Chainsaw Man chapter 168: Release date and time, countdown, what to expect, and more

Chainsaw Man fans can expect chapter 168 to be released on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12AM JST, as announced on the official MANGAPlus website. With the recent awkward encounter between Denji and Asa Mitaka, caused by War Devil Yoru’s meddling, fans are eagerly anticipating the next developments in the manga series.

Regrettably, fans are currently unable to determine the exact events that will unfold in Chainsaw Man chapter 168 and beyond as there are no reliable spoilers available at the time of writing this article. However, fans can take comfort in the fact that the release date for the issue has been confirmed and it is only a matter of days until it becomes available, rather than weeks.

Join us as we thoroughly analyze the most recent updates for Chainsaw Man chapter 168 and make predictions about its content.

When will Chainsaw Man chapter 168 be released?

Famine Devil Fami will likely make her move in Chainsaw Man chapter 168 as Asa and Denji are dazed and confused (Image via Shueisha)

The release date for Chainsaw Man chapter 168 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12AM JST. This translates to a local daytime release on Tuesday, June 124, 2024 for most international audiences. However, a few select international audiences will have the issue released in the very early morning hours of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, similar to Japanese readers.

The release of Chapter 168 is scheduled for the following times in their respective time zones:

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

Where to Find Chainsaw Man Chapter 168

Denji will likely learn of War Devil Yoru's existence in Chainsaw Man chapter 168 (Image via Shueisha) — Denji will likely learn of War Devil Yoru’s existence in Chainsaw Man chapter 168 (Image via Shueisha)

Fans can access the issue through Viz Media’s official website, Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service, or Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app. While the first two options are free and allow readers to view the first and latest three issues of a series, the latter option is a paid subscription service that provides full access to a series.

Recap of Chainsaw Man Chapter 167

The 167th chapter of Chainsaw Man opened with Denji and Yoru, the War Devil, in an alleyway. Yoru was searching for a knife to carry out her promised act of body mutilation. After some time, she finally found a suitable knife and asked Denji to undress so she could help him rid himself of his carnal desires. Denji was taken aback by her seriousness, but she urged him to stop stalling and confirm his desire to be free from his desires.

Yoru was infuriated and began shouting at Denji when he suddenly changed his mind. In response, she slapped the knife out of his hand and grabbed onto his body, disregarding his feelings and only focusing on her desire to fight Chainsaw Man. She even threatened to harm another part of Denji’s body in order to provoke him into fighting.

As the two gazed at each other, a sudden recollection of their previous kiss crossed Yoru’s mind, prompting her to speak in a puzzled tone. Without hesitation, she leaned in and kissed Denji, taking him by surprise. Yoru then proceeded to initiate a second kiss, with Asa Mitaka gradually taking control of their body as they passionately made out with Denji. The events left Asa in awe as she observed the aftermath of Yoru’s actions, which she had been coerced into.

What to expect from Chainsaw Man chapter 168 (speculative)

Following War Devil Yoru’s intervention, Denji and Asa find themselves needing to address their recent encounter. As a result, the upcoming Chainsaw Man chapter 168 is anticipated to heavily feature dialogue. It is also expected that Denji will gain clarity on the situation between Yoru and Asa during their conversation, resolving his confusion about her response.

Similarly, this will result in Denji disclosing his true identity as Chainsaw Man to her, providing them with a shared experience to connect over after the uncomfortable encounter. The chapter will probably conclude with their return to the group, during which Famine Devil Fami will signal her intention to take action alongside the rest of the Chainsaw Man Church.