Denji's mistrust of Famine Devil Fami has been made clear heading into Chainsaw Man chapter 166 (Image via Shuieisha) — Denji’s mistrust of Famine Devil Fami has been made clear heading into Chainsaw Man chapter 166 (Image via Shuieisha)

Fans can access the issue through Viz Media’s official website, Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service, or Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app. The first two options are free and provide access to the first and latest three issues of a series. The last option requires a paid subscription, but gives readers access to the entire series.

Chainsaw Man Chapter 165 Recap

Chapter 165 of Chainsaw Man opened with Denji and his companions boarding a train to go to a sushi restaurant recommended by Fami. During the ride, Denji inquired why Asa wants to battle him, to which she responded that winning would result in his salvation. He then questioned if she was still under the influence of the Chainsaw Man Church, causing her to turn to Fami for clarification. Fami began by stating that it is Denji’s inner strength that transforms him into the Chainsaw Man, and that it grants him the ability to live a normal life through a contract.

Fami’s plan involves breaking the contract, which will cause the real Chainsaw Man to appear. This will give them the opportunity to defeat him and transplant a human heart into Denji, effectively turning him back into a normal human being. Denji expresses curiosity about how Fami knows all of this, but she remains silent. He then turns to Asa for clarification on what she means by “normal”, to which she explains that he will be able to go back to his previous life of attending school and having a home to return to. She quickly reassures him that Nayuta is still alive and doing well.

During their conversation, Denji reveals that as a child, he would eat toilet paper from public restrooms when he was hungry. However, he no longer has the ability to do so now that he is no longer in a state of constant hunger. Essentially, he acknowledges that he can never revert to his past ways. Asa attempts to reassure both Denji and herself that she will be able to rescue him. However, Katana Man interrupts, dismissing their efforts as a waste of time. The chapter concludes with Katana Man suggesting that they take Denji to a soap-land brothel for an intimate encounter with a woman.

What to anticipate in Chainsaw Man chapter 166 (speculative)

Despite Denji’s initial reluctance towards Fami and Asa’s plan, it is expected that he will ultimately give in and join Katana Man’s suggestion in chapter 166 of Chainsaw Man. While his trust in Katana is likely his primary motivation, it is also possible that he is looking forward to the idea of finally losing his virginity.

Similarly, Asa strongly opposes the idea, driven by her desire to see her own plan to save Denji succeed and her romantic feelings for him. The situation will most likely leave readers in suspense as to whether or not Denji will agree to the proposal put forth by Katana Man.