Chainsaw Man chapter 173: Hirofumi Yoshida’s Biggest Death Flag Yet and an Old Fujimoto Interview that Proves It

It was thrilling for numerous fans to see Hirofumi Yoshida make a comeback in Chainsaw Man chapter 173, as he had not been seen since the Denji’s Breakout mini-arc. As a beloved character and a focal point of various Part 2 theories, it is no surprise that his return has generated excitement among readers.

In light of the recent release of Chainsaw Man chapter 173, fans have been reexamining their excitement after rediscovering an interview between the manga’s creator Tatsuki Fujimoto and editor Shihei Lin. It should be noted that Lin has been collaborating with Fujimoto since the beginning of Part 1 and throughout the serialization of Part 2.

In the aftermath of Chainsaw Man chapter 173, fans are giving great weight to the words spoken by Yoshida in the interview. Lin mentioned a reader’s comment about the potential danger of Yoshida becoming too involved, and although Lin himself did not make any assertions, he found the comment amusing. With Yoshida now engaging in battle with Pochita, fans are worried about his ultimate fate.

Possible foreshadowing of Yoshida’s death in Chapter 173 of Chainsaw Man as Part 2 nears its climax

The recently resurfaced excerpt, which gained attention following the release of Chainsaw Man chapter 173, is from the pair’s Jump Festa 2021 interview that took place in December 2020. In the interview, the two discussed the results of the 2020 popularity poll for the series. To their surprise, Yoshida surpassed other fan-favorites like Reze and Angel Devil to rank in the top 10. Fujimoto also expressed his shock at Yoshida’s popularity.

After receiving a comment from a reader that read “please do not make Yoshida too active, because then he will be killed,”Lin reflects on it and shares his thoughts. He initially felt confused, but upon further contemplation, he understood the reasoning behind it. This shows that he acknowledges the fan’s concern and even agrees with it, as evidenced by his admission of initial confusion and eventual realization.

Before chapter 173 of Chainsaw Man, Yoshida had already been heavily involved in Part 2, significantly shaping the development of the series and Denji’s story in the Academy Saga. Although he had not been in grave danger thus far, his sudden return has raised concern among fans, especially since he is now set to battle Pochita’s Hero of Hell form. With the exception of Primal Devils, Pochita is widely considered to be the most powerful Devil in the entire series when in this form.

Despite the coincidence being a cause for concern, it’s important to note that Yoshida’s fate is not set in stone. His sudden appearance did result in him successfully trapping Pochita with the Octopus Devil’s arms, and he is also joined in the fight by what many believe to be a new Primal Devil. This gives him a significant advantage and increases his chances of winning against Pochita.

Upon reaching the end of chapter 173, it appears that Public Safety has successfully accomplished their objectives. The discovery of Pochita’s ability to erase Devils and the possibility of reversing their transformations has rendered Yoshida, a Public Safety agent, redundant in his battle against the Hero of Hell. This is further emphasized by the fact that the Primal Devil, who is contracted by Public Safety, faces significantly less danger than Yoshida.

Despite this, it remains true that no character in Fujimoto’s manga series, except for Denji, has the luxury of plot armor that allows them to survive any and all situations. The recent deaths of Control Devil Nayuta, Aki Hayakawa, Power, and others from the Public Safety Saga, also known as Part 1 of the manga, serve as a reminder of this fact. With this in mind, fans of Yoshida should remain hopeful but also prepare for potential tragedies in the upcoming weeks and months of the series.

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