Chainsaw Man Chapter 173: Release Date and Time, Countdown, What to Expect, and More

The battle between the Hero of Hell and Public Safety will continue in Chainsaw Man chapter 173, set to be released on August 6, 2024. Despite the hype surrounding the new special division squad in chapter 171, they were swiftly defeated by Chainsaw Man. He went on to vanquish another squad and consume the Ear Devil.

Chapter 172 concluded with the Hero of Hell devouring the Ear Devil and erasing the very existence of ears from the world of Chainsaw Man. While some fans speculate that this could be a permanent alteration, others theorize that it could potentially lead to a showdown between Yoru and Chainsaw Man, where Yoru may force him to regurgitate all the concepts he has consumed.

Notice: The following article contains spoilers for the Chainsaw Man manga.

Chainsaw Man chapter 173: Release Date and Time

Chainsaw Man as shown in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

The release of Chainsaw Man chapter 173 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2024 at 12 am JST. Chapter 172 primarily dealt with the consequences of Denji’s decision to become the Hero of Hell and his subsequent battle against the Devil Hunter squads.

The release of Chainsaw Man chapter 173 is scheduled for the following times in their respective time zones:

Timezone	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	8 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
British Summer Time	4 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12 am, Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30 am, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Where can I find Chainsaw Man chapter 173?

Chainsaw Man chapter 173 will be accessible for reading on Viz Media’s official website, as well as Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform and Shonen Jump+ app. Viz Media’s website and MANGA Plus offer free access to the first and most recent three chapters of a series, while the Jump+ app requires a subscription.

Chainsaw Man: Chapter 172 Recap

In chapter 172 of Chainsaw Man, the frenzy persists as Denji, now transformed into his Hero of Hell state, begins a rampage following the destruction of Barem Bridge. The recently formed Special Division, specifically designed by Public Safety for this exact situation, is faced with a more difficult obstacle than expected.

After easily defeating the Special Division, the Hero of Hell faces an explosion from Special Division 6, which unleashes the Centipede Devil to attack Denji. However, he quickly slices it into pieces.

Despite the Public Safety department’s efforts to eliminate the Hero of Hell, he easily defeated both squads from the special division and consumed the Ear Devil. The chapter concludes with Yoru and Katana Man attempting to discuss Denji’s disappearance, only to discover that their ears had mysteriously vanished.

What to expect from Chainsaw Man Chapter 173 (speculative)

In chapter 173 of Chainsaw Man, Yoru may confront Chainsaw Man directly in an attempt to make him expel all the concepts he has consumed and erased. It is also plausible that the Hero of Hell will face off against multiple other devils, as it has been revealed that the Devil Hunter has a hidden agenda for targeting Chainsaw Man, even at the risk of losing his own ears. The Chainsaw Man manga will be taking a one-week break, with chapter 173 set to be published on August 6, 2024.

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